Inside the Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide

Top Attractions in Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia Tourism Centre

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Situated along Jalan Ampang, MATIC was once known as the Tuanku Abdul Rahman Hall. Built in 1935, it was originally the mansion of Eu Tong Seng, a wealthy planter and tin-miner. Many historical events took place in this ancient building, …

Lake Garden (Taman Tasik Perdana)

Sunway Lagoon Theme Park

Orchid Garden

Telekom Museum

Top Hotels in Kuala Lumpur

JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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This luxury hotel is located in one of the most ideal spots in Kuala Lumpur. Right at the heart of the shopping and entertainment district, JW Marriott is …

Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

The Legend Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Carcosa Seri Negara

Hotel Istana

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Kuala Lumpur has the potential to rank as the top10 city in the world as I have travel several countries in the world. Very beautiful and a great place for shopping. You can find international branded ... more

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Introduction

Kuala Lumpur is an Asian tiger that roars: in almost 150 years, it has grown from nothing to a modern, bustling city. Take in its high-flying triumphs from the viewing deck of one of the world's tallest buildings, then dive down to explore its more traditional culture in the back lanes of Chinatown.

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Not to miss

National Museum The orthodox exhibits on Malaysia's history, arts, crafts and traditions are OK, but better are the wayang kulit (shadow puppets), traditional kris (daggers) and musical instruments. Check out the intriguing 'amok catcher', an ugly barbed device used to catch and hold a person …

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Facts for the Traveller

Population : 1800000 Area : 243km² Longitude / Latitude : 101.708000183 / 3.15000009537 Currency : Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) Weights & Measures system : Metric

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Getting there & Getting around

Getting there Kuala Lumpur International Airport, in all its monolithic glory, will be your welcome to the city if you fly in from overseas. These days Subang, the old airport, is used only for domestic runs. You can get to Singapore, Thailand and to destinations within Malaysia by train and bus. …

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History

Recent History Malaysia was gripped by the Asian economic crisis that began in Thailand in 1997. This crash was the first significant glitch in the otherwise bullish Malaysian economy since WWII. The staging of the Commonwealth Games in 1998 was seen as a feather in Malaysia's cap, and helped …

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Weather

It's hot and humid throughout Malaysia all year round, with overnight lows rarely sinking below 20°C (70°F) and maximums rising above 30°C (86°F) on most days, so whenever you go, take it easy. Rainfall is variable and falls all year round. It is rare for rain to fall all day; …

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Overview of Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur (or KL as it is commonly known) is more often than not a traveler's point of entry to Malaysia. As the capital it is the most modern and developed city in the country, with contemporary high-rises and world-class hotels, glitzy shopping malls and international cuisine. The city began …

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Overview

Kuala Lumpur (or KL as it's commonly called), the capital city of Malaysia, is in a special region -- called a federal capital territory -- surrounded by the state of Selangor. Gleaming skyscrapers sit next to century-old, two-story shophouses, and on six-lane superhighways, rush hour traffic …

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