The RuMa Hotel and Residences 7, Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Batik is a locally produced technique used to design cloth and comes in various designs from shirts, shawls and even traditional wear. You can find these and more handicrafts at Central Market.

Introduce your palate to Malaysian cuisine served against a lush backdrop. Their dishes are a mix of recipes handed down over the generations and innovations of the real thing, to produce forgotten favorites and delicious new flavors and textures. Telephone: (+60-3) 2031-3575. www.bijanrestaurant.com/.

Named after their celebrated female bartender, Coley, this bar is rejuvenated by moving out of the shadow of their sister café, Dr. Inc with a new cozier place to chill. Try their own creation, the Hanky Panky and make friends with the man behind the bar, CK Kho. Telephone: (+60-19) 270-9179.
www.facebook.com/LongLiveColey.

Experience a mesmerizing performance by the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Malaysia's first concert hall designed specifically for symphonic performances. Telephone: (+60-3) 2331-7007.
dfp.com.my/.

A lounge bar that is located on a helipad with 360-degree view of the KL landscape. Catch the best sunsets while sipping on your favorite beverages 34-floors above ground. Telephone: (+60-3) 2110-5034.
www.kuala-lumpur.ws/magazine/heli-lounge.htm.

As South East Asia’s biggest museum of Islamic arts, the Islamic Arts Museum houses more than seven thousand artefacts from the global Islamic world. Its permanent galleries showcase items that range from tapestries to hand-written Korans to traditional firearms. Telephone: (+60-3) 2274-2020.
www.iamm.org.my/.

Jalan Bukit Bintang is the shopping and entertainment district, home to some of the top malls in Malaysia including Pavilion, Starhill Gallery, Fahrenheit 88, Low Yat Plaza, Lot 10, Berjaya Times Square and Sungei Wang.

Approximately 1.5km walking from the hotel, KL Forest Eco Park is one of the oldest permanent forest reserves in Malaysia which boasts an impressive 200-meter canopy walk which provides a wonderful aerial view of the treetops and the city beyond.

Strap on your shoes and retrace your steps through KL's colonial history by British architect, Arthur Benison Hubback. Visit his work from the Old Town Hall of Kuala Lumpur, Jamek Mosque, National Textile Museum and the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station.

Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTIC) offers a wide range of facilities and services to assist tourists. The complex enables tourists to experience the essence of Malaysia through various cultural shows and handcraft demonstrations. Telephone: (+60-3) 9235-4848 / 4900 / 4800.
www.matic.gov.my/en/.

Modernity and tradition go hand-in-hand at Nadodi. Their artisanal creations bring diners through a gastronomic journey that stretches from the southern Indian regions of Tamil Nadu and Kerala with dishes that are impeccably executed and stunningly plated. Telephone: (+60-17) 390-0792. www.nadodikl.com/ .

Step into Kuala Lumpur's iconic twin towers and enjoy a breathtaking view of Kuala Lumpur 170-meters above ground via the Skybridge. Telephone: (+60-3) 2331-8080. www.petronastwintowers.com.my/.

Catch Kuala Lumpur's top 3 sights from architectural wonder of the twin towers, a colonial treasure from yesteryear and a religious symbol welcoming you to a temple in a cave. These 3 sights are not to be missed when visiting KL for the first time.

What once housed the Selangor Zhongshan Association has now come back to life in the form of a three-building independent arts and research hub housing the likes of art gallery “OUR ArtProjects”, music store Tandang Records, Tommy le Baker's Kampung Attap outpost and more. www.timeout.com/kuala-lumpur/things-to-do/guide-to-the-zhongshan-building.