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Kuala Lumpur: Temple & Shrine Tour (Private)
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Kuala Lumpur: Temple & Shrine Tour (Private)

By E Asia Holidays
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $56 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Visit the Buddhist Maha Vihara and Gurdwara Sahib Temple amid the city's bustle.
  • Marvel at the 140-foot statue of Lord Murugan surrounded by limestone caves
  • Admire the intricate architecture and beautiful decorations at Thean Hou Temple
  • Explore the National Mosque of Malaysia with its unique umbrella-shaped dome
  • Visit St. Mary's Cathedral, an Anglican church with Gothic architecture.

Activity location

    • Kuala Lumpur
    • Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kuala Lumpur
    • Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Kuala Lumpur Temple Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m4h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
CA $56.47 x 2 AdultsCA $112.94

Total
Price is CA $112.94
Until Fri, Nov 15

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-Conditioned Vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included Driver Assisted Tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTravel Insurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Personal Expenses

What you can expect

Exploring the temples of Kuala Lumpur provides an incredible opportunity to delve into the city's diverse cultural and religious communities. Upon pickup from your hotel in Kuala Lumpur, you'll embark on a 30-minute scenic journey to the first stop of the tour, Batu Caves Temple. While on the journey to the temple, our driver guide would brief you about the history of the temples and would also remind you of the regulations and dress codes that need to be adhered to while visiting the places of worship.

At the Batu Caves, you'll be greeted by the enormous Murugan statue located right next to the sacred Hindu sanctuary situated among limestone caves. You'll get the chance to climb up the 272 steps to reach the main cave, where you can admire the religious sculptures and paintings within and enjoy panoramic views of the city below.

After visiting Batu Caves, the driver guide will bring you to the Thean Hou Temple. Dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, the temple is an outstanding masterpiece of Chinese architecture, with detailed carvings, decorative elements, and a striking six-tiered pagoda. Visitors can wander around magnificently designed gardens, koi ponds, and prayer halls.

Moving on, our driver guide will bring you to the Buddhist Maha Vihara. This tranquil temple compound showcases traditional Sri Lankan architecture, complete with elaborate carvings and vibrant paintings, and contains statues of Buddha, Bodhisattvas, and other renowned figures. The temple, with its serene ambiance and spiritual significance, serves as a centre of worship, learning, and community for Malaysian Buddhists.

You get back into the vehicle for the next stop, St. Mary's Cathedral. Built in 1894, the cathedral is a spectacular example of English Gothic Revival architecture, with pointed arches, stained glass windows, and a soaring spire. The cathedral's interior is filled with beautiful woodwork and artistic accents, resulting in a serene and reverent environment.

Next, you'll be taken to the National Mosque of Malaysia. Completed in 1965, the mosque's design exhibits modernist elements, with remarkable architecture highlighted by its huge blue umbrella-shaped dome. Inside, visitors can see Islamic geometric designs and gorgeous calligraphy that decorate the prayer hall, as well as lush gardens and reflecting lakes that provide a quiet and tranquil setting for prayer.

After visiting the National Mosque, our driver guide will bring you to the final stop, the Gurdwara Sahib Temple, the sacred place of devotion for followers of Sikhism in Malaysia. Visitors to the temple complex can go to the main prayer hall, where Sikhism's holy scripture is revered. The Gurdwara Sahib Temple is a venue for religious events, community gatherings, and philanthropic activities that uphold Sikh values.

As you bid farewell to the Gurdwara Sahib Temple, our driver guide safely drops you off back at your hotel, concluding an amazing temple and shrine tour at Kuala Lumpur.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kuala Lumpur
    • Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kuala Lumpur
    • Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia