In just 50 years, Kuala Lumpur (KL) has grown from a small tin-mining town into a modern, bustling city. Take in its high-flying triumphs from the viewing deck of Petronas Twin Towers, then dive down to explore its more traditional culture in the back lanes of Chinatown.

KL may be a modern Asian city, but it retains much of its local colour. It has plenty of colonial buildings in its centre, a vibrant Chinatown with street vendors and night markets, and a bustling Little India. One of the world’s shining cities, KL is an excellent location for conducting business or a family adventure.