Kuala Lumpur Orchid & Hibiscus Gardens

Admire 800 varieties of rare and exotic orchids here. Visitors can buy their favorite varieties at the Orchid Bazaar held weekly on Sundays. The adjacent Hibiscus Garden showcases an assortment of the colorful blooms, known locally as the Bunga Raya, Malaysia’s national flower.

Entrance:

Free on weekdays,

RM 1 on weekends and public holidays.

Opening hours:

9.OOam - 6.OOpm daily.
Tel: 03-2693 0191

PETROSAINS KLCC

Gain an insight into the petroleum industry in this exciting discovery centre. With 7,000 square metres of exhibit area, visitors will have an enjoyable time with the host of interactive displays, dioramas and activities. Travel in an oil-drop shaped vehicle, visit an oil platform or enjoy a thrilling ride in a helicopter simulator. A hand-held computer will help visitors to interact with the exhibits.

Entrance Ticket:

RM12 (Adults), RM4 (Children 5-12 years). Special
rates apply for teenagers, students, families and senior citizens.

Opening hours:

Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays: 9.3Oam - 6.3Opm.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 9.3Oam - 5.3Opm.
Fridays: 1.3Opm - 5.3Opm.

Closed on Mondays.
Last admission is 1 ‘/2 hours before the closing time.
Tel: 03-233 1 8181

Getting there:

Take the Putra LRT to the KLCC Station and
follow the signages to get to Suria KLCC.

Sri Maha Mariamman Temple

This stunning Hindu temple is one of the oldest and most elaborate in the country. Its magnificent 22-metre-high gate tower and portico are adorned with intricately carved images of Hindu deities.

Located within are the deities of the Hindu goddess Maha Mariamman embellished with gold and precious stones. Take in the sights and sounds from peddlers selling strings ofjasmine garlands to aromatic incense filling the air.

Getting there:

Take the Putra LRT to the Pasar Seni Station and walk towards the UDA Ocean shopping complex. Turn left and walk along Jalan Tun HS Lee. The temple is a few minutes away.

Sze Ya Temple

Junction of Lebuh Pudu and Jalan Tun H.S Lee

This is the oldest Taoist temple in the city with a history dating back to 1864. Built by Kapitan Cina Yap Ah Loy, one of the founding fathers of Kuala Lumpur, it features an ornate interior and elaborate roof ridges. The temple pays tribute to the deities, Sin Sze Ya and Si Sze Ya. The oracles of the former were said to have guided Yap Ah Loy during the Selangor Civil War. Its rather unusual position behind several shop houses is believed to have been determined by geomancy or feng shui, creating an unusual angle of the walls, arches and stairways.

1. Take the Putra LRT to the Pasar Seni Station or the KL Monorail to the Maharaja Lela Station. The temple is about a 10-minute walk away. It is also easily accessible on foot from Chinatown.