Kuala Lumpur Half Day Batu Caves Cultural Sites Tour

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4 hours (approximately)
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This tour takes you to major religious sites around the city, including a Hindu temple, the National Mosque, the Brickfield Church, and a Chinese Buddhist temple. After pickup from your hotel, drive first to the Batu Caves. The caves are the site of a Hindu temple and shrine, and attract thousands of worshippers every year. Make the 272-step climb up to the entrance, where you can enjoy the view of Kuala Lumpur's skyline before exploring the Hindu paintings and statues in the 3 main caves. Next, visit the National Mosque of Malaysia, also known as Masjid Negara. The mosque was built to commemorate the country's independence, and features 13 acres of green space and gardens. After learning about its significance, head to the Thean Hou Temple, a 6-tiered Buddhist temple that is one of the oldest in South East Asia. Your tour comes to an end after visiting a Sikh gurdwara and the elegant Brickfield Church.

What's Included

All taxes & Service charges
Hotel pickup and drop off
English Speaking chauffeur
Ac private vehicle
Meals and beverages
Gratuaties (Optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please share your hotel address and phone number for arranging easy pickup

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Batu Caves

    Batu Caves is a 325-m tall mogote with a series of limestone caves in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia. It is located about 13 km (8.1 mi) north of the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. The cave complex contains many Hindu temples, the most popular of which is a shrine dedicated to the deity Murugan. It is the focal point of the Tamil Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia. The complex also hosts a 43 m (141 ft) high Murugan statue, one of the largest Murugan statues in the world.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    National Mosque (Masjid Negara)

    The National Mosque of Malaysia, also known as Masjid Negara, is located in Kuala Lumpur. It can accommodate 15,000 people and is set within 13 acres of gardens. Key architectural features include a 73-meter-high minaret and a 16-pointed star concrete main roof, which is designed to resemble an open umbrella.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Thean Hou Temple

    Thean Hou Temple is one of the largest and oldest Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia. Located along Jalan Klang Lama on the southwest side of Kuala Lumpur city, and just a short drive from Bukit Bintang, the temple remains one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Brickfields, the Church of Our Lady of Fatima stands as a beacon of faith and serenity amidst the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur. This Catholic church, renowned for its stunning architecture and peaceful ambiance, invites visitors to step away from the city's frenetic pace and immerse themselves in a moment of reflection and tranquility. The church's interior is adorned with beautifully crafted altar pieces and stained glass windows that tell the story of the Virgin Mary, providing a captivating backdrop for both worship and contemplation. Visitors are often struck by the harmonious blend of traditional and modern design elements, making it a visual delight for architecture enthusiasts.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Sikhs were initially sent to British Malaya as political prisoners. The first few Sikhs to arrive in British Malaya were Nihal Singh (better known as Bhai Maharaj Singh) and Khurruck Singh, who were deported from India due to anti-British involvement in 1849.These prisoners were sent to the Outram Road prison in what is now Singapore. In 1865, Sikhs were sent to Malaysia again as recruits in the armed forces in the British Empire mainly as police, military and guards.Before the British penal colony in the Singapore Straits Settlement closed in 1873, Sikh convicts discharged from it may have settled in Malaya in the years prior to its closing.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Central Market Kuala Lumpur (Pass by)

    Built in 1888 as a wet market, Central Market with significant historical value, today is the centre for Malaysian culture, art, and craft.

    Admission ticket free
  • National Monument (Pass by)

    The Tugu Negara is a national monument that commemorates those who died in Malaysia's struggle for freedom, principally against the Japanese occupation during World War II and the Malayan Emergency, which lasted from 1948 until 1960. It is located in the Federal capital, Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Houses of Parliament is situated near the monument.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by YTS Holidays Co. Ltd

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