Kuala Lumpur, or KL as locals refer to it, intrigues visitors with its diversity and multicultural charm. The city’s old quarter features stretches of shophouses that hint at its colonial past, while modern buildings—including the iconic Petronas Towers—give a glimpse of its modern financial ambitions. The city is filled with culturally colorful quarters dedicated to Chinese, Malay, and Indian communities. Shopping malls with designer stores, five-star hotels, and top-notch restaurants also proliferate in this bustling city of 1.8 million.