Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Since we're going to Malaysia for 4 nights on our way to Australia (December 2004) and again for 1 night on the way back to Edinburgh, I'm researching stuff to see and need somewhere to put it, so I figure the Photojournal is as good a place as any. I guess it might be useful for anyone else going to Malaysia too, so that's two birds with one stone. Cool.

Batu Caves

Just 13km (8mi) north of the city, the huge Batu Caves are among KL's best-known tourist attractions. Now used for Hindu festivals and pilgrimages, the caves also form an intense backdrop to the spectacularly masochistic feats performed annually by Thaipusam devotees. The main cave, a vast open space known as the Temple Cave, is reached by a 272-step climb. Beyond the stairs is the main temple.

There are several other smaller caves in the same formation, including one with elaborately painted Hindu figures. The caves can be reached by either the 11D bus (from the Central Market) or bus 69 from Jalan Pudu. The trip takes about half an hour.

Eating out

• Seri Angkasa: Revolving restaurant (approx 220RM (£30) for two for full buffet dinner, wine and service — with a revolving 360° view of K.L. by night.
• Petaling Street: Hawker stalls

City center buildings, streets and gardens to visit

• Petronas Twin Towers "The first floor of the skybridge (41st floor) are open to visitors. Tickets are issued free of charge and it is to first come first serve basis. Tickets are available from 8:30 am. The visits to the skybridge starts at 9.30 am and it is at 15 mins interval, up until 5.30 pm. Be early as the tickets are hot (read: Free) and are snapped early. If you manage to get a ticket, proceed to the lower ground floor (next to the Maybank building) at the stipulated time. You will be ask to go through a metal detector (bag(s), pouch etc. are required to be x-ray). Another pass will be issued to you (the color of the pass are according to the color of the tickets). Wait at the waiting area until you are call. You will then be transported via an elevator to the 41st floor. You will be given about 10 mins to wander around the 58.4m long bridge." Source: Roslan Hashim
• KLCC Park; The park's symphony lake is a must-see and is open from 12 noon till 2.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m. on weekdays
• Sultan Abdul Samad Building
• The Railway Station
• Jalan Ampang
• Little India (Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman). Jalan Masjid India is the main street of Little India.