| Kuala Lumpur (Jawi:كوالا
لمڤور
Tamil: கோலாலம்பூர்
Chinese: 吉隆坡) is the
capital city and legislative capital of
Malaysia
and it is also the largest city in the country. In Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is
commonly referred to as KL. Kuala Lumpur is one of the three
Malaysian Federal Territories, and an enclave within the state of
Selangor,
on the central west coast of
Peninsular Malaysia.
Although the executive branch of the federal government of Malaysia has
moved to a new administrative capital,
Putrajaya,
the residence of the
King of Malaysia, the
Parliament of Malaysia, and sections of the judicial branch remain in
Kuala Lumpur as a legislative capital.
- The Golden Triangle, the commercial hub of the city, contains the
famed Petronas Twin Towers and has a hectic nightlife.
- The
Petronas Twin Towers are the world's tallest twin towers and second
and third-tallest singular towers, standing adjacent to one of the busiest
shopping malls in Malaysia,
Suria
KLCC.
- The
Menara Kuala Lumpur, currently the world's fifth tallest
telecommunication tower, is located on the Bukit Nanas hill beside
Convent Bukit Nanas.
-
Lake Gardens, a 920,000 square metre manicured garden near the
Malaysian Parliament building, was once home to a
British colonial official. They include a
Butterfly Park,
Deer Park,
Orchid
Garden,
Hibiscus Garden and South-East Asia's largest
Bird Park (Bird
park pics)
- The sports
Stadium Merdeka (Independence Stadium), was initially erected for the
country's declaration of
independence on
August
31, 1957.
-
Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square), was the site of the lowering of
the Union Jack flag and hoisting of the Malayan flag on the start of
August
31, 1957.
The square itself has historic association with its surroundings, namely
the
Royal Selangor Club and the architecturally Victorian-Moorish or 'Raj'
influenced
Sultan Abdul Samad Building.
-
Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, a Victorian-Moorish railway station, was
completed in 1911,
and surpassed by
KL
Sentral in
2001; it currently serves commuter trains only.
- The
Muzium Negara (National Museum) incorporates neo traditionalism into
its architectural design.
- The
Masjid Negara (National Mosque), a post modernist mosque, was
completed in 1965.
- The
Parliament House, a Malaysian federal government legislative building,
was completed on
1963.
- The
Tugu Negara (National Monument) commemorates those who died in
Malaysia's struggles for freedom (principally against the Japanese
occupation and during the
Malayan Emergency of 1946-60).
- The
Istana Negara, official residence of Their Majesties the
King and
Queen.
- The
National Science Centre, located in Bukit Damansara.
- Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, a gazetted small tropical forest located
on the centre of Kuala Lumpur city rich with variety of flora remained as
the city natural green lung that is surrounded by the city concrete
jungles.
- Many of the largest celebrations of Chinese cultural festivals are
held at the
Thean Hou Temple on
Robson Hill.
- The Chinese Night Market area (Chinatown),
Petaling Street, has recently undergone a makeover; the most notable
feature is the new covered walkway.
- Cheap hawker food on the street is sold at Jalan Alor.
-
Mid Valley Megamall, the largest shopping mall at the outskirts of
Kuala Lumpur (To be more specific:
Bangsar).
-
Berjaya Times Square, the largest shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur.
- The
Batu
Caves are a series of tall limestone
caves, home
to a Hindu
temple, that lie 13 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur. This is a beautiful
temple situated in a cave on the top of a very high hill. Every year, a
festival is held here where devout Hindus impale themselves with sharp
rods and carry idols up this hill. These caves are within an hour drive
from downtown Kuala Lumpur, and are worth a visit by tourists. On the
other side of Batu Caves (the other side of Batu Caves temple), lies few
climbing spots for rock climbers
[2].
- About 40 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur is the city of
Shah
Alam, site of the famous
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque, and 10 kilometres away from Shah
Alam is the town of
Klang
famous for its seafood and
Bah
Kut Teh (Pork rib soup).
-
Genting Highlands is a hill top resort near Kuala Lumpur, famous for
its casino,
and
Theme Parks. This is visible from Kuala Lumpur downtown on a clear day
and as well on most nights.
-
Putrajaya, new federal administration centre. This is a modern
futuristic looking township that houses all government ministries. The
administritive buildings have been built on either side of a long road -
in a manner stated to be modeled after the National Mall in Washington DC.
At one end of this driveway is the Prime Minister's office and at the
other end is a
convention centre.
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Sepang International Circuit is a Formula 1 circuit located in the
outskirts of the city.
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National Sports Complex Park is the venue for Commenwealth Games 1998.
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