“Travel brings power and love back into your life.” ― Rumi
Yes, I believe in the quote, and so I go to travel in new places,
whenever I can manage some times, to boost and discover love in my life! When I
can’t go for new excursion and life becomes so boring, I read and search
Internet about the places where I want to go. A place, about which I love to
read most is Kuala Lampur. I determine that Kuala Lampur would be my next destination,
whenever I will make my mind to move. Let me allow sharing my plans and wishes
with you.
About Kuala Lumpur:
The capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is a clean, safe, top modern cosmopolitan city
that has not forgotten it´s old heritage.
Geographically, Malaysia is almost as diverse as its culture. 11 states and 2
federal territories (Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya) form Peninsular Malaysia which
is separated by the South China Sea from East Malaysia which includes the 2
states (Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo) and a third federal
territory, the island of Labuan.
The City of Kuala Lumpur, popularly named K L, has the last decade
become one of the most vital cities in Asia. Kuala Lumpur is an
ethnically diverse city with well-educated, multicultural, multilingual
inhabitants. Even if the official language is Bahasa Malay, most people speak
good English. It has flourishing economy and the vitality of expanding
cities. K L is not only a financial centre in the Far East, but also a unique
city for tourism that offers first class attractions, entertainment and
shopping facilities. A world class capital with all facilities you can
expect!
There is so much to experience in Kuala Lumpur, this city with a
magical blend of East and West! There is never a lack of things to do; you find
always something that can satisfy your needs from morning to dawn.
Let´s start with sightseeing. You will find some of the most magnificent modern
buildings in the world, Petronas Twin Towers and Menara Tower. Add the
historical places as Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, Merdeka Square and the
Masjid Jame Mosque, museums and the Orchid Garden, just to mention a few, and
you will find a city with attractions for every taste!
If you like culture, why not visit Dewan Filharmonik Petronas DFP - Home of the
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. An orchestra with 105 musicians from 21
countries that receive. Standing ovations and rave reviews more or less at
every performance. All music is culture so you can find everything from Irish
folk music to soul spots in KL.
If you prefer golf you will find nine golf courses in and around the city.
Football (soccer) is a very popular
sport together with badminton. Every year is also the Kuala Lumpur
International Marathon arranged. And Formula I was arranged this year in the
city.
And most attraction (for a woman), KL is a haven for shoppers with
plenty of malls and stores. The city is literally cramped with malls that cater
to all kinds of shoppers.
The places where I want to go in KL:
“A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.” ― Lao Tzu
It’s really true but, not appropriate
for Kuala Lampur! It offers a wide range of activities to the visitor
from shopping, dining, cultural exposure and craft making as well as nature
trips. I have made a list of the Top 10 the best places In Kuala Lampur
to experience the Malaysian culture and discover the city.
1. Petronas
Twin Towers
The 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers are
the tallest twin buildings in the world and one of the top places to visit
in Kuala Lumpur. Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, it contains a
complex of office buildings, conference halls, an upmarket shopping complex and
a sprawling park.
The Towers' entrance lobbies are a showcase of Malaysia's cultural heritage
with contemporary Malaysian motifs adapted from traditional handicrafts and
timber carvings. The floor design has been laid in a popular 'mengkuang' weave
mat design.
A 58.4 meter sky bridge at levels 41 and 42 links the two towers. The unique
double-deck sky bridge stands 170 meters above street level with its arch
support forming a symbolic gateway to the city centre. The sky bridge is open
to the public from Tuesday to Sunday and is one of the top places to visit
in Kuala Lumpur to get an aerial view of KL.
After visiting the Twin Towers, Suria
KLCC would obviously be the next stop. It is Kuala Lumpur's premier shopping
destination and part of the complex housing the Twin Towers. With 6 levels of
retail outlets it is a shopper's paradise from fashion, entertainment, arts
& culture to local delicacies and international gourmets and one of the top
places to visit in Kuala Lumpur for shopping.
A popular tourist destination at Suria KLCC is the Aquaria, a giant aquarium
which is both an educational as well as an entertaining excursion for adults
and children.
2.The Forest Research Institute
The Forest Research Institute of
Malaysia or FRIM is a must for all nature lovers. It is the best place to
visit in Kuala Lumpur to appreciate the rain forest. Located just 16 km
from the city, this1528 hectares of forest contain a wealth of flora and fauna.
One of the things to do in the city is to take a walk on the canopy walkway
which is suspended 30 m from the ground and is over 200 m long. You will enjoy
a breath-taking view of the city and its greeneries.
3.
Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur
Petaling Street, the centre of Kuala
Lumpur's original Chinatown, maintains much of its traditional atmosphere,
particularly at night when vendors fan out their merchandise along the street. It
is one of the top places to visit in KL. At night the streets are
turned to pedestrian walkways where you will find all sorts of bargains. Even
if you don't buy anything, the stalls themselves are great tourist attractions.
You also get the opportunity to taste some Malaysian street food. Also cheap souvenirs and local Chinese food
are aplenty.
At the end of Petaling Street, you can further explore the Chan See Shu Yuen
Temple which dates back to 1906. The interior of this building features open
courtyard pavilions, intricate carvings and paintings. Further down from
Petaling Street, there is the South Indian Sri Maha Mariamman Temple. This temple
is situated at Jalan Tun H.S. Lee which is within walking distance from
Chinatown. Built in 1873, the temple is said to be the most ornate and
elaborate Hindu temple in the country.
4. Batu Caves
One of the places to visit in Kuala
Lumpur would be the Batu Caves. It
is located just 13 km north of Kuala Lumpur. It is a limestone hill with a
series of caves and cave temples. The limestone around the caves is said to be
around 400 million years old.
Batu Caves is a sacred place of worship for the Hindus. Rising almost 100m
above the ground Batu Caves temple complex consists of three main caves and a
few smaller ones. The biggest cave is called the temple cave and has a 100m
high ceiling. The Hindus make an annual pilgrimage to the caves around January
climbing 272 rock stairs to reach the main cave to pay homage to their deity
Lord Murugan at a festival called Thaipusam. Standing at 42.7 meters it is the
world's largest statue of Lord Murugan.
Surrounded by a beautiful park, green lawns and ponds; the King´s
Palace, Istana Negara, is the official residence of the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong,
a Malay title usually translated as "Supreme Head”. You can watch the
Palace from outside the main gate where the Royal Guards, dressed in white
Malay as well as red British inspired uniforms, are guarding the main gate on
horse and on foot.
6. National Mosque
Masjid Negara, The National Mosque
is a uniquely designed building that embodies a contemporary expression of
traditional Islamic art. Its design is based upon the Grand Mosque in
Mecca with 48 small domes and the main dome has the character of a multi-fold
“semi-opened blue umbrella” that is the roof which symbolizes the 5
pillars of Islam and the 13 states of Malaysia. The 73 meter tall minaret
has the shape of a “closed blue umbrella”.
7. KL Bird Park
The KL Bird park is the place
to visit in Kuala Lumpur for those who love to see birds in its natural
habitat. Located 10mins from the city center. It is home to more than 2000
birds. It is divided into 4 zones - Zone 1 and 2 are the free-flight zones
while Zone 3 is the Hornbill Park and Zone 4 has birds in cages and mini
aviaries.
See a wide variety of birds from parrots, flamingoes, owls, horn bills, etc in
a natural environment and the beautiful peacock with its 5 feet colorful train.
It is also home to the Crowned Pigeon, the largest pigeon species in the world
with a body as large as a turkey. You can also observe storks in their nesting
colonies.
The Hornbill Park showcases the Malaysian rainforest with
its lush evergreen trees some as tall as a 10-storey building. It is home to
the Rhinoceros Hornbill, one of the largest Hornbill species in the world.
8. National Museum
The Malaysia National Museum, a popular
place to visit in Kuala Lumpur is built in the style of an old Malay
palace. The facade looks magnificent with two enormous and beautiful murals.
One mural depicts Malaysian history from the Melaka Sultanate while the other
mural depicts the culture and handicrafts of Malaysia.
The National Museum comprises of 4 main
galleries. The Cultural Gallery exhibits costumes of the different cultural
races of Malaysia; the Faces of Malaysia Gallery introduces visitors to
different ethnic groups that live in Malaysia through photos and replicas; the Weapons,
Music and Ceramic Gallery showcases the evolution of weapons from 35,000 to
2,500 years ago including the "keris", a weapon unique to the Malay
culture with its distinctive wavy blade. Musical instruments of each culture
are also different, each with its own unique sound and the way it is played.
9. KL Butterfly Park
Just a short distance from the KL Bird
Park, the Butterfly Park is home to more than 6000 butterflies of over 120
species. The park is the best place to visit in KL if you love
butterflies as it is an imitation of the butterfly's natural habitat in the
tropical rainforest. It includes more than 15,000 plants from 100 species.
There is also a nursery and breeding area for the butterflies. The park has
both preserved and live butterflies on display.
10. Cultural Craft Complex
The cultural craft complex is styled
like a Malay village and houses handicraft shops, art workshops and craft
museum. It presents exclusive Malaysian handicrafts like silk kaftan, silk
batik paintings, songket (brocade material), pottery, mengkuang products and
pewterware.
Craft demonstrations and practical interactive sessions are held at the craft
museum where visitors can try their hand at making batik, pewter, ceramic or
wood carving.
The tips which I will must keep in my mind:
- Make sure to do all the research on the internet. Plenty of
information available on what do do in KL. Ther vacation cost can be cheap or terribly
expensive depending on the kind of research effort I put in.
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Decide upfront as to what I want to do in KL.
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Try to find good deals on airfares. Air Asia, World’s Best Online Travel Fair is a wonderful
low cost airline that flies into KL from the most popular international
airports.
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If one is going to get in by Air like most people do, it
will arrive at one of the terminals that is KUL airport, the LCCT (low
cost carrier terminal) or at KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport)
depending on the airline you fly. Only Air Asia, World’s Best Online Travel Fair and a handful of other
low-cost-carriers operate through LCCT.
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I must will make sure about get a good hotel deal book well
in advance.
Well, I don’t know, when I will get the chance, but sure, it
will be an unforgettable tour I ever travel in my life!
