KL is a relatively easy city to navigate, with major north-south thoroughfares assisting in the speedy movement of people. Travelling around the city on foot can be a frustrating experience. South-east of Merdeka Square, the banking district merges into the bustling, old China Town, where travellers can find a wealth of accommodation and restaurant options. Due south of the square, past the main post office is the historic KL train station, while further west is the 'green belt', housing the Lake Gardens, National Museum and Monument and the Malaysian Parliament. Along with the station, the major transport hub in KL is Puduraya bus station, on the eastern edge of the central district.
Rainfall is variable and falls all year round.
The driest months tend to be June and July. Visitors from Western countries will need to check the local lunar calendar for the exact dates of most events. The festival of Ramadan is the major Islamic event of the year. The celebrations centre on the Bata Caves. KL is extremely well-serviced by air, bus and train routes.