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Kuala Lumpur (KL) was established as a tin miner's shanty town at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak Rivers in 1857. With its rapid developement as one of Asia's most dynamic cities, Kuala Lumpur was given city status in 1 February 1972 and declared as a Federal Territory in 1974.
Claimed as the 'Garden City of Lights', its impressive skyline includes one of the tallest buildings in the world - Petronas Twin Towers. Besides there are other heritage buildings with unique architecture that are erected during the colonial days like the old Moorish styled railway station, stately colonial buildings and old shophouses.
The city has a comprehensive transportation system. It is accessible by KL International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang, about 50km away. Within the city itself, tourists can move around easily by using Light Rail Transport (LRT), KTM Commuter Trains, buses and taxis.
Places of Interest
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The Petronas Twin Towers, centrepiece of the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC), is a world-renowned icon of modern Malaysia with a height of 451.9 metres (1483 feet).. |
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KL Tower or Menara Kuala Lumpur ("Menara" is the Bahasa Malaysia word for "Tower"), standing majestically at a height of 421 metres, is the tallest tower in Southeast Asia, the tallest single standing concrete structure in the world.... |
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Dataran Merdeka (Merdeka Square) Surrounding Dataran Merdeka are many remarkable histrorical buildings or landmarks. Therefore it is a good starting point to explore the city's heritage sites... |
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Royal Selangor Club was started in 1884 as a little plank building with attap roof, serving as a social and cricket club for the growing expatriate community... |
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The Sultan Abdul Samad Building, named after Sultan Abdul Samad - the State Ruler, was designed by A.C. Norman and built in 1897 to house servel administration departments during the British rule... |
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The Art Deco style Central Market, built in 1928, was designed by architect and engineer TY Lee. It has won the Coronation Architecture Design Award in 1953... |
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A short walk away from Central Market is a block of Neo-classical style shophouses along Jalan Hang Kasturi.. |
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Market Square or Medan Pasar is situated between Pasar Besar and Lebuh Ampang. According to the locals, it has always been where the money is... |
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Lebuh Ampang |
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Jalan Tun H.S. Lee |
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KL's Chinatown or Petaling Street is a bargain hunter's paradise with a bustling and colourful street of shops, restaurants and hawker stalls in its distinctly oriental atmosphere.. |
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Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman |
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Malaysia Tourism Centre (MTC) |
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Istana Negara which means palace in Malay, is the official residence of His Majesty The King of Malaysia... |
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Built in 1910, the Moorish-style KL Railway Station, with spires, minarets, towers and arches inspired by North Indian Islamic design... |
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The Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman, a fine example of a traditional Malay house, was once house of a local headman in Kampung Sungai Kechil, a small village in Mukim Bagan Samak, Bandar Baharu, Kedah... |
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Masjid Negara |
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Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan |
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With its magnificent architecture featuring imposing pillars, spectacular roofs, ornate carvings and intricate embellishments,The Thean Hou Temple (chinese: 天后宫), is a popular tourist attraction... |
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Sze Ya Temple |
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Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, the oldest Hindu temple in Malaysia, was built in 1873 with intriguing designs like intricate carvings of Hindu deities, gold embellishments, precious stones and hand-painted motifs depicting stories from early Hinduism... |
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Cathedral of Saint Mary The Virgin Cathedral of Saint Mary The Margin, started as an unpretentious wooden building along Bluff Road top of the hill, was the first brick church erected in the native States of Penisula Malaya... |
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Masjid Jamek, the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur, is located st the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers where the founders of the city first set foot... |
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Masjid India |
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Getting There
The state-of-art Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is the main gateway into the country and services over 45 international airlines. The city is situated about 55km from KLIA. Several public transport options provide easy access to the city. Kuala Lumpur is also accessible from Port Klang, the country's largest seaport, 41km away. An excellent road and railway network links Kuala Lumpur to Thailand in the north and Singapore in the south.
⌈ KL Sentral :
Tel: +603 2279 8699
Website: www.klsentral.com.my
⌈ KLIA Ekspres / KLIA Transit:
Tel: +603 2279 8000
Website: www.kliaekspres.com
⌈ KLIA Limousine Taxis:
Tel: +603 8787 3030 / 9223 8080
Airport limousine taxis are available at the Arrival Hall on Level 3 of KLIA. These taxis offers pick-up and transfer services using a prepaid coupon system. Travel time to the city takes between 45 minutes to an hour. Fares differ accordin to the zone and type of taxi (budget or premier). A surcharge will be imposed for transfers between midnight to 6.00pm
⌈ Airport Coach:
The airport coach provides scheduled services to Jalan Duta Bus Terminal and Chan Sow Lin LRT Station in the city. The bus station is situated at the Ground Floor of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
From KLIA to Jalan Duta Bus Terminal
Hourly services are available from 6.00am - 12.30am
Fare: RM20 (Tickets can be purchased at the counter)
From KLIA to Chan Sow Lin LRT Station
Hourly services are available from 7.30am - 9.30pm
Fare: RM10 (Tickets can be purchased at the counter)
The airport coach also provides transfers to major hotels in the city and vice-versa for departing passengers. However, arrangements must be made 24 hours prior to departure. Travel time to the airport takes about 1½ hours, depending on traffice conditions.
Fare: RM25
Tel: +603 8787 3894 (Airport Coach Office, KLIA)
+603 6203 3064/067 (Airport Coach Office, Jalan Duta Bus Terminal)
⌈ Car Rental
Car rental services are available both at the airport and at KL Sentral. The Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Highway is the main route into the city. The drive takes about one hour or less, dependin on traffic conditions.
Getting Around
Getting around the city is convenient and affordable. KL Sentral, the city's modern transportation hub, provides a comprehensive network of train, bus and taxi services.
⌈ Buses
Tel: 1-800-38-8228
Air-conditioned buses ply various routes in the main areas of the city. Bus schedules are fairly reliable depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
⌈ Trains
An extensive rail transport system links the major parts of the city. The three services available are Putra and STAR Light Rail Transits (LRT), KL Monorail and KTM Komuter. These services are frequent, puntual and hassle-free. Feeder bus services are available from train stations to designated surrounding areas. Weekly and monthly passes are available for frequent travellers. All lines, except STAR LRT converge at the KL Sentral Station.
Light Rail Transits (LRT)
Tel: 1-800-38-8228
Website: www.rapidkl.com.my
Tel: +603 2273 1888
Website: www.monorail.com.my
Tel: +603 2267 1200
Website: www.ktmb.com.my
⌈ Taxis
In Kuala Lumpur, taxi fares are based on a metered rate and are available 24 hours a day. The flag-off rate is RM2.00 and 10 cents is charged for every subsequent 150 metres. Extra charges apply for services after midnight or for services booked by phone.
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