KUALA LUMPUR

KUALA LUMPUR is the capital city of Malaysia.

Established in 1857, at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak Rivers, Kuala Lumpur (KL) is one of Asia's most dynamic cities.

Its impressive skyline includes the Petronas Twin Towers, (The Petronas Twin Towers were the tallest buildings in the world until Taipei 101 was completed in 2004), the old Moorish styled railway station and numerous mosques, temples and churches.

PLACES OF INTEREST

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  CENTRAL MARKET

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• NATIONAL MUSEUM-Built in 1963, the museum showcases for main galleries with highlights, such as traditional musical instruments, ceramics from the Ming Dynasty, vintage cars and steam locomotive.

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  PETRONAS TOWERS, KLCC- 88 storeys twin tower, another icon of Malaysia ! Admission to sky bridge is free ! But only a limited amount.

 

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  MENARA KL TOWER- the major landmark for KL, stands at 421m.

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  NATIONAL MOSQUE- is a unique star-shaped dome representing 13 states in Malaysia and the four pillars of Islam. Mosque is situated the KL Lake Gardens. Please follow strictly the rules before visiting the mosque, appropriate wearing are required.

 

• SRI MAHA MARIAMMAN TEMPLE, Jalan Tun H.S. Lee -one of the oldest temple in the country, this Hindu temple about 22m high.

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  CHINA TOWN- also called Petaling Street, can find various of shops, restaurants and hawker stalls

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  KUALA LUMPUR CRAFT COMPLEX, Jalan Conlay - artist's colony housing handicraft shops, craft museum.

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  KUALA LUMPUR BIRD PARK

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  ISLAMIC ARTS MUSEUM

• DATARAN MERDEKA (MERDEKA SQUARE)-On 31 August 1957, the Union Jack was lowered here to mark Malaysia's independence from colonial rule.
• NATIONAL PALACE (ISTANA NEGARA)
• NATIONAL ART GALLERY
• KL LAKE CARDEN- about 200 acres, Orchid & Hibiscus Gardens, Deer Park, Butterfly Park and etc.
• THE HERITAGE CENTRE, Jalan Stonor
• ROYAL SELANGOR VISITOR CENTRE, Jalan Usahawan 6, Setapak Jaya
• AQUARIA KLCC- must visit !!

RECOMMENDED ACCOMODATION

• CITITEL MID VALLEY
• BERJAYA TIMES SQUARE HOTEL
• HOTEL SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR
• SWISS GARDEN HOTEL KL
• BOULEVARD KL
• HOTEL CAPITOL
• MY HOTEL AT SENTRAL
• MELIA HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR
• RADIUS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL
• SHERATON IMPERIAL
• THE GARDENS HOTEL
• FEDERAL HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR

 SHOPPING

BUKIT BINTANG

• STARHILL GALLERY
• THE PAVILLION KUALA LUMPUR
• SUNGEI WANG PLAZA
• BUKIT BINTANG PLAZA
• LOT 10
• BERJAYA TIMES SQUARE

BANGSAR

• MID VALLEY CITY
• THE GARDENS
• BANGSAR VILLAGE 1
• BANGSAR VILLAGE II
• BANGSAR SHOPPING CENTRE

JALAN AMPANG

• SURIA KLCC (PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS)
• AVENUE K

JALAN PUTRA

• THE MALL

JALAN TUANKU ABDUL RAHMAN

• SOGO DEPARTMENTAL STORE
• JALAN MASJID INDIA
• LEBUH AMPANG

PETALING STREET/CHINATOWN
CENTRAL MARKET

the above listing is not exhaustive