Kuala Lumpur TravelWise

In Traveler magazine’s November/December issue, the ragtag products of a vanished empire hang out with writer Anthony Weller, and hang on, in Kuala Lumpur’s Coliseum Bar, a bedraggled bit of Malaysian lore. Here, we offer the best links so you can book your entire trip to Kuala Lumpur—online.

Basics

Entering Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur Website
Information on entry requirements for U.S. citizens traveling to Malaysia

Getting There
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Official information on schedules for flights entering and leaving Kuala Lumpur

Orbitz.com
Where to start to book your flight to Kuala Lumpur from anywhere in the world

Determining Time Difference
Time and Date
A direct link to the current time and date in Kuala Lumpur

Making Telephone Calls
AT&T World Traveler
Information on country and city telephone codes for Kuala Lumpur—plus, details on how to dial to Malaysia from the U.S.

Checking Weather Forecasts
Weather Underground
The current weather conditions in Kuala Lumpur—plus, a two-day outlook

Essentials

Where to Eat
Kuala Lumpur Website
A detailed overview on Malaysian cuisine—plus, links to get information on local restaurants

Kuala Lumpur Hotel and Travel Information
An introduction to dining out in Kuala Lumpur

Where to Stay
Kuala Lumpur Website
Information on Kuala Lumpur lodging, including room rates—plus, a link to book reservations online

Asia Web Direct
A searchable database to locate hotels throughout Kuala Lumpur—plus, links to book reservations online

How to Get Around
AsiaTravel.com
Information on the best ways to get around Kuala Lumpur

Things to Do

Attractions
Kuala Lumpur Website
Information on the best sights in Kuala Lumpur, organized by location

Kuala Lumpur Hotels and Travel Information
Links to information on popular tourist spots in Kuala Lumpur

Recreational Activities
Kuala Lumpur Website
Descriptions of golf courses in Kuala Lumpur

Desa Water Park
Information on Desa Water Park, a Malaysian amusement park

Kuala Lumpur Mountain Bike Hash
Information on a Kuala Lumpur bike club

Cultural Activities
Kuala Lumpur Website
Information on special events and festivals in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur Hotels and Travel Information
A yearly calendar of events for information on Kuala Lumpur-area festivals

Nightlife
Kuala Lumpur Website
Information on Kuala Lumpur’s nightlife scene—plus, information on live music shows and lounges

Where to Shop
Kuala Lumpur Website
Where to find the best shops in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur Hotels and Travel Information
More advice for shoppers traveling to Kuala Lumpur

Travel Resources

Media

Newspapers
The Star
An online newspaper that features news reports and entertainment information

Daily Express
The online edition of an independent paper that covers news relevant to East Malaysia

AJR Newslink
Links to Malaysian newspapers with online editions

Books
Lonely Planet—Kuala Lumpur
Lonely Planet’s take on travel to Kuala Lumpur

Rough Guides
Rough Guides’ take on travel to Kuala Lumpur

Amazon.com
Type in “Kuala Lumpur” to search for relevant travel-related books

Travel Guides

For More Information
Kuala Lumpur Website
Information on Kuala Lumpur accommodations, entertainment, events, dining, and more

Tourism Malaysia
Information on Malaysian events, news, and statistics—plus, a link to order a brochure

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