{"id":2461,"date":"2020-09-06T15:30:38","date_gmt":"2020-09-06T05:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imaginedigitalmarketing.au\/opmc\/?p=2461"},"modified":"2021-06-26T15:31:31","modified_gmt":"2021-06-26T05:31:31","slug":"12-hours-in-kuala-lumpur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imaginedigitalmarketing.au\/opmc\/12-hours-in-kuala-lumpur\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Hours in Kuala Lumpur"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

In perfect symmetry stands one of the most ancient, celebrated and visited sites in Kuala Lumpur, the magnificent combination between a natural wonder and dedication of faith is mind-blowing. The mesmerizing 140 foot tall golden painted statue is the gleaming entrance to the Limestone caves. A moving and historical site perfect for our 12 hours in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As you are aware Neil and I like to make the most out of long haul stop overflights; instead of being bored silly waiting around the airport for that awkward amount of time use it to your advantage. Extend it even! Just keep in mind our top tips on having a successful stopover, set yourself a clear plan, research the best way to do it and DON\u2019T be late for your connecting international flight; this is a very expensive exercise. Check out the full rundown at 12 hours in<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

12 hours in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Step 1 on a stopover; choose the main objective; we decided we wanted to see the Batu Caves. These stopovers are a fantastic way to get an express sneak peek of a city; however, you have to be smart about it and be mindful of your time constraints. On a timeline like ours, we did not have the luxury of being able to take our time from the airport or make our own way using public transport. However, It is completely accessible from the airport as there are plenty of public transport options available; we chose to pay a bit more money for the luxury of being able to tailor-make our day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The best place to start is to do some research; have a look at day trip options and compare what they include. Viator is a great company; who have an extensive range of day trips, a couple of day trips, sightseeing tours and tickets to attractions. Check out\u00a0 www.viator.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The tour we chose was the Private Kuala Lumpur Layover Tour: City Sightseeing with airport transfers<\/a> the key words there! Airport transfers, in our case we wanted someone to pick us up and drop us back off at the airport. The tour was about $50 each at the time, we have found in our travels that sometimes it is best to pay a little bit more for the convenience and comfort of a private tour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The Viator tour was fantastic and we cannot recommend this particular tour enough, the driver\/guide was there waiting for us at the airport. We were led to an air-conditioned minivan (which in summer is defiantly needed) this is where we started our day. From the airport to the caves took about an hour (we hit really heavy traffic). As you are driving towards the cave the first thing that catches your eye is the gigantic statue guarding the steps; the whole atmosphere of the place is vibrant and exciting. This is a sacred and religious place so you need to be mindful of your outfit and dress accordingly. Ladies, you must ensure you have pants or a skirt that covers your knees; no short shorts! You do have the option to pay for the use of a scarf that you can wrap around you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Batu Caves<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

One of nature\u2019s true mysteries, these incredible limestone caves have been changing and evolving over millions of years now a place of worship for the Hindu faith. People have been captivated by the beauty of the caves and to this day the whole area is a major pilgrimage site for followers. Standing strong and proud outside the caves is a 42m high golden painted statue of Lord Murugan, who is one of the most worshipped Hindu Gods.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The main temple sits 400 feet in the air protected by limestone caves; it is a casual 272 steps to reach the top! The stairs are not as bad as it sounds; it is defiantly worth the climb to the top and just remember its classed as leg day so two birds one stone.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Many cheeky monkeys have decided to make the caves their home; they have no respect for you; your belongings; religious beliefs or worshipers. These monkeys are very intelligent and resourceful; they work like gangs and often have an accomplice hiding in the trees; the monkey on the grounds sets their sights for the unsuspecting tourists; bam quicker than a flash of light they pounce stealing whatever they can. Sunglasses, handbags, drinks basically anything shiny; the item is tossed into thin air where the accomplice monkey grabs it and disappears like Houdini. This all sounds like a hilarious story out of a kids book however it is real; do not underestimate the monkeys because they will most defiantly take advantage of you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Some tips for avoiding the Monkey Gangs<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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