Central Kuala Lumpur is packed with shopping malls, cafes and pubs. But this city is known to have secret gems that you can explore with your friends and partners, besides the usual eating and drinking. 

So if you're looking to explore this other side of Kuala Lumpur, here's is a comprehensive guide on what to do: 

1. Immerse yourself at BookXcess in REXKL

REXKL has quickly become a hotspot for all things cultural with its plentiful art instillations, exciting events, and the F&B stalls parked at this venue. Its recent addition is BookXcess, which occupies the entire second-floor balcony, offering all genres of books.

Address: 80 Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur

2. KL's River of Life

After taking about seven years to complete, River of Life has become one of Kuala Lumpur's most iconic attractions. Sitting next to the Masjid Jamek mosque, this spot is worth visiting. 

If you visit after sunset, you'll get to treat yourself to a spectacular dancing fountain with colourful lighting! It's absolutely stunning.

Address: Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur

3. Immersive haunted house at Hauntu

Hauntu is an immersive haunted home with elaborate mazes, interconnected storylines with interesting roleplaying. It's the perfect place to test who's the bravest in your group because this is not your typical haunted house! 

Address: The LINC KL, 360 Jalan Tun Razak, Pudu, 50400 Kuala Lumpur