Places worth the detour in Kuala Lumpur
63 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, across 7 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (21). Best known: Batu Caves. 52 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
The 60 best known, ranked 63
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them. The other 3 are on the map and on the Malaysia pages.
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1.Batu Caves
Nature & landscapes · Renowned
Limestone hill that has a series of caves and cave temples in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia
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2.National Mosque of Malaysia
Sacred sites · 20th century · Notable
Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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3.Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque
Sacred sites · 20th century · Notable
Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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7.Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
Art museum in Kuala Lumpur
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9.Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Notable
Public aviary in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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15.Batu Caves Murugan Statue
Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem
Hindu God Statue in Malaysia
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17.Petronas Philharmonic Hall
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Concert hall in KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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20.Perdana Botanical Gardens
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Park in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
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21.St. John's Cathedral
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Cathedral near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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34.Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Jamek Mosque
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Mosque in Petaling, Selangor, Malaysia
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35.Subang Airport Mosque
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Mosque in Subang, Selangor, Malaysia
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36.Klang Royal Town Mosque
Sacred sites · 21st century · Hidden gem
Mosque in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia
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38.Museum of Asian Art
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum of University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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42.Jalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Cemetery at Kuala Lumpur city center, Malaysia
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43.Saloma Link
Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem
Pedestrian footbridge in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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45.Sunway Lagoon
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Theme park in Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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49.Templer's Park
Nature & landscapes · 20th century · Hidden gem
Forest reserve in Rawang, Malaysia
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53.Berjaya Times Square Theme Park
Fun & leisure · Hidden gem
Indoor theme park on the 5th to 8th floors of Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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54.Petaling Jaya Museum
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Museum in Petaling, Selangor, Malaysia
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55.Putrajaya Botanical Garden
Parks & cemeteries · 21st century · Hidden gem
Botanical garden in Putrajaya, Malaysia
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58.Maybank Numismatic Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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59.Pusat Sains Negara
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Science Museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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60.National Botanical Garden Shah Alam
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Botanic gardens in Selangor, Malaysia
