Kuala Lumpur Trip Overview
Experience Malaysia’s religious harmony and tolerance in this 4 hours private tour with a professional English speaking driver /guide. Take in all the major religious sites of one of South East Asia’s most moderate cities, such as Hindu temple at Batu Caves, the National Mosque (Masjid Negara), the Brickfield Church and Thean Hou Temple.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
Experience Malaysia’s religious harmony and tolerance in this 4 hours private tour with a professional English speaking driver /guide. Take in all the major religious sites of one of South East Asia’s most moderate cities, such as Hindu temple at Batu Caves, the National Mosque (Masjid Negara), the Brickfield Church and Thean Hou Temple.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Gombak, Batu Caves 68100 Malaysia
First, you will visit to a famous Batu Caves, site of Hindu temple and shrine located in Gombak, Selangor. It is a limestone hill which is made up of a series of caves and cave temples. You will see thousands of worshipers and tourist here especially during the annual Hindu festival, Thaipusam. The hike up the tall and lengthy stairs can be tiring (272 steps), but you will be amazed with the stunning skyline of Kuala Lumpur once you reach the top.
You will see monkeys frolic around the caves and they would pester you if they know you have food with you. Please remember to prepare more drinking water, sunscreen, long pants and closed bag.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: National Mosque (Masjid Negara), Jalan Perdana, Kuala Lumpur 50480 Malaysia
We then move on to National Mosque (Masjid Negara) is a national mosque in Malaysia that situated close to the bird park and the Islamic museum. This uniquely designed mosque embodies a contemporary expression of traditional Islamic art, calligraphy and ornamentation. You cannot enter the prayer room itself but you can walk around the inner part of the mosque and admire the architecture. The staff will provide you with appropriate dress to wear for both male and female.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Thean Hou Temple, 65 Persiaran Endah Off Jalan Syed Putra, Kuala Lumpur 50460 Malaysia
Next, we proceed to Thean Hou Temple, this 6-tiered Buddhist temple is also known as the Temple of the Goddess of Heaven, who is said to protect fishermen. This gorgeous temple is a work of art itself. Beautifully detailed in its sculpting and engraving of Chinese dragons and phoenixes and other mystical animals of Chinese inspiration on its beams, balustrades, ceiling, roofs, eaves and cornices. Besides her, there is also another two primary deities in the main temple which is the Goddess Shui Wei Sheng Niang to her left and the Goddess of Mercy to her right.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tatt Khalsa Diwan Gurdwara, Kuala Lumpur 50300 Malaysia
You will be taken to one of the Gurdwara around Kuala Lumpur to know about Sikhism.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Petaling Street Market, Jalan Petaling City Centre, 3 Min Walk from Central Market Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur 50000 Malaysia
Continue to China Town to enter the site of dozens of restaurants and food stalls tended by Chinese, Indian, Malay and Bangladeshi traders. Watch as they serve up local favorites, such as curry noodles, Hokkien mee (a Fujian noodle dish), ikan bakar .(barbecued fish) and asam laksa (a sour, fish and tamarind-based soup).
Duration: 30 minutes
