What to do in Kuala Lumpa over Xmas

[gem gem]

Going to be in KL over Xmas any ideas where to go and what to see? Also looking to go to a beach resort after Xmas for about 4 days, any suggestions?

 

[NM]

Christmas is not an event that is heavily recognised in KL. Malaysia is a Muslim country, and the next largest religious groups tend to be Budist and Hindu. So don't expect a great deal of Christmas celebration around town. There will be a little, bit not a lot. Its not a major holiday period.

So what type of things do you like doing? The usual KL tourist things should be on the agenda, such as:

• Shopping at places like Sungai Wang and Bukit Bintang Plaza and maybe Mid Valley Mega Mall
• China Town (Petaling Street)
• Menara KL (KL Tower)
• Petronas Towers Skyview platform
• A Massage
• Good food

 

[gem gem]

Thanks NM, ideas sound great especially the shopping & massage.

 

[NM]

Thanks NM, ideas sound great especially the shopping & massage.

Good massage places are easy to find along Bukit Bintang just down the road from BB Plaza.

 

[markis10]

Was in KL for Xmas 10 years ago, yes its quiet, I was only there overnight before jumping a domestic flight to Langkawi for 10 days of pool lounging and drinking duty free alcohol (although did manage a day trip out to see the pontoon on the coral at Pulau Payar Marine Park:

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Might be a bit hard to get accomodation though, the world has caught on to this island and its duty free status in a big way lately!

 

[NM]

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