48 Hours in Kuala Lumpur - What Is It Actually Like?

Spending 48 hours in Kuala Lumpur, what is it actually like?

The city surprised me, it has a completely different feel to other parts of South East Asia and actually in ways didn't feel like I was in Asia at all.

Let me know your thoughts and experiences of Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia in the comments.

[Ameebros]

Your reviews makes me happy as Malaysians. Thank you sir.

[MattAccrue]

Hello from the USA, Malaysia is my favorite place to travel. KL especially!!!

[truesouth]

I have visited KL six times. I have never spent more than four days there at any one time. I have had the time of my life, every time.

[klausadrift]

Happy to hear that you like KL. Moved to Malaysia 40 years ago, being locally married and cannot think of any other place I want to live! Do visit Sabah and Sarawak as well if you have the chance, you will not regret it.

[cambodianpleasuresquad]

i am cambodian an admire the malays and malaysia. i aspire for cambodians to be like the malays i don't want us to be like the thais. i like malay conservative values

[SyncedSoulDiary]

KL’s a shapeshifter, ain’t it? One minute you’re dodging motorbikes in Petaling Street, the next you’re sipping artisan coffee in a rooftop bar like you’re in Brooklyn. My 48-hour blitz? Ate my weight in nasi lemak, got lost in Batu Caves’ rainbow stairs, tried this wild ‘Every Shade of Me’ session (left me weirdly at peace with the chaos), and nearly cried when the Twin Towers lit up at night. Josh—you nailed that ‘not-quite-Asia’ vibe. Who else left KL feeling like they’d time-traveled between five cities at once?

[syahrezanadham]

Top 8 tallest buildings in Kuala Lumpur

1) Merdeka PNB 118 - 679
meters (second tallest
building in the world) - 118 floor

2) The Exchange TRX 106 -
454 meters ( World's Largest Rooftop Park and 19th tallest building in the world ) - 106 floor

3) Pertronas Twin Towers -
452 meters ( 21th and 22th tallest
building in the world and also
Tallest Twin Towers in the world)
- 88 floor

4) KL tower - 421 meters

5) Oxley Tower - 346 meters

6) Four Seasons Hotel - 343
meters

7) Menara Telekom TM
Tower - 310 meters

8) 8 Conlay KL - 308 meters

[dmwnc]

After 7 months of splitting my time between Bangkok, Siem Reap, and Da Nang, I'll be in Kuala Lumpur for three months next summer. It'll be interesting comparing the four cultures, sights, food, and people.

[InvestingWithAdamK]

100%. Visited KL, Vietnam, Penang, and Tokyo a couple summers back for a few months. Very impressed with KL

[muhamadamirulhafiz]

I recommend you to go visit Kampung Baru, that is the place you can learn about traditional Malay houses that still preserved in the heart of Kuala Lumpur

[americaninchina]

Another good one buddy. I think you will need to head back at a later date for a deeper dive. My last time in KL was in 2005 and the change is very noticeable. There is an small island off the east coast called Tioman that was a good adventure at the time that you might try.

[andychester]

48 hours in KL and you absolutely nailed it. You've captured and explained everything spot on! I subbed 🤙

[puresn]

Yeah basically the same experience I had in KL. Not only does it have everything you mentioned, it also has incredibly affordable health care that is way faster than any western country. The food is absolutely insane. Even their McDonalds shits on the west entirely. Trust me! I've had McDonalds in like 15 countries and nothing but MAYBE thailand can compare to Malaysia's :D

[arivfotomoto]

You can walk in any parts of Malaysia and be 99% safe especially if you're male. There won't be any hoodies jumping on you like in the UK or NY. Some places in the city may appear dinghy, but it's pretty safe any time of the day. For women, it's still quite safe (not as safe as Spore or Japan), but need to be mindful of time and places.

If you happen to come again, make use of the Grab. Taxis can be 'iffy' with their integrity. Malaysians had a love hate relationship with the local taxi drivers, Grab was considered godsend 😊

[azmanjm]

Josh, your capture is great, and I like it. You managed to show KL's flaws perfectly. Depending on your camera's standpoint, it can be quite stunning. I hope you enjoy your stay in Malaysia.

[booaks]

Malls are popular in Malaysia or southeast Asia due to the tropical humid weather where everyone can conveniently hide in a nearby air conditioned mall while getting entertained with food, cinema, browsing products or simply just mall walking

[teammikeadventures]

Great video Josh. You popped up in my YouTube search. Will visit KL in mid-January and then we are trekking. I look forward to enjoying more of your videos.

[bno]

Been there many times. My Thai wife loves Malaysia (as I). KL is fantastic nice. People extremely friendly.We would have relocated if it was not for our sit. in TH currently not make it an option but we see.

[fahiruzrazali]

You can explore out of the city centre to experience more of KL.

Theres lush greenery of the botanical gardens with many attractions such as Bird Park & Islamic Civilization Museum. We have waterfalls around the outskirts of the city, just a short 30-mins drive you can find cascading wasterfalls within jungle.

A short MRT/LRT ride will get you to the suburbs such as Kajang, famous for its satay...or Kepong where the vibe suddenly change..or Damansara & Petaling Jaya. Just an hour away is the administrative centre of Putrajaya with a totally different vibe.

[decTac]

Malaysia is a laid back and chill country..
Kuala Lumpur is a city of contrast and a city that never sleeps..
Malaysia is a developing country so should not have to compare with Singapore or any place in the west 😅 The MERDEKA 118 is still on finishing up for public visiting..
PETRONAS Twin Towers have been the tallest twin towers in the world since 1998..
Hope you will come back again to venture and dig up Malaysian hidden gems and diversity 🇲🇾😊