Private Half-Day Temples and Cultural Tour in Kuala Lumpur





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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Kuala Lumpur
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Experience Malaysia’s religious harmony and tolerance in this 4 hours private tour with a professional English speaking driver /guide. Take in all the major religious sites of one of South East Asia’s most moderate cities, such as Hindu temple at Batu Caves, the National Mosque (Masjid Negara), the Brickfield Church and Thean Hou Temple.
What's Included
Included
English speaking driver / guide.
Hotel pickup and drop-off by private air-conditioned vehicle (Kuala Lumpur City only)
Local taxes
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Personal expense
Airport and Port Klang Pick-up
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour
Stop 1
First, you will visit to a famous Batu Caves, site of Hindu temple and shrine located in Gombak, Selangor. It is a limestone hill which is made up of a series of caves and cave temples. You will see thousands of worshipers and tourist here especially during the annual Hindu festival, Thaipusam. The hike up the tall and lengthy stairs can be tiring (272 steps), but you will be amazed with the stunning skyline of Kuala Lumpur once you reach the top. You will see monkeys frolic around the caves and they would pester you if they know you have food with you. Please remember to prepare more drinking water, sunscreen, long pants and closed bag.
Stop 2
30 minutes
Stop 2
We then move on to National Mosque (Masjid Negara) is a national mosque in Malaysia that situated close to the bird park and the Islamic museum. This uniquely designed mosque embodies a contemporary expression of traditional Islamic art, calligraphy and ornamentation. You cannot enter the prayer room itself but you can walk around the inner part of the mosque and admire the architecture. The staff will provide you with appropriate dress to wear for both male and female.
Stop 3
30 minutes
Stop 3
Next, we proceed to Thean Hou Temple, this 6-tiered Buddhist temple is also known as the Temple of the Goddess of Heaven, who is said to protect fishermen. This gorgeous temple is a work of art itself. Beautifully detailed in its sculpting and engraving of Chinese dragons and phoenixes and other mystical animals of Chinese inspiration on its beams, balustrades, ceiling, roofs, eaves and cornices. Besides her, there is also another two primary deities in the main temple which is the Goddess Shui Wei Sheng Niang to her left and the Goddess of Mercy to her right.
Stop 4
30 minutes
Stop 4
You will be taken to one of the Gurdwara around Kuala Lumpur to know about Sikhism.
Stop 5
30 minutes
Stop 5
Continue to China Town to enter the site of dozens of restaurants and food stalls tended by Chinese, Indian, Malay and Bangladeshi traders. Watch as they serve up local favorites, such as curry noodles, Hokkien mee (a Fujian noodle dish), ikan bakar .(barbecued fish) and asam laksa (a sour, fish and tamarind-based soup).
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
National Mosque will be closed for tourist on Friday.
Other
Ladies need to wear long dresses or pants with shoulders covered. Men can opt for a simple tee and knee-length shorts or pants. Comfortable sneakers are advisable, especially when climbing the 272 steps.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.7
128 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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