7-day Family Friendly Itinerary for Shah Alam and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  • Day 1: Sunway Lagoon
    32 minutes (25 km) from Shah Alam

    Sunway Lagoon is a theme park and resort located in Petaling Jaya. It features over 80 attractions including water rides, amusement park rides, and wildlife such as tigers and orangutans. There are also many family-friendly activities such as mini-golf and go-karting.

  • Day 2: KL Tower and Petronas Twin Towers
    27 minutes (19 km) from Sunway Lagoon

    KL Tower is a 421-meter tall telecommunications and broadcasting tower that has an observation deck for panoramic views of Kuala Lumpur. Petronas Twin Towers is a pair of skyscrapers that were once the tallest in the world that has tours and a skybridge for visitors. Both iconic landmarks offer great photo opportunities.

  • Day 3: Batu Caves
    20 minutes (13 km) from Petronas Twin Towers

    Batu Caves are limestone caves and temples located in Gombak. The main attraction is a 140-feet tall golden statue of Lord Murugan at the entrance of the cave. Visitors can climb up 272 steps to explore the caves and enjoy the views of the city.

  • Day 4: Aquaria KLCC
    14 minutes (4 km) from Batu Caves

    Aquaria KLCC is an oceanarium located in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre that features over 5,000 aquatic and marine creatures. Visitors can also participate in interactive educational programs and watch feeding shows as well as explore the underwater tunnel.

  • Day 5: Asean Sculpture Garden and Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque
    15 minutes (8 km) from Aquaria KLCC

    Asean Sculpture Garden is an outdoor art exhibition located in Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens that showcases sculptures created by artists from 10 ASEAN countries. Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque is the largest mosque in Malaysia, also known as the Blue Mosque, located in Shah Alam. The mosque has a stunning blue dome and minarets with intricate Islamic architecture.

  • Day 6: KidZania and Berjaya Times Square Theme Park
    19 minutes (9 km) from Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque

    KidZania is an edutainment center in Petaling Jaya where kids can role-play their dream careers and learn about the world of work. Berjaya Times Square Theme Park is an indoor amusement park in Kuala Lumpur that has thrilling rides and attractions for all ages. Both offer great fun for families.

  • Day 7: Desa ParkCity Central Park
    14 minutes (7 km) from Berjaya Times Square Theme Park

    Desa ParkCity Central Park is a 9.2-acre green space located in Kepong that provides a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. It features a lake, jogging track, playground, and picnic spots. It's a great place to relax and unwind before heading back home.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Sunway Lagoon (1 day, MYR200)
  • KL Tower and Petronas Twin Towers (1 day, MYR80)
  • Batu Caves (1 day, MYR10)
  • Aquaria KLCC (1 day, MYR89)
  • Asean Sculpture Garden and Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque (1 day, free admission)
  • KidZania and Berjaya Times Square Theme Park (1 day, MYR250)
  • Desa ParkCity Central Park (1 day, free admission)

  • Total Estimated Costs: MYR629 (USD151)

Transportation

Travelers can take a taxi or hire a car with driver to get around the city. Alternatively, they can use ride-hailing services such as Grab. Public transport is also available such as the KTM commuter train and the LRT light rail transit. These options usually cost less but may take more time due to traffic and waiting times.

Estimated transportation costs for the whole trip: MYR300 (USD72)

Useful Tips

If travelers have more time, they can explore other attractions such as the National Museum, KL Bird Park, and Central Market. For nature lovers, they can visit Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam and KL Forest Eco Park. For foodies, they can try local delicacies such as nasi lemak, laksa, and roti canai in food markets such as Jalan Alor and Taman Connaught Night Market.

If travelers have less time, they can skip some attractions or combine them within one day if they are close to each other. They can also consider taking a guided tour to maximize their time and learn more about the culture and history of the city.

Airports

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is the main airport in Kuala Lumpur and is located 50 km from the city center. Travelers can take a taxi or train to get to the city. Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) is a secondary airport that caters to domestic flights and is located 14 km from the city center. Travelers can take a taxi, bus, or train to get to the city.

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