Kuala Lumpur 2025 Must-see New Highlights and Classic Experiences Recommended

As the capital and cosmopolitan city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur combines modern urban charm with multicultural style, integrating shopping, food, history, art and entertainment. From Singapore, it is easy to reach by private car, flight or high-speed rail. It is a popular holiday and exploration city for tourists in Southeast Asia. In 2025, Kuala Lumpur has added many new attractions and upgraded experiences, which should not be missed!

🏙️ Merdeka 118 Skydeck is officially open
In 2025, the sky observation deck of Merdeka 118, Asia's second tallest building, will be officially opened to the public. It features a glass walkway, a high-altitude cafe and an immersive interactive tour, allowing visitors to enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur, the Petronas Twin Towers and the Genting Mountains in the distance. At night, there are light shows and themed photography areas, making it a new check-in destination in Kuala Lumpur.

🎨 KL Art District Art and Culture District
The newly built KL Art District area brings together street art walls, modern art galleries, designer markets and interactive installation experiences, and holds permanent and special exhibitions, attracting local and international artists to settle in, giving Kuala Lumpur a strong literary and artistic atmosphere. Suitable for young people and family tourists who like to take pictures and explore culture.

🏛️ New exhibition areas at the National Museum and the Islamic Arts Museum
The National Museum and the Islamic Arts Museum added the "Digital History Interactive Exhibition" and the "Malay Traditional Handicraft Special Exhibition" respectively in 2025, combining AR/VR technology with traditional craft displays to make the visit more lively and interesting, and educational.

🛍️ Pavilion Damansara Heights & TRX Exchange Mall officially welcome guests
Good news for KL shopping enthusiasts! In 2025, the two high-end shopping malls Pavilion Damansara Heights and TRX Exchange Mall will be grandly opened, introducing more international luxury brands, Internet celebrity restaurants, parent-child experience stores and outdoor landscape plazas, providing one-stop shopping and leisure enjoyment.

🏨 New accommodation upgrade options
Many new high-end hotels such as Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur and Edition Kuala Lumpur have started operations, equipped with infinity pools, sky bars, spas, and parent-child facilities to meet business and vacation needs.

📌 Travel Tips
🎟 Book an observation deck or popular museum exhibition in advance to avoid long queues
🚗 You can choose to charter a car, subway or light rail to easily travel between attractions
📸 Must-see: Petronas Twin Towers, Merdeka 118, Merdeka Square, Petaling Street
🍲 Don’t miss: Assam Laksa, grilled chicken wings, satay, nasi lemak and other classic KL delicacies

Summary
In 2025, Kuala Lumpur will once again become a must-visit for Malaysian and Southeast Asian tourists with its new skyline landmarks, new art districts, shopping paradise and cultural experiences. Start planning your journey now and unlock the new urban charm of Kuala Lumpur!

Jun 19,2025