Kuala Lumpur is one of the most favorite tourist destinations in Southeast Asia. The capital of Malaysia offers luxury, culture, and a variety of other exciting things. Local and foreign tourists come one after another to spend summer vacations, business trips, and honeymoons in Kuala Lumpur.

The first thing to do in KL with kids is visit Aquaria KLCC. Aquaria has more than 5000 land animals and 250 marine animals. This is the most popular tourist spot in Kuala Lumpur and an educational spot for children.

Aquaria KLCC's operating hours are daily from 10 am to 7 pm. Generally, tourists visit for 2 hours to explore Aquaria KLCC. The entrance ticket price to this place is RM 44 per person. You can also find hotels closest to Aquaria KLCC, one of which is Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, which you can book at Traveloka.

You can also watch and visit Disney in Concert Malaysia. This is a Disney (Tale as Old as Time) show in Malaysia featuring a 45-piece orchestra accompanied by professional singers. This performer comes from the United States by performing various Disney stories and stories.

You will also see performances of every Disney song from Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Encanto, Princess and the Frog, Pocahontas, and many more. Ticket prices for this concert vary from RM 180 for PS3, RM 250 for PS2, RM 350 for PS1, and RM 450 for VIP.

Kuala Lumpur City Center also known as KLCC is a multipurpose area in Kuala Lumpur. There are Twin Towers, the fourth tallest hotel in the world, office buildings, and hotels near KLCC.

You can spend a day or two in KLCC and stay at nearby hotels. Hotels around KLCC are perfect for family vacations, especially for children. One of the best hotels near KLCC is Regalia Residence, a 5-star hotel with a children's play area and summer vacation facilities.

The other thing to do in Kuala Lumpur with kids is visit KL Tower. This is one of the best places to see Kuala Lumpur from above. There is a luxurious Observatory Desk, revolving restaurants, and various branded shops that you can visit.

At the top of the KL Tower, you can see Kuala Lumpur at a 360-degree angle both day and night. In addition, KL Tower has also been guaranteed safe for anyone of all ages to visit. KL Tower's operating hours are daily from 9 a.m. to 10 pm with a ticket price of around RM 18 per person.

Batu Caves is a tourist spot where you can see a giant statue of Lord Murugan. The stone temple caves are also colorful, with caves at the top. Batu Caves became the most frequent and most visited tourist spot in Malaysia.

Batu Caves is on top of a mogote, a steep hill made of limestone and marble. The location is about 13 km from City Center and can be reached by taxi or train. Batu Caves operates daily from 8 am to 6 pm, with ticket prices ranging from RM 5 to RM 15 per person. You can also book a hotel at Traveloka at Mercure Selangor Selayang, 2 km from Batu Caves.

Along with children, you can also visit Petaling Street Market. Petaling Street Market is located in Chinatown, precisely on Petaling Road. Many shops and stalls serve a variety of goods. Local favorites that you must try fukien rice, salted roast duck, curry noodles, Hainanese chicken rice, and orasak laksa.

You can also take a private tour that will take you around the Petaling Street Market. Some of these tours also stop at Central Market and local restaurants. This market is also suitable for children because there is a safe play area. Every stall and restaurant is also safe for children to visit.

In addition, Petaling Street Market is also close to the Train Station Art Market, with a distance of about 300 m. There are also many hotels with complete facilities where you can stay. One of the closest hotels is Tian Jing Hotel, about 0.1 miles from Petaling Street Market. This 3-star hotel is also close to Plaza Rakyat LRT Station.

You can bring children to Zoo Negara or the National Zoo of Malaysia. The Malaysian Zoological Society manages the zoo inaugurated on 14 November 1963. There are more than 5137 specimens from 476 mammals, birds, amphibians, fish, and reptiles in the zoo.

With the concept of open nature, children can also play while learning safely. There will be a professional who will accompany you during your tour of the zoo. Public facilities include prayer rooms, zoo huts, wheelchairs, strollers, and lockers for every visitor.

The zoo operates daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry tickets vary from RM 23 for seniors, RM 18 for children, and RM 45 for adults. Ticket prices for foreign tourists are quite different: around RM 50 to RM 88 per person.

Want to see birds other than at the zoo? Visit KL Bird Park. There are more than 3,000 birds from 200 protected species in KL Bird Park. KL Bird Park uses a free-flight concept where all birds can fly freely.

There are four zones in KL Bird Park, namely Zones 1 and 2 for free flight zones, Zone 3 for hornbill parks, and Zone 4, which is used for birds to be placed in separate cages and mini aviaries. You and your children will be allowed to hold and feed the birds.

KL Bird Park's operating hours are daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., including public and school holidays. The entry ticket starts from RM 15 to RM 85. There are also many hotels around KL Bird Park. One is Else Kuala Lumpur, a 5-star hotel in Chinatown. You can book your room here to stay near KL Bird Park.

Some other things to do in Kuala Lumpur with Kids enjoy your holiday at Sunway Lagoon. Sunway Lagoon is one of the largest amusement parks in Kuala Lumpur. There are 90 attractions for visitors of all ages. This 88-hectare amusement park has five adventure zones: water parks, amusement parks, wildlife parks, extreme parks, and scream parks.

There are cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, prayer rooms, washrooms, public toilets, nursing rooms, and other public facilities that all visitors can access. The ticket price to Sunway Lagoon is RM 185 for senior citizens and children and RM 220 for adults.

Sunway Lagoon operates every Wednesday to Monday from 10 am to 6 pm. The night park in this place operates from 6 pm to 11 pm. There are recommended hotels located next to Sunway Lagoon, namely Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa - you can book a room at this hotel through the Traveloka app or click here.

We also recommend you visit KidZania Kuala Lumpur. It's a place to learn while playing for kids and anyone wanting fun. There are opportunities for children to learn and try various professions, such as firefighters, chefs, artists, and doctors. Children will also have the opportunity to explore their talents and interests. You can also invite your kids to celebrate their birthdays at KidZania.

A book or passport will be given for children to collect as many stamps as possible according to their interests and talents. Ultimately, they can exchange the stamp for the gift they want.

KidZania's operating hours are daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The entry ticket is RM 43 to 61 for adults aged 18 to 61, RM 70 to 100 for children aged 4 to 17, and RM 36 to 48 for children aged 2 to 3. There is no entry ticket fee for infants aged 0 to 1 year and senior citizens aged 61 years and above.

Those are some things to do in Kuala Lumpur with Kids. There are restaurants, cafes, public transportation access, and hotels near the attractions. Before visiting, you can book your entry ticket online at Traveloka. You can also book train tickets, restaurant reservations, hotel reservations, and book flight tickets on the Traveloka application.

This will make your vacation with family in Kuala Lumpur easier. You also don't need to worry about changing the schedule or getting a refund if there are changes to your vacation plans. So, Let's plan your trip with Traveloka now!

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