Whether you’re crafting your own 5-day KL itinerary or just dreaming of South East Asian adventures, get ready for inspiration, practical tips, and a real taste of Kuala Lumpur’s energy, culture, and incredible flavors. I share my favorite spots, experiences, and a few things I learned along the way!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:00:00 Top Sights & Must-Try Food in KL
00:02:16 Day 1 – Going to KL Tower
00:02:33 KL Tower
00:03:39 KL Tower Indoor Observation Deck
00:04:08 The Bottom of the KL Tower
00:05:41 KL Eco Forest Park
00:06:50 Walking to Bukit Bintang
00:08:19 Bukit Bintang
00:08:45 Lunch at Lot 10 Hutong Food Court
00:10:52 Walking More Around Bukit Bintang
00:12:05 Pavilion Mall KL
00:13:50 Dinner at Madam Kwans
00:16:04 Jalan Alor Food Street
00:16:53 Room Tour of Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
00:18:28 New Year’s Sydney Fireworks on TV
00:18:47 Day 2 – Breakfast at Grand Hyatt KL THIRTY8
00:22:03 The National Museum of Malaysia
00:25:05 Walking to the Mosque
00:26:29 National Masjid of Malaysia
00:29:30 Walking to the KL Bird Park
00:30:25 Lunch at Hornbill Cafe
00:32:56 KL Bird Park
00:34:40 Perdana Botanical Garden KL
00:36:20 KL Butterfly Park
00:37:17 Back to Grand Hyatt KL
00:37:56 Walking to The Petronas Twin Towers in KL
00:38:40 Suria KLCC Mall
00:39:49 Petronas Sky Bridge in KL
00:41:37 Top of The Petronas Twin Towers in KL
00:43:02 KLCC Park & Water Show in KL
00:43:10 Dinner at Suria KLCC Mall in KL
00:44:29 Day 3 – Going to Genting Highlands
00:45:54 Genting Highlands Outlet Cable Car – Awana Skyway
00:47:06 Chin Swee Cave Temple
00:50:19 Arrived at the Top of Genting Highlands
00:51:13 ExploringGenting Highlands
00:52:43 First World Complex
00:53:30 First World Hotel Lobby
00:55:02 Lunch at the Lobby Cafe in First World Hotel Lobby
00:55:43 More Exploring of Genting Highlands
00:56:55 Crockfords Hotel Genting
00:57:17 Sky Casino at Genting Highlands
00:58:00 Genting SkyWorlds
00:58:20 Ice Age Acorn Adventure Coaster Ride
00:59:36 Talking Garden in Genting Highlands
01:00:54 Chagee Tea in Genting Highlands
01:01:37 Dinner at Malaysia Boleh in Shoppes at Four Seasons Place
01:02:54 Day 4 – Batu Caves with Zack
01:07:12 Ramayana Cave
01:07:59 Lunch at Sate Kajang Haji Samuri in KL
01:08:57 Royal Selangor Pewter Factory Tour in KL
01:09:49 Independence Square in KL
01:10:51 Walking on River of Life in KL
01:11:29 Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad in kL
01:11:59 Eating Durian at Central Market in KL
01:13:48 Chinatown Petaling Street Market in KL
01:14:28 KL Guan Di Temple in KL
01:14:39 Sri Mahamariamman Temple in KL
01:14:55 Dinner at Nasi Ayam Hainan Chee Meng in KL
01:16:28 Saying Bye to Zack
01:16:44 Day 5 – Riding Public Transit at KL Sentral
01:18:10 Nu Sentral Mall in KL
01:18:34 Lunch At Nu Sentral Mall Food Court
01:19:02 Eating Hokkien Mee at Wok & Grill in Nu Sentral Mall
01:19:45 Exploring Little India Brickfields in KL
01:20:57 KL Sentral Station
01:21:57 Arrived at TRX Samsung Galaxy Station in KL
01:23:29 The Exchange TRX In KL
01:25:42 Outdoor Area of the Exchange TRX in KL
01:26:53 Walking Around Bukit Bintang in KL
01:28:00 Dinner at Shawarma Street in KL
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Fyi, Jln Alor has some restaurants with A/C rooms. We like W.A.W. (Wong Ah Wah). Ask for the AC room.😁 Order fried rice, baby gai lan (not the gai lan you are thinking of. It is our favorite. We get it every time), butter prawns, a steamed garouper, chicken wings.
If you stay at a Marriott brand, the Le Meridian has an awesome breakfast, but not the best locale. The Ritz Carlton has a pretty good one, too. We like the Ritz because they give the best upgrades. Usually a Jr. Suite (1 bed, 1.5 baths). Ask for club lounge access if you are Platinum/Titanium. They don't normally give it. The Ritz is in Starhill (FYI…Bukit Bintang = Star Hill). We've been going every year to escape cold SF in the winter.🥶 to 🥵.
I do long 8 mile walks in KL because I eat so much.🐷 I know how to use the many malls to cool down along the way. I wear cheap Costco moisture wicking tees.😁
There are cheap buses going to Genting, but I swear the bus drivers are frustrated F1 driver wanna be's.🤢 Go to Genting to escape the heat.
What is the science behind shawarma? I never get it because I think it's a food poisoning waiting to happen. The 100lb meat ball is out all day. The outside is cooking so what is the temp inside? 90°? Perfect for rapid bacterial growth? They build that massive meat ball with bare hands?
Maybe there is a science on how it isn't teeming with bacteria…
Theme of trip HOT, HOT, HOT where's the AC??????????
I don’t like KL as much as Penang. KL is too hot and dirty. Penang is a holiday island so it’s cleaner and less traffic.
Did I miss how much your curry soup meal was at the food court?
Chris, I hope that you and your family enjoyed your trip to Kuala Lumpur!!!!!!
I really enjoyed it. Ty
Red Bull was invented in Thailand
Your 1st time to kl? Welcome
Omg the queue to kl tower is shocking
Batu caves is full of litter. Sadly.
Hi, i'm very proud to see there're so many Foriegn Tourists making their vlog about Malaysia this yrs more than a several yrs before.. i hope u've enjoy the trip here to convince the people out there about this country cause Malaysia is Truly Asia & the best among the Global Destination for tourists..❤
Red bull is popular in Malaysia, they’re just promoting their new flavors
Hi Chris. Great informative video on KL Thanks for the time and effort in this video. . So much interest in Singapore that KL gets unnoticed. I think KL is a wonderful destination to add to a trip to Singapore or even a stand alone trip. It has great attractions, great scenery and great food options too. Hopefully more people will be interested in visiting KL. Thanks form sharing and take care.
Thanks foor showing us a very large and vibrant city and with much to eat. The food looked simple but good,and the drink good with of tea baseed things. I don't how survived the heat and humidity,I guess lots of cool drinks,and taking advantage of the A/C.
KL Tower is also a restaurant and its revolving tower so you can watch city swirl by as you eat .
Woww…. Nice vlog.. congrats 🎉🎉
Isn’t the Merdeka 118 now the tallest Skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur now?? That would be an amazing place to see now 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🔥🔥🔥
This was just the escape I needed. Thank you!
Omg, the bird park cafe is bloody expensive
Genting d only legalized gambling?not! We also hv lucky numbers type gambling shops. Tissue in foodcourt is available at d cashier counter
Really nice vlog 👌 😊
If you have 5 days you could actually add kuala gandah elephant sanctuary (along with genting), kuala selangor – sekinchan strip, pulau ketam/pulau carey in your itinerary
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It's an insane combination between modern building with old one makes it astonishing as well as food prices you'll never find in anywhere else compare it to the USA market
According to research by the life insurance company PRUDENTIAL and data from the Malaysian Ministry Of Health, 1/3 of the malaysian population suffers from mental disorders, namely NPD (Narcissistic Personality Disorder).
Welcome to KL Malaysia. Hope that you had a good time and a pleasant stay. And hope that you enjoyed your explorations in KL. And hope that you had a good start to 2025.
Cool buddy 🔥
I don't care for Shake Shack's burgers. They're overpriced, and not that great. I did however try their Singapore exclusive Pandan Shake during a layover at Changi. It's still probably the best shake I've ever had that's not a vanilla shake. Might give the Bunga Raya Shake a try whenever I am in KL next.
When will you be making a cross country trip to China?
pls go to mexico
Perfect content for me as after watching your Singapore vlogs I’ve booked a trip to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang & Langkawi from London in Feb 2026 for my husbands ‘special’ birthday 🎈🥳
I love how informative your vlogs are, thank you 🙏🏽
Yes I’ve been so excited for this one!
Loved this whole video! Thank you for taking us along!!
So few youtuber I see made a video of them visiting the country's museum and culture center, those are what I want to see more.
I’ve been to KL several times and not going to go again soon, yet I enjoy this video. I think it’s mostly because of your energy and enthusiasm. Well done!
47:29 – blond girl keeps checking Chris out 👀
Wow finally welcome to Malaysia Chris. Love your beautiful vlogs & thank you for promoting KL. We have so much to offer here. By the way how is your girl Princess😘?
was funny to watch how you spoke so naturally about charging RM195 for a photo book :))))
Awesome “movie” !!! Do you have the name of those pants you wore that detached at the knees to become shorts?? I like that. Better than buying the overpriced elephant pants outside the venue 😂
Im going to malaysia on may 12, 2025. Best place to stay?
brooo i go there(KL Tower) i thought there is no outdoor observation deck 🥲
有中文字母會更好😂