Cheap things to do in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur has a lot to give and that too cheaply. Many great experiences of this fabulous city in South Asia, are affordable and wholesome adventures; like slurping on a bowl of seasoned duck broth offered by street vendors, hiking up to the cave temples and visiting a space museum.

The word Kuala Lumpur means a ‘muddy confluence’. This was true when the Klang and Gombak rivers brought down a lot of silt to the little town, which was first inhabited in the late 18th century by tin miners. Clearly, KL is not a muddy confluence any more, but a concrete jungle with the famous Petronas towers jutting out towards the sky, defining Kuala Lumpur’s skyline and economic status.

The city is known for being super affordable, and it is dotted with sparkling shopping stores and malls selling everything from shoes to clothes to leather garments, jewellery and much more. The city has many facets and experiences, but the cheapest things we thought Kuala Lumpur could offer are as under. As of right now, the exchange rate of one British Pound is equivalent to about 5 Malaysian Ringgit. For the convenience of our British audience, we would be citing figures in pounds so that they could better relate and judge how inexpensive KL really is.

Food at the street vendors

Moving through the busy streets of Kuala Lumpur, one can easily encounter the aromas of Malaysian cuisine from the stalls right at the edge of the roads. There are a few plastic chairs; some occupied others vacant by the booths. People from Great Britain tend to skip these little wonders of culinary delight because they do not want to get sick. The truth is that since these stalls are small, fresh produce has to be cooked every day. There is little chance that the food gets spoiled.

Moreover, the morsels are packed full of flavour, which is enough to encourage some to dig in. Depending on which sort of Malay delight stirs your taste buds, you can enjoy a fulfilling meal in just two to four pounds. The fragrance of the Nasi Lemak, a dish made from rice cooked in coconut milk and the umami flavour of the grilled Satay is sure to ruin your diet plans, but in the most pleasurable away. These homemade delicacies are found at the Sungei Wang, Hutong and Selera Malam Food courts areas.

The Hike up to Batu Caves

This one is entirely FREE and a great adventure! Kuala Lumpur is a treasure trove of cultures and an abode for many religions to coexist peacefully. Even though Malaysia is a predominantly Muslim country, there is a significant Hindu population that has been living in KL for decades.

The Batu Caves is a Hindu temple tucked away in the lush, rounded green hills surrounding the northern half of the city. The first thing the visitor sees is the imposing forty-metre high gold statue of Lord Murugan, a sacred Hindu deity. Two hundred seventy-two steps lead to the main Temple Cave complex, in which there are many other shrines. The ornate designs and the exquisite stone masonry is a new experience altogether. Please understand that even though the site is open for all, it is a temple and people visiting the holy grounds should have their legs covered. Also, there are gangs of naughty macaques that are not scared of humans and will pry any food item out of your hand if they are given a chance.

KL’s China Town

The visit to Chinatown is a must because it’s completely free. The Chinese immigrants have been in Kuala Lumpur for centuries and have held on to their culture and traditions. At Chinatown, under the web of hanging red lanterns and ‘upward frilled’ edges of traditional wooden roofs, the tourist would find food stalls, accessories market for the latest mobiles and tablets, shops for stylish shirts and more. Adjacent to Chinatown is the Kasturi Path which is a walkway for the free and artistic soul. The colourful buildings and the frescos that catch the visitors eye are home to the ‘Buskers’ or musicians of the city.

The Malaysian National Planetarium

The Planetarium from afar has ‘a very mosque-ish’ look. A lunar calendar, after all, dictates Muslim festivals and many Muslim scientists in Ancient Arabia were great astronomers who built the astrolabe. Keeping true the Muslim celestial tradition; the blue cascading stairs lead up to the massive dome of the planetarium that houses the Arianne IV space engine, which launched the country’s first satellite into orbit. Apart from that, there are many space-themed exhibitions and films at the museum that inform the tourist of the mysteries of the solar system and beyond. There is also a 360-millimetre wide telescope that ceaselessly spies on the heavens at the Planetarium. You can enjoy the visit to the space park by just purchasing a ticket that costs around £2.50.

The Top Floor of the Petronas

It would be unfair to leave Kuala Lumpur without visiting the Petronas Twin Towers. It would be like visiting New York and not taking the time to take the elevator up to the Empire States’ highest floor. However, Kuala Lumpur’s staircase to the heavens cost a lot cheaper. For only £17 you can get that ‘high in the sky’ experience over Kuala Lumpur. This includes a formal guided tour of the building and also a visit to the museum at the top. It is the cheapest way of getting to know the city and coming to the Petronas for this experience at the beginning of your trip can help you make a mental map of where things are in this fantastic city.

Malaysia is a beautiful place to take a trip to, and Kuala Lumpur is the concentrated essence of the country. The city is equally as amazing for people with a lot to spend and for those who like to manage their trips on a budget. Even a low-cost Kuala Lumpur trip offers sensations that even the uber-rich would want to experience. So, visit our webpage and call now for a quick visit to Kuala Lumpur.