Chinese National Urges Tourists To Skip KL Because It's "Boring" & "Only Has Twin Towers"
Many netizens have since criticised him for inaccurately describing the capital city.
By Yap Wan Xiang — 10 Dec 2024, 05:30 PM
A Chinese national has been criticised for describing Kuala Lumpur as a "boring and dirty" city that "only has the PETRONAS Twin Towers"
In a Xiaohongshu post on Sunday, 8 December, the man — who is based in both Manchester, UK, and Chengdu, China — advised tourists to avoid Kuala Lumpur after experiencing discrimination and rude locals.
"If you ask the employees for directions at the airport, you will be physically and verbally discriminated against. Many locals are very rude," he stated.
He further criticised the city, stating that the PETRONAS Twin Towers are the only worthwhile attraction for taking photos, while other spots pale in comparison to those in China. He also mentioned that prices in Kuala Lumpur are comparable to those in first-tier Chinese cities, questioning the claims made by tourism agencies that the city is inexpensive.
The man also highlighted transportation issues, noting that some areas lack pedestrian paths, making taxis the only viable option as the subway system is inconvenient.
"Five-star and four-star hotels are of poor quality. If you check out 10 minutes late, your entire deposit will be forfeited, which is really unfair," he commented.
He also criticised takeout services, noting that they are generally poor, with meals typically costing over 150 yuan (about RM91).
"While portions are adequate, the food is usually packaged in bags. Despite requesting utensils, they are often not provided."
The man ultimately discouraged people from visiting Kuala Lumpur, describing it as "boring and a complete waste of money".
"There is nothing to eat, drink, and have fun. It is just shopping here," the man complained.
The man shared a photo of the food he received from a delivery service, highlighting the lack of utensils.
Image via XiaohongshuAt the time of writing, the post has garnered over 600 comments, with many disagreeing with his description of the city
A netizen from Hunan, China wrote, "If you are always criticising infrastructure, it is better not to travel abroad, as no country can match ours (China's) in that aspect. Additionally, when travelling abroad, do not impose your own habits and ways of thinking on others. Adapting to local customs will make your experience more enjoyable. Of course, if you encounter discrimination or bullying, you should stand up for yourself."
"It is quite strange. I find Malaysians to be very courteous and polite. The entire city is vibrant and rich in exotic flavours. The signage at Chinese shops is very attractive, and they are comfortable and clean," read another comment.
"If Malaysians are not friendly to Chinese nationals, then there is basically no country in Asia that is friendly to Chinese nationals," said one person, while another added, "Taxis are cheap in Malaysia, so isn't it more comfortable to take a taxi than the subway? As mentioned by other netizens, if you take China's infrastructure as a standard, then you really should not travel abroad."
