6 days in Kuala Lumpur & Genting Highlands Itinerary

A holiday in Kuala Lumpur, a modern metropolis and capital of Malaysia, reveals a place where colonial influences, Asian traditions, and modern aesthetics come together in urban architecture and street layout.

Kuala Lumpur is known for parks, shopping, historic sites, museums, and zoos & aquariums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Petronas Twin Towers, explore the world behind art at Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, buy something for everyone on your list at Central Market Kuala Lumpur, and walk around KL Bird Park.

To find more things to do, photos, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Kuala Lumpur trip planning website .

If you are flying in from Philippines, the closest major airports are Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport. In December, daily temperatures in Kuala Lumpur can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to take a bus to Genting Highlands.

Genting Highlands represents a hill resort with a cool climate and plenty of attractions.

On the 9th (Mon), make a trip to Chin Swee Cave Temple, then browse the different shops at Genting Highlands Premium Outlets, then experience rural life at Genting Strawberry Leisure Farm, and finally admire the architecture and history at The VOID. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Tue): get in on the family fun at First World Plaza and then have fun and explore at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium.

To see reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Genting Highlands online travel route builder .

Take a bus from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. You'll have a few hours on the 11th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling home.