Among Filipinos, Kuala Lumpur is not as popular as Bangkok, Hong Kong or Singapore in terms of places to visit in Asia. But the city has a lot to offer. Plus the fact that it is as reasonable as Bangkok for shopping.
For years now, hotels and other accommodations have sprung up and are creating a skyline that is distinctly Kuala Lumpur. The rates are reasonable and are tourist-friendly since people speak English very well.
Aside from the Petronas Twin Towers, other places worth vising are the KL Tower where a revolving restaurant is located and the Istana Negara Royal Palace which is situated at the center of the city. Kuala Lumpur offers tourists a hop on, hop off city tour wherein you can take a bus for a fee and goes around the city having stops in different tourist spots including the aforementoned. It is a way of knowing the city and its people.
Kuala Lumpur has an effective train system which made me envious. All the lines are interconnected and you will only have to pay once even if it requires you to transfer from one line to another. It goes around the city as well as nearby towns and cities.
Of course, a trip to Kuala Lumpur will not be complete with the usual shopping. Shops that cater to all types of tourists abound. There are popular brand stores and there are also cheap bargains which you don't see in our country.
Recently, Kuala Lumpur has become a gastronomic area with the emergence of restaurants and street food kiosks especially in Jalan Alor. Years ago, in one of trips to the city, there were just cheap restaurants in the area. Now, it is a very popular food area for the locals and tourists alike. Malaysian good as well as menu from other Asian countries are offered.
In recent years, traffic has become a problem is Kuala Lumpur. Being a melting pot of the people from the different states of Malaysia, population of the city has immensely increased. Good thing that it has an effective transport system. The trains, buses, taxis and grab are all over. Having visited Kuala Lumpur for many times, the best way to go around the city is still by foot. There are a lot to discover in this quaint city in Southeast Asia.
From the Philippines, Kuala Lumpur can be reached via the three major Philippine-based airlines. Malaysian Airlines and Air Asia Berhad also ply the route.
I don't know what makes Kuala Lumpur special to me but my passports show that I have visited the city so many times through the years and I will keep going back.
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