吉隆坡旅游新手指南

说实话，吉隆坡从来都不是我最喜欢的城市之一。它让我想起了马尼拉。它很大，很热，很拥挤，常常让人感到不知所措。对我们来说，它始终只是前往马来西亚其他更有趣目的地的入境点和短暂停留地。

但最近一次旅行发生了一些事。我去马来西亚吉隆坡做一个项目，这让我不得不以不同的视角看待这座城市。我不再只关注吉隆坡的缺点，而是开始留意自己喜欢的一切。

就像它四通八达、高效便捷的地铁系统、现代化的购物中心、色彩缤纷的街区以及宣礼声一样。我曾在一次暴雨中来到占美克清真寺，被地铁站里迟到的信徒们跪地祈祷的景象深深打动。雨水浸透了地面，泥泞湿滑，但这丝毫没有阻挡信徒们聚集在一起祈祷的热情。那真是一幅令人动容的画面。

我总是急着前往下一个目的地，以至于从未真正给吉隆坡一个机会。但我很高兴我最终还是去了，读完这篇指南后，我希望你也会喜欢这里。

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MALAYSIA VISA

Depending on your passport, you may need to get a visa and other travel documents before being allowed entry into Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia. Check out iVisa.com to learn about the requirements and to apply for a visa (if necessary).

KUALA LUMPUR AT A GLANCE

Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia’s capital and its largest city. The country is comprised of thirteen states and three federal territories. Kuala Lumpur is one of those three federal territories.

From a tourism standpoint, Kuala Lumpur’s biggest attractions are the Petronas Twin Towers. Standing at over 452 meters (1,483 ft), they’re literally the city’s biggest attractions and were recognized as the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004. They were surpassed by Taipei 101 but remain the tallest twin towers in the world.

Other highlights include Kuala Lumpur Tower, Merdeka Square, Jalan Alor, Petaling Street (Chinatown), Central Market, KL Bird Park, and Masjid Negara.

BEST TIME TO VISIT KUALA LUMPUR

Like many destinations in Southeast Asia, Kuala Lumpur has two seasons – wet and dry. Temperatures fluctuate little throughout the year so it’s best to go during the dry season, ideally between May and July. Weather-wise, this is the best time to visit KL.

OCT-APR: Kuala Lumpur’s rainy season is characterized by two monsoon seasons, the east monsoon from October till January and the west monsoon from March to April. The city experiences the heaviest rains during these months.

MAY-SEPT: May till September is the dry season in KL and considered the best time to go. It’s the driest and least humid time of the year.

I’ve been to Kuala Lumpur three times, all in the second half of the year. My last trip was in early December. It rained everyday, sometimes quite hard and for prolonged periods of time. As described, this is not the best time to visit KL.

Climate: Annual Monthly Weather in Kuala Lumpur

For more on KL’s weather, check out these climate graphs from holiday-weather.com. I’ve also created average temperature and annual rainfall graphs with the most ideal months to visit marked in orange.

Average Temperature

Annual Rainfall

TRAVELING TO KUALA LUMPUR

If you’re flying to Kuala Lumpur, then you’ll be landing at either KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) or KLIA2, depending on your airline. KLIA is the main terminal while KLIA2 replaced the LCCT (Low Cost Carrier terminal) and services budget airlines like AirAsia, Cebu Pacific, Scoot, and JetStar Asia.

There are several ways to get to the city center from either KLIA or KLIA2.

BY TRAIN: The fastest way to get to the city center from the airport is by the KLIA Ekspres train. It’s a non-stop train that takes you to KL Sentral train station from KLIA1 and KLIA2 in 28 minutes and 33 minutes respectively.

Tickets cost the same from either terminal and you can purchase them in advance on Bookaway (from KLIA1 | KLIA2). From KL Sentral Station, you can then take the metro or Grab to your hotel.

BY BUS: The cheapest way of getting from either terminal to the city center is by bus. Travel time is about an hour and costs about RM 12 each way. You can purchase tickets in advance through Bookaway (from KLIA1 | KLIA2).

BY PRIVATE TRANSFER: This is the most convenient option but one of the more expensive. However, if there are enough people in your group, then you can split the cost and it may turn out even cheaper than the KL Eksrpes. You can check out private transfer options on Bookaway (from KLIA1 | KLIA2).

BY GRAB / TAXI: Going by Grab or by taxi may be cheaper than booking a private transfer. We haven’t tried it personally but based on what I’ve read, it should anywhere between RM 70-100. If arranging for a taxi, then be sure to do it at the airport taxi counter. You’ll have your choice of either coupon or metered taxis.

I flew to Kuala Lumpur but there are other ways to get there depending on where you are. I suggest checking Bookaway to find route options available to you. You can click on the link or use the widget below.

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WHERE TO EXCHANGE CURRENCY

The unit of currency in Malaysia is the Malaysian Ringgit (RM).

I withdrew all my RM from an ATM but if you plan on exchanging currency, then it’s best to do it at established money changers like UAE Exchange, Vital Rate, or Max Money. You can refer to this article on KL money changers to find a currency exchange office near you.

I used to exchange currency all the time but these days, I find myself withdrawing more and more from ATMs. Rates are comparable and I don’t have to bring so much foreign currency with me. Just be sure to let your local bank know that you intend to use your ATM card overseas so you don’t run into any issues. In my experience, my ATM card works in some machines but not in others.

NOTE: Some ATMs may ask if you’d like to proceed “with or without conversion”. Never proceed with conversion because doing so authorizes the foreign bank to do the conversion for you, usually at terrible rates. Choose WITHOUT conversion instead. According to this article, the difference in rates can be as high as 10%.

BEST AREAS TO STAY IN KUALA LUMPUR

So far, we’ve stayed in two areas in Kuala Lumpur – KLCC and KL Sentral. If you’re only transiting through KL, then it’s probably best to stay near KL Sentral. But if you’re staying longer and really want to experience the city, then it’s best to stay in Bukit Bintang or KLCC.

Listed below are some of the most convenient areas to stay in Kuala Lumpur, along with a color-coded map to help you better understand where each of these areas are. Click on the link for a live version of the map. (Please note that marked areas are approximations only)

BLUE – Bukit Bintang
RED – KLCC
GREEN – Chow Kit
ORANGE – KL Sentral

I’ll provide targeted links under each description but you can book accommodations in Kuala Lumpur through Booking.com or Agoda.

BUKIT BINTANG

Bukit Bintang is KL’s main shopping and entertainment district. Here you’ll find plenty of shopping malls, restaurants, and nightclubs. It’s one of the best and most convenient places to stay in the city. This is where we’ll probably stay on our next trip to Kuala Lumpur.

You can search for hotels in Bukit Bintang on Booking.com or Agoda. Check out some of the top-rated hotels in Bukit Bintang:

KLCC

This is where I stayed on my most recent trip to KL. It’s the area just north of Bukit Bintang and home to the iconic Petronas Towers. For me, these two areas are on par with each other and offer many of the same conveniences. You’ll find plenty of shopping and dining options here as well.

I stayed at Vortex KLCC apartments which is at the cusp of KLCC and Bukit Bintang. Bukit Nanas Monorail Station was just down the street and the Petronas Towers was about a 10-minute walk away.

If you’d like to stay in the KLCC area, then you can search for hotels on Booking.com or Agoda. Listed below are some of the top-rated hotels in KLCC:

CHOW KIT

Chow Kit is home to the city’s biggest wet market and it’s unofficial red light district. I visited the area on a food tour and enjoyed its gritty atmosphere. The neighborhood isn’t as nice as Bukit Bintang or KLCC (and perhaps less safe) but if you’re looking for cheaper accommodations with great street food, then you may want to consider staying here.

You can search for hotels in the Chow Kit area on Booking.com or Agoda. Check out some of the top-rated hotels in Chow Kit:

KL SENTRAL

As described, this is where you’ll want to be if KL is just a stopover for you. It’s where we stayed on our first two trips to Kuala Lumpur. KL Sentral is the main transportation hub in the city and will give you the quickest access to the airport and to other destinations in Malaysia, as well as Singapore and Thailand.

We stayed at My Hotel @ KL Sentral which is a very basic hotel less than a 10-minute walk from KL Sentral. The area does feel a bit more chaotic but you’ll be close to plenty of dining and shopping options.

We booked a room at My Hotel on Booking.com but you can reserve it through Agoda as well. If you’d like to stay near KL Sentral but don’t feel this is the right hotel for you, then you can search for alternate listings on Booking.com or Agoda.

You can also book hotels and homestays in Kuala Lumpur using the handy map below.

THINGS TO DO IN KUALA LUMPUR

1. Take Selfies with Giants

These towering twin giants need no introduction. Standing over 452 meters (1,483 ft) tall and visible from almost anywhere in the city, the Petronas Towers have become the most recognizable and iconic symbols of Kuala Lumpur.

I was happy taking a selfie from the street but if you’d like bird’s eye views of the city, then you can take a lift to the observation deck on the 86th floor and/or take a walk on the Skybridge on the 41st and 42nd floors. You can purchase tickets at the gate or in advance through Klook or Get Your Guide.

购物狂们一定会很高兴地得知，在双子塔脚下就是阳光广场（Suria KLCC），这是一个拥有超过300家精品店的高端购物中心。此外，塔底还有一片宜人的17英亩绿地。这里有很多值得一看和体验的地方，所以您可以在双子塔度过一整天，尤其适合带孩子出行的家庭。

如果你觉得两座摩天大楼还不够震撼，那么不妨也去看看吉隆坡塔。吉隆坡塔位于双子塔西南约2公里处，是一座通讯塔，也是世界第七高的独立式高塔。

和吉隆坡双子塔一样，您可以从塔上的观景台和/或空中观景台欣赏到城市全景。您可以现场购票，也可以提前通过Klook或Get Your Guide预订。

图片来自 Shutterstock，摄影师：Leonid Sorokin

预计游览时间：每个景点约1-2小时
门票： 80令吉（双子塔）/ 49令吉（吉隆坡塔）

2. 回应祷告的呼召

我对伊斯兰教几乎一无所知，但正如本文开头所述，我在贾米克清真寺亲眼目睹了信徒们响应召唤祈祷的情景，深受感动。那天下午，我到那里时突然下起了瓢泼大雨。或许是祈祷大厅已经挤满了人，或许是人们不愿冒雨前行，总之，一大群迟到的信徒被困在地铁站，他们当即跪下加入祈祷。这是我从未见过的震撼人心的社群凝聚力。

我参观了雅加达的伊斯蒂克拉尔清真寺，发现它也是我在那里最喜欢的景点之一。如果你对宗教场所感兴趣，那么你或许也想去参观一下贾梅克清真寺。

占美清真寺是吉隆坡最古老的清真寺之一，可从占美清真寺站轻松抵达。它也是吉隆坡自助语音导览的其中一站。

如果您更喜欢跟随导游参观，那么您或许会对这个吉隆坡宗教文化之旅感兴趣。请注意，占美清真寺周五关闭。

下图是雨后湿透的祈祷垫。我想这就是为什么信徒们别无选择，只能在车站祈祷的原因。清真寺所有有遮蔽的地方都已被占用。

国家清真寺（Masjid Negara）虽然不如占美清真寺（Masjid Jamek）漂亮，但规模更大，可容纳约15000人。它的主要特色是73米高的宣礼塔和16角星形屋顶。

国家清真寺距离吉隆坡火车站只有很短的步行路程，但如果您更喜欢有导游陪同，那么您可以通过 Klook（选项 1 |选项 2）或Get Your Guide预订吉隆坡观光之旅。

预计参观时间：每座清真寺约30分钟至1小时
门票：免费

3.参加美食之旅

参加美食之旅是发现有趣的隐秘小店的最佳方式之一，这些地方只有当地人才知道。

在吉隆坡，我参加了由厨师带领的美食之旅，由 A Chef’s Tour 提供，带我去了 Chow Kit 和 Kampung Baru 这两个远离旅游路线的地区，那里有非常棒的街头小吃。

你可以查看我关于吉隆坡美食之旅的帖子，那里有更多图片和信息。你可以在Get Your Guide上预订这次旅行。

行程时长： 4小时

4. 去吉隆坡鸟园观鸟

几年前我参观过这个大型鸟园，至今仍记忆犹新。吉隆坡鸟园占地21英亩，据说是世界上最大的可步入式自由飞行鸟园。这里栖息着200多个品种、3000多只鸟，所以如果您喜欢鸟类，或者带着孩子旅行，这里绝对是消磨几个小时的好去处。您可以查看我关于吉隆坡鸟园的帖子，了解更多图片和信息。

您可以自行前往吉隆坡鸟园，并在门口购买门票，或者您也可以通过Get Your Guide提前购买门票。

预计耗时： 2-3小时

5. 去购物

如果你喜欢购物，那么你一定会喜欢吉隆坡。和许多东南亚大城市一样，购物中心和街头市场似乎随处可见。事实上，据维基百科记载，这里拥有全球三大购物中心。

中央市场虽然不是规模最大或最现代化的市场之一，但却是吉隆坡最具标志性的市场之一。它以其粉蓝色的外墙和装饰艺术风格的设计而闻名，是吉隆坡的地标性建筑。Get Your Guide提供一些包含中央市场的旅游线路。

几年前我们参观了中央市场，里面有很多商店，主要出售与艺术和手工艺品相关的产品，如绘画、雕刻、纪念品和蜡染印花布。

想要体验更现代化的购物环境，可以去阳光广场（Suria KLCC）或者武吉免登（Bukit Bintang）的任何一家大型购物中心。我不记得是哪家了，但我上次去的时候偶然走进了这家。他们那里有个圣诞装饰，几十个手绘米老鼠摆件，最引人注目的是一棵由小摆件组成的大圣诞树。

武吉免登和吉隆坡城中城是逛商场的好去处。乐天广场（Lot 10）的美食广场也很棒。

6. 参加烹饪课程

Ren厨艺很棒，所以我们每次旅行都会尽量抽出时间去上烹饪课。目前为止，我们在会安、普吉岛、巴厘岛和清迈都上过课，很快还要去东京上一节。我们觉得，学习一种新菜系最好的方法莫过于参加烹饪课。这就像打开了这道菜的引擎盖，一探究竟。

Cookly is an online booking platform that focuses solely on cooking classes around the world. For me, there’s no better place to find one-day cooking classes while traveling than on Cookly. Check out their website for a list of cooking classes in Kuala Lumpur.

Photo by Freedomkim via Shutterstock

DAY TRIPS FROM KUALA LUMPUR

1. Batu Caves

Google “what to do in kuala lumpur” and there’s a good chance Batu Caves will appear on every list. It’s by far the most popular day trip you can make from Kuala Lumpur. I’m not even sure it can be considered a day trip considering it’s only about 15 km north of KL Sentral and easily accessible by commuter rail.

Batu Caves is a limestone hill with a series of caves and cave temples in Gombak. Dedicated to Lord Murugan, it’s one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside of India. To enter the biggest cave in the complex, you’ll need to climb up 272 colorful steps that have become a hugely popular backdrop for Instagrammers. Batu Caves was already popular before then but all the more after the steps were painted in every color of the rainbow in 2018.

The steps get all the attention but the cave itself is impressive as well. Known as Temple Cave, this main cave is home to multiple Hindu shrines. It’s amazing to think how all the tools and materials used to build these shrines were carried up and into the cave by hand.

As described, it’s easy to get to Batu Caves on your own from KL Sentral. Just look for the KTM Komuter Line window and buy a ticket to Batu Caves. The fare is RM 2.60 each way and the journey takes around 40 minutes. Trains run every 30 minutes to 1 hour.

If you’re rather go with a guide, then you can book a tour through Klook or Get Your Guide.

2. Genting Highlands

Genting Highlands, also known as Resorts World Genting, is a cool mountain getaway located about an hour north of Kuala Lumpur.

As you can expect from any Resorts World development, it’s a hospitality and casino complex featuring hotels, shopping malls, theme parks, and casinos perched 1,800 meters above sea level on the peak of Mount Ulu Kali. One of its most popular features is the Awana SkyWay which is recognized as the fastest and longest cable car ride in Southeast Asia.

If you’d like to spend the day at Genting Highlands, then the easiest way would be to book a day trip through Klook or Get Your Guide.

Photo by Raymond Choong via Shutterstock

3. Melaka

I haven’t been but Melaka (Malacca) and Ipoh are two Malaysian destinations on my radar, largely because of their reputation for having great food. They’re about 146 km and 205 km away from Kuala Lumpur respectively so I didn’t think they were possible to visit on day trips, but it looks like Melaka is.

Klook and Get Your Guide offer a few Melaka day tours from Kuala Lumpur. For us, Melaka is a trip on its own but if you don’t have enough time in Malaysia, then you may be interested in going on a day tour.

Photo by nelzajamal via Shutterstock

MALAYSIAN FOOD GUIDE

If you’d like to experience some of the best dishes that Malaysian cuisine has to offer, then check out our Malaysian food guide for a list of 35 must-try dishes in Malaysia.

MALAYSIAN DESSERTS

If you have a soft spot for the sweeter things in life, then you’ll definitely want to check out our list of the most delicious Malaysian desserts.

WHERE TO EAT IN KUALA LUMPUR

If I had to use just one word to describe Malaysian food, then it would be “multi-ethnic”. Like Singapore, Malaysia’s population can be divided into three major ethnic groups – Malay, Chinese, and Indian – and their food is definitely a reflection of that.

1. RA Nasi Lemak

What better way to start this list than with a humble roadside stall offering Malaysia’s national dish of nasi lemak? It’s one of my favorite Malaysian dishes and something I looked forward to having again in Kuala Lumpur.

I became intrigued about RA Nasi Lemak after reading about it in a Malaysian food blog so it was the very first place I went to shortly after arriving in KL.

If you’ve never had nasi lemak, it refers to fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf. There are many variations of nasi lemak but the most traditional Malaysian version is served with sambal (chili paste), ikan bilis (anchovies), peanuts, and a hard-boiled egg. However, the heart of nasi lemak is the coconut rice so it can be served with any number of toppings and side dishes.

RA Nasi Lemak serves their food buffet style. There’s a big wooden bucket of nasi lemak which you help yourself to then top with as many of these viands as you like. They’ll then price your plate based on what and how much you got. This is common in Malaysia.

This heaping plate of nasi lemak with sambal, peanuts, fried egg, tripe, chicken, and fried fish came out to just RM 15 with a drink. Everything on my plate was good, though some of the components were already cold from sitting out too long. As much as I love nasi lemak, that’s always been my problem with these types of meals in Malaysia and Singapore – I never know if what I’m going to get is fresh and still hot.

The rice and sambal were great. They’re the cornerstones to any successful nasi lemak. Some sambals tend to be a bit sweet but this one was nice and spicy, just the way I like it.

2. Chunburi Seafood

我想吃椰浆饭（Nasi Kerabu），​​一番搜索后，我找到了位于甘榜峇鲁（Kampung Baru）的这家餐厅——春武里海鲜（Chunburi Seafood）。椰浆饭是一种米饭料理，通常搭配炸虾片（keropek）、鱼或鸡肉、沙拉和酿彩椒（solok lada）。这道菜最引人注目的是米饭的蓝色。

春武里海鲜餐厅的菜品种类之丰富，在我最近一次吉隆坡之行中，绝对是我去过的所有餐厅中最令人印象深刻的之一。很多菜看起来都非常美味，但我来这里的目的只有一个。我只说了两个字——“椰浆饭”，服务员就帮我搞定了剩下的所有事情。

你看，她正在往我的蓝米饭上加各种配菜。就像椰浆饭一样，我相信传统的蓝花饭也有固定的配料，不过各地的配料可能会有所不同。这次旅行我吃了两次，唯一不变的是蓝米饭和沙拉，这也很合理，因为“nasi”指的是米饭，“kerabu”指的是生沙拉。

瞧，我的那盘色彩缤纷的椰浆饭就在那里，上面铺着沙拉，还配了咸蛋、椰浆饭和某种蛋白质。看起来像猪肉，但我认为不是。

我查阅了关于椰浆饭（nasi kerabu）的资料，惊讶地发现它竟然是马来西亚吉兰丹州娘惹菜。据我了解，娘惹菜因地区而异，而吉兰丹娘惹菜则被描述为深受泰国菜影响。蓝色的米饭是吉兰丹人的特色。

来仔细看看这种蓝色米饭。它的颜色来自蝶豆花。这种米饭很有意思，但我感觉它的味道和普通米饭并没有太大区别。我认为蓝色主要是为了美观，因为现在很多厨师都喜欢用几滴人工色素。它的确很漂亮。

3. Fauziah Nasi Campur

作为一个美食爱好者，我渴望找到只有当地人才知道的宝藏小店。位于Kampung Datuk Keramat的Fauziah Nasi Campur就是其中之一。我是在一个不太知名的马来西亚美食博客上发现它的，可惜这个博客现在已经不存在了。这家店位于Pasar Basah Dato Keramat，就连带我游览的马来西亚厨师都惊讶于我竟然知道这个地方。真是太棒了！

顾名思义，Fauziah Nasi Campur 供应的是 nasi campur，这是一种与 nasi kandar 非常相似的米饭套餐。主要区别在于配菜的种类。您可以参考这篇关于马来西亚不同种类 nasi 菜肴的精彩文章。

但正如你下面看到的，我来这里不是为了吃什锦饭。我是来吃烤魔鬼鱼的，这是一道用香蕉叶包裹烤制的辣味魔鬼鱼。它味道鲜美，是我这次吉隆坡之旅吃过的最棒的菜肴之一。

你吃过烤魟鱼吗？它的口感很特别，比大多数鱼类都紧实，但很容易就能撕成条状。看看我勺子下面的这条魟鱼，你就明白我的意思了。它很干净，没有细小的刺，所以吃起来非常方便。如果你喜欢吃鱼和辣味食物，我强烈推荐你尝尝。

4. 阿曼糕点

同一个马来西亚美食博客，既向我推荐了Fauziah Nasi Campur，也让我发现了位于Pasar Basah Dato Keramat的另一家摊位——Aman Kuih。Kuih指的是东南亚地区常见的各种一口大小的甜点或糕点。它是一个统称，用来指代任何用米制成的蛋糕、饼干、饺子、糕点或点心。

我不知道该买什么，就随便挑了些看起来不错的。我不知道这些叫什么，但它们是用香兰叶和椰奶做的。味道很棒。

5. 阿罗街

阿罗街是街头美食的代名词。它是吉隆坡最著名的美食街之一，也是许多旅行者想到街头美食时首先想到的地方。

据“大厨之旅”的法里斯大厨介绍，阿罗街沿线的大部分餐厅都是中餐馆。我当时想吃沙爹，于是直奔“胖兄弟”餐厅，据说这家餐厅的沙爹是这一带数一数二的。

每一串烤肉串都好像在召唤你，你该如何选择呢？这里应有尽有，从腌制肉类到海鲜，再到丸子、各种蘑菇和蔬菜。

注意烤串签末端的不同颜色。这些颜色代表价格，这样你就能大概了解价格了。我挑选的最便宜的烤串签是每根3令吉。

如果我没记错的话，我吃了猪耳朵、两种海鲜丸子、鸡肉、牛肉和一些内脏。每一样都很好吃。它们带着烟熏味，鲜嫩多汁，搭配甜辣沙爹花生酱简直绝配。

我一边享用沙爹串，一边喝着冰镇的640毫升装Skol啤酒。阿罗街是享用美味街头小吃、畅饮啤酒的好去处。

6. 关夫人

我比较喜欢街边小吃，所以很少在商场里吃饭。不过，那天我去了吉隆坡阳光广场（Suria KLCC），就想着试试Madam Kwan’s。这家店位于商场四楼，荣获了TripAdvisor卓越奖，并获得了四星好评。

我被当地人对他们家咖喱叻沙的评价吸引，所以就点了这道菜。味道还不错。面条劲道，汤底浓郁，里面有大块的虾、鸡肉和炸豆腐。只是味道没有我以前在小贩中心和路边摊吃过的其他叻沙那么鲜美，海鲜味也不够浓郁。看来我真是个喜欢吃街头小吃的家伙。

A refreshing bowl of cendol to beat the oppressive KL heat. Cendol is one of my favorite desserts in the world. It’s an iced dessert made with green rice flour jelly, coconut milk, and gula melaka (palm sugar) syrup. Other ingredients are often added as well. In this case, red beans.

7. Merchant’s Lane

What an oasis this cafe was. Hidden along busy Jalan Petaling in KL’s Chinatown is this lovely cafe known as Merchant’s Lane. It really does feel like an oasis because A) it isn’t easy to spot; and B) it’s an exceedingly cute cafe in an area that can hardly be classified as cute. Plus, it’s got great air-conditioning.

As the sign says, just look for the teal door next to a stationary shop. The cafe is on the second floor.

What did I tell you? Merchant’s Lane is perfect for your Instagram feed. I didn’t take photos but there’s a section at the other end as well with hanging plants and a swing chair. You can see pictures of it on Merchant Lane’s TripAdvisor page.

Merchant’s Lane serves coffee and tea along with breakfast and a few comfort food dishes. I had this beautiful and delicious dessert called kalau aku kaya made with fried brioche-style bread balls served with lemon ice cream and kaya (coconut jam) sauce.

I meant it when I said this place was Inatagrammable. I hardly ever post selfies on Instagram and this was one of those rare exceptions. Ha! I think I was just killing time because I didn’t want to leave this oasis and go back out to that intense KL heat again.

If you’re looking for a comfortable place to chill out after exploring Petaling Street, then Merchant’s Lane is a great place to go.

8. Ramly Burger

The Ramly Burger is a Malaysian street food icon. When we were in Langkawi, we were talking to our tour guide about food and he told us that the one thing he missed most about Kuala Lumpur was the Ramly Burger. It was created and sold in KL by Ramly Mokni in 1979 and became an instant classic.

We’ve only had a Ramly Burger in KL once. As you can see below, the one we had was wrapped in egg which I thought was standard for all Ramly Burgers. But as it turns out, the term “Ramly Burger” refers to any type of street food burger. I don’t know if that’s how it started out but based on what I’ve read, that seems to be what it means today as Ramly Burgers can vary greatly from stall to stall.

At its core, a Ramly Burger is a beef or chicken patty made by the Ramly Food Processing Company. The version we had was made with an egg cracked onto the griddle and spread out into a thin omelette. The burger was then placed at the center and folded over with the omelette so it was completely encased in egg, like a parcel.

我不知道这是否属实，但根据网上的一份食谱，拉姆利汉堡之所以成为拉姆利汉堡，是因为使用了美极调味料和用黄油、牛奶、蚝油、甜酱油和玉米淀粉制成的黑胡椒酱。

无论它的真正身份是什么，这都是一款非传统的汉堡。说实话，我一开始并不太喜欢它，但最后却发现它出奇地好吃。吉隆坡城里到处都有Ramly Burger的摊位，所以下次去吉隆坡的时候一定要尝尝。

吉隆坡的景点

为了方便您了解各个地点的位置，我已将吉隆坡旅游指南中推荐的地点标注在这张地图上。点击链接即可查看实时地图。

吉隆坡出行指南

吉隆坡的地铁系统四通八达、高效便捷，是我在吉隆坡唯一需要的交通工具。它由三条线路组成——RapidKL、KTM Komuter 和 KL Monorail——你可以在换乘站轻松换乘，到达你想去的站点。

我乘坐火车的次数不多，所以只需要单程票就够了。但如果你要在吉隆坡待两天，并且打算经常乘坐火车出行，那么你或许可以考虑购买吉隆坡旅行通票（KL Travel Pass）。它包含从机场乘坐吉隆坡机场快线（KLIA Ekspres）的单程或往返车票，以及连续两天无限次乘坐吉隆坡地铁。你可以在机场购买，也可以提前通过Klook预订（可享受少量折扣） 。

我强烈推荐使用谷歌地图应用（iOS | Android ）来导航。它会告诉你从 A 点到 B 点的所有公共交通路线。我每次出行都用它导航，感觉非常可靠。

吉隆坡行程安排/停留天数

与曼谷或新加坡这样的城市相比，吉隆坡的旅游景点相对较少，所以我认为一天之内游览所有主要景点是可行的。不过行程会比较紧凑，尤其是如果您计划前往黑风洞的话，所以最好安排两天时间。以下是一个吉隆坡两日两夜行程的示例，希望能帮助您规划行程。

吉隆坡旅游贴士

1. 通过 Sygic Travel 规划您的行程

旅行计划中最具挑战性的部分是什么？对我来说，是制定高效的行程。找到所有必去之处很容易，但要将它们全部安排进一个合理的行程中却有时颇具挑战性。幸好，有Sygic Travel 这样的旅行服务。

我使用这款免费的旅行规划应用程序已经好几年了。它的功能是让我把所有感兴趣的地点——比如酒店、地标、餐厅和地铁站——都标注在地图上，这样我就可以制定出最高效的行程安排。

下载： iOS /安卓

2. 租用便携式 Wi-Fi 设备

如今，如果没有可靠的网络连接，智能手机还有什么用？它在我们的日常生活中至关重要，旅行时更是如此。你需要它来查资料、使用网约车软件，甚至还要搜索“nasi kandar 和 nasi campur 有什么区别”。现在，我们出门前都会先租一个便携式 Wi-Fi 设备。

如果您从吉隆坡入境马来西亚，可以通过Klook预订便携式Wi-Fi设备。我们个人更喜欢便携式Wi-Fi设备，因为它们更简单可靠。但如果您更愿意购买SIM卡，也可以通过Klook购买，而且价格更便宜。

3. 查看吉隆坡旅游优惠

有很多网站提供旅游和活动的优惠，但就亚洲旅行而言，我最喜欢的是Klook和Get Your Guide。它们提供种类繁多的选择，价格也最优惠。点击以下链接，即可查看Klook和Get Your Guide上吉隆坡优惠的完整列表。

4. 购买旅行保险

每次旅行前，我们都会讨论是否要购买旅行保险。如果只是去新加坡短途旅行，吃吃喝喝、逛逛街，那可能就不用买了。但如果计划进行滑雪、骑行之类的户外活动，无论行程长短，我们肯定都会购买保险。

点击链接即可从Heymondo获取免费报价。非美国居民可享5%折扣。

5. 带上合适的电源适配器

马来西亚使用G型电源插座，请务必携带适合您设备的电源适配器。电压为240伏，标准频率为50赫兹。

玩得开心！

我并非吉隆坡专家，但我希望这份指南对您有所帮助。我只是分享我从旅行中学到的所有信息。如果您有任何问题或评论，请随时在下方评论区留言。

感谢阅读，祝您在吉隆坡的旅行和美食之旅愉快！