Private Half-Day Kuala Lumpur Culture And Communities Exploration Tour

Get to the root of multicultural Malaysia by exploring religious sites sacred to the city’s three main ethnicities. Traveling with a private driver/guide, see the Indian Hindu Batu Caves, the Chinese mixed-religion Thean Hou Temple, and the Malay Muslim National Mosque. Along the way, explore the rich colorful life of Chinatown and drive through Little India. This door-to-door tour excludes entrance fees: Upgrade to create a layover tour.

Long description

Depart Kuala Lumpur or Petaling Jaya at your chosen time (09:00) and journey towards Batu Caves, passing through Little India and the Brickfields neighborhood, known for its colorful streets and unique shops.

After a 30-minute scenic drive, arrive at the Batu Caves to discover the home of Hindu shrines and various religious deities. Listen as your guide explains the Hindu roots of the nation and climb the 272 steps to the golden statue of Lord Murugan. Once at the top, go to Cathedral Cave to see the largest cave in the complex, and hear about the background to this most intricate of Hindu shrines. 

 Then, drive to Thean Hou Temple, a 6-tiered pagoda temple atop Robson Heights. Completed in 1987 and officially opened in 1989, it was built by the Hainanese community of Kuala Lumpur and is dedicated to the goddess Tian Hou (The Heavenly Mother).

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). 

Next, see the stunning National Mosque of Malaysia (Masjid Negara), set in 13 acres of beautiful gardens. Admire the bold approach taken by its architects who designed it in the late 1950s as a symbol of the aspirations of the newly independent nation. Benefit from a hotel drop off at the end of the tour services.

Highlights:

1. Climb the majestic Batu Caves 272 stairwells.

2. Visit Malaysia’s breathtaking National Mosque.

3. Shop and explore the city’s most famous walking streets around the city.

4. Discover through some of Kuala Lumpur's colorful districts

5. Marvel at Thean Hou Temple’s 6-tiered beauty

Inclusions:

1. English speaking guide/driver

2. Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions:

1. Food and beverages

2. Gratuities