Plan your journey around KL with this handy guidebook
Having a reliable travel guide is an important component in ensuring one has a smooth and pleasant experience while travelling.
KL The Guide provides exactly this. The travel guidebook's exclusive recommendations allow tourists and locals alike to truly experience everything that Malaysia's vibrant capital city has to offer.
With the nation gearing up for Visit Malaysia 2026, the presence of a helpful guidebook will also help boost tourists' confidence in exploring Kuala Lumpur.
The 51st edition (for the June-August cycle) is set to be released soon, which will include upgraded content and enhanced travel information. It will also feature a broader scope of recommendations and updated listings.
The guidebook will be available for free in both print and digital versions.
'With our expanded reach and accessible digital presence, we're happy to see more people enjoying KL The Guide as a go-to resource for exploring the city,' Annie Goh, CEO of Bluedale Publishing Company, says in a press statement.
From KL International Airport to The Exchange TRX, the increase of distribution centres ensures that tourists can easily obtain a physical copy of the guide.
Meanwhile, the digital version can be downloaded via the official website (kltheguide.com.my).
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