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Kuala Lumpur City Attractions MALAYSIA TOURISM CENTER (MTC) The Malaysia Tourism Center (MTC) is located within a building in Kuala Lumpur, which is both an architectural and historical landmark. Built in 1935, the main building served as the residence of a wealthy mining and rubber estate tycoon, Eu Tong Seng. Its architecture is typically colonial reflecting the era during which it was built. KL TOWER Menara Kuala Lumpur stands majestically a top of Bukit Nanas at 421 meters and 515 meters above sea level, is considered a main feature of the city skyline one and perhaps most enduring images a visitor to KL will encounter. As 5th tallest telecommunications tower, either at an observation deck or from the revolving restaurant, you can manage to get a bird's eye view of the city. JALAN P. RAMLEE ((CLUBBINGCLUBBING AREA) When it comes to nightlife, Jalan P. Ramlee is considered one of the city's hottest venues. Unlike neighbours in the Bukit Bintang area such as Changkat Bukit Bintang, Jalan P. Ramlee has a wackier and more eccentric character. Lively and vibrant after dark, this street is busiest on Friday and Saturday nights, with throngs of party-goers club-hopping from one establishment to another. AQUARIA KLCC Aquaria KLCC are a relatively new addition to Kuala Lumpur's list of tourist attractions. It is located right in the heart of the city at the KL Convention Centre which is a mere 10 minutes walk from Petronas Twin Towers. Getting there is simple as it is accessible by LRT, bus and other modes transportation around KL. KL CONVENTION CENTER This purpose-built convention & exhibition centre is a component part of the Kuala Lumpur City Centre precinct, fondly known as KLCC. Designed to be a "city within a city" this 40 hectare (100-acre) site includes the KLCC Park and Petronas Twin Towers to lend a prestigious address to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. KARYANEKA The tradition of presenting gifts is still maintained until today to initiate closer friendship. The creative touch of modern craft designers has managed to combcombineine traditional anandd contemporary forforms,ms, elevating Malaysian crafts products to the same high exacting standards comparable to exclusive international products. CRAFT CULTURAL COMPLEX Styled after a Malay Sultan's palace, this complex is a comprehensive cultural centre offering the entire spectrum of traditional 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 overgrovergrownown with creepers, dismantled, transported to BWM in Kuala Lumpur and restored, with the respect and ceremony such a beautiful house deserves. SUNGEI WANG PLAZA One of the oldest shopping centres in KL, Sungei Wang is found on the always busy and increasingly trendy street of Bukit Bintang. Despite the emergence of newer and blogger malls in the city, this place remains a favourite with locals and tourists. It's a great spot to pick up mobile phones, cameras, watches and very cheap DVD's. BUKIT BINTANG PLAZA One of KL's oldest shopping centres, Bukit Bintang Plaza with its anchor tenant Metrojaya, still attracts the crowds with its offerings of local and international goods comprising clothes, fashion accessories, footwear, sports goods, electrical equipment, pharmaceutical products, computers and furniture. BINTANG WALK Bintang Walk is a row of street-side cafes, restaurrestaurantsants and pubs, stretchingstretching from Lot 10 Shopping Centre to the JW Marriott Hotel. At night, Bintang Walk truly come alive, when live jazz music is played and the whole place is beautifully lift-up. Here is also the location for KL HOP ON HOP OFF ticketing & information counter. PAVILION KUALA LUMPUR Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is a shopping mall situated along the Bukit Bintang district in Kuala Lumpur. Opened on 20 September 2007, it consists of four major components; a retail mallmall,, an office tower, two residential and a proposed hotel. The site where Pavilion Kuala Lumpur now stands used to be the campus of Bukit Bintang Girl's School, the oldest school in Kuala Lumpur. The Bukit Bintang campus was vacated in 2000 when the school moved to Cheras and renamed itself as Sekolah Seri Bintang Utara. BERJAYA TIMES SQUARE Berjaya Times Square boasts the largest indoor theme park in Asia, the second longest indoor rollercoaster in the world, and 1,000 shop units. Its commercial performance will be closely watched as an indicator of the health of the Malaysian economyeconomy.. AIN ARABIA Close to the shopping malls Sungei Wang / Bukit Bintang is a new area called: Ain Arabia. It's just beside the well-know Irish pub Finnegan's at the Jalan Sultan Ismail is a little street. In that little street is a concrete arch with the name: Ain Arabia. There's also a signs with that name on it. CHINATOWN Petaling Street: KL's very own Chinatown is a hive of sound and activities. Located at the heart of KL's bustling Chinatown, Petaling Street is the place to head for those who are interested in experiencinexperiencingg the excitement of bargaining for their purchases. MERDEKA STADIUM Stadium Merdeka (Independence Stadium) is a sports stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was initially erected for Malaysia's declaration of independence on August 31, 1957. The stadium, operated by Perbadanan Stadium Merdeka, was a venue for many major sporting events prior to its handover to the private company, such as the 1977 Southeast Asia Games and the annual Merdeka Football Tournament (Pesta Bola Merdeka). CENTRAL MARKET The Central Market is situated at the border of China Town. Therefore why would not you combine a visit to the Central Market with a visit to China Town? Its old building (1928), whiwhichch has won aawardswards for its architectural design in this air-conditioned mamarketrket you, can find many souvenirs.souvenirs. SRI MAHAMARIAMAN TEMPLE The temple is an arresting sight, all the more for its in congruent setting in Chinatown. Built in 1873, it is the most elaborate Hindu temple in the country. Its gate tower is embellished with ornate sculptures of Hindu deities and its floors and walls marbled with Italian and Spanish tiles. ISTANA NEGARA Istana Negara or National Palace is the official residence of His Majesty, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) of Malaysia. It stands on a 28 acre (110,000 square meter) site, located at a commanding position on the slope of a hill of Bukit Bintang overlooking the Klang River, along Jalan SyedSyed Putra. BRICKFIELD (LITTLE INDIA) KL SENTRAL Kuala Lumpur Sentral (KL Sentral) is a transit-oriented development that houses the main railway station of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. Opened on April 16, 2001, it was built to take over the role of the old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, a colonial-era landmark that remains open for commuter trains only. KL Sentral is the largest train station in Southeast Asia. NATIONAL MUSEUM The National Museum (in Malay: Muzium Negara) is the Malaysian national museum, which is located outside Perdana Lake Gardens in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is a palatial structure built in the style of Minangkabau architecture. Located atop a hill on Jalan Travers, it provides an interesting introductiointroductionn to the history and culture of Malaysia. Set amongst its neighbourhood of historical buildings and romantic parkland, it was built in the style of a Rumah Gadang. PARLIAMENT OF MALAYSIA The Parliament of Malaysia (Malay: Parlimen Malaysia) is the national legislature of Malaysia, based on the Westminster system. The bicameral parliament consists of the Dewan Rakyat (literally "People's Hall"; commonly referred to as the House of Representatives) and the Dewan Negara (literally "Nation's Hall"; commonly referred to as the Senate). The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) is the third component of Parliament. NATIONAL MONUMENT Tugu Negara, literally the "National Monument" in Malay, is a sculpture that commemorates those who died in Malaysia's struggle for freedom, principally against the Japanese occupation during World War II and the Malayan Emergency, which lasted from 1948 until 1960. It is located in the Federal capital, Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Houses of Parliament is situated near the monument. ASEAN SCULPTURE GARDEN ASEAN Sculpture Garden is a uniquely landscaped garden is a collection of prize-winning sculptures in wood, marble, iron and bamboo. Exhibits are skilfully crafted by the ASEAN region's finest artists. The garden is situated adjacent to the National Monument and in the vicinity of the KL Lake Gardens. KL LAKE GARDEN 91.6 hectare of parks and gardens at the heart of Kuala Lumpur established in 1888. The gardens incorporate the National Monument, Deer Park, Butterfly Park, Bird Park, Carcosa Seri Negara, The Forest Research Institute, Orchid garden and HibiscHibiscusus garden. ORCHID GARDEN Located at one corner of Lake Garden (Taman Tasik Perdana), the Orchid Garden has over 800 species of exotic Malaysian orchids. Known as the world most beautiful flowers, the orchid is truly exotic and special. Walk under pergolas, delighting in the exotic blooms of orchids or stroll through orchid-lined walkways. KL BIRD PARK A wonder world of birds and a tropical paradise not been missed by all. Located in the serene and scenscenicic famous Lake Gardens, the KL Bird Park is also well known as "The World's Largest Walk-in Free Flight Aviary", offers a 20.9 acres of verdant valley terrain to be explored. NATIONAL PLANETARIUM One of Kuala Lumpur's hot attractions, the planetarium offers visitors an insight into mankind's new frontier, outer space. Located atop the scenic Lake gardens, the National Planetarium is a centre for space science studies, offering exciting astronomy exhibitions.