This ancient city has grown to a modern,
bustling city of almost two million people and is the focal point of new
Malaysia. The city's bustling streets, its modern office towers, and its
cosmopolitan air project reflect an unbounded spirit of progress and
symbolize Malaysia's leap into a bright future. The city brings together
Malaysia's past and present, its many constituent cultures, and even its
remarkable natural treasures, allowing first-time visitors an invaluable
opportunity to see Malaysia as a whole before setting off to explore its
parts.
The botanical and bird parks of the Lake Gardens provide a glimpse of the
unspoiled beauty and variety of Malaysia's plants and animals. The vibrant
Central Market, the National Museum, music, crafts, and cultural practices
from Kelantan to Sarawak can be explored and experienced in the city.
Fact File
Country : Malaysia
Population : 1.8 million
Area : 243 sq km
Languages : English, Tamil, Chinese, Malay
Climate : A humid climate with little variety in daytime
temperatures which fluctuates between 25 degree celcius to 30 degree celcius
through out the year.
Official
Currency : Malaysia Ringgit (RM); 1 RM = 11.454 Indian Rupee = 0.2632 US
$ = 0.2173 Euro (subject to change).
Location : The city of Kuala Lumpur is located on the western coast
of the land.
Getting There
By Air : Kuala Lumpur International Airport is the gateway to the
city and is in the vicinity of the city center.
Getting Around
By Trains : City trains carry a large numbers of people, travellers
will probably find most joy with the fast and frequent Light Rail (LRT).
Commuter trains leave from KL Central and mostly service suburbs seldom
visited by travellers. Trains are useful for day trips to Selangor and
Negeri Sembilan states.
Taxis and buses provide with a cheap and comfortable way to move around in
the city.
Accommodation
The city of has very good hotels to ensure a comfortable stay for the
tourists. Mentioned below is a list of some of the hotels in the city:
5 star hotels in the city:
Hotel Mandarin Oriental
Hotel Hilton
Hotel New World
4 star hotels in the city:
Hotel Sheraton Imperial
Hotel Plaza
HotelLe Meridien
3 star hotels in the city:
Hotel Impiana
Hotel Equatorial
Major Tourist attractions
Merdeka
Square : This is the site where the Malaysian flag was first raised in
1957. And today it's where the tallest flagpole in the world stands.
Masjid Jamek : It is the city’s oldest mosque situated right at
the point where two rivers, the Kelang and Gombak rivers, meet and this
point is also the birthplace of Kuala Lumpur.
Taman Tasik Perdana : The city's famous park includes various
recreational facilities and other attractions like the Orchid Garden, the
Bird Park, the Hibiscus Park, the Butterfly Park; the Deer Park and Memorial
Tun Razak.
Petaling Street : This is Kuala Lumpur's original Chinatown, where
shopping is a splendid experience. The obvious Oriental atmosphere
particularly at night when petty traders spread out their wares along the
street is an important feature of the marketplace.
Sultan Abdul Samad Building : Kuala Lumpur's most famous landmark
pays tribute to the intricacies of Moorish design and architecture.
Other Attractions :
National Museum
National Planetarium
KL Tower
Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial
