Golf Holidays in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the majestic, modern city at the heart of Malaysia which stays true to its tradition. The bustling city centre is perfect for visitors who enjoy shopping, eating and partying, while the surrounding areas are where you can find the incredible range of golf courses.
Kuala Lumpur is the perfect choice for your next golf holiday with outstanding golf to be played and so much to enjoy away from the fairways.
All within easy reach of the city centre, the excellent crop of courses all offer golfers a unique experience. The Jack Nicklaus designed Sungai Long Golf and Country Club, picturesque Templer Park and the established Kota Permai Golf and Country Club are all evidence of the beautiful layouts just a few minutes from the urban city.
Of course the standout course in the area is the TPC Kuala Lumpur, which welcomes the best the game has to offer each year for the CIMB Classic on the PGA Tour.
TPC Kuala Lumpur is home to two spectacular championship courses which hold extremely high pedigree in Malaysia. The West Course is ranked 1st in Malaysia and also hosts on the PGA Tour.
Another incredible facility with 36-holes is Saujana Golf Club and also has been a regular host on the European Tour for the Maybank Championships dating back to 1962.
Designed by golf architect Ross Watson, the stunning tree-lined course will challenge golfers of all abilities while demanding intelligent shot selection to plot your way round the course.
One of the most iconic buildings in the world, the Petronas Twin Towers are the tallest twin towers in the world and with its modern architecture and stylish features it most certainly attracts a wide variety of tourists to visit the popular building. There are also plenty of other nearby attractions nearby including parks and restaurants to enjoy which makes the visit even more worthwhile here.
Malaysia is home to a largely diverse species, so it comes as no surprise that they have some phenomenal wildlife parks to explore whilst visiting. The Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is one to start at, spanning over 20 acres with over 3,000 birds to help promote the local species to visitors. Then heading under water, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre has an aquarium with a 300 foot tunnel to explore the different species up close. The National Zoo and Butterfly Park are two more that are a must visit.
Located just outside of Kuala Lumpur lie the Batu Caves, where visitors can marvel at the limestone cliffs dotted with caves and carved cave temples. For many Malaysian residents this is an important place of pilgrimage but it is also a great space for visitors to appreciate the incredible cliffs and caves too. There is also an abundance of flora and fauna that includes wild monkeys for tourists to experience, so there is certainly enough to see at the Batu Caves.
Once you have arrived at the Kuala Lumpur Airport you will need to take a transfer to your final destination, so take a look at some of the drive times between the key, locations during your trip.
Drive Times by Car
40 mins
20 mins
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15 mins
With direct flights available to Kuala Lumpur with British Airways and Malaysia Airlines, there are plenty of flights available to visit the capital of Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur is hot and humid all year round but it is best to avoid the monsoon season in spring and autumn. So take a look at some of the key flight details and when the best time of year is to travel.
Flights & Weather
13 hrs
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
May - August
26 - 32° C