First Impressions of Malaysia! Kuala Lumpur is *Amazing*

First Impressions of Malaysia! Kuala Lumpur is Amazing

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It's our first time in Malaysia and we couldn't be more excited to be exploring Kuala Lumpur! Our first impression of Kuala Lumpur is that this city far exceeded our expectations! Malaysia's mega city has so much diversity that tourists like us can't run out of things to do. To get a solid first impression of Kuala Lumpur we visited some of the biggest tourist destinations in the city. We started off our city exploring with a visit to the Batu Caves. The Batu Caves are a place of worship for Hindu's that has been built right into a karst with rainbow-painted stairs leading all the way to the mouth of the cave. It is a beautiful place to visit, whether you are a practicing Hindu or not.
The majority of Malaysian's are Muslim, so our second stop was Masjid Wilayah which is said to be the most beautiful mosque in all of Kuala Lumpur. Masjid Wilayah offers free tours of the building, and we absolutely loved going around with our guide and learning about the mosque and what Islam means to Malaysians. If you are planning a visit to Malaysia, we highly recommend you spend a few hours at Masjid Wilayah to learn more about how religion has impacted the country.
Next up was Mico's favourite part of our itinerary - going to the Petronas Towers Observation Deck! Mico loves city scapes, so going up to the observation deck and eventually to the top of the Petronas Towers has been on his bucketlist for ages, and we finally did it! The views of Kuala Lumpur from the top of the Petronas Towers was wild
We popped into Kuala Lumpur's Central Market to get our first taste of Malaysian food (holy smokes was it good!) and then made our way to the River of Life to see the beautiful mural and meeting of two rivers right in the heart of the city. Then we made our way on foot to Merdeka Square (Independence Square) where many beautiful government and historic building circle the public square. Our first day in Malaysia went so well, and we are super excited for our upcoming Malaysian food tour here in Kuala Lumpur!
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== Chapters ==
0:00 This is Malaysia?!
0:21 First up, the famous Batu Caves
3:18 Our first karst temple
4:55 The most beautiful place in Kuala Lumpur
5:55 Masjid Wilayah lived up to the hype
7:32 Finally visiting the Petronas Towers
10:07 Going up to the top!!
13:45 Trying out Kuala Lumpur's metro
15:20 Central Market for our first taste of Malaysian food!
17:23 The River of Life (what is this palace building?)
18:34 Thoughts on Malaysian people
19:08 Merdeka Square for our final stop
#travelmalaysia #kualalumpur #petronastowers
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Hey there! We are Nicole and Mico and in March 2021, we quit our jobs, sold our belongings, and began traveling the world! We never thought we'd be making travel vlogs on KZfaq, but after realizing that we had a unique opportunity to share our adventure and make the world feel more familiar and inviting to anyone watching, we took the leap and picked up the camera! We hope our videos show how wonderful, delicious, and friendly the world can be.

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@InWanderment 10 ай бұрын

We visited KL a few years ago and it’s our favourite city to date. The people are super friendly! You absolutely must do the nighttime firefly boat tour if you’re still there

@nicoleandmico 10 ай бұрын

The people really have are so amazing and friendly! Thank you for the nighttime firefly boat suggestion - we would love to do that one day!

@OHANA-Beach-Suites 10 ай бұрын

New bucket list! Thanks guys!!!! LET'S GOOO!!!

@nicoleandmico 10 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Love KL!

@sitisarah826 10 ай бұрын

You at KL Malaysia must go to : Petrosains Aquaria Skypark Avenue K Sunway Lagoon Times Square Zoo Negara One Utama (air rider skydiving indoor) I-city Shah Alam Genting Highland (take bus from train LRT Gombak station) - Taman Layang-layang Metropolitan Kepong (Kite Park) - Sungai Pisang Gombak (river Forrest) - Tugu Trail (hiking Forrest park) - Istana Budaya (theater live) - Kolam Air Panas Selayang (hot spring) - Midvalley (biggest shopping mall) - pasar malam night market uptown - Sunday DBKL morning run 6am-9am - Tasik Titiwangsa (cycling park) - Pusat Science Negara - KL Tower KL Sentral Station - National Museum - Planetarium (space event) - Deer Park - Butterfly park - Police Museum - Botanical garden (flower lake park) - Bird Park

@maxplanck9055 10 ай бұрын

I didn’t know how modernised Kuala Lumpur was, it’s as modern as Europe or North America ✌️❤️🇬🇧

@nicoleandmico 10 ай бұрын

Such a cool and vibrant city :)

@evoo1714 10 ай бұрын

✌️😁🇲🇾♥️🇬🇧🇺🇲🇨🇦

@AhmadZakiVision 9 ай бұрын

Are you honest in this compliment? If yes, thank you a lot 👍🏻 Around the end of the 80s, there were still people in some western countries who thought Malaysians were still living on trees, whereas at that time, development had been going on for a long time. 😅😶‍🌫️

@xavierfzq 9 ай бұрын

@@AhmadZakiVisionthey still do

@ZainiZaudi 9 ай бұрын

Semoga dalam masa 10 tahun ada perubahan lebih banyak. Slowly slowly change everything

@maxplanck9055 10 ай бұрын

I think Nicole is perfect for a travel vlog channel, her chucklesome nature and chatty personality are good for reactions to seeing new fun experiences. Makes their channel fun with her frivolity, much love to Nicole and micro, happy travels ✌️❤️🇬🇧

@nicoleandmico 10 ай бұрын

Love that! Thanks!

@READComment1 10 ай бұрын

Nicole and Mico make a great team! They complement each other well to make these vlogs possible

@alwinyike5878 10 ай бұрын

Welcome to Malaysia, have s wonderful and amazing time.

@nicoleandmico 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@chubipower 10 ай бұрын

You two are great vloggers. Very personable and fun. Enjoyed this video, right amount of info and good pace. Editing is 👍🏼 too. Hope u have a great time in Msia

@nicoleandmico 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊 Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

@andrewchong2616 10 ай бұрын

Welcome to malaysia. Try nasi lemak, nasi kerabu, rotiboy, ramly burger, inside scoop ice cream, durians, nasi kandar, char kuey teow, roti canai. Also visit night markets at Connaught, kampung baru

@nicoleandmico 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the amazing suggestions! Our video next week will be of an incredible Malaysian food tour and we cannot wait to share it with you!

@Yasin_Affandi 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful video. Welcome to KL, Malaysia.

@Yasin_Affandi 10 ай бұрын

12:07, far left, I used to live there for almost 20 years while working in KLCC at Petronas Twin Towers and MIDA at KL Sentral. Thank you for zooming.

@PLFoon 10 ай бұрын

I am 8 days late on your video , great to See you guys enjoying your stays here . Am sure sure you guys did enjoy it here watching your video . Happy sight seeing and explore the facinating view of Malaysia 😊❤

@MadefromJava 10 ай бұрын

Great stuff. New subscriber here. I gotta make a future trip to KL. Reminds me of Singapore and a lot cleaner than Jakarta. Visited Singapore a few months ago and heavily debated about visiting KL.

@RiduanMOHDsani 2 ай бұрын

Wow welcome to KL Malaysia 🇲🇾👍🎉🎉🎉

@nicoleandmico 2 ай бұрын

Loved KL!

@askarsepoi 8 ай бұрын

thank for visiting Malaysia. lets explore more and more. its really different for each part. From west, north, east, even Borneo have its own cultures & characteristics

@nicoleandmico 8 ай бұрын

Borneo is definitely on our bucket list!

@AhmadZakiVision 9 ай бұрын

Happy traveling and thank you for coming to Malaysia. • watching from Melaka, Malaysia 🇲🇾🌺

@nicoleandmico 9 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

@ATSandeen 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@josannefromin7750 10 ай бұрын

I love you2 from Canada and really enjoy your video, I am loving your life and food that makes me so hungry .....................many thanks.........Namaste.

@nicoleandmico 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Namaste!

@wawan9017 8 ай бұрын

Sultan is like the president for us, we got 9 if not mistaken and the highest ranking amongst them are reffered as Agong which mean Supreme, the more you know! Love your energy and positivity by the way!❤

@mawarberduri6747 10 ай бұрын

Please visit Melaka historical city in Malaysia & both of you will love it.

@OrangiWalaVlogs 8 ай бұрын

Very beautiful day the stairs are so colorful

@nicoleandmico 8 ай бұрын

😊🤗😊

@stevenwaikeongwong9785 10 ай бұрын

Great to see you are in KL Malaysia yay~~~

@nicoleandmico 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😃

@Eyesentailtravel 9 ай бұрын

Authentic malaysian food is a must 🤗

@norhaslinahasan4912 10 ай бұрын

Welcome to Malaysia. Do enjoy your stay

@nicoleandmico 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@norhaslinahasan4912 10 ай бұрын

@@nicoleandmico you're welcome

@khangems 10 ай бұрын

welcome here

@mintyworld22 10 ай бұрын

I love claypot rice... you should try claypot yee mee with mushroom too.. I used to eat it at the food court in KLCC but you might be able to get it in any other food court too. You should also try mee kolok..

@leealex24 10 ай бұрын

Greater KL region or known as Klang Valley has population of 9mil! KL by itself about 2mil.

@nicoleandmico 10 ай бұрын

Wooooow it's such a big city! Thank you for sharing the population of the Klang Valley, that's so helpful to know!

@leealex24 10 ай бұрын

@@nicoleandmico Yes, that's KL city center and the surrounding regions. It's about 9mil people now. You should venture to other surrounding areas too, you can take Grab, MRT or other public transport. Lots to do, explore.

@keangwooichoo6138 10 ай бұрын

Welcome

@pendambahidayah4712 10 ай бұрын

If you study the historical metropolis during the Islamic Empire, during the likes of Abbasiyah or Ottoman empire, then you get the idea of what Kuala Lumpur is all about. During that era, religions all around the world are celebrated and so are here in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Anyways, welcome guys to the futuristic Baghdad (800 CE) or Al Andalus (Old Spain)...called Kuala Lumpur.

@nicoleandmico 10 ай бұрын

So much cool and interesting history. Thanks for the info!

@pendambahidayah4712 10 ай бұрын

@@nicoleandmico no worries, oh here is the short story of Andalusia during the glory day of Islam, and this is what we are trying to achieve. I thank you guys for exploring our Kuala Lumpur and now from you guys, the world now knew how evil and despicable Islam is. ☺️ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f5dhZ8yIs9aohKc.htmlsi=NuZe4YLrllwcWJp3

@Bo-tz4nw 10 ай бұрын

Great tourist selfies! You really seem to love filming and totally focusing on yourselves when visiting here. Also adding music. Okey I guess KL itself maybe not so interesting for you? Still, welcome (maybe just a cultural thing....)

@nicoleandmico 10 ай бұрын

KL was amazing! What do you mean focussing on ourselves? We really enjoyed making this vlog to tell more people about Malaysia :)

@hadeqhad5474 10 ай бұрын

What are you ranting about, it's theirs vlog and style. Some do voice over and some showing them talking.. So what?

@SamsungSamsung-vg2vt 10 ай бұрын

Welcome to malaysia thruly asia

@mustaphabartiss6132 10 ай бұрын

Hey guys , love your videos … which month did you visit KL and how was the weather … looking to book my next trip to Malaysia but undecided on which month would be best between June and August due to rain

@aerotrunk 10 ай бұрын

👍👍👍👍

@itawan76 10 ай бұрын

Malaysia is hot and wet climate country..that why we have so many mall because has AC in there...usually people hanging outside during evening or less sunny

@nicoleandmico 10 ай бұрын

We definitely understand why [ep[;e try to stay inside during the day!

@matt281075 5 ай бұрын

👌👍

@bagan-uv5fv 10 ай бұрын

Sultan abdul samad building right in front of merdeka sq.

@upsized 10 ай бұрын

The one thing im pretty stumped about was that you could not find any coffee in KLCC. But perhaps u were rushing for the appointment. This wasnt one of my fave videos from u guys.. but Nicole u look gorgeous in that outfit in the mosque!

@nicoleandmico 10 ай бұрын

We were in a rush to make it to our time slot! But we got a coffee in the mall after we came down the tower :)

@muhammadabdulwahab123 10 ай бұрын

tq good jobs

@nicoleandmico 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video 😁

@niawilshaw3522 8 ай бұрын

At 13.05, the buildings in the middle with the bright yellow roof blades....our apartment is in there 😂

@nicoleandmico 8 ай бұрын

That is so cool!

@azidinzidin9234 10 ай бұрын

Hi guys.. Nicole looks so beautiful when she wears a hijab covering her hair like a saint. Anyway, hope u're satisfied with visiting KL, the capital City of Malaysia is the Truly Asia....👍

@pangkiatloh4555 10 ай бұрын

Normally Malaysian stay indside the malls for free air con.Welcome to 🇲🇾

@fauzanriez9472 10 ай бұрын

Welcome to Malaysia . And the sweating? Its a good exercise - you could skip going to gym for the next few weeks. I really adore you guys made some homework on where to go, when to go, what to do and how to go. Good job!. And Nicole ...you look really beautiful wearing the dress in the mosque . Its like you changed into a totally different person. And Petronas actually stands for Petroleum Nasional (National). As with the malay language - its very simple and straight forward. Almost one-to-one translation from English , though different arrangement.

@nicoleandmico 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! We really enjoyed making this vlog! Kuala Lumpur is just amazing :)

@JackyThamGK 10 ай бұрын

19:46 yo bro! what is sultan building??? never heard before.... 😂😂 greetings from Malaysia, Johor State, Johor Bahru City

@yeeagnes4684 10 ай бұрын

They meant the Sultan Abdul Samad Building which was built by the British for their administration office. It has been used by the different Malaysian ministries/departments & was once a Hight court which conducted certain high profile cases. Now, it is used as offices for the Ministry of Information, Communication & Culture.

@evoo1714 10 ай бұрын

✌️😁🇲🇾♥️🇺🇲🇨🇦

@RGZzzx 7 ай бұрын

May I know what ride did you take going to and out of Batu Caves? Thank you and stay safe always

@nicoleandmico 7 ай бұрын

Hey there! We just used Grab which was really affordable

@laramiaizz 10 ай бұрын

you didn't go to the park behind the petronas towers..

@sideecm 10 ай бұрын

Batu is also the name of the area

@nicoleandmico 10 ай бұрын

Great to know thanks!

@amiryazidali7659 10 ай бұрын

To enjoy travelling in Malaysia more, talk and ask the locals. You will notice that almost all of them are helpful and friendly . . However, your chances to meet the local is only 75%. ABOUT 9 MILLIONS foreigner working in Malaysia especially in low wage jobs.

@joejunior861 10 ай бұрын

I think only 2 or 3 million foreign workers here. How you come to this 9 millions.

@amiryazidali7659 10 ай бұрын

@@joejunior861 OK , the following is the breakdown of foreign worker. About 3.2 millions of legal Indonesian workers, , about 3.0 millions are legal Bangladesh workers, about 1.7 millions legal workers from Pakistan, Nepal, India, Thailand, Philipines, Cambodia, Vietnam, Sri Langka, Myanmar plus otothers. THE REST are illegal workers from Indonesia, Philippine, Bangladesh, Rohinnga, .So total is almost 9 millions. THAT DO NOT INCLUDE professional expatriate, digital nomads and foreign retiree who are actually setting up business in Malaysia

@bluesky842 10 ай бұрын

@amiryazidali7659 Broooo where the HELL you got them numbers from?? 3 million Bangladeshi?? Are you insane?? Geezz get ur numbers right buddy

@amiryazidali7659 10 ай бұрын

@@bluesky842 Why do you dispute? Do have other figires ?

@CHEA1111 10 ай бұрын

Do you that the first people arrived in states are Malays, in year 800, via the Russian - Alaskan route? Malays are technically the aborigines of US.

@dlela11 10 ай бұрын

Petronas mean petrol national(in malay Nasional)

@CapnT87 10 ай бұрын

I guess it’s JUST like Winnipeg which means Muddy Waters….just like…😂

@keangwooichoo6138 10 ай бұрын

Believe it or not, Unesco was unhappy with the painted staircase. So no unesco world heritage award.

@shahmizulfanshahrein3953 10 ай бұрын

That’s not a temple actually, that’s Jamek mosque 😄🙌🏼

@adamzack9259 10 ай бұрын

Actually Masjid Negara ..The Jamek Mosque is near Dataran Merdeka

@nicoleandmico 10 ай бұрын

Good to know, thank you!

@nizarhamdun2464 10 ай бұрын

Go to petronas merchandise second last level in mall KLCC have 2 car F1 inside mall

@nicoleandmico 10 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks for the tip!

@AwakSiapa-hd7su 10 ай бұрын

Its not temple...it is the oldest mosque in KL. Fyi Malaysia is islamic country

@msl1689 10 ай бұрын

Actually, Malaysia is not an Islamic country - it is a secular country that is predominantly Muslim. There's a difference. Islam is the official religion of the Federation only, not Malaysia as a whole. Malaysian states like Sabah and Sarawak do not have an official religion. Therefore, it is incorrect to say that Malaysia is an Islamic country, because it is not.

@bluesky842 10 ай бұрын

@@msl1689 It is an Islamic country that practices secularism as it's political structure that's why sabah and sarawak don't have any official religion but the official religion if the whole federation is Islam

@maxplanck9055 10 ай бұрын

After those monkeys in India I hope you didn’t have any food in Kuala Lumpur ✌️❤️🇬🇧much love

@nicoleandmico 10 ай бұрын

We will have a TON of food in the next video. Malaysian food is out of this world!

@mazralabdmanaf6428 6 ай бұрын

Ph ia a slum country bro...

@keangwooichoo6138 10 ай бұрын

Melanie of "the next adventure" or "the.yellow.princess" said KL reminds her of Toronto her hometown.