Situated at the base of the Petronas Twin Towers is Suria KLCC, Malaysia’s most iconic shopping destination and as good a place as any to begin a fashion — and architecture — tour of the city. It spans over one million square feet, and with more than 340 specialty stores, shoppers are spoiled for choice stumbling upon treasures from local designers, international brands, and more. If money’s no object, the literature and graphic novels at Books Kinokuniya go into the cart, plus atmos’ shiny sleek sneakers and Le Labo’s artisanal scents.
For families, there’s also Aquaria KLCC, a state-of-the-art oceanarium; the high-tech science discovery centre Petrosains; and the Petronas Philharmonic Hall, Malaysia’s first concert hall and home to the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. It wouldn’t be a trip to Suria KLCC without a short stroll at KLCC Park, a lush, 50-acre urban sanctuary with a children's playground, a wading pool for toddlers, and jogging tracks.