Malaysia tour package itinerary

Since Malaysia’s population practices a variety of religions, including Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christianity, you can find an abundance of religious buildings in the city center. Planning to visit Kuala Lumpur soon? Make sure your Malaysia holiday package includes a comprehensive tour of Malaysia’s magnificent religious buildings.

 

 

1. Thean Hou Temple

 

Also known as the Temple of the Goddess of Heaven, Thean Hou Temple is one of the largest and the oldest Chinese-Buddhist temples in the whole of southeast Asia. The six-tiered temple is dedicated to three goddesses: Goddess Tian Hou, who protects the fishermen; Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy; and Shui Wei Sheng Niang, Goddess of the Waterfront. Thean Hou Temple is also a famous location to do photoshoots. Book a Malaysia holiday package with us.

 

 

2. Sri Mahamariamman Temple

 

Plan your perfect trip to Kuala Lumpur with our holiday package and admire the oldest Hindu temple in the city! Sri Mahamariamman Temple was founded in 1873 on the edge of Chinatown near KL Sentral. The five tiers at the entrance gate of Sri Mahamariamman Temple feature intricate carvings of 228 Hindu idols from the Ramayana epic while the interior is decorated with beautiful hand-painted motifs depicting stories from early Hinduism.

 

 

3. National Mosque

 

No trip to Malaysia is complete without a visit to the National Mosque, so be sure that it’s included in your holiday package! National Mosque, or Masjid Negara in the local language, is the nationwide symbol of Islam in Malaysia. The design of the mosque is a mix of contemporary and traditional with geometric, abstract, as well as intricate designs reminiscing the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

 

 

4. St Mary’s Cathedral

 

St. Mary’s Cathedral is an Anglican church in Kuala Lumpur that features an Early English Gothic architecture designed by Arthur Charles Norman, who was the Architect of the Public Works Department of the colonial government in the past. It’s also one of the oldest surviving churches in Malaysia’s capital city. Book a holiday package that includes a trip to this stunning cathedral.

 

 

5. Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque

 

The late Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, commissioned the building of a new, majestic state mosque in the city in 1974 when Shah Alam was announced as the capital of the state of Selangor. What makes this mosque so unique compared to other mosques in Malaysia is the distinctive blue dome and blue-pointed minarets. Make sure to book yourself a holiday package that includes a visit to this mosque.