Place to visit
Istana Negara, Jalan Istana, Malaysia: what it is and when to go
Istana Negara, Jalan Istana is a former national palace in Kuala Lumpur (Muzium Diraja) in Malaysia. Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 11 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Former national palace in Kuala Lumpur · History, Museums and art
- Local name
- Muzium Diraja
- Where
- Malaysia · Jalan Istana, Kuala Lumpur
- Best time
- February to April and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- KUL Sepang, 43 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su off
- Website
- jmm.gov.my
- Coordinates
- 3.13254, 101.69589
What it is and where
Istana Negara, Jalan Istana is a former national palace in Kuala Lumpur (Muzium Diraja) in Malaysia. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Kuala Lumpur, where this site lists 73 more places to see, 4.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 3.13254, 101.69589; the nearest main airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, Sepang), 43 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malaysia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History and Museums and art places in Malaysia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Istana Negara, Jalan Istana is February to April and June to August.
- JanPossible11:50
- FebBest time11:54
- MarBest time11:59
- AprBest time12:04
- MayPossible12:09
- JunBest time12:11
- JulBest time12:10
- AugBest time12:06
- SepPossible12:01
- OctPossible11:56
- NovBetter not11:51
- DecBetter not11:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 11 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | February to April and June to August | January, May and September to October |
| Museums and art | February to April and June to August | January, May and September to October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Istana Negara, Jalan Istana has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Malaysia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Malaysia
To enter Malaysia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Malaysia checklist. Currency: Malaysian ringgit (MYR); plugs: Type G · 240 V · 50 Hz (British three-pin adapter); emergencies: 999 for everything · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Sri Kandaswamy Kovil, BrickfieldsHindi temple in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur300 m
- Wei-Ling GalleryArt gallery located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia620 m
- Chan She Shu Yuen TempleAncestral hall for the Chan clan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia909 m
- Malay World GalleryEthnology museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1.0 km
- National PlanetariumPlanetarium in Kuala Lumpur1.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Malaysia guide.
More in Malaysia: History
- Kinabalu Park: national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Malaysia
- Gunung Mulu National Park: national park in Sarawak, Malaysia
- Independence Square: square in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- A Famosa: Portuguese fortress in Melaka, Malaysia
- Kapitan Keling Mosque: Mosque in George Town, Penang, Malaysia
- Istana Negara, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim: national palace of Malaysia
Every Malaysia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Istana Negara, Jalan Istana?
It is a former national palace in Kuala Lumpur (Muzium Diraja in the local language) in Malaysia. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Istana Negara, Jalan Istana?
February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 11 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Istana Negara, Jalan Istana?
The nearest main airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), 43 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Malaysia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Malaysia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Sri Kandaswamy Kovil, Brickfields, Wei-Ling Gallery, Chan She Shu Yuen Temple. The rest is in the Malaysia guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Istana Negara, Jalan Istana on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.