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10 Instagram spots in Kuala Lumpur worth the sweat
Twin towers, limestone caves and temples from three traditions: Kuala Lumpur layers its cultures vertically. These 10 spots show it.
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Kuala Lumpur Train Station
A station building with Moorish arches and a palace-like facade. Worth the stop for the exterior alone.
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Bukit Tabur
A quartz ridge hike with the city on one side and a lake on the other. Challenging for beginners, and the view pays it back.
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Petronas Twin Towers
Twin 452-meter towers joined by a sky bridge. Shoot them from the park fountains at night.
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Batu Caves
Limestone caves behind 272 steps and a towering Murugan statue. Entry is free, and mornings beat the heat and crowds.
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Thean Hou Temple
A multi-hall Chinese temple on the southern edge of the center. Festival decorations make the best backdrop.
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Moroccan Pavilion Putrajaya
Moorish arches and calligraphy in the Putrajaya botanical gardens. A quiet, symmetrical shoot.
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Jamek Mosque
A domed mosque at the meeting of two rivers. Late afternoon into sunset is the light.
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Wilayah Mosque
A large complex blending Ottoman and Malaysian styles in the federal district. Opened in 2000.
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Botanical Garden Perdana
The city’s first large park, with hibiscus and butterfly gardens. The covered main square is the popular frame.
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KL Forest Eco Park
Rainforest trails and a canopy walk in the middle of the city. Finish on the suspension bridge.
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