|
Home
|
|
|
|
Places to visit in Kuala Lumpur |
|
Kuala Lumpur is an amazing place for one to visit. During your stay
here, you may see endless amount of action in this city because of the
busy atmosphere around the place you stay. Nearly all hotels are
surrounded by shopping arcades and there is plenty to see. The National Zoo and Aquarium The first place that you should
visit is the National Zoo and Aquarium. The National Zoo is located 13
kilometers north-east of Kuala Lumpur is the National Zoo, which has
many different species of mammals, birds, and reptiles.
The aquarium too is impressive with its enormous collection of marine
life and other and freshwater species. Both sites are open to the
public between 9am and 6pm all week.
Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
This is another place you must visit, which is located at Jalan
Hishamuddin. It has a remarkable Moorish-style terminal that architect
A.B. Hubbock designed. It has the modern facilities that travelers find
a convenience. This includes:
• air-conditioned waiting halls,
• snack kiosks,
• money changing booths,
• souvenir shops,
• restaurants and
• a tourist information counter.
At
walking distance from the terminal is the Malayan Railway
Administration Building. It also has been designed in the same manner
leaving its impressive traces of British colonial rule. The
administration Building is linked to the train station by an
underground passage. Central Market
The central market in Kuala Lumpur is also another place to check out
for its beauty. It used to be a wet market more than 50 years ago, and
today it is an emblem of Malaysian culture. The market is not simply a
place where things are bought and sold, but is in fact a major location
where demonstrations and activities take place, such as batik painting,
fortune telling, shadow puppet plays, glass blowing, dance classes, and
art classes. This is so well known for its activities and designs that
it was awarded the Coronation Architecture Design Award in 1953. National Library:
This library is located at Jalan Tun Razak. It has a magnificent is
blue in color and was made with the concept of a tengkolok (Malay
headgear). The library is a recent structure in Kuala Lumpur; it opened
in 1982. It has a collection about Malaysia by Malaysian authors in
addition to historic Malay manuscripts. If you want to visit this
place, you may do so between 1Oam and 5pm everyday except Monday.
Petaling Street:
This street is the center of Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown, and it still
maintains the traditional atmosphere it had in its genuine form. One
well-known tradition in the older days was for vendors to spread out
their items on the street at night. Though one may purchase any kind of
stuff available, it must be said that the night market holds a treasure
of the visitor that does not cost anything. This means that just
experiencing the sites and sounds is more than a treat this place has
to offer.
Merdeka Square:
The Malaysian flag was first hoisted at this place in 1957. Giving the
place its due respect, it has the tallest flagpole in the country with
the Malaysian flag hoisted on it.
Masjid Jamek:
One of Kuala Lumpur’s oldest Mosques is Masjid Jamek. It is situated at
a point where two rivers (Kelang and Gombak) converge. It is often said
to be the birth place of Kuala Lumpur.
Taman Tasik Perdana
This is Kula Lumpur’s most well-known park. It has a variety of
recreational facilities. In addition to this there are also the Bird
Park, the Hibiscus Park, the Orchid Garden, the Butterfly Park, the
Deer Park and Memorial Tun Razak.
KL Tower:
Another must-see is the third highest telecommunications tower in the
world; the KL Tower, which was completed in 1995. It has a bird’s eye
view of Kuala Lumpur and other areas.
|
|
|
|
