KL is the beating heart of Malaysia. There’s plenty to see and do in KL, from shopping to dining and an endless array of activities. At night, it may seem a little dull, right? WRONG! Here are 9 top activities to do at night in KL for night owls!
Head Out At Night in KL & Do These 9 Top Activities!
- Changkat Bukit Bintang
Known for its bustling nightlife, Changkat Bukit Bintang is one of the top places to visit at night. The streets are lined with nightclubs and souvenir shops that attract tourists and locals alike.
The most famous haunt is Havana Club where South American tunes are played and Latin dance meets frequently happen. If you’re a party animal, then this is a perfect activity to do at night in KL!
- Saloma Link Bridge
This 370m-long Saloma Link Bridge connects the central area of Kuala Lumpur with Kampung Bharu. The journey that used to take 30 minutes on foot, now only takes 15 minutes. It’s great for people who work in KL to go to Kampung Bharu during their break.
Of the 370m, 69m is the area across the Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Expressway (AKLEH). The height of this bridge is actually the same as a 4-story building. Inspired by the construction of the Bridge of Peace in Tbilisi, Georgia, Saloma Link Bridge was built with a very interesting design. Its design was inspired by ‘sirih junjung’ which is a part of the identity of the Malay community.
The design of this bridge is really beautiful, making many people stunned. In fact, this is the main attraction of Saloma Link. Many people take time to come here to take pictures. During the day, it’s beautiful, at night it’s even more beautiful with colorful LED lights. The color of these lights will also change according to festivals, seasons and others.
If you don’t cross this bridge, and only look when you go through the Akleh Highway, you can really see how beautiful this bridge is. If you really want to come to see the lights, you can come after 7pm.
Address: Lorong Raja Muda Musa 3, Kampung Baru, 50300 Kuala Lumpur.
- KL Downtown Night Market
Love the sights and sounds of walking through a night market? Then KL Downtown Night Market is the place for you. With many stalls selling everything from food to clothes to household items, it’s never a dull moment at this place for night owls.
Address: Lot 54966, Jln Permaisuri 6, Bandar Sri Permaisuri, Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6010-433 7572
- HAUNTU
HAUNTU is a new era haunted house. Come here with friends, we’ll see who’s brave and who’s funny! In Hauntu, you will enter KL’s old hotel – Colle Eastern Hotel, a British colonial-style hotel from before Merdeka. This haunt is a new experience in Malaysia – half haunted house, half theater set, half role play. In short, you become an actor on a movie set. You’ll experience mysteries and paranormal events in this hotel.
Hearing a mysterious sound or the hotel staff being possessed is indeed an event you will go through. Be patient and complete your stay for 1 hour 30 minutes at the Colle Eastern hotel. If you like watching ghost stories or are interested in paranormal things, this is an interesting place you must go to in KL.
The end of your story at this hotel is not the same. It all depends on the decision you take, and your reaction in your scene. There are also 3 stories/scenes. So if you’ve entered once, there are 2 more stories you can try. All 3 of these storylines are related to each other.
Address: The LINC KL, 360, Jln Tun Razak, Pudu, 50400 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6011-1686 9199
- Uptown Danau Kota
Your visit to KL isn’t complete if you don’t include Uptown Danau Kota as a choice of interesting places in KL at night. Uptown Danau Kota is also one of the places that many locals or foreigners visit. The atmosphere is very lively even late into the night.
Various clothes, shoes and more can be acquired at a cheap price and it’s worth the quality. There are also those who come here to find and taste a variety of delicious food.
Address: Jln Taman Ibu Kota, Taman Setapak Indah, 53300 Kuala Lumpur.
- River of Life
With the River of Life project, the river in the city of KL that used to be dirty, has started to look new. The area around Masjid Jamek already has landscaping, murals and also blue lights at night. The area that used to be just a pedestrian area is now full of green trees.
At night, there’s a fountain show here. It starts from 9:15pm until 11pm with different themes.
Address: Jalan Benteng, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur.
- Petaling Street
Malaysia’s Chinatown is a market for fake goods and was among the early residences of the Chinese in Kuala Lumpur. Located 5 minutes from Pasar Seni, Chinese and foreign traders fill the entire Petaling Street from evening to morning selling all kinds of goods from pirated DVDs and fake Rolexes to mangosteens and roast duck.
This KL market is often crowded at night when tourists and locals flock to buy fake designer clothes, perfumes and sunglasses or eat at the open-air restaurants around this area.
Petaling Street is closed to cars, sheltered under a long roof and has two large Chinese arches at either end of the street to mark the entrance to this market.
- Jalan Alor
If there’s one interesting place in KL that all tourists should visit, it is Jalan Alor. This place is a food heaven with hawker stalls lining both sides of the road. You will be amazed at the wide selection from seafood and barbecued meats to local dishes such as satay, oyster omelet and even Wong Ah Wah’s famous barbecued chicken wings.
Address: Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur.
- Sunway Lagoon Night Park
Sunway Lagoon has a permanent night park and it’s attracting plenty of night owls like you and me. There are certain water rides and slides to enjoy as well as other theme park attractions.
However, the one attraction at this night park that keeps people coming back for more is the Scream Park. Horror park fans, this is for you. Get ready for hair-raising activities like Sharknado Alive, where guests can embark on a studio tour of the Asylum Studios Soundstage.
If you’re here in October, you can also take a trip to Nights of Fright, a festival of thrilling scares!
Address: 3, Jalan PJS 11/11, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +603-5639 0000
We are heading to Sunway Lagoon Night Park! Which of these 9 activities will you choose to do in KL at night?
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Written by Kartini Kannan
