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Any time is a good time of year to visit Kuala Lumpur where the city's skyline is a stark contrast of towering modern structures juxtaposed by charming heritage buildings and travellers who choose to holiday here will be able to enjoy the best of both worlds.

The world-famous Petronas Twin Towers, some of the world's tallest buildings, are a good place to start your sightseeing where some of the most incredible views over the city can be enjoyed, while the breathtaking Masjid Negara Mosque, Masjid Jamek (Friday Mosque) and even the intricately ornate Moorish-style Kuala Lumpur Railway Station create an old world charm. History buffs will love the National Museum where they can learn more about Malaysia's culture and heritage and visitors can enjoy a shadow play here too.

Outdoor enthusiast will love Taman Negara, which contains some of the oldest rainforest in the world and spans thousands of square miles of protected land where visitors can enjoy trekking, fishing, river rafting, bird watching or even climbing the Peninsula's highest mountain, Gunung Tahan.

Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka)

The 328-foot (100m) flagpole rising from Merdeka Square is the tallest in the world, and marks the place where Malaysia achieved independence in 1957. The city's colonial past is still very much alive in the architecture of the surrounding buildings and the field still...  see full details

Kuala Lumpur Railway Station

British architect, AB Hubbock was inspired by North Indian Islamic design when he conceived this magnificent railway station. Spires, minarets, towers and arches explode against the backdrop of skyscrapers emphasising the glory of Moorish elegance. It serves not only as an aesthetic vision but...  see full details

Friday Mosque (Masjid Jamek)

Masjid Jamek is located where the Gombak River flows into the Klang River and with its palm tress and curved steps leading to the water's edge, it is a haven of peace and tranquillity set amongst the buzz and rush of modern KL....  see full details

National Mosque (Masjid Negara)

A modern contrast to the Friday Mosque, the National Mosque was completed in 1965 and remains the largest mosque in South East Asia - the vast main prayer hall can accommodate up to 10,000 people. Many of the city's Malay office workers congregate...  see full details

National Museum (Muzium Negara)

Malaysia's historical artefacts and cultural icons are housed in an appropriately designed building, reflecting the Minangkabau architectural style of the region. Ethnographic and archaeological exhibits include life-size dioramas depicting various aspects of traditional Malaysian life. Shadow play (Wayang kilt) displays reflect the ancient artistry of...  see full details