KL
Entertainment:
Shopping:
 For an air-conditioned shopping experience, shoppers who are in Kuala Lumpur or Selangor can visit complexes like Mid Valley Megamall, Suria KLCC, Sunway Pyramid, The Mall or 1 Utama. These shopping complexes operate from 10am to 10pm.
An alternative would be the pasar malam (night markets) and open-air bazaars where shoppers can haggle and bargain under the starry sky.
Duty-free zones and shops offer shoppers a more exciting experience. Pulau Langkawi and Labuan are among Malaysia?s renowned duty-free locations while duty-free shops can be found in most airports and selected major towns.
Bars, Discos & Live Music:
Watering holes are the embodiment of urban yuppiness and nowhere else in Malaysia is this more obvious than in Kuala Lumpur. Most establishments are concentrated in the Golden Triangle, the area between Jalan Ampang, Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Bukit Bintang. Bangsar and Sri Hartamas are well worth a visit if one is into trendy pubs and cafes. Most venues are open until 1 a.m. and many feature bands playing live music, from jazz, blues to contemporary hits.
There are many outlets, either set up by individuals or by hotels and many have interesting themes ranging from beachside to football. In Bangsar alone, one can get the feel of an Irish pub at Finnegan's, or a Spanish watering-hole at La Bodega's, and if you like wine, Merc Grands Crus has fully-stacked wine racks from floor to ceiling. For the best pizzas, retro, Motown and R & B music, Modesto's is still the place to go. In nearby Damansara, there's the exciting Riva at the Eastin Hotel.
Over at the Golden Triangle, there are just as many outlets and just as varied, too. For starters, there are The Beach Club Cafe Grappa SoHo and Planet Hollywood, as well as the well-known Italian outlet, Piccolo Mondo on Jalan Bukit Bintang, o'range on Jalan Kia Peng and another Riva, this time at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel on Jalan Sultan Ismail, as well as the ever-popular Hard Rock Cafe.
Music & Concerts:
KL is fast picking up the finer points of musical entertainment and there are many performances by various orchestras including the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra and the KL Symphony Orchestra. The former frequently holds performances at the Dewan Pilharmonik Petronas and they perform to sell-out audiences who, more often than not, are greatly appreciative of the wonderful music presented by the 105 musicians from 21 countries.
Standing ovations and rave reviews are nothing out of the ordinary at a performance at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas. YTL Corporation also presents various performances from time to time; their most notable effort at inculcating the appreciation of Western music have been the staging of world-class operas.
Art:
For art connoisseurs, there are numerous art galleries in KL, some of which are theme based. Malaysia's National Art Gallery is to be found in a work of art itself, a colonial building - the former Majestic Hotel, opposite the Railway Station. Open daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., it showcases works by local artists and those from neighbouring Southeast Asian countries.
Ground floor is set aside for temporary exhibitions of paintings, sculptures or photography. For a more local flavour, head for the second and third floors, where you'll see rural Malaysia and life depicted. Admission is free.
Theme Parks:
Sunway Lagoon, in Bandar Sunway, is a place for the whole family, for the young and the young at heart, for it takes those with a strong heart to get on some of its thrilling and adrenaline-pumping rides. Most of its attractions are water-based - giant waterslides, the waterfall garden, toboggan, slow river, wave pool and many, many others. The Wild, Wild West is indeed wild - and for those who shy away from water, Sunway Lagoon also has dry rides.
Located in Jalan Sungai Besi is Mines Wonderland, a family-oriented theme park. Attractions include the many rides, the dazzling musical fountain, the multi-coloured laser show, the Snow House and a ride on the water taxis to the shopping complex where the Mines shopping Fair is held. Just get a ride on the KTM Komuter from the KL Railway Station and get off at the Serdang station. Mines Wonderland is then accessible on foot.
 Cosily nestled 200 metres above sea level in the cool misty mountains of Pahang, Genting Highlands Theme Park beckons visitors to indulge in their fantasies, providing adventure and excitement. Indoor and outdoor activities are everywhere - roller coaster rides, amusement arcades, virtual games, 3-D experiences, a 32-lane bowling alley, the Awana Equestrian Ranch, an 18-hole golf course, a casino, cinemas, restaurants, theatre performances - the list is endless!
To get there, choose from a leisurely drive or take a bus. There is also a cable car ride and for those who like thrills, get on the helicopter and fly up. The management also organizes package tours and all you'll have to do is to hop on the KTM Komuter at the KL Railway Station and alight at the Gombak station. The buses will be waiting to get you up the mountain. Alternatively, shuttle bus services are available to and from the new KL International Airport (KLIA). Visitors can make their trip a one-day affair, or they can book themselves into the hotels and apartments available.
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