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‘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 2. ‘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. rem u SS | Ea a 1.¢ 8 La [eo |i (CRAFT CULTURAL COMPLEX 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. r.¢ a 3a eo a 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 atk. 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, as =r as as 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. CHG CoH 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 [sla ‘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). MERDEKA SQUARE Eas Se 3 ei

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