The Petronas Towers were at one time the world's tallest building when measured from the level of the main entrance to the structural or architectural top. The twin towers are a major tourist attraction and a symbol of economic prosperity of Malaysia .

Lake Garden : A 92-hectare manicured garden near the Malaysian Parliament building, Lake Garden was once home to a British colonial official. They include a Butterfly Park , Deer Park , Orchid Garden , Hibiscus Garden and South-East Asia's largest Bird Park .

Carcosa Seri Negara: Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Lake Gardens is Carcosa Seri Negara, a pair of nineteenth-century British colonial mansions. The Carcosa Seri Negara was the residence of the British Governor and British High Commissioners. Today, it has been converted into an exclusive hotel.

Dataran Merdeka ( Independence Square ): It was the site of the lowering of the Union Jack flag and hoisting of the Malayan flag on August 31, 1957. A 100-meter flagpole, one of the tallest in the world, marks the spot. Beneath the Dataran Merdeka is the Plaza Putra, an underground food, leisure, and entertainment complex, which houses the Putra Indoor Golf Centre, the first Par-T-Golf in the city.

National Museum : The National Museum , located atop a hill at Jalan Travers, provides an interesting introduction to the history and culture of Malaysia . Built in the _style_ of a Malay palace, its impressive facade of two large murals depicts scenes of the country's colorful past.

Kuala Lumpur 's Central Market was once the city's wet market. Today, the art-deco structure of the Central Market is a centre for the display and development of Malaysian culture, arts and crafts.

Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur is located in the Petaling Street . Petaling Street maintains much of its traditional atmosphere, especially at night when vendors spread their wares out on the street.

Batu Caves : The Batu Caves are a series of tall limestone caves, home to a Hindu temple that lie 13 km north of Kuala Lumpur .

Genting Highlands: Genting Highlands is a hill top resort near Kuala Lumpur , famous for its casino, and golf course