Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia’s capital, is the social and economic driving force of a nation eager to better itself, a fact reflected in the relentless proliferation of air-conditioned shopping malls, designer bars and restaurants in the city, and in the continuing sprawl of suburbia and industry around it. But KL is also firmly rooted in tradition, where the same Malay executives who wear suits to work dress in traditional clothes at festival times, and markets and food stalls are crowded in among high-rise hotels and bank towers, especially in older areas such as Chinatown and Little India. source: www.roughguides.com
Malaysia’s capital, is the social and economic driving force of a nation eager to better itself, a fact reflected in the relentless proliferation of air-conditioned shopping malls, designer bars and restaurants in the city, and in the continuing sprawl of suburbia and industry around it. But KL is also firmly rooted in tradition, where the same Malay executives who wear suits to work dress in traditional clothes at festival times, and markets and food stalls are crowded in among high-rise hotels and bank towers, especially in older areas such as Chinatown and Little India. source: www.roughguides.com
Petronas Towers
The 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers are the world’s tallest twin structures. Located in the heart of the capital city, the crown of the Kuala Lumpur contains a complex of office buildings, conference halls, a sprawling park and an upmarket shopping complex. Inspired by the geometric shape found in Islamic architecture, this gleaming mega-structure was designed by Argentinian-American architect Cesar Pelli. source: www.travelmalaysiaguide.com
The 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers are the world’s tallest twin structures. Located in the heart of the capital city, the crown of the Kuala Lumpur contains a complex of office buildings, conference halls, a sprawling park and an upmarket shopping complex. Inspired by the geometric shape found in Islamic architecture, this gleaming mega-structure was designed by Argentinian-American architect Cesar Pelli. source: www.travelmalaysiaguide.com
Kuala Lumpur Tower
Soaring to 421m, and considered a main feature of the city skyline, the Kuala Lumpur Tower is the world’s fourth tallest communications tower. To experience the exhilarating view from the Kuala Lumpur Tower, you can go to the 335-metre high observation deck on a high-speed lift. source: www.travelmalaysiaguide.com
Soaring to 421m, and considered a main feature of the city skyline, the Kuala Lumpur Tower is the world’s fourth tallest communications tower. To experience the exhilarating view from the Kuala Lumpur Tower, you can go to the 335-metre high observation deck on a high-speed lift. source: www.travelmalaysiaguide.com
Central Market
This fine example of Kuala Lumpur‘s architectural heritage also doubles as an air-conditioned arts and crafts market and shopping at Central market is the best way to discover the place. Inside, local artists also sell paintings while they demonstrate their artistry on-site. The Central Market is also a treasure trove of traditional arts and crafts. Several pieces of furniture can also be found upstairs. source: www.travelmalaysiaguide.com
This fine example of Kuala Lumpur‘s architectural heritage also doubles as an air-conditioned arts and crafts market and shopping at Central market is the best way to discover the place. Inside, local artists also sell paintings while they demonstrate their artistry on-site. The Central Market is also a treasure trove of traditional arts and crafts. Several pieces of furniture can also be found upstairs. source: www.travelmalaysiaguide.com
National Mosque
The main dome of the National Mosque is designed in the shape of an 18-point star to represent the 13 states of Malaysia and the five central Pillars of Islam, and has the appearance of a partly opened umbrella roof which symbolises the aspirations of an independent nation. As one of Southeast Asia’s largest mosques, its unique modern design embodies a contemporary expression of traditional Islamic art, calligraphy and ornamentation. source: www.travelmalaysiaguide.com
The main dome of the National Mosque is designed in the shape of an 18-point star to represent the 13 states of Malaysia and the five central Pillars of Islam, and has the appearance of a partly opened umbrella roof which symbolises the aspirations of an independent nation. As one of Southeast Asia’s largest mosques, its unique modern design embodies a contemporary expression of traditional Islamic art, calligraphy and ornamentation. source: www.travelmalaysiaguide.com
National Monument
Within the National Monument grounds is one of the world’s largest free-standing bronze sculptures. It was sculpted in 1966 by Felix de Weldon, who was also the creator of the famous Iwo Jima monument in Washington DC. In honour of the nation’s heroes, the “last post” is sounded every Saturday from 1800 p.m.to 1810 p.m. (except on public holidays). The seven men from the Malaysian Armed Forces holding the national flag, each symbolising one of seven qualities: leadership, unity, strength, vigilance, suffering, courage and sacrifice. source: www.travelmalaysiaguide.com
Within the National Monument grounds is one of the world’s largest free-standing bronze sculptures. It was sculpted in 1966 by Felix de Weldon, who was also the creator of the famous Iwo Jima monument in Washington DC. In honour of the nation’s heroes, the “last post” is sounded every Saturday from 1800 p.m.to 1810 p.m. (except on public holidays). The seven men from the Malaysian Armed Forces holding the national flag, each symbolising one of seven qualities: leadership, unity, strength, vigilance, suffering, courage and sacrifice. source: www.travelmalaysiaguide.com
National Museum (Muzium Negara)
designed based on classical Malay architecture. It was built in 1963 on the site of the old Selangor Museum, which was destroyed during WWII, to serve as a repository of Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage and as the centre for imparting knowledge on the country’s historical past. The various galleries housed within the National Museum provide interesting insights into the country’s development – Historical Gallery, Cultural Gallery, Metalworks and Musical Instrument Gallery, National Sports Gallery and the National History Gallery. source: www.travelmalaysiaguide.com
designed based on classical Malay architecture. It was built in 1963 on the site of the old Selangor Museum, which was destroyed during WWII, to serve as a repository of Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage and as the centre for imparting knowledge on the country’s historical past. The various galleries housed within the National Museum provide interesting insights into the country’s development – Historical Gallery, Cultural Gallery, Metalworks and Musical Instrument Gallery, National Sports Gallery and the National History Gallery. source: www.travelmalaysiaguide.com
Chinatown, Petaling Street
Petaling Street, the centre of Kuala Lumpur’s original Chinatown, maintains much of its traditional atmosphere, particularly at night when vendors fan out their merchandise along the street. This quaint cluster of makeshift shops in the middle of town bustles with life and resounds of bargain from noon until night. It is a great place to stroll along as you will never know what kind of bargained goods can be founded along these crowded avenues. While you can shop for anything from gems and incense to toys and t-shirts, the true allure of this night market is in wandering about and enjoying its sights, sounds and energy. Food is plentiful here with many scrumptious varieties to choose from; some of the restaurants here have been in business for generations. Locals flock to Petaling Street primarily for bargain accessories and great Chinese food. source: www.travelmalaysiaguide.com
Petaling Street, the centre of Kuala Lumpur’s original Chinatown, maintains much of its traditional atmosphere, particularly at night when vendors fan out their merchandise along the street. This quaint cluster of makeshift shops in the middle of town bustles with life and resounds of bargain from noon until night. It is a great place to stroll along as you will never know what kind of bargained goods can be founded along these crowded avenues. While you can shop for anything from gems and incense to toys and t-shirts, the true allure of this night market is in wandering about and enjoying its sights, sounds and energy. Food is plentiful here with many scrumptious varieties to choose from; some of the restaurants here have been in business for generations. Locals flock to Petaling Street primarily for bargain accessories and great Chinese food. source: www.travelmalaysiaguide.com
Sri Mahamariamman Temple
Located in Chinatown and fronted by a marvellous gate-tower is Kuala Lumpur’s principal Hindu temple, the Sri Mahamariamman Temple, a large and ornate South-Indian shrine dating to 1873. Fresh and vibrantly colourful, the temple houses a large silver chariot that is taken out and paraded to the Batu Caves (13 km north of KL) during the Thaipusam festival in January or Febuary each year. source: www.travelmalaysiaguide.com
Located in Chinatown and fronted by a marvellous gate-tower is Kuala Lumpur’s principal Hindu temple, the Sri Mahamariamman Temple, a large and ornate South-Indian shrine dating to 1873. Fresh and vibrantly colourful, the temple houses a large silver chariot that is taken out and paraded to the Batu Caves (13 km north of KL) during the Thaipusam festival in January or Febuary each year. source: www.travelmalaysiaguide.com
Chan See Shu Yuen Temple
Located at the southern end of Jalan Petaling, Chan See Shu Yuen Temple is one of the largest and oldest surviving Buddhist temples in Malaysia. Built between 1897 and 1906, it is quite an elaborate temple, characterized by a typical open courtyard, an intricately carved roof, gables, and specially-crafted terracotta friezes. source: www.kuala-lumpur.ws
Located at the southern end of Jalan Petaling, Chan See Shu Yuen Temple is one of the largest and oldest surviving Buddhist temples in Malaysia. Built between 1897 and 1906, it is quite an elaborate temple, characterized by a typical open courtyard, an intricately carved roof, gables, and specially-crafted terracotta friezes. source: www.kuala-lumpur.ws
Kuan Ti Temple
The 121 year-old Kuan Ti Temple is a Taoist shrine located along Jalan Tun HS Lee, easily recognisable for its bright orange façade. It is dedicated to Guandi, the Taoist God of War and Literature, who is the patron saint of martial arts. In China he is extremely popular with the police and triads, and both groups pray to him for divine protection. Deified in the Sui Dynasty (580-618 AD), replicas of Guandi’s weapons, a famous sword and spear (called guan dao and guan jie) lie in the temple, and devotees believe that it has special powers and that they will be blessed by ‘touching’ or ‘lifting’ the 59kg copper guan dao three times. source: www.kuala-lumpur.ws
The 121 year-old Kuan Ti Temple is a Taoist shrine located along Jalan Tun HS Lee, easily recognisable for its bright orange façade. It is dedicated to Guandi, the Taoist God of War and Literature, who is the patron saint of martial arts. In China he is extremely popular with the police and triads, and both groups pray to him for divine protection. Deified in the Sui Dynasty (580-618 AD), replicas of Guandi’s weapons, a famous sword and spear (called guan dao and guan jie) lie in the temple, and devotees believe that it has special powers and that they will be blessed by ‘touching’ or ‘lifting’ the 59kg copper guan dao three times. source: www.kuala-lumpur.ws
Kuan Yin Temple
One of Kuala Lumpur’s most venerable and refined Buddhist shrines honours the Goddess of Mercy, Kuan Yin, with simple yet dignified architecture. A refuge in the heart of the city, Kuan Yin Temple was built in 1880 and is set in Chinatown. source: www.kuala-lumpur.ws
One of Kuala Lumpur’s most venerable and refined Buddhist shrines honours the Goddess of Mercy, Kuan Yin, with simple yet dignified architecture. A refuge in the heart of the city, Kuan Yin Temple was built in 1880 and is set in Chinatown. source: www.kuala-lumpur.ws
Batu Caves
situated thirteen kilometers (seven miles) north of the capital city Kuala Lumpur. They are the sacred place for the Hindu's in Malaysia. They consist of three main caves and a number of smaller ones. The caves are made of limestone and 400 meters long and 100 meter high. They were discovered in 1892. Temple Cave or Cathedral Cave is he best known and biggest of the caves. It's visited by many devotees. The ceiling is 100 m above the ground and this huge chamber is lighted by daylight from several holes in the ceiling. At the end of the caves you can see the bright sky, when you look above you. source: www.malaysiasite.nl
situated thirteen kilometers (seven miles) north of the capital city Kuala Lumpur. They are the sacred place for the Hindu's in Malaysia. They consist of three main caves and a number of smaller ones. The caves are made of limestone and 400 meters long and 100 meter high. They were discovered in 1892. Temple Cave or Cathedral Cave is he best known and biggest of the caves. It's visited by many devotees. The ceiling is 100 m above the ground and this huge chamber is lighted by daylight from several holes in the ceiling. At the end of the caves you can see the bright sky, when you look above you. source: www.malaysiasite.nl