KL, as it’s known, is a fast paced metropolis with world class skyscrapers and a diverse population. We stayed in the city center area (KLCC), which reminded us of Beverly Hills, although our Airbnb was only $63 per nite. There was a Ferrari dealership, Gucci, Patek Philippe and more luxury shops in the KLCC mall. I figure it is probably the only place in the world, where you can eat for $3 USD within walking distance of a Ferrari dealership. Our Airbnb was across the street from the Petronas Towers and we could see them from our living room and from the rooftop pool.
KLCC Park
Ficus Elastica trees in the KLCC Park
We did 2 free walking tours (one day, one night) through Guruwalk, a great app to help you learn about a city. The tour is free, but the guides rely on tips, so usually $10-20 per person. We were fortunate enough to get Hakim as our guide, a fascinating young man who could count in 120 different language and had memorized pi to 1500 digits. His night tour is one of the highest ranked in the world.
Some incredible realistic watercolors
The Negara Zoo was a worthwhile visit, with a very beautiful grounds and a few unique animals.
We had never been to a Bird Park before, so it was a new experience. The grounds were beautiful, with many birds wandering freely, while others were caged.
Kuala Lumpur was a great experience. We were there during Eid, the Muslim celebration, so it was pretty crowded. We never used the accessible public transit system as the rideshare, Grab, was so inexpensive. We really enjoyed our Airbnb location in its ritzy neighborhood. However, we don’t plan on returning to KL, unless it is for a stopover en route to another stay.
Randy and Robin's Roving Retirement 