As Malaysia’s capital city, Kuala Lumpur is never boring, with a never-ending slew of new and exciting openings and things to do. Instead of taking the usual Petronas Towers-Batu Caves-Jalan Alor route, we’ve compiled a list of new things to do in KL for your next getaway, whether you’re solo travelling, visiting with friends or here with family.
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Immersify KL is a digital art installation that uses visual and spatial technology to create a truly immersive experience, hence the name “Immersify.” The 30,000sqft installation has 11 specially designed zones and 12m-tall projections that make for pretty trippy and aesthetic photo ops.
The beautiful visuals are complemented by 3D surround sound, and you’ll be taken on a multi-sensorial journey as you walk through the exhibition, which is inspired by human emotions.
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Located in Gamuda Cove, Selangor, Townsquare Park looks nothing like Malaysia. This European-inspired park has tree-lined avenues and majestic fountains that remind us of the Tuileries Gardens in Paris – great for strolling around and snapping pretty pictures.
Frolic in their flower field or people-watch by their giant water fountains. If you don’t want to walk, you can still enjoy the beautiful view from their trams that shuttle visitors around the Gamuda Cove area for free.
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Wisma Kebudayaan is a museum exhibition with seasonally changing exhibitions. Their last exhibition, Blossom of Hope, was inspired by flora and fauna, showcasing paintings, floral art and spatial installations. It even had a hands-on art piece you could contribute to.
Keep an eye on the Harmoni Soka website to see if any upcoming exhibitions pique your interest. Plus, entry is free, so you can keep coming back since every new exhibition will be a new experience.
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We all know that going to Malaysia is never complete unless we end our trip with a nice, relaxing massage. Billion Onsen & Aesthetics takes it up a notch with their 24-hour spa, where you can onsen and chill no matter the time of the day or night.
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Treat yourself to a refreshing facial or a massage, or head to their saunas to sweat out all that gunk. If you’re concerned about the post-massage oiliness, they also have shower amenities where you can freshen up if you have plans after your spa sesh.
Riding an ATV is thrilling as is, but ATV riding at Tanjung Karang stands out for its custom-designed track of hairpin turns through a field. Choose from 130cc or 200cc ATVs – depending on how fast and how much power you’d like on your ride. Packages start from RM50 (~S$15.11) for a 30-minute session.
If you’re not confident in your driving skills, you won’t miss out on the experience since they also have a double-decker tram and tuk-tuks with designated drivers that can take you on a tour around the track.
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The Bomb Battle is a unique escape room experience that goes further than simple puzzle solving. You’ll have to decrypt codes, play memory games, and dodge lasers. Beating all those challenges means nothing, however, if you don’t defuse the ticking paint bomb at the end of it. Fail, and you’ll be drenched head to toe in multi-coloured neon paints.
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Don’t worry about the paint, because you’ll be suited up in hazmat suits and protective gear that’ll keep your fit clean. This 75-minute experience costs RM37.57 (~S$11.25) and will challenge your group both mentally and physically.
Other game packages at The Bomb Battle include The Greatest Lava for RM40 (~S$12.08), a Floor Is Lava-style game with more than 500 lava tiles and 50 different challenges, or Versus Arena priced at RM37.57 (~S$11.35), where you and your friends can battle it out in teams.
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Urban Museum, also known as UR-MU, is a collection of 3 museums founded and designed by Mr Tan Loke Mun, one of Malaysia’s greatest architects. Each museum houses private collections of art from prominent collectors in Malaysia. Each location has over 200 exhibits and artworks to peruse, all collected based on their collectors’ interests and passion.
Drawing workshops held by the museum.
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Aside from art, they also host seminars, art workshops, and even live performances at their museums. An upcoming talk by artist and researcher Tan Zi Hao on 10th May examines how humans relate to things around us, and discusses non-linear storytelling about our world through different media.
If you’re interested to learn about the rich art scene in Malaysia, tickets are priced from RM20 (~S$6.04).
Find out more about UR-MU here.
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Skyline Luge is a family-friendly activity where you and your loved ones can race down 4 different tracks totalling a whole 1.6km, packed with LED tunnels, downhill slopes, and tight turns. They also have the world’s longest Luge tunnel, at 52m long. If you’re not a thrill seeker, and would rather cruise than race – we won’t judge. The luge carts at Skyline Luge are specially designed to allow drivers full control over the speed of each cart, so you can decide how fast or slow your luge goes.
We recommend their 4 Luge Ride Combo, priced at RM71.25 (~$21.53), which includes a ride on their Skyride that takes you to the top of the course, and access to all 4 of their tracks.
The best part is that there are cameras all along the tracks, so you don’t have to try snapping pics and driving at the same time. Do note that their Legend Track is temporarily closed for upgrades, so keep an eye on their website for updates.
A museum that’s all about chocolate sounds like a dream, and Beryl’s Chocolate is even better since entry is free. Book a slot ahead of your visit on the Beryl’s Chocolate website for a tour about the history of chocolate and cacao, a key ingredient in making chocolate.
Image adapted from: Beryl’s Chocolate Museum
You can even learn about chocolate production and look at antique chocolate-making machines at this museum. This experience is a quick one – it’s only about 45 minutes long, so it’s a good way to chill and learn something in between other activities.
Plus, you get to shop for Beryl’s chocolates at their store, which you can gift to your loved ones back home.
The Cardcaptor Sakura Exhibition – The Enchanted Museum in KL is SEA’s first, after their opening run in Tokyo back in 2018. On now till 11th June 2025, the exhibition houses 8 zones, and over 200 reproductions of illustrations done by the creators of Cardcaptor Sakura.
They even have a cafe where you can enjoy desserts inspired by the manga. Indulge in a Sakura Snowberry for RM32 (~S$9.67) or a Spinny Sweets for RM26.90 (~S$8.13), if you need a refresher. Then, head to their merch store, which has cool items like keychains, magnets and a photobooth, where you can get 2 prints for RM25 (~$7.55).
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The newest Pop Mart outlet has opened at The Exchange TRX, adding another place where you can pop by to hunt for your favourite blind box collections. Here, you’ll find classic collections like CRYBABY Crying For Love, HIRONO Echo, and SKULLPANDA The Mirage.
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That’s not all, though, since they also stock ultra-rare figures like the Labubu ANGEL IN CLOUDS and I FOUND YOU vinyl face dolls. And if you can’t get enough of the mini collections, you could even splurge on a mega collectable for popular series like SPACE MOLLY, JUST DIMOO, CRYBABY, and SKULLPANDA.
Pusat Perdagangan Chow Kit is a must-visit for shopaholics and foodies alike, since all 6 levels are full of fashion, footwear, and dining options. Look forward to tasty nosh from Papafry, a Korean fried chicken restaurant, and Memang Meow Kopitiam, which sells classic Asian delights. They even have you covered with cafes like ZUS Coffee and Tea Live.
Golden Buttermilk Chicken Linguine at The Scarlet’s Rooftop.
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The crowning glory of this new mall, however, is a rooftop restaurant that opens till midnight. The Scarlet’s Rooftop is a fine-dining restaurant that comes with stunning views of the KL skyline, whether you choose to sit indoors or outdoors. We recommend dining alfresco if you’re here after sundown, since you’ll get unparalleled views of the lit-up skyline, without the scorching heat.
Yafa Restaurant is a new restaurant which celebrates Palestinian cuisine, specifically from the city of Yafa – a place that’s now known as Tel Aviv. This restaurant was created as a love letter to the founder’s father-in-law, who was a refugee of the 1948 conflict when Palestinian Arabs were violently displaced from their homes.
Maqluba Chicken, RM25 (~S$7.55).
Image credit: @yafarestaurant.kl via Instagram
Her idea of preserving Palestinian culture is through food, so you can try dishes like Lamb Mansaf (RM55, ~S$16.62), a quintessential Bedouin staple that could be regarded as Palestine’s national dish, or Manakeesh (RM12,~S$3.63), a classic Palestinian flatbread topped with a blend of herbs.
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ICYMI, Warabimochi Kamakura is now open in KL too. The hours-long queues in Singapore may have died down, but this is their first permanent shop across the Causeway, in Mid Valley Megamall, after a successful pop-up in Bangsar.
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Expect the same silky smooth warabimochi, made with 100% bracken starch and dusted in roasted kinako powder, or served in one of their warabimochi drinks like Strawberry Milk for RM22 (~S$6.65). A box of 10 warabimochi retails for RM43 (~S$12.99) – slightly cheaper than in Singapore – while a 2-piece cup goes for RM14 (~S$4.23).
Popular Korean brand Super Matcha, known for its interesting matcha combos, has opened their first overseas store in KL at The Exchange TRX. Visit this outlet for Malaysia-exclusive matcha drinks like their Osmanthus and Goguma Matcha Lattes, which are both priced at RM18 (~S$5.44).
Their matcha drinks can be enjoyed in 3 ways: Pure – unsweetened matcha with a water or latte base priced from RM13 (~S$3.93) or Crush (RM18, ~S$5.44), which are matcha-based slushies. The third way is arguably the most popular – Sweet (from RM15, ~S$4.53), AKA flavoured lattes.
Whether you’re looking for fun activities to do, new places to eat and shop or even interesting places to visit, we’ve got you covered with this list. It doesn’t matter whether it’s your first time or your hundredth time visiting Malaysia’s capital city – there’s always going to be something fun to do.
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Cover image adapted from: @skylinelugekualalumpur, @popmartmy, @yafarestaurant.kl via Instagram & Bomb Battle.
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