Top 10 Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, is called KL by locals. Its modern skyline is dominated by the 451m-tall Petronas Twin Towers, a pair of glass-and-steel-clad skyscrapers with Islamic motifs. The towers also offer a public skybridge and observation deck. Here are Top 10 Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur.
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Petronas Towers
Source: www.asianpictures.orgThe Petronas Towers, also known as the Petronas Twin Towers, are twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur.
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Bukit Bintang
Source: www.worldfortravel.comBukit Bintang is the name of the shopping and entertainment district of Kuala Lumpur.
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Aquaria KLCC
Source: groupon.comThe Aquaria KLCC is an oceanarium located beneath Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre within Kuala Lumpur City Centre.
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Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
Source: www.worldfortravel.comIt is a popular tourist attraction in the country, receiving an annual average of 200,000 visitors. It is located adjacent to the Lake Gardens.
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Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Source: bigblue.myThe Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia was officially opened on 12 December 1998. The museum is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s tourist belt amidst the lush greenery of Perdana Botanical Gardens.
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National Mosque of Malaysia
Source: www.expedia.comIt has a capacity of 15,000 people and is situated among 13 acres of beautiful gardens.
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Merdeka Square
Source: fwallpapers.comIt is situated in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. It was here the Union Flag was lowered and the Malayan flag hoisted for the first time at midnight on 31 August 1957.
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Batu Caves
Source: lukezeme.comBatu Caves is a limestone hill that has a series of caves and cave temples in Gombak, Selangor.
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Petaling Street
Source: holeinthedonut.smugmug.comHaggling is a common sight here and the place is usually crowded with locals as well as tourists.
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KLCC Park
Source: www.expedia.com.auThe KLCC Park is a public park located in the vicinity of Suria KLCC. The park has been designed to provide greenery to Petronas Twin Towers and the areas surrounding it.
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Thean Hou Temple
Source: www.gokl.myIt is located on a 1.67 acres of land atop Robson Heights along Lorong Bellamy, overlooking Jalan Syed Putra. It was completed in 1987 and officially opened in 1989.
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National Museum
Source: coachnvanrental.com.myThe museum is situated in close proximity to the Perdana Lake Gardens and it provides an overview of Malaysian history and culture.
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Genting Highlands
Source: mygoldenholidays.comDeveloped since the 1960s, the site comprises hotels, a shopping mall, restaurants and the Casino de Genting. Its Chin Swee Caves Temple sits on forested acreage with mountain views. Genting Skyway, a cable car, connects the resort with the plateau town Gohtong Jaya.
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Kuala Lumpur Tower
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Sin Sze Si Ya Temple
Source: vtourist.comSin Sze Si Ya Temple is the temple built by Yap Ah Loy's workers. The information board at the front entrance says "The Sin Sze Si Ya Temple was founded in 1864 by Kapitan Yap Ah Loy, it is dedicated to patron deities of Sin Sze Ya and Si Sze Ya.
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Jamek Mosque
Source: www.fotomusica.netBuilt in 1909, Jamek Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur. It is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak River and was designed by Arthur Benison Hubback.
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Berjaya Times Square Theme Park
Source: www.vagobond.comBerjaya Times Square Theme Park is an indoor theme park on the 5th to 8th floors of Berjaya Times Square.
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Stadium Negara
Source: upload.wikimedia.orgStadium Negara, also known as Stadium Tertutup, is an indoor arena located in Kuala Lumpur.
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Pusat Sains Negara
Source: vtourist.comPusat Sains Negara or National Science Centre is a science centre in Kuala Lumpur.
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Istana Budaya
Source: says.comThe Istana Budaya, founded in September 1999, is Malaysia's main venue for all types of theatre including musical theatre, operetta, classical concert and opera from local and international performances.
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Royal Malaysian Police Museum
Source: vtourist.comThe Royal Malaysian Police Museum is a museum that showcases the history of the Malaysian police force.
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Istana Negara, Jalan Istana
Source: www.virtualmalaysia.comThe Istana Negara along Jalan Istana was the former residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia.
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Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields
Source: bmsm.org.myBuddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields is a Buddhist site founded by the Sinhalese community based in the areas surrounding Kuala Lumpur to provide a place of worship in the Sri Lankan Theravada Buddhist tradition.
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Federal Territory Mosque
Source: www.wanderant.comIt is located near MATRADE complex and the Federal Government Complex off Jalan Duta.
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Maybank Numismatic Museum
Source: niewmismatic1.rssing.comIt holds the largest coin and money collection in Malaysia. The museum is housed in Maybank Tower at Jalan Tun Perak.
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Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
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Low Yat Plaza
Source: gowhere.myLow Yat Plaza is a shopping specializing electronics and IT products in Kuala Lumpur.
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Bukit Tabur
Source: www.backpackingmalaysia.comThe hill is very prominent as it is part of Klang Gates Quartz Ridge and can be seen from the Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2.
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As Syakirin Mosque
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Petronas Tower 3
Source: www.skyscrapercity.comThe 58-storey Petronas Tower 3, previously known as Carigali Tower, skyscraper is completed on a plot of land known as Lot C KLCC, measuring 1.06 acres adjacent to KLCC Kuala Lumpur.
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