Travel Guide of Petaling Jaya in Malaysia by Influencers and Travelers
Petaling Jaya, commonly called "PJ" by the locals, is a city in Petaling District, in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. Originally developed as a satellite township for Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, it is part of the Greater Kuala Lumpur area.
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1 - Menara Kuala Lumpur
9 km away
The Kuala Lumpur Tower is a communications tower located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Its construction was completed on 1 March 1995. It features an antenna that increases its height to 421 metres and is the 7th tallest freestanding tower in the world. The roof of the pod is at 335 metres.
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2 - KLCC Park
10 km away
The KLCC Park is an urban park in Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The park has been designed to provide greenery to Petronas Twin Towers and the areas surrounding it.
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3 - Shore Excursions in Petaling Jaya
6 km away
Explore the cosmopolitan city of Kuala Lumpur while on transit from a cruise, and see the main sights such as the Petronas Twin Towers, National Mosque of Malaysia and Merdeka Square. Travel to the Hindu shrine of the Batu Caves and more. This tour comes with private or sharing tour, if you selected the sharing tour, due to time fact, we need to skip or amend the tour and the routes to make sure, you will back on time to your cruise. - Discover the Highlights of Kuala Lumpur on a Shore Excursions from Seaport (Port Klang) - Go to the Hindu shrine of the Batu Caves - Marvel at a mix of old and new architecture, including the Petronas Twin Towers - Visit Royal Selangor Pewter Factory - Taste the Local Indian Lunch
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4 - Thean Hou Temple
6 km away
The Thean Hou Temple is a six-tiered temple of the Chinese sea goddess Mazu located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is located on 1.67 acres of land atop Robson Heights on Lorong Bellamy, overlooking Jalan Syed Putra.
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5 - Merdeka Square
8 km away
Merdeka Square is a square located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is situated in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. Literally Independence Square, it was formerly known as the Selangor Club Padang or simply the "Padang" and was used as the cricket green of the Selangor Club.
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6 - Culinary Tour in Petaling Jaya
6 km away
Get to know Malaysia in one of the most satisfying ways – on a food-tasting tour! With an enthusiastic guide, drop in to three or more hole-in-the-wall restaurants and food stalls at a Kuala Lumpur hawker center or off-the-beaten-track neighborhood that features the best of Malaysian cuisine. As you enjoy the delicious food and meet friendly locals, your guide will ensure you have an epicurean adventure that can’t be beat. All food tastings – no matter how much food you eat – are included, so come hungry!
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7 - Kuala Lumpur
8 km away
Kuala Lumpur, is a federal territory and the capital city of Malaysia. It is the largest city in Malaysia, covering an area of 243 km² with an estimated population of 1.73 million as of 2016.
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8 - Berjaya Times Square
9 km away
Berjaya Times Square is a 48-storey, 203 m twin tower, hotel, condominium, indoor amusement park and shopping centre complex in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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9 - Rafting in Kuala Lumpur
8 km away
Our guided whitewater rafting trips take place on the Kampar River. Head to Perak and enjoy a safety briefing before stepping into your gear at Ulu River Lodge. Then, board your raft and hit nine big rapids across four miles (seven kilometers). Enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch before returning to your accommodation. Highlights: • Exciting Water Rafting at the Kampar River,Gopeng • Professional Rafters will guide you worry free • All safety and rafting equipment are provided • Delightful Lunch included • Hassle-free Kuala Lumpur hotel pick-up & drop-off
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10 - Mid Valley Megamall
Mid Valley Megamall is a shopping mall in Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur. It sits at the entrance of Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur. Developed by IGB Corporation, this complex was opened in 1999. It comprises a shopping mall, an office tower block, 30 offices, and three hotels. A second mall, The Gardens Mall, is adjacent to the Megamall. The mall has 4,500,000 sq ft of total floor area, out of which 1,700,000 sq ft is leasable space. This whole area is sometimes referred to Mid Valley City. The mall draws large crowds all throughout the year partly due to the amount of shops and variety available. There are many dining options available as well. It houses a 48,300 sq ft convention centre and it is adjacent to a 646-room business hotel named Cititel Midvalley. A further two hotels are in the same area: The Boulevard Hotel, The Gardens Hotel and Residences. There has been a proposal to link Mid Valley Megamall and Masjid Jamek via a 5.5 km bicycle lane. It was awarded Best Shopping Complex Award 2000 by Tourism Malaysia and Best Retail Development 2001 by FIABCI Malaysia.
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11 - Sultan Abdul Samad Building
8 km away
The Sultan Abdul Samad Building is a late-nineteenth century building located along Jalan Raja in front of the Dataran Merdeka and the Royal Selangor Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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12 - Climbing in Kuala Lumpur
8 km away
Tempurung Cave is not just an ordinary cave; in fact this wondrous cave is full with its own history. Head to Perak and enjoy a safety briefing before stepping into your gear. Upon reaching there, a short safety briefing will be conducted by our professional guides. Enjoy a light meal before returning to your accommodation. Highlights: • Explore The Majestic Tempurung Cave at Perak • Professional guide with certificate • All safety and equipment are provided • Delightful light refreshment included • Hassle-free Kuala Lumpur hotel pick-up & drop-off
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13 - Kuala Lumpur Sentral station
6 km away
Kuala Lumpur Sentral or Stesen Sentral Kuala Lumpur is a transit-oriented development that houses the main railway station of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.
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14 - Bukit Bintang
9 km away
Bukit Bintang is the shopping and entertainment district of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It encompasses Jalan Bukit Bintang and its immediate surrounding areas.
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15 - Wildlife Watching in Kuala Lumpur
8 km away
The Private Tour in Kuala Lumpur Batu Caves Batu Caves is a Hindu Temple located at the outskirt of Kuala Lumpur City. These limestone caves are 400 million years old. Selayang Hot Spring Selayang Hot Spring or local name "Kolam Air Panas" is a very popular place among local. Fireflies (KELIP-KELIP) Firefly is a type of insect from the Beetle Family. The Pteroptye tener spicies are the largest species found in Kampung Kuantan. Bukit Malawati Hill Silver Leaf Monkeys at Bukit Malawati Hill (Local name Lutung - in Malay). It has grey-tipped, dark brown or black fur, giving it a uniform silvery appearance.
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16 - Bandar Sunway
11 km away
Bandar Sunway or Sunway City is a township in Subang Jaya, Petaling District, Selangor, Malaysia. This township got its name from the developer - Sunway Group, which is also got its name from Sungai Way, a new village in Petaling Jaya.
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17 - Marini's On 57
11 km away
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18 - Unnamed Road
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19 - The Exchange TRX
12 km away
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20 - Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque
14 km away
The Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque is the state mosque of Selangor, Malaysia. It is located in Shah Alam. It is the country's largest mosque and also the second largest mosque in Southeast Asia by capacity.
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21 - Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah
14 km away
The Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque is the state mosque of Selangor, Malaysia. It is located in Shah Alam. It is the country's largest mosque and also the seventh largest mosque in Southeast Asia by capacity.
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22 - Wangsa Maju
14 km away
Wangsa Maju is a township and a constituency in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This area is surrounded by Setapak, Taman Melati and Gombak district in Selangor.
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23 - Bukit Jalil National Stadium
15 km away
Stadium Merdeka is a stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It has significance as the site of the formal declaration of independence of the Federation of Malaya on 31 August 1957 and the first modern building of the new nation.
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24 - Shah Alam
15 km away
Shah Alam is a city and the state capital of Selangor, Malaysia and situated within the Petaling District and a small portion of the neighbouring Klang District.
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25 - Batu Caves
16 km away
Batu Caves is a limestone hill that has a series of caves and cave temples in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia. It takes its name from the Malay word batu, meaning 'rock'. The hill was originally known as Kapal Tanggang from the legend of Si Tanggang. The town nearby is named after the Batu Caves limestone formation.
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