7 days in Kuala Lumpur & Langkawi Itinerary

A holiday in Kuala Lumpur, a modern metropolis and capital of Malaysia, reveals a place where colonial influences, Asian traditions, and modern aesthetics come together in urban architecture and street layout.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Muzium Tentera Darat and Petrosains Science Discovery Centre. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall and Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque. Change things up with a short trip to Putra Mosque in Putrajaya (about 30 minutes away). There's still lots to do: Head underground at Batu Caves, stop by 1 Utama Shopping Centre, buy something for everyone on your list at Mid Valley Megamall, and contemplate the long history of Kuala Lumpur City Gallery.

To find more things to do, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read Kuala Lumpur trip planner.

Dhaka City, Bangladesh to Kuala Lumpur is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2.5 hours traveling from Dhaka City to Kuala Lumpur. In December in Kuala Lumpur, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Langkawi.

An archipelago of 104 islands, Langkawi is tailor-made for adventurous holidays, filled with exploration and relaxation.

Appreciate the collections at Art In Paradise and Believe Langkawi. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Tanjung Rhu Beach and Pasir Tengkorak Beach. There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Cenang Beach, make a trip to De'zone, stroll through Black Sand Beach, and get outside with Langkawi Scuba.

To find reviews, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Langkawi route app.

You can fly from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. December in Langkawi sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.