For adventurous foodies – Jalan Alor food market. Located literally around the corner from the citizenM Kuala Lumpur hotel, this market is packed with must-try dishes for dinner, dessert, snack, cravings and any other reason you can invent. It's open 24/7 and best seen (and photographed) at night. Tip: look at what the locals eat, then order the same.

For a market wander – Petaling Street. This market in Chinatown will satisfy all your photo, food, souvenir and shopping cravings (especially clothes). You may as well take in the rest of Chinatown while you're there, for a day well spent. Best of all, you can walk there from your citizenM Kuala Lumpur hotel in just 15 minutes.

For thrills and views – Petronas Twin Towers. You've seen them in movies and in other people's photos, so you simply can't leave Kuala Lumpur without seeing its most famous landmark. Fun fact: Petronas Towers are no longer the world's tallest building, but they still hold the title of the world's tallest TWIN buildings! Obviously, go up to the observation deck for the views... or just admire them from street level, especially after dark.