STAY
For the business traveler:Shangri-la Kuala Lumpur, +60 (3) 2032 2388
Luxury:Villa Samdhi,+603 9212 0372
Boutique:Aloft,+60 3-2723 1188
DINE
Local haunts:Sambal Hijau,+60 3 7731 2045
Modern Malay cuisine:Dewakan,+60 3 5565 0767
Fun gastronomical experience:Babe,+60 3 2095 8599
DRINK
Trendy:The Vault,+60 1 2465 0551
Fancy cocktails:PS150,+60 3 2022 2888
For the hipster in you:Barlai,+60 16-681 0671
PARTY
Expats party at:Pisco Bar,+60 3 2142 2900
Newest club:Red Room, +60 1 4263 0208
You can never go wrong at: Zouk,+60 3-2110 3888
MUST DOs
If you have a few days,stay at Bamboo Village, which offers a kampung style retreat like no other.More details here.
Enjoy being adventurous and being outdoors?Jungle mountain treks, waterfall treks and more.More details here
Drive1-2 hours away from the cityand escape toThe Banjaran Hot Springs, the best resort around.
Located in KL’s central market, Precious Old China is a blast from the past with an eclectic collection of antiques, crystal chandeliers, teak cabinets and art pieces from the 18th and 19th centuries. The food also plays homage to the past with traditional Peranakan dishes that fuse Chinese flavors with Malay spices and character.