great asian city (Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia))

Member Name: Lord22

Product:	Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
Date:	02/07/09 (13 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: main flight hub, exotic and load of things to do

Disadvantages: easy to get lost if you dont have a guidebook

Stopped over Malaysias capital city whilst traveling around south east asia and what a great place to spend a few days to catch your breath before exploring the rest of the country, being a main airport hub KL is in easy reach to every main asian country and when using Asia Air very cheap too.
We stayed at a couple of really cheap hostels that were recommended by the Rough Guide and were pleasently suprised on how clean they were and how friendly the people were, being in the center and near the metro also helps expand the places you can go and see.
there are many activites to do whilst in the city for one there is a massive water park which was fantastic way to spend the day, there is the hindu temple in the Batu Caves, visiting the jungle in the middle of the city, there is a muslim musuem well worth a visit and of course going up to the main bridge in the petronas towers, it wasnt a very good view considering we were not allowed to go to the top but we couldnt complain as it was free!
we didnt go out much in KL so my experience of the nightlife isnt very good the couple of bars we went to near our hostel were reasonably priced especially one that had a jamaican theme going in it this seem to be a regular backpacker hangout so i think they kinda catered for people without too deep a pocket be warned if you want to go to more high end bars and the prices we were told get very pricey.
Finally my final subject is the food and my word will you be spoilt Malaysia being the melting pot of so many cultures offers a wide selction of dishes that will have you coming back for more, many street stores offer quick snacks such a bau, noodles etc if you are in a ruch our personal fave was the roti canai which is a pancake type thing served with curry sauce ingrediants can be added to the pancaked whilst its cooked to make it more filling, this was cheap and tasty and we had it everyday although i will admit not good for the waistline!
all in all a fantastic city well worth a few days of your time, this is not your typical asia and i will admit that some places are a bit westernised but you will find hidden gems in the midst of the hussle and bustle, so go explore and dont sit in your hotel!

Summary: well worth your time to visit