Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Kuala Lumpur Sightseeing

National Museum in Kuala Lumpur

National Museum in Kuala Lumpur
Brush up on history at the National Museum. A palatial structure adopting the style of old Malay architecture, the museum's dramatic entrance is flanked by murals depicting aspects of Malaysian culture and history. Inside there are exhibits on local history, culture and traditions, arts and crafts, economic activities, currency, weapons and local flora and fauna. Outside, old locomotives, vintage cars and other relics of transport from days gone by can be found. Reconstructed Malay palaces from other parts of the country also grace the expansive grounds.


National Zoo and Aquarium in Kuala Lumpur

National Zoo and Aquarium in Kuala Lumpur
The National Zoo and Aquarium was once set in virgin jungle, but now stands like an oasis amidst a concrete jungle. The zoo features about 400 species of Malaysian and exotic mammals, reptiles and birds. There are numerous paths meandering between wooded groves and tree-lined enclaves where the animal enclosures are located. Among the more exotic exhibits are the Sumatran tiger, orang-utans and gibbons. The aquarium has 80 species of marine and fresh-water life. There are daily sea lion shows as well as pony, elephant, and train rides. Located in Ulu Kelang 


Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur

Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur
Petronas Twin Towers is KL's most famous landmark and the tallest building in the world at 452 meters. Go early and get free admission to the Skybridge observation deck at 170 meters above the city. If you miss the tour there is a museum and massive shopping mall within the buildings and a nice big park in the back with a public pool and playground.



Aquaria KLCC, the only state-of the 
art 60,000 sq. ft. aquarium, right in the heart of beautiful Kuala Lumpur City.
An excellent destination to visit and designed based on the
“Journey of Water”, we have undertaken considerable measures to make this
wonderful aquarium as educational and experiential as possible and also
ensuring visitor’s comfort.

Chinatown (Petaling St.)



CHINA TOWN........


Bustling Petaling Street is the main thoroughfare of Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown. The street is effectively one long market which specialises in counterfeit clothes, watches and shoes. It sets up mid-morning and is busy until almost dawn with locals and tourists haggling for cheap wares.
Look past the pirated goods stalls and you will see a heritage area of old Chinese shop houses selling spices and food stalls selling local dishes like Hainanese chicken rice and nasi lemak.  The side streets leading from Petaling Street are where you will find wet markets and shops selling everything from spices to electronics to funereal wreaths.
Other highlights of Chinatown besides shopping are the temples, some of the finest examples in Kuala Lumpur. There is the stunning Hindu temple Sri Mahamariamman and the two late 19th-Century Chinese temples Koon Yam and Chan See Shu Yuen.


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