KUALA LUMPUR
Kuala Lumpur often abbreviated as K.L. is the federal capital and most populous city in Malaysia. The city covers an area of 243 km2 (94 sq mi) and has an estimated population of 1.6 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 6.9 million as of 2010.It is among the fastest growing metropolitan regions in the country, in terms of population and economy.
Kuala Lumpur often abbreviated as K.L. is the federal capital and most populous city in Malaysia. The city covers an area of 243 km2 (94 sq mi) and has an estimated population of 1.6 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 6.9 million as of 2010.It is among the fastest growing metropolitan regions in the country, in terms of population and economy.
1. Batu Caves
Another Indian
heritage site in KL, Batu Caves (Rock Caves in English) is the most famous
Hindu temple in Malaysia and is dedicated to the Lord Murugan. Indians
frequently go here to practice Hindu religious rites.
At the base of the
mountain is a temple where tourists can enter to get their blessings from Hindu
priests. There are 3 shrines inside, one for each of the 3 prime gods of
Hinduism – Brahman, Vishnu and Shiva.
After going through
the temple below, you can go up 276 steps to get to the Temple Cave on top of
the mountain. The cave walls are filled with different Hindu shrines that tell
stories of Hindu gods. There are no fees to enter any of the temples but
donations are accepted in the shrines.
2. Petronas Twin Tower
The Petronas Twin Towers is, perhaps, the most
iconic building in
Malaysia. It held the record of being the world’s tallest buildings from 1998 to 2004, until Taipei 101 was built.
Malaysia. It held the record of being the world’s tallest buildings from 1998 to 2004, until Taipei 101 was built.
At the base of the building
is the KLCC mall and park, which are famous shopping and recreation centers in
the city, respectively.
Those
who want to go up the towers can go to the skybridge (558 ft above the ground)
that connects the 2 towers or the observation deck (360 meters above). It is
not easy to get a ticket since they are limited to 1,000 people per day. You’ll
have to line up at the earliest possible time to get a slot. Plus, you have to
pay around MYR 80.
3. China Town
Chinatown KL, found at Petaling Jaya street, is a famous shopping place for tourists and locals alike. Everything can be found here – from keychains to clothes to bags. The best part about Chinatown is that you can haggle with the storekeepers. With the right skills, you can get something for half the original price that it was offered.
Chinatown KL, found at Petaling Jaya street, is a famous shopping place for tourists and locals alike. Everything can be found here – from keychains to clothes to bags. The best part about Chinatown is that you can haggle with the storekeepers. With the right skills, you can get something for half the original price that it was offered.
If shopping here made you tired, you can
always go to one of the tea shops in the area offering exquisite Chinese tea.
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