Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, or simply KL, is the capital of Malaysia. literally meaning "muddy estuary" in Malay, KL has grown from a small sleepy village to a bustling metropolis (population 4.2 million) in just 50 years.

With the world's cheapest five-star hotels, great shopping and even better food, increasing numbers of travellers are discovering this little gem of a city.