Day 01
Historic Temples and Heritage Walk in Kuala Lumpur
Private day tour duration: 3 hours (start at 8:30 am, end at 11:30 am).
Join us on this beautiful experience and visit the famous shrines of Kuala Lumpur, such as Sze Ya Temple, Masjid Jamek, and Sri Maha Mariamman Temple. Discover the beautiful skyline that blends the old world with the new after the British colonial era, and learn about Independence Square, a historic site associated with Malaysia's freedom.
Highlights
- Marvel at the Indo-Moorish architecture of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.
- Visit Masjid Jamek, the oldest mosque in the city.
- Offer your prayers at Sze Ya Temple, the oldest Chinese temple in the city.
- Learn about Independence Square, where the national flag was hoisted for the first time.
- Enjoy the city's scenic views on your tour.
Itinerary
Explore the beautiful city of Kuala Lumpur.
- Meet and greet at Independence "Merdeka" Square at 8:00 am.
- Start the tour by seeing the Indo-Moorish Sultan Abdul Samad Building, built in 1897, and visit Independence Square.
- See Masjid Jamek, the oldest mosque in the city, built in 1909.
- Hear the story of the River of Life.
- Stroll through lively Chinatown and visit Sze Ya Temple. Built in 1864, it is the oldest Taoist temple in the city. Its deities guided Yap Ah Loy in defeating enemies and defending the town of Kuala Lumpur during the civil war from 1870 to 1873, and the architecture was completed in 1883.
- Visit the Mother Goddess Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, founded in 1873 as a private family shrine by the prominent businessman K. Thamboosamy Pillai. Mariam is associated with the sustaining and life-giving qualities that rain brings. As adequate rain is required for an abundant harvest, she is also linked with prosperity.
- Depart for your onward destination after the tour ends at 11:30 am.
