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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Kuala Lumpur

13 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Updated January 30, 2024

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Unusual Attractions in Kuala Lumpur

Bamboo Playhouse.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Bamboo Playhouse

A delightful architectural wonder awaits on a lake island in Kuala Lumpur’s oldest park.
Buffet

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Dharma Realm Guan Yin Sagely Monastery Canteen

Come for the chanting, stay for the monastical vegan buffet.
Detail of a mural.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Bukit Bintang Street Art Alleys

Cartoon clouds and nature-inspired murals have transformed the streets of Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park

Hang out with thousands of butterflies in one of the world's largest such enclosures.
National Textile Museum at Merdeka Square.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

National Textile Museum

An exploration of Malaysian heritage through the lens of traditional textiles.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Sentul Depot

After being bombed and largely abandoned, this former railway workshop has been transformed into a lively market space.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

BookXcess RexKL

Kuala Lumpur’s historic single-screen cinema, transformed into a labyrinthine bookstore.
MinNature Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

MinNature Malaysia

This museum explores iconic buildings and the cultural heritage of Malaysia in miniature form.
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