Petronas Twin Towers
This is a must visit.

As these towers seem to be nearly always in your sight, you couldn't come to KL and not go up to the viewing platform.

The towers themselves are so modern and dominating they appear almost surreal against the skyline. Amazingly, the exteriors of the towers are made entirely of stainless steel and glass; this is very unusual and very expensive.

Although these are among the tallest buildings in the world, the high-speed elevator only whisks you up to the 42nd floor. The view is still great, but if you were hoping to make it to the top you will be disappointed.

On the bright side, entry is free. You collect your ticket from the ticket counter where it is stamped with the time of your ascent. You go off and shop for about 25 - 30 minutes and then come back and wait for your turn. It is all very efficient.

If you have your credit card, the KLCC centre is at the base and offers some of the most exclusive shopping in the city.

Khoo Kongsi
Among Penang’s most prominent communities were- and still are- the Chinese, many of whom came to this island in the late 1800s as merchants. The Penang Chinese traditionally followed a combination of Taoist, Confucianist and Buddhist beliefs, and built, as religious-cum-community structures, what were known as `kongsi’- the traditional `clanhouses’ of the Chinese. The kongsi usually took the form of temples where ancestor-worship was the focal point, and tablets carved with the names of the ancestors took pride of place. Of all of Penang’s clanhouses, the stunning Khoo Kongsi is one of those you just can’t afford to miss- it’s splendid.

Malaysian Tourist Information Center (MATIC)
A must stop for anyone looking for what to do or see in Kuala Lumpur. The MATIC, which is housed in an exquisite mansion, offers an array of information on everything from parks to souvenir shopping. Stop and enjoy the short video on the history of the country or be a spectator during one of the center's daily cultural events.

Sri Mahamariamman
A temple was built on this site by the Tamil community from southeast India in 1873. The exuberantly colored figures that adorn the five-tier gopuram (gateway) were created only in 1960 and refurbished in mid-1998. During the annual Thaipusam Festival -- when Indian devotees of the god Subramaniam pierce their bodies, cheeks, and tongues with steel hooks and rods -- the chariot from this temple is taken through the streets on its way to the religious spectacle at the Batu Caves. OPEN: Daily 24 hrs.

The temple plays host to the five main Chinese gods of the Hainanese, Cantonese, Hakka, Hokkien and Teochew dialect groups.

Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls
Located around 45 kilometres from Kuah is this geological marvel. Telaga Tujuh (Seven Wells Waterfall) is a spot where a freshwater stream cascades down about 90 metres via a series of seven natural pools. The climb from the lower falls becomes increasingly scenic the higher you go. The rocks can be extremely slippery, so care is needed. Legend has it that fairies used to come down to frolic and bathe in these ponds thus giving it healing powers.

Nature lovers can opt to take a six-kilometre hike up by nature trails accessible from the Botanical Gardens. Holiday bungalows are available. Cable train ride return tickets are at MYR4 for adults and MYR2 for children.