6 Places That Must Be Seen In Kuala Lumpur

Looking for a quick guide for places of interest in Kuala Lumpur (the Garden City of Lights), the capital city of Malaysia? Then there is no need to look any further than this article. Please read on for 6 places that are \”hot in Kuala Lumpur!

* Petronas Towers
At one time the tallest buildings in the world, the Petronas Towers rise up to 452 meters above ground level. The world\’s tallest \”structure\” accolade now goes to Burj Dubai, in DUbai. Within the confines of the Towers are the Petronas Philharmonic Hall, the Petronas Art Gallery and also the KLCC Aquaria which as the name suggests is an oceanic aquarium filled with various sea life from sharks to stingrays. Below the Petronas Towers is Suria KLCC, one of the largest shopping centers in Malaysia. You can in fact visit the Towers and there is a guide who takes people up to the 41st floor on a regular basis. Its wise to go early morning however as there is a big demand for this.

* Kuala Lumpur Tower
Menara Kuala Lumpur or Kuala Lumpur Tower was built in 1995 and is situated in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. It stands at 421 meters high and is the 6th tallest tower in the world. If you feel like having a fantastic view of all of Kuala Lumpur then you will find inside the tower a revolving restaurant, which would be a marvellous experience for any tourist to have.

* The National Museum
Malaysias National Museum – Museum Negara – lies close to Perdana Lake Gardens. The museum is located at the top of a hill at Jalan Travers and is an excellent place for an introduction to the culture and history of Malaysia.

* The National Palace
The National Palace or Istana Negara is where the King of Malaysia resides. Between 1945 (after the Japanese occupation of Malaysia ended) and 1957 it was home to the SUltan of Selangor but then the Federal Government acquired it for the King.

* Malaysian National Mosque
The National Mosque is so large that it can easily accommodate up to 15 thousand people at any one time. It is the main feature of 13 acres of lovely gardens and the main features include a 73 meter high minaret and a star design for the main roof area. The gardens are dotted with various water features throughout.

* The Central Market
This was the main fish market of the city and is also known as Pasar Seni. However, now the main offerings are antiques and paintings, arts and crafts, clothes and souvenirs for the traveler. The building is designed in the old British colonnial style.

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