‘MALAYSIA TOURISM CENTER (MTC)
Tig leva Tourism Center (MTC) is located within @
building in-Kuafa Lumpur, which is both an architectural
‘and historical landmark. Suit in 1925, the main bulding
Sefied a the rsigercesf2 weary ming and roe?
state tycoon, Eu Tong Seng, Its architecture s typicsly
colonial reflecting the era during which it was bul.
KL TOWER,
Menara Kuala Lumpur stands majestically a top of Bulet
Nanag at 421 meters and 515 meters abave sea level, is
considered a main feature of the cty skyline one snd
perhaps mest enduring mages 2 viskor, to KL will
encounter. As Stn tallest telecommunications tower,
ether at an observation deck or from the revolvin
restaurant, you can manage to get a bird's eye view ci
the ay.
JALAN P. RAMLEE (CLUBEING AREA)
When it comes to nightife, Jalan P. Ramlee is considered
one of the city’s hottest venues, Unlike neighbours in
fie Bust Binteng area such 2s Changist Eukt incang,
Jalan. Ramiee has a wacker and more eccentic
character. Lively and vibrant after dark, this, street i=
Busiest on Fnday and Saturday nights, with throngs of
party-goers ckb-hopping from one éstabishment to
AQUARIA KLCC
Aquatia KLCC re a relatively new addtion to Kuala
Lidnpur's lst of tourist atzractions. ie located Tight it
the hear: of the cy at the KL Convartion Centra vhich
lea mere 40 minutes wake from Petronas Wen Towers)
Getting there [s smple 2e is accessible by LRT, bus ard
ther modes transportation around KL-
KL CONVENTION CENTER,
This purpose-built conyention & exhibition contre is a
component part of the Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Brine, fondly. known as LCC. Design to Be 3 “cy
lnthin a aty' this 40 hectare (100-scre) ste includes the
KUCC Park and Petronas Twin Towers to lend a
prestigious address to the Kuala Lumpur Convention
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‘CENTRAL MARKET
The Central Market is situated at the border of China
Town. Therefore why would not you combine 2 visit to
the Central Market with 2 visit to China Town? Its old
building (2928), which has won awards for its
architectural design in this air-conditioned market you,
can find many souventrs.
‘SRI MAHAMARIAMAN TEMPLE
The temple is an arresting sight, all the more for its in
congruent setting in, Chinatown. Suit in 1873, itis the
‘most elaborste Hincu temple in the country. Its
tower is embalished with omate sculptures of Hindu
deities and its floors and walls marbled with Italian and
Spanish ties.
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Styled after 2 Malay Sultan's palace, this complex is a
comprehensive cultural centre offering the entire
spectrum of traditonal Malaysian arts, crafts and cultural
activities.
RUMAH PENGHULU ABU SEMAN
Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman is the beautifully restored
‘wooden Malay house in the gardens of Badan Warisan
Malaysia (BWM). The house was discovered in kedah,
abandoned and overgrown with creepers, dismartied,
transported to BVM in Kuala Lumpur and restored, with
the fespex and ceremony ‘such 2° beautiul house
jeserves.
SUNGET WANG PLAZA
One of the oldest shopping centres in KL, Sungei Wan
is found. on the always busy and incréingy tren
street of Bukt Bintang. Despte the emergence of newer
and blogger malls in’ the city, this plece remans a
favourite with locals ‘and toursts. If's'a great spot to
pick up moble phones, cameras, watches and very
cheap DVDs.
BUKIT BINTANG PLAZA
Ong of Ki's oldest shopping contras, Bukit Bintang Plaza
with “its anchor tenart Metrojsya, stil attracts the
crowds with, ts offerings of local and international goods
comeing dothes, fashion actessones, fookveat sports
goods, electrical equipment, pharmaceutical products,
‘computers and fumiture.
BINTANG WALK
Bintang Wak is,2 row of street-side cafes, restaurants
and pubs, stretching from Lot 10 Shopping Centre to the
JW Marriott Hotel. At night, Bintang Wak truly come
ive, when live jazz musics played and the whole place
‘is beautifully Ift-up. Here [s also the location for KL HOP
‘ON HOP OFF ticketing & information counter.
PAVILION KUALA LUMPUR
Pavilion Kuala Lumy
ISTANA NEGARA.
Iris a shopping mall situated along
Istana Negara or National Palace is the official residence
af He Matecty tha Vana diDarian Sanna kina oF
NATIONAL MUSEUM
The National Museum (in Malay: Muzium Negara) is the
Malaysian national museum, which is located outside
Perdens Lake Gardens in Kusla Lumpur, Malaysia. Itis 3
palatial. structure buit in the style of Minangkabau.
architecture. Located atop 3 hill on Jalan Travers, it
Provides an interesting introduction to the history and
aulture of Malaysia, Set amonast its neighbourhood of
Fistoncel buidings anc romantic perkiand, it was built in,
tthe style of a Rumah Gadang.
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SHES ES Ce‘ORCHID GARDEN
Located atone comer of Lake Garden (Taman Tasik
Berdana), the Orchid Garden has over 860 spaces of
exotic Malaysian orchids, known as the world most
beaubful flowers, the orchid is truly exote ang special,
Wale under pergolas, delighting n the axcti: Blooms cf
orchids or stroll through orchid-fned walkways.
KLEIRD PARK
|A wonder warld of birds and a tropical paradise not been
‘missed by all. Located in the serene and scenic famous,
[eke Gardens, the KL Bird Park is also well known as
"The World's Largest Walk-in Free Flight Aviary’, offers a
20.8 actes of verdant valley terrain to be explored.
[NATIONAL PLANETARIUM
‘One of Kuala Lumour's hot attractions, the planetarium
offers vistors an insight into mankind's new fronter,
outer space. Located stop the scenic Lake gerdens, the
National Planetanum i5/a centre for space scence
studies, offering excting astronomy exhibitions, Within
the prémses ate faaities sucn as the space Soence
Eahibton, 2 viewing galery and the ancient Observatory
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TUN ABDUL RAZAK MEMORIAL
This memorial was once the official residence of the Iate
Tun Abdul Razzk, the second prime minster of Malaysia
who was hailed 4s the "Father of Development”. Bult in
October’ 1861, the property was converted’ into. 3
memonal to honour his vast contributions to the
development of the nation and its Deople,
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ISLAMIC ART MUSEUM
This is the region's first museum dedicated solely to
Islamic aft, This brilliant Malaysian-designed building
reflects the elegance is the five domes. Four of the
Gomes canbe viewed from the extenor while the fifth, @
Unique inverted design, can only be viewed from inside
the building. The museum houses over 7,000 artifacts,
incuding examples of Islamic metalwork and ceramics.
NATIONAL MOSQUE
‘The Masjid Negara is the nationsl mosque of Malaysia,
located in Kuala Lumpur. it has 3 capacty of 15,000,
people and is situeted among 13, scres of beautful
gardens. The original structure was designed by 3 three-
Berson team from the Publc Works Department-Uk
‘architect Howard Ashley, and Malaysians Hisham Albakn
nd Baherudd Kassim. Onginally buit in 1855, 1 1 3
bold “and medem approach in reinforced concrete,
gumbo of the aspirations of the new ncependent
jalaysia.
KL RAILWAY STATION
Keretaoi Tenah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) or Malayan
Railways Limited is the main rail operator in Peninsular
Malaysia, Formery known as the Malayen Railvay
Administration, (2 corporate. sole established under
Section 4 of the repealed Railway Grdiance 1948) it
Came to be known ze KTMB after the covemment-led
Corporatisation in 1352. However, it remained viholly
‘wned by the federal government.
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CoH‘TITIWANGSA LAKE GARDEN
Adjoining the back of Istana Budaya, is the 46ha
recreational park landscaped. around man-made Iskes,
with hillacks, green lavins and numerous types of local
plants, Tamén Task Thwangsa hes facies for water
jogging, exercise areas and a children’s
varounde Te also. offers. harse riding feclties, pon?
tides, boat rides, 2 fiosting restaurant and ‘sports
facies induding tennis and squash courts. It's 2 goed
place to relax and unwind.
NATIONAL ART GALLERY
Estebished on August 26, 1959 under the initiative of
Tinta abdul Rahitan, Gh first Prime Minster of Ue
newly independent Malaysia, the National Art Gal
ceancte eS Sonatener ators od was Neus
ing borgwed space at the Dewan Turk Abdul Rahman-
Meleysias. frst House of Parbament. Today, wilh a
armanent colecton of more. than 2,300 pieces. of
state f fe buleng cticaty launched on September 12,
softhe aly launched on September 13,
2500 by Prime Minster, Tun De Mhethir NoFammed
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‘The Dataran Merdeka (or Merdeka Square) is located in
Kuala Lumpur, Valaysia, it is stuated in front of the
‘Sultan Abdul Samad Building. It was here the Union Flag
was lowered and the Malayan flag hoisted for the first
time at midnight on August 31, 1957. Since then,
Dataran Merdeks was the usual venue for the annual
Han Merdeke Parade (National Day Parede).
ROYAL SELANGOR CLUB
The Royal Selangor Club (Malay: Kelab d-Raja Selangor)
is. socal cub in Kusle Lumpur, Malaysia, foun
ige4 by the ish who Malaya, The cub is
situated next to the Qataran Merdeks, or independence
‘Square, padang (feld), and is accessible from Jalan Res
(aia Roa). The cup wil olay host to certarn matches
rom the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup.
KL CITY CENTRE
Suria KLCC is a 1.5 million sp. Feet (140,000 are
meter) shopping complex located at the base of the
Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur City Centre. It is
Toeated ‘on et" Floors, with anchor fengnes.loctar
Parkson Grang, Tanjong Golden Vilage, Signatures Level
2 Food Court and also Mark & Spencer. Suria is the
native Malaysian word for Sunshine. It was opened
‘August 31, 1999,
PETRONAS TWIN TOWER
The Petronas Twin Towers (also known as the Petronas
Towers of Twin Towers) in Kusla Lumpur, Malaysia sre
the worlds tallest twin buildings. Tower 2. was built by
the South Korean multinational Samsung Engineering &
Construction and Tower 1 by Hazema Corporaton of
Japan. Thay were the worlds tallest buildings from 1998
t0'2004 f measured from the level ofthe main entrance
to the structural top, the original heignt reference used
by tie US-based Counal on Tall Buldings and Urbsn
Habicst from 1969 {three addtional height categories,
were troduced as
e tower neared completion in 1956).
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