Top 10 Instagram-worthy spots in Klang Valley you’ve overlooked

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Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
Completed in 1910, this impressive building embraces a mixture of Western and Mughal architecture and styling, which was briefly popular in the late-19th century and early-20th century in colonial India and Europe. With its distinct segmental arches and light colour scheme, it is a building that definitely catches the eye even from afar.

Address: Bangunan Stesen Keretapi, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, 50000 Kuala Lumpur

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Rimba & Rusa
There clearly is no shortage of whimsical foodie hangouts in Klang Valley, and Rimba & Rusa certainly know how to stay relevant in the cafe scene. We love the pendant lighting and touches of wood here and there, and with refreshing greenery scattered at each nook and cranny, it’s like you’re having a picnic in the city! Oh, and in case you’re wondering, the food is pretty Instagram-worthy, too.

Address: D-GF-01 Sunway Nexis Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Photo: @chrstnalm
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Helipad @ Heli Lounge Bar
While the lounge downstairs is more of a nightclub than anything, you’ll want to head upstairs to get your fix of the best views in town. The rooftop bar is the place to grab the best panoramic shots of the city below. Just be warned: there are no rails or boundaries to stop you from going over the edge, so this rooftop bar is definitely for the brave!

Address: Bukit Bintang 34th Floor, Menara KH, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Chinatown
This is one spot that may have slipped your mind. Busy, crowded, and ridiculously hectic, it can be quite overwhelming to put yourself in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Chinatown, but there’s no doubt you can end up taking some fabulous shots here. From colourful market stalls to yummy street food, and even portraits of people - this is the perfect place to test your creativity and to introduce this vibrant and historical side of KL to your followers.

Address: Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur

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Wild Sheep Chase
If the aesthetic you’re going for is minimalist, bright and airy, you can’t go wrong with Wild Sheep Chase, a gorgeous cafe that serves food as pretty as its interior. With lovely white walls, light wood furniture, and windows letting in plenty of natural light, you’ll have no problem styling your shots for Instagram here.

Address: -1, Desa Business Park, 6, Jalan 1/109e, Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Photo: @wildsheepchasecafe
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The Parque Cafe
If you haven’t visited the impossibly cute “glass houses” of The Parque Cafe yet, it’s about time! It’s no surprise people have organised events here, and even styled wedding photos here! Oh, and if you think this cafe looks amazing in the day, wait till the fairy lights come on at night to bathe the cafe’s facade in a magical, whimsical glow.

Address: EcoWorld Gallery @ Eco Sanctuary, Lot 41296, Persiaran Eco Sanctuary, 42500 Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor, Malaysia

Photo: @coffeeconceptcompany
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Chan See Shu Yuen Temple
Well-preserved, this is one of Malaysia’s oldest surviving Buddhist temples. With intricate carvings and southern Chinese architecture on full display, it is worth exploring and taking many snapshots here, especially if you consider yourself a culture and heritage buff.

Address: 172, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, which also includes the original Hotel Majestic, a national heritage site, embraces some grand colonial themes that date back to the 1930s. Iconic to this day, we highly recommend enjoying afternoon tea here, at their beautiful Orchid Conservatory.

Address: 5 Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Photo: The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
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Mandarin Oriental Hotel
This upscale luxury hotel boasts some impressive views of the city centre, but that’s not all. The hotel itself is something to marvel at, with its superbly elegant interior design that you’ll no doubt want to snap away at as you explore the facilities.

Address: Kuala Lumpur City Centre Kuala Lumpur, 50088 Malaysia

Photo: Mandarin Oriental
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The base of the Petronas Twin Towers
You’ve probably seen them from afar, but what about up close? Like, really up close? The Twin Towers can look very impressive from the base. See if you can get the entire building in one shot, though you might need a wider lens!

Address: Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Klang Valley is just full of hidden gems, and some of them are actually hidden in plain sight, people just don’t seem to realise that they’d make for the most stunning additions to any Instagram feed! Well, just like with our guide to the 15 most Instagrammable places in Penang, we’re here with a collection of snapshot spots you’ll probably want to visit this weekend to get your fix of aesthetically-pleasing architecture and charming interior design.

From the panoramic views of the Helipad rooftop bar (a little scary, we’ll admit, but worth the visit) to the impressive colonial-style furnishings of The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, head up to the gallery to check out our picks of stunning Instagrammable spots you’ve probably overlooked in and around the city.

Angela Goh

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