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Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, is located
on the west coast of Peninsula of Malaysia. Covering some 243 sq km, it lies approximately
40 km from the coast. Kuala Lumpur -or KL as it is commonly called- lies in a valley
surrounded by jagged hills. Kuala Lumpur was originally a mining settlement in the
late 1800s where tin was discovered at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers.
Although KL's tin trade has declined since, the prosperity of the city has continued
to grow.
Today, KL is home to 1.5 million people within the city proper, and more than 6
million in the surrounding metropolitan area. It is the political and cultural centre
of the nation. Kuala Lumpur leads Malaysia's fast paced development in trade and
commerce, banking and finance, manufacturing, transportation, information technology
and tourism. Malaysia is considered one of the fastest growing country in South-East
Asia.
Kuala Lumpur has plenty to offer in terms of sights and shopping. Not to be missed
is the Petronas Twin Towers at the heart of the city, one of the modern marvels
of the world.
The Towers are called Menara (Malay for "tower") 1 and 2, and until October 2003,
they were the tallest buildings in the world. The towers are connected at
the 41 and 42 level by a Skybridge. This is open to visitors on Tuesdays to Sundays
from 8.30am to 5pm. At the foot of the towers, there is the superb KLCC shopping
mall, offering brand-name items, superb eateries and several attractions such
as the Petrosains Discovery Centre and the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. KLCC
(Kuala Lumpur City Centre) is easily accessible by taxi and the Light Rapid Transit
train system. It is also within walking distance of major city hotels. ...
Another vantage point for a bird's-eye-view of KL is the KL Tower ("Menara KL")
a telecommunication tower (www.kuala-lumpur.ws/menarakl). The uniquely designed
building resembles a giant baby's rattle and is one of the world's tallest concrete
structures at 421m. The tower has an observation deck offering a 360-degree view
of the city, and a restaurant serving a scrumptuous buffet lunch and dinner. Reservations
are needed as it is usually fully booked.
Other sights that are good for photo opportunities are the Jamek Mosque at the confluence
of Klang and Gombak Rivers, the National Mosque, the Thean Hou Temple and the Sri
Mahamariaman Temple. Do note that visitors to these places of worship are requested
to dress appropriately. In mosques, visitors may be asked to put on a robe to cover
exposed arms and legs, before allowed entry.
Close to downtown is the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, a 10.5ha natural jungle sanctuary
for birds and wildlife, with footpaths for visitors. The Lake Gardens area contains
a few pleasant attractions. There is the National Monument (a war monument featuring
a dramatic and stunning bronze statue designed by American sculptor Felix de Weldon
to commemorate the fallen heroes during World War II and the Emergency period of communist unrest), the KL Bird Park which boasts of being the largest open aviary
in the region, the Orchid Garden, the Hibiscus Garden, the Butterfly and Deer Park
and the National Planetarium, with several exhibits of interest (although not that
many to warrant a specific visit - go there if you are in the vicinity and have
time to spare). The planetarium is joined by a pedestrian bridge to the National
Museum.
The Sultan Abdul Samad building (where the Supreme Court sits) and the old Railway
Station, Parliament House are interesting pieces of architecture that never fail
to attract shutterbugs.
KL is fast becoming a city of museums, with a myriad of sites for the curious visitors,
sited about the Lake Gardens vicinity. The National Museum contains exhibits of
Malaysia's past and holds themed exhibits seasonally. There are also the Tunku Abdul
Rahman Memorial housing the memorabilia of the nation's first prime minister, including
his first office(!) and official residence; the Tun Abdul Razak Memorial in memory
of the second Prime Minister (the memorial itself is housed in the official residence
of the Prime Minister); the Police Museum; the Islamic Art Museum; the Civil Service
Memorial; the KL Natural
History Museum. The Islamic Arts Museum is especially breathtaking
with its inverted domes and miniature of mosques from around the world.
Kuala Lumpur is also a shoppers' haven. The Central Market is a huge centre with
restaurants and a good place to shop for curios and handicraft items. If your timing
is right visit the Sunday Market (it usually opens from Saturday night until the
wee hours of Sunday morning). When tourist arrived there, they will find out full
of Malaysian culture, and it could probably get some Malaysia history through the
handicraft items.
Other shopping opportunities are Lot 10 (upmarket branded goods); KL Plaza; Sungai
Wang Plaza; Imbi Plaza and Low Yat Plaza (computer and electronic goods); and Berjaya
Times Squares (upmarket, too). All located in the so-called Golden Triangle of KL.
Slightly out of town is the Mid-Valley Megamall. In the Petaling Jaya area, place
to shopping are 1Utama, Sunway Piramid, and IOI Mall Puchong. There is great of
city life as a lot of variety in Kuala Lumpur.
The most popular day trip from Kuala Lumpur is to the limestone Batu Caves. It lies
a short distance north of town and the main cave has to be accessed by climbing
up 272 stairs. Hindu devotees perform annual pilgrimages during the festival of
Thaipusam by putting on kavadis and climbing these steps to the temple inside the
main cave. Besides that, if you want to get around the forest enviroment. There
is a place called Rawang which about 40 KM away from Kuala Lumpur City. Temple Park
is one of the well-known place for local and tourist. Temple Park has covered by
forest environment and there is a water falls within it. So, usually those who wants
to reduce stress and had a family day, Temple Park is quite good for them.
About 45 minutes away from the heart of the city is Genting Highlands, practically
a city in itself. Billed as the City of Entertainment, it boasts a family-oriented
theme park, internationally-billed shows and live performances, a golf course, an
equestrian course, and the country's only licensed casino. The highlands resort
offers low-cost but very comfortable bus services at frequent intervals from several
main destinations in KL. The buses travel up to a cable-car station midway and visitors
continue their journey on what Genting claims to be the fastest cable-car in the
region.
text from world66.com
July 04, 2006 change by
sezgin aytuna (1 point)
March 20, 2007 change by giorgio
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