This is the guide where you can take your significant other for a date that isn’t movies and dinner!

1. Climb Up Batu Caves

Being one of Selangor’s iconic spots, this pilgrimage site recently underwent a major transformation and it turned out beautiful as ever. This 272 rainbow-step transformation took only 3 days to complete and it is one of the reasons why you should pay the place a visit.

2. Picnic At KLCC Park

KLCC’s Park is one of the popular parks in town, mainly ‘cause of its location. Prepare yourself a picnic and just chil under the shady trees and enjoy the surrounding. Being one of the busiest city, take this chance to wind down and relax as you and nature become one.

3. Visit Petronas Art Gallery

While you’re at KLCC, head inside the mall and visit the art gallery. It holds local art pieces that goes with several different themes such as the Daerah Samad, 50 Ways to Live in Malaysia, Building Merdeka and many more. An oil and gas company promoting art? Well, that’s already an artistic move right there.

4. Free Dataran Merdeka Heritage Guided Tour

Curious about the history behind of our city? Then this is the tour you should consider. Enjoy an immersive experience that showcases the best-preserved parts of colonial KL that lasts for only 2.5hours. To be frank, I’d opt that anytime in comparison to having to sit in class ? This tour shows you the hidden-in-plain-sight gems of the city, something you’d never even seen coming! Never too late for another history lesson, guys!

EDIT: 21 March 2019
Effective 1 May 2018, these guided walks are no longer available as KL Tourism Bureau has decided to terminate it indefinitely.

5. Nature Trail At KL Forest Eco Park

Jungle-trekking is one of those things everyone has in their bucket list. And if you haven’t check that out yet, then probably it is time. Being the oldest protected jungle in Malaysia, the park holds short trails that are suitable for beginners.

6. Test Your Artistic Mind At The National Art Gallery

Being home to several of the nation’s leading artists and designers, you should make it a point to visit the gallery at least once. Although there are plenty of free museums in KL, this is the place you get to find all things related to theatre. It also features experimental works and touring exhibitions which makes it one of the most eminent galleries in the city.

7. Window Shop At KL’s Prime Malls

Hop from one mall to another since everything is just a walking distance away. Equipped with plenty of sophisticated brands, KL malls are where you should be to window shop. Although you may sometimes may not be able to contain yourself, but hey, a purchase is always a gain am I right?

8. Wander Through Petaling Street

Another one stop destination that is perfect for window shopping. Being a shopping paradise for tourists, there’s no harm done to pretend to be one sometimes. It is a undercover market full of tourist tat for sale which is fun place to wonder, if you are in KL. The atmosphere may be chaotic but it is certainly something you don’t get to witness everyday.

9. Take A Walk Around Botanic Park

Stroll around the botanic park and see what Mother Nature has to offer. Often, you can witness professional photographers capturing stunning photos of a new married couple. It is definitely a sight of sore eyes. Plus, take a break from all the pollution and take a breath of fresh air while you’re here. Think of it as a cleanser.

10. Plant A Tree With Free Tree Society

Want to leave your mark and give back to the community? Then this is the perfect place for you to do so! The Free Tree Society gives away free plants in an effort to encourage the community to plant trees and preserve nature. Volunteer during their planting days as well helping to distribute seedlings once sprouted to locations around Klang Valley. This is certainly an activity you can do yourself, with a friend or even your whole family.

11. Visit The National Monument

This is the place that commemorates the fallen soldiers who gave their lives for freedom. The sculpture is a centrepiece of the monument that was designed by an Austrian sculptor back in 1966. Sometimes, history can be one of the most interesting topic to learn even when you’ve already graduated high school.

12. Visit The National Mosque of Malaysia

Being a multicultural country, we are all living in a respectful environment towards one another’s religion. That being said, step foot into this holy ground that is known for its origami-like design. Enjoy the serenity of the place that is full of flora and fauna, giving you a sense of peace in mind.

13. Take A Stroll At Street Art Spots At Jalan Alor, Kuala Lumpur

One of the very popular tourist destinations for street food and seafood, Jalan Alor was given a “new life” with a beautification project by DBKL. The alley behind the old buildings were decorated with flora and fauna artworks, including a stream inspired from Alor Stream that used to flow in the area almost 100 years ago. If you love taking photographs, be sure to visit this place!

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Since it would be impossible for you to visit each and every mall in the Klang Valley we’ve listed the 10 Must-See 2018 Hari Raya Aidilfitri Mall Decorations In Klang Valley.

1. 1 Utama Shopping Centre

1 Utama Shopping Centre’s theme for this year is “Ikatan Silaturahim” and features strong luxurious Moroccan elements. At this Moroccan inspired city, you can find beautiful architecture, fountains, palm trees, scrumptious buka puasa cuisine, arts and crafts, cultural performances and weekend souks.

2. Sunway Pyramid

At Sunway Pyramid, they welcome the Raya season with a stunningly built rumah papan in the form of bamboo and lights, creating an ambience like no other this coming Aidilfitri.

3. Pavillion Kuala Lumpur

With the theme of “Raya Seribu Impian”, the Centre Court and Spanish steps of the Pavilion KL is transformed into a Raya wonderland of glittering stars, flowers, lights and a special Raya swing designed exclusively by Swarovski for the mall.

4. Suria KLCC

Once again, Suria KLCC brought back its iconic gigantic ketupat decor. Standing tall at 12m-high by 9.8m wide structure, it is also worth mentioning that the ketupat tower had made its way into the Malaysia Book of Records in 2015.

5. eCurve Mall Mutiara Damansara

eCurve’s highway and tollbooth decorations is paying tribute the balik kampung journeys. The mall’s Centre Atrium were decked out to reminiscent of a highway complete with bright green tollbooths, potted plants and streetlights.

6. IPC Shopping Centre

Shoppers will be captivated by giant displays of old-school Malaysian games at every corner of the shopping centre such as giant congkak, chapteh, and batu seremban. At the main concourse, the giant congkak standing at two feet tall and eight metres wide, serves as the centrepiece among the lively traditional decorations textured with wood and batik cloths.

7. Mid Valley Megamall

A traditional kampung house takes centre stage at Mid Valley Megamall. The booths are stunningly decorated with beautiful flowers, which made it almost look like a kampung set in a fantasy land with flowers.

8. Sunway Putra Mall

Sunway Putra Mall went with Moroccan themed for this year’s Raya. With its colourful Moroccan-inspired campaign called Summer Sama Raya, the mall teleport visitors to the fascinating city of Marrakesh, incorporating bright hues of summer.

9. The Starling Mall

Carrying the theme “Cahaya Aidilfitri”, the main entrance of The Starling Mall’s main decoration features a modern interpretation of the pelita, combined with an artsy Moroccan style influence to create an exquisite festive decor.

10. Paradigm Mall

Preparations to welcome the Hari Raya is done with the theme of “Panggung Raya” at Paradigm Mall. This year they are revitalising the ancient art of wayang kulit as part of its effort to restore the traditional performing arts of puppet-shadow play.

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