Points of interest

National Museum

The orthodox exhibits on Malaysia's history, arts, crafts and traditions are OK, but better are the wayang kulit (shadow puppets), traditional kris (daggers) and musical instruments. Check out the intriguing 'amok catcher', an ugly barbed device used to catch and hold a person who's gone beserk.

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Petronas Towers

Rising 451.9m (1482ft) above KL, the 88-storey Petronas Towers was completed in 1998 at a cost of $US1.9 billion. At the time it was the tallest bulding in the world, but that lofty honour has since passed to younger upstarts. The towers' floor plan is based on an eight-sided star that echoes the arabesque patterns of Islamic art.

Ride the lift to the 41st-floor Skybridge connecting the two towers for a decent view. There is a set quota of visitors allowed per day, so get here by 09:00 to avoid missing out.

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Lake Gardens

These 92-hectare manicured gardens lie west of Merdeka Square and were once home to the ranking British official. There's plenty to keep you amused, including a butterfly park, planetarium, insect museum, walk-in aviary, orchid garden and hibiscus garden. You can also hire boats on Tasik Perdana (Premier Lake).

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