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Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1 week in Kuala Lumpur
Twin towers, hawker food and a melting-pot culture. Here's how to spend 1 week in Kuala Lumpur: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 1 week Kuala Lumpur trip is June, July and August. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.
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Length
1 week
Best time
June, July, August
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Your 1 week Kuala Lumpur itinerary, day by day
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Day 1
09:00
Tun Abdul Razak Memorial~$5
The Tun Abdul Razak Memorial is an official residence building of Tun Abdul Razak in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia which was originally known as the Sri Taman Building. This building was
12:30
Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is a 20.9-acre (8.5 ha) public aviary in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. It is one of the world's largest covered bird parks, located adjacent to the
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
2
Day 2
09:00
Royal Malaysian Police Museum~$15
The Royal Malaysia Police Museum is a museum that showcases the history of the Royal Malaysia Police, located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The museum includes exhibits from the histo
12:30
Perdana Botanical Gardens
Perdana Botanical Gardens, formerly Perdana Lake Gardens, Lake Gardens, and Public Gardens, is Kuala Lumpur's first large-scale recreational park. Measuring 91.6 hectares, it is lo
16:00
National Museum (Malaysia)
The National Museum is a public museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia dedicated to Malaysian art, culture, and history. Located on Jalan Damansara close to Perdana Lake Gardens across K
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Day 3
09:00
Statue of Sir Frank Athelstane Swettenham~$15
A bronze statue of Sir Frank Athelstane Swettenham GCMG CH stands in the courtyard of the National Museum, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
12:30
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia~$15
The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia is a museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was officially opened on 12 December 1998. The museum is the largest museum of Islamic arts in Southeas
16:00
Muzium Negara MRT station~$5
The Muzium Negara MRT station is an underground mass rapid transit (MRT) station in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on the MRT Kajang Line. It is located beneath Jalan Damansara in front of
4
Day 4
09:00
Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park
Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park is a large public butterfly zoo in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is a popular tourist attraction in the country, as well as one of the largest such houses
12:30
Makam Pahlawan
The Makam Pahlawan is the burial ground of several Malaysian leaders and politicians. It is located near the Malaysian national mosque, Masjid Negara, in the national capital, Kual
16:00
Hotel Majestic (Kuala Lumpur)~$5
Hotel Majestic is the historical hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This hotel is located near Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and is part of the Autograph Collection.
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Day 5
09:00
National Mosque of Malaysia
The National Mosque of Malaysia is a mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It has a capacity for 15,000 people and is situated among 13 acres (53,000 m2) of gardens. Its key features a
12:30
National Defence University of Malaysia~$5
The National Defence University of Malaysia is a military university located in Sungai Besi Camp, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
16:00
Railway Administration Building, Kuala Lumpur~$5
The Railway Administration Building is a historical building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Completed in 1917 to serve as the offices of Federated Malay States Railways, it currently h
6
Day 6
09:00
Hilton Kuala Lumpur~$5
Hilton Kuala Lumpur is a luxury hotel, located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and part of the Hilton Hotels & Resorts hotel chain. The hotel is situated in the Kuala Lumpur Sentral are
12:30
Standard Chartered Bank Building, Kuala Lumpur~$5
The Standard Chartered Bank Building, is a historical building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Completed in 1909, it is situated on the south side of Independence Square, and served as
16:00
Local food tour of Kuala Lumpur~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Kuala Lumpur.
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Day 7
09:00
Tun Abdul Razak Memorial~$5
The Tun Abdul Razak Memorial is an official residence building of Tun Abdul Razak in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia which was originally known as the Sri Taman Building. This building was
12:30
Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is a 20.9-acre (8.5 ha) public aviary in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. It is one of the world's largest covered bird parks, located adjacent to the
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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What 1 week in Kuala Lumpur costs
What this trip costs
$1,511
Flights$45030%
Stay$35123%
Activities$16411%
Food$27318%
Local transport$1097%
Shopping$735%
Buffer$916%
$216/day
Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.
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1 week in Kuala Lumpur: FAQ
Is 1 week enough for Kuala Lumpur?+
1 week is a comfortable amount of time to explore Kuala Lumpur, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.
What should I do on day 1 in Kuala Lumpur?+
Start with Tun Abdul Razak Memorial, Kuala Lumpur Bird Park and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.
How much does 1 week in Kuala Lumpur cost?+
Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $910 per person for 1 week. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.
When is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?+
The best months to visit Kuala Lumpur are June, July, August and September, when the weather suits sightseeing best.