Owing to Malaysia's rich multi racial and multi religion heritage, Kuala Lumpur has a lot to offer to its visitors.
WHAT TO SEE
a) MOSQUES AND TEMPLES
NATIONAL MOSQUE, KUALA LUMPUR
The National Mosque is one of Southeast Asia's largest mosques, its unique modern design embodies a contemporary expression of traditional Islamic art, calligraphy and ornamentation.
The National Mosque is located right next to the architecturally fabulous old railway station, and just a short walk to the sprawling Lake Gardens and National Monument.
PUTRA MOSQUE, PUTRAJAYA
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| Masjid Putra , Putrajaya |
Masjid Putra , more commonly known as the Putrajaya Pink Mosque is a beautiful mosque built in 1997 . It combines the elements of the Malay and Middle Eastern architecture . It is located in Putrajaya, only an hour's drive from city centre.
CHINESE TEMPLE, JALAN TUN HS LEE , KUALA LUMPUR
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| Chinese Temple, Jalan Tun HS Lee, Kuala Lumpur |
Along Jalan Tun HS Lee , the old town of Kuala Lumpur, you will come across a Chinese Temple located across a Hindu Temple. This old temple served many immigrant workers from China who contributed to Kuala Lumpur's rise as the Tin town during the British rule.
BATU CAVES, KUALA LUMPUR
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| Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
Located amongst the limestone hills in north of Kuala Lumpur is Batu Caves Sri Subramaniar Temple.
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| Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
The Batu Caves Temple is home not only to Temple but also the monkeys and bats which live in the limestone caves. Every year the festival of Thaipusam is celebrated in Batu Caves.
b) MOTHER NATURE IN KUALA LUMPUR
FOREST INSTITUTE OF MALAYSIA (FRIM) , KUALA LUMPUR
Forest Research Institute of Malaysia is located in the Bukit Lagong Forest Reserve , Kepong, Selangor which is about half an hour's drive from the city centre. It has a canopy walk , camping grounds, walking trails and many more attractions within its grounds.
RIMBA ILMU, UNIVERSITI MALAYA, KUALA LUMPUR
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| Rimba Ilmu, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur |
Even nearer is Rimba Ilmu , a botanic garden located in the University of Malaya. "The Forest of Knowledge" occupies an area of 80 hectares and provides a great insight into Malaysia's tropical plants.
PAYA INDAH WETLANDS, PUTRAJAYA
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| Paya Indah Wetlands, Putrajaya |
Paya Indah is an eco tourism park spanning over 3100 hectares of man made wetlands. There is a number of outdoor activities available for the adventurous visitor- from cycling to bird watching to feeding hippos and crocodiles.
c) LANDMARKS IN KUALA LUMPUR
PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS
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| Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers, Malaysia |
The Petronas Twin Towers is the pride of the nation. Its completion as the tallest building in 1998 marked the recognition that Kuala Lumpur is a developed city . Petronas Twin towers houses corporate offices , a philharmonic auditorium, shopping mall, park with fountains. Visitors of all ages would find something to do here.
ROYAL SELANGOR PEWTER
The Royal Selangor Pewter visitors centre is near Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur. It showcases the creations made from pewter, an amalgam of tin.
WHAT TO BUY
SHOPPING
SURIA KLCC
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Suria KLCC
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Suria KLCC is the shopping mall located at the foot of the Twin Towers. There are many shops and restaurants .
CHINATOWN, PETALING STREET
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| Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur |
Petaling Street is a favorite haunt for shoppers who are looking for bargains. Originally known as China Town , today Petaling Street attracts shoppers of all ethnicity and nationality.
LITTLE INDIA, BRICKFIELDS
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| Little India, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur |
Little India in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur offers a glimpse into the vibrant Indian culture in Kuala Lumpur . Colourful flower shops, sarees and garment shops and Indian spice shops and restaurants, compete for space and attention in the streets.
CENTRAL MARKET, KUALA LUMPUR
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| Central Market, Kuala Lumpur |
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| Beca, Central Market, Kuala Lumpur |
Central Market is a one stop centre where shoppers could buy trinkets and tokens and traditional and modern Malaysian art and craft to take home. It is located in a refurbished wet market along the banks of the river Klang in town centre.Labels: Travel information
Owing to Malaysia's rich multi racial and multi religion heritage, Kuala Lumpur has a lot to offer to its visitors.
WHAT TO SEE
a) MOSQUES AND TEMPLES
NATIONAL MOSQUE, KUALA LUMPUR
The National Mosque is one of Southeast Asia's largest mosques, its unique modern design embodies a contemporary expression of traditional Islamic art, calligraphy and ornamentation.
The National Mosque is located right next to the architecturally fabulous old railway station, and just a short walk to the sprawling Lake Gardens and National Monument.
PUTRA MOSQUE, PUTRAJAYA
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| Masjid Putra , Putrajaya |
Masjid Putra , more commonly known as the Putrajaya Pink Mosque is a beautiful mosque built in 1997 . It combines the elements of the Malay and Middle Eastern architecture . It is located in Putrajaya, only an hour's drive from city centre.
CHINESE TEMPLE, JALAN TUN HS LEE , KUALA LUMPUR
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| Chinese Temple, Jalan Tun HS Lee, Kuala Lumpur |
Along Jalan Tun HS Lee , the old town of Kuala Lumpur, you will come across a Chinese Temple located across a Hindu Temple. This old temple served many immigrant workers from China who contributed to Kuala Lumpur's rise as the Tin town during the British rule.
BATU CAVES, KUALA LUMPUR
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| Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
Located amongst the limestone hills in north of Kuala Lumpur is Batu Caves Sri Subramaniar Temple.
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| Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
The Batu Caves Temple is home not only to Temple but also the monkeys and bats which live in the limestone caves. Every year the festival of Thaipusam is celebrated in Batu Caves.
b) MOTHER NATURE IN KUALA LUMPUR
FOREST INSTITUTE OF MALAYSIA (FRIM) , KUALA LUMPUR
Forest Research Institute of Malaysia is located in the Bukit Lagong Forest Reserve , Kepong, Selangor which is about half an hour's drive from the city centre. It has a canopy walk , camping grounds, walking trails and many more attractions within its grounds.
RIMBA ILMU, UNIVERSITI MALAYA, KUALA LUMPUR
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| Rimba Ilmu, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur |
Even nearer is Rimba Ilmu , a botanic garden located in the University of Malaya. "The Forest of Knowledge" occupies an area of 80 hectares and provides a great insight into Malaysia's tropical plants.
PAYA INDAH WETLANDS, PUTRAJAYA
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| Paya Indah Wetlands, Putrajaya |
Paya Indah is an eco tourism park spanning over 3100 hectares of man made wetlands. There is a number of outdoor activities available for the adventurous visitor- from cycling to bird watching to feeding hippos and crocodiles.
c) LANDMARKS IN KUALA LUMPUR
PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS
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| Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers, Malaysia |
The Petronas Twin Towers is the pride of the nation. Its completion as the tallest building in 1998 marked the recognition that Kuala Lumpur is a developed city . Petronas Twin towers houses corporate offices , a philharmonic auditorium, shopping mall, park with fountains. Visitors of all ages would find something to do here.
ROYAL SELANGOR PEWTER
The Royal Selangor Pewter visitors centre is near Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur. It showcases the creations made from pewter, an amalgam of tin.
WHAT TO BUY
SHOPPING
SURIA KLCC
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Suria KLCC
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Suria KLCC is the shopping mall located at the foot of the Twin Towers. There are many shops and restaurants .
CHINATOWN, PETALING STREET
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| Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur |
Petaling Street is a favorite haunt for shoppers who are looking for bargains. Originally known as China Town , today Petaling Street attracts shoppers of all ethnicity and nationality.
LITTLE INDIA, BRICKFIELDS
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| Little India, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur |
Little India in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur offers a glimpse into the vibrant Indian culture in Kuala Lumpur . Colourful flower shops, sarees and garment shops and Indian spice shops and restaurants, compete for space and attention in the streets.
CENTRAL MARKET, KUALA LUMPUR
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| Central Market, Kuala Lumpur |
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| Beca, Central Market, Kuala Lumpur |
Central Market is a one stop centre where shoppers could buy trinkets and tokens and traditional and modern Malaysian art and craft to take home. It is located in a refurbished wet market along the banks of the river Klang in town centre.Labels: Travel information
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