Solitude in KL: 5 Places to get away from the crowd

Dione Chen

08 Jun 2016

Are there really quiet and serene places you can enjoy in this bustling capital city?

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Exhibit Cafe
Yes, of course we were going to include a mainstream but effective option in our list. We know you wouldn't want to go to a cafe with a long queue or filled to the brim with cafe junkies, so we've chosen one that provides the perfect location and aromatic coffee for you to enjoy, with a book in hand and a cuppa in another.
86A, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi,
Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Exhibit Cafe Facebook
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Thean Hou Temple
Even though this Chinese temple is one of the most popular tourist spots in Malaysia, you'll be glad to know that you can find solitude when you climb to one of the top patios in this six-tiered temple. Escape from the hustle and bustle from the city here, even just for a while.
65, Persiaran Endah, Taman Persiaran Desa, Kuala Lumpur

Photo: iStock
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KLCC Park
KLCC Park was built to add some greenery and complement the Petronas Towers and the areas surrounding it. Even though it may not seem like a first choice when you want to find a quiet spot to relax in, you'll be surprised to find some tranquil places within the park, away from the screaming and laughter of children, for you to just sit and unwind.
Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Photo: iStock
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KL Bird Park
If you're a bird-lover intending to find a place you can be one with nature without any disturbances, why not head over to the bird park for a change? All you have to do is to pay a one-time entrance fee, and you're free to roam about for an entire day! There are many attractions such as bird feeding and the free-flight walk-in aviary to keep you entertained, so you won't have to worry about going alone!
KL Bird Park, 920, Jalan Cenderawasih, Kuala Lumpur
Photo: KL Bird Park
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Taman Sari Malaysia B&B
Who says you need to travel to an island or to another country to experience a refreshing retreat? Just a 45 minute drive away from the KL city centre lies a bed & breakfast constructed among a bed of flora and fauna, to provide the ultimate experience of escaping from the city. Feel free to stay in or head out to the nearby village for a day of exploration - it's completely up to you!
Pekan Batu 18, Hulu Langat
Photo: Taman Sari

If you were to be asked where the noisiest spots of KL could be found, you’d probably have a list ready in your head in about 5 seconds. However, if someone were to ask you for the opposite – the quietest spots in the city – how would you respond? Perhaps you’re not so sure KL even has quiet spots to begin with! Well, today, we’re here to assure you that you can in fact find quiet locations to unwind around this busy capital city – you’ve just got to look harder.

Sometimes, all you need is a little solitude to rejuvenate you and get your mind back in shape for the week ahead. You don’t have much time to travel, even to the outskirts of your own country, and so you’ve got to do it within the city itself. And so we’ve scoured the places for you to enjoy a nice book or two, soak in the scenery and spend some alone time with yourself, or maybe with your partner as well. Scroll through our gallery to check out some of the most peaceful locations you can easily head to any time you wish!

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