From the Star Cruises terminal in Port Klang, head out to Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. You will discover a bustling metropolis that uniquely blends the traditional and modern. Kuala Lumpur is also home to the tallest twin towers in the world - the Petronas Twin Towers. You will find that Kuala Lumpur offers exceptional shopping and dining opportunities.

Port Klang actually consists of three distinct ports. The port nearest to Port Klang town is known as the South Port. There is also a North Port and the newly developed Westport located on an island just off the coast of Port Klang.

PLACES TO SEE

The Independence Square (Dataran Merdeka) where Malaysia’s independence was declared at the start of Aug 31, 1957,

The Sultan Abdul Samad Building and other Colonial-era buildings surrouding the square;

The National Mosque

The Moorish-style Kuala Lumpur Railway Station which now houses a mini-museum on Malaysian railway history; many of KL’s other museums including the National Museum; and the pretty Lake Gardens to the west. Within the city center is also the fascinating narrow streets of Chinatown, KL’s traditional commercial district, with its many Chinese shops and places to eat.

Another area of interest to the traveller is the Golden Triangle. Although predominantly a shopping and nightlife district, it is also home to the Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC) and the Petronas Twin Towers, once the world’s tallest building. In the nearby KL Convention Center is the Aquaria KLCC which contains some 5,000 varieties of tropical fish. Just south of the Twin Towers is Menara KL Tower, which is situated on top of Bukit Nanas (Pineapple Hill), a forest reserve right in the heart of the city. Views from the Tower are far superior than those from the Petronas Towers, though it is not a particularly easy place to reach by public transport.

There are also several attractions just outside Kuala Lumpur which are worth visiting. The Batu Caves in the Northern suburbs of Kuala Lumpur, are located in a limestone outcrop and are the focal point of the fascinating annual Thaipusam festival, usually held in February. The caves are easily accessible by RapidKL bus U6 from Titiwangsa station, though ask the driver to let you know the correct stop as the caves are not immediately obvious. Malaysia’s National Zoo (Zoo Negara) is also located in the north of the city.

Pulau Ketam (Crab Island) is a mangrove covered island off the coast of Port Klang. The entire village on the island is built on stilts, making it an interesting day trip.
How to get there: Take a ferry from the Pulau Ketam jetty beside (and not inside) the Passenger Cruise Terminal. There are about 15 trips a day and the journey takes about 30 minutes.