Discover 4 Must-Experience Cultural, Heritage &

Unique Places in KL!

The Petronas Twin Towers. KLCC. KL Tower. Been there, done that. Ever thought if there is more places to visit in KL other than the usual tourist spots? Well, you’ve come to the right article! In this blog, we will list down some more unique, cultural and left field tourists spots that you should definitely check out in KL!

1) Rex KL, Kuala Lumpur

For those looking for an artistic unique experience in Kuala Lumpur, why not drop by Rex KL? Rex KL is a massive space containing disused buildings that have been repurposed as an event space for anything from theaters, performances and many more! Not only that, there is even a little bit of history behind the event space. It’s original building was opened in July of 1947, however it burned down in 1972. Rebuilt in 1976, it was turned into a theater and eventually converted into a hostel, until another fire hit the building in 2007. Coincidence? Regardless, today, the space holds host to numerous social events, and one can always follow their social media page to know what is upcoming.

2) Muzium Telekom, Jalan Raja Chulan

You may have heard of Muzium Negara, or maybe even Muzium Diraja, but did you know that even our telecommunications lines also have their own museum? That’s right, located off Jalan Raja Chulan, here is a museum that is dedicated to the preservation and the heritage appreciation of all things communication! It was originally designed as a space for Telekom Malaysia to house their office and store their equipment, before being turned into a museum as a way to turn the building into a national heritage. You can explore or get a guided tour that walks you through the history of the telephone in Malaysia right here. Prices start from RM6 per entry for adults and RM4 per entry for kids.

Hauntu Seri Panggung Academy in The Curve Mutiara Damansara front of shop with front desk

3) Hauntu

If you're drawn to unconventional experiences that blend cultural elements with a touch of heritage, consider immersing yourself in Hauntu. This unique attraction offers an immersive experience that combines culture with a hint of horror.

Hauntu is an immersive horror experience where you will role-play as characters in a horror story. There are 2 different locations, and both offer different local horror stories. You can either travel to the post colonial era of Tanah Malayu and enter a terrifying haunted hotel experience at Hauntu The Linc. Here, the hotel is created with a western, post colonial look, complete with long, narrow hallways, grand suite rooms and even staff dressed up as hotel bellboys and receptionists. Or you can enter a Malay traditional dance academy that’s set in the ancient era which is available at Hauntu The Curve. The dance academy embraces Sultanate era design, featuring an interior that replicates a traditional "rumah kampung." Its halls are adorned with ancient musical instruments, setting the stage for a unique horror story intertwined with Malay heritage performances such as Mak Yong, Wayang Kulit, and Kuda Kepang.

4) P.Ramlee Memorial House, Taman P.Ramlee

No visit to KL is complete without a visit to the home of one of Malaysia’s most iconic artists, P.Ramlee! P. Ramlee was regarded as a prominent icon of Malaysian entertainment back in the late 1940s and 1950s. He had starred in approximately 62 films and directed 33 of them. While he was largely ignored during his acting days, he was considerably more honored by all years and decades after his passing. Located in the aptly named Taman P. Ramlee, the P. Ramlee Memorial House was his original home, which has since been turned into a museum of sorts, housing all of his memorabilia from P. Ramlee’s acting days.

There you go! If you are tired of the same old tourist spots located in Kuala Lumpur, why not check out our recommendations above for a more unique taste of what Kuala Lumpur has to offer? You definitely won’t view KL as just another boring city anymore! And now, we ask you, our readers, do you have any suggestions or hidden gems that anybody wishing to visit KL should look out for?