Kuala Lumpur Batu Caves And Cultural Group Tour - Half Day

Depart from Kuala Lumpur at your chosen time (09:00 - 09:45 or 14:00 - 14:45) and start your journey towards Batu Caves, passing through the Little India and the Brickfields neighbourhood, known for its vibrant streets and unique shops. Arrive at the Batu Caves after a 30-minute scenic journey to see Hindu shrines and various religious deities. Climb the 272 stairs to the golden statue of Lord Murugan as your guide describes the country's Hindu heritage. Once you've reached the top, head to Cathedral Cave to visit the complex's biggest cave and learn about the history of this most elaborate of Hindu sanctuaries. Then, drive to Thean Hou Temple, a 6-tiered pagoda temple atop Robson Heights. The building completed in 1987 and officially opened in 1989, it was built by the Hainanese community of Kuala Lumpur and is dedicated to the goddess Tian Hou (The Heavenly Mother). Continue on to China Town, where you'll find lots of restaurants and food booths run by Chinese, Indian, Malay, and Bangladeshi owners. Watch as they prepare dishes like curry noodles, Hokkien Mee (a Fujian noodle dish), ikan bakar (barbecued fish), and asam laksa, among others (a sour, fish and tamarind-based soup). Afterwards, see the splendid National Mosque of Malaysia (Masjid Negara), set in 13 acres of stunning gardens. Admire the bold approach taken by its architects who designed it in the late 1950s as a symbol of the aspirations of the newly independent nation. Benefit from a hotel drop off at the end of the tour services.