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Simple & Useful Phrases in Malaysia Bahasa Malaysia or Malay is the ocial language and many words are phonetically similar to English. The letter ‘C’ is pronounced ‘ch’. Welcome to Malaysia Selamat Here Di sini Datang Ke Malaysia There Di sana Hello Helo/Hai Front Depan Good morning Selamat pagi Back Belakang Good afternoon Selamat tengahari Good evening Selamat petang Asking Questions Good night Selamat malam Where? Di mana? Welcome Selamat datang How? Bagaimana? Please come in Sila masuk Why? Mengapa? How are you Apa khabar? Who? Siapa? I’m ne Khabar baik What? Apa? My name is (name) Nama saya (nama) Which? Yang mana? Husband Suami When? Bila? Wife Isteri How much is this? Berapakah harga barang ini? Mother Emak Please write down Tolong tuliskan Father Ayah the address alamatnya Grandmother Nenek What is your name? Siapa Grandfather Datuk nama anda? Child/ Children Anak Please give me a receipt Tolong beri saya resit Time and Day Could you help me? Bolehkan anda tolong Second Saat saya? Minute Minit Hour Jam Common Words Day Hari Yes Ya Week Minggu No Tidak Month Bulan None Tiada Year Tahun Many Banyak Sunday Ahad Less Kurang Monday Isnin Expensive Mahal Tuesday Selasa Cheap Wednesday Rabu Murah Thursday Khamis Thank you Terima kasih Friday Jumaat You’re welcome Sama-sama Saturday Sabtu What is the time? Sekarang pukul Berapa? Every Day Expressions (x) o’clock Pukul (x) Breakfast Sarapan Yesterday Semalam Pagi Tomorrow Esok Lunch Makan tengah hari Now Sekarang Dinner Makan Malam Please sit down Sila duduk Greetings Please come in Sila masuk Goodbye Selamat tinggal/Selamat jalan Please Sila See you again Jumpa lagi Excuse me Tumpang Lalu I come from... Saya datang dari... Directions Beautiful Cantik How do I get to…? Bagaimana saya nak ke…? Good Bagus Please draw me a map Tolong lukiskan saya peta Open Buka Right Kanan Close Tutup Left Kiri Straight ahead Terus

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04 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Calendar of Events 04 09 Transportation 09 Map 12 ABOUT KL_English Facts & Figures 15 Brief History of KL 16 16 KL Climate 21 SIGHTSEEING_English A Day’s Trek in KL 24 Introduction 25 27 Historical Sites 26 Old vs. Modern Architecture 27 Modern Buildings 30 Places of Worship 31 Memorials & Museums 34 Parks & Gardens 37 37 ABOUT KL_Chinese Introduction 41 A DAY’S TREK_Chinese A Day’s Trek In KL 41 41 SIGHTSEEING_Chinese Historical Sites 43 Modern Buildings 45 Places of Worship 47 Memorials & Museums 51 43 Parks & Gardens 53 ABOUT KL_Arabic Introduction 55 55

67 A DAY’S TREK_Arabic 55 A Day’s Trek In KL SIGHTSEEING_Arabic 57 Historical Sites 58 Modern Buildings 61 Places of Worship 58 66 Memorials & Museums 67 Parks & Gardens SPECIAL FEATURE 68 Putrajaya: Introduction 68 69 Guide to Travelling to Putrajaya SHOPPING 76 Introduction 77 Shopping Malls EATING OUT 76 80 Introduction 81 Malay 83 Chinese 85 Indian 88 Others NIGHT OUT 80 95 Party Time! 96 Clubs/Bars/Pubs MEDICAL TOURISM 99 Introduction 95 100 Healthcare Facilities ACCOMMODATION 103 Check-In 105 Luxury Hotels 109 Budget Hotel 99 112 Backpackers Lodge TRAVEL SMART 115 Travel Tips ENDLIM 115 119 Motoring in Malaysia 126 Essential Info

December 2017 Events TH Dinosaurs Alive in Kuala 14 DEC Lumpur Date: 14 July 2017 -14 January 2018 Time: 10am-10pm daily Venue: The Lanai, Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC), Jalan Ampang Organizer/Tickets: The Creative Alliance Website: www.malaysia.travel CALENDAR Gallery Weekend Kuala TH Gallery Weekend Kuala 08 DEC Lumpur Date & Time: 8 December 2017 -10 December 2017 TH 1Malaysia Year End Sale Venue: Greater Kuala Lumpur 31 DEC 2017 Organizer/Tickets: SGFA Website: www.gw-kl.com Date & Time: 1 November 2017- 31 December 2017 Venue: Nationwide Organizer/Tickets: Shopping Secretariat Malaysia, Domestic Promotion Division, Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board Website: www.malaysia.travel Expo Negaraku TH 15 DEC Date & Time: 15 November KL Biennale 2017 - 15 December 2017 TH Venue: Dataran Merdeka, 31 DEC Kuala Lumpur Date & Time: 1 November Organizer/Tickets: PICO Integrated 2017 Exhibits (M) Sdn Bhd -31 March 2018 Website: www.facebook.com/ Venue: Nationwide ExpoNegaraku2017/ Organizer/Tickets: National Art Gallery of Malaysia Website: www.artgallery.gov.my 4



January 2018 Events TH Star Education Fair 06 JAN Date: 6-7 January 2018 Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre CALENDAR ST Thaipusam 31 JAN Date: 31 January 2018 TH 5th Dream Car Expo 12 JAN Date: 12-14 January 2018 Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Organizer/Tickets: Golden Land Expo Website: www.dreamcarexpo.com. my Malaysia International TH 12 JAN Jewellery Fair (Spring Edition) 2018 Date: 12-15 January 2018 Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention TH Café Malaysia 2018 Centre 25 JAN Date: 25-27 January 2018 Organizer/Tickets: Elite Expo Venue: MATRADE Website: www.mijf.com.my Exhibition & Convention Centre Time: Thursday & Friday (Trade Only): 10am-6pm Saturday (Trade & Public): 10am- 5pm Website: www.cafe-malaysia.com 6

February 2018 Events Federal Territory Day ST Date: 1 February 2018 01 JAN Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan & Putrajaya CALENDAR The Global Public Health Malaysia Technology Expo TH ND 06 JAN Conference 2018 22 FEB Date: 22-24 February Date: 6-7 February 2018 2018 Venue: Kuala Lumpur Venue: Putra World Trade Centre Website: www.healthconference.co Organizer/Tickets: Malaysian Association of Research Scientists Website: mte.org.my Chinese New Year TH 16 FEB Date: 16 February 2018 Venue: Nationwide 7

March 2018 Events TH Mega Careers & Study Fair TH Malaysian International 03 MAR Date: 3-4 March 2018 08 MAR Furniture Fair Venue: Kuala Lumpur Date: 8-11 March 2018 Convention Centre Venue: Putra World Trade Centre Organizer/Tickets: GTI Media & Website: 2018.mi.com.my CareerBuilder Website: www.facebook.com/ MegaCareersAndStudyFair/ CALENDAR Export Furniture Exhibition TH Malaysia 09 MAR Date: 9-12 March 2018 Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Website: efe.my TH Asia Islamic Fashion Week 29 MAR Date: 29 March- 1 April 2018 Venue: Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MiTEC) Website: asiaislamicfashionweek. com Smart Kids Asia ST 31 MAR Date: 31 March-1 April 2018 Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Website: www.smartkids.com.my 8

Travel Info TRANSPORTATION 3. Aerobus (klia2 – KL Sentral) Traveler’s Guide to Kuala Lumpur Time: 1 hour ~ 1 hour and 15 minutes (approx.) from KLIA/klia2 Via High-Speed Bus Frequency: Irregular intervals Train, Bus and Taxi (30 mins – 1 hour) Cost: MYR 9 (Adult), MYR 5 Via KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral (Children) (non-stop) Contact Num.: +6016-220 6292 Time: 28 minutes (Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours) Via Taxi to KL Sentral Cost: Adult – RM 55 (One-way), 1. KLIA Taxi Limo Pickup Service RM100 (Return) Children – RM 25 (From various areas around KL – (One-way), RM 45 (Return) KLIA) Time: 1 hour (approx.) TRANSPORTATION Via Bus to KL Sentral Cost: MYR 85 (Budget), MYR 105 1. SkyBus (non-stop from klia2 only) (Premier), MYR130 (MPV), MYR 200 Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes (Family Van) (approx.) Contact Num.: +6011-1060 4810 Bus Frequency: 1 hour (klia2 – KL Sentral), 30 minutes (KL Sentral – **other taxi services’ fares for KLIA/ klia2) klia2 – KL Sentral – KLIA/klia2 range Cost: MYR 10 from MYR 80 – 120 for regular or Contact Num.: +6016-217 6950 budget taxis. Additional charges may occur depending on the size of the 2. Airport Coach KLIA (non-stop vehicle and for late-night bookings. from KLIA/klia2) Time: 1 hour ~ 1 hour and 15 Useful Mobile Apps for Taxi Services minutes (approx.) in Kuala Lumpur Bus Frequency : Regular intervals • GrabTaxi of 30 minutes • Uber Cost: MYR 10 (Ticket Counter), MYR 8.50 (online) Via KLIA Transit (KLIA – Salak Contact Num.: +603-9212 1818 Tinggi – Putrajaya/Cyberjaya – Bandar Tasik Selatan – KL Sentral) Contact Num.: +603-2267 8000 Source: www.kliaekspres.com/plan-buy/fares-passes 9

Transportation in KL Rapid Bus (rapidKL) Rapid KL’s public transportation network includes Rapid Bus, the largest bus operator in Malaysia operating mainly in urban areas such as Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley. The colour of Rapid KL buses are beige with blue and red stripes. The bus accepts cash and Touch&Go cards with fares starting from RM1 to a maximum of RM5, depending on how far you travel. Operating Hours TRANSPORTATION OPERATING WEEKDAYS SATURDAY SUNDAY & HOUR PEAK PUBLIC HOLIDAY AND OFF PEAK PERIOD First Bus 6.00 am 6.00 am 6.00 am First Bus Peak 7.30 am 7.00 am 6.30 am Last Bus 11.00 pm 11.00 pm 12.00 pm New and Revamped Bus Network Routes (Eective on 1st Dec 2015) - Kuala Lumpur City Center New Previous Route Departure Arrival Route No No U30 300 Pandan Mewah HAB Munshi Abdullah U27 301 Sri Nilam Taman Midah U28 303 Taman Mulia HAB Munshi Abdullah Jaya BET7 BET7 Sri Nilam Hab Munshi Abdullah T320 T300 Bukit Indah Ampang Point via LRT Ampang Station U29 T301 Taman Mulia Ampang Point via Jln Jaya Merdeka U332 T302 Hutan Lipur Ampang Point Ampang T323 T350 LRT Cempaka Taman Mawar Station T324 T351 LRT Cempaka Taman Bukit Permai Station T327 T352 Taman Shamelin Maluri - IKEA Cochrane B103 302 Titiwangsa KLCC GREEN GREEN KLCC Bukit Bintang Source from: http://www.myrapid.com.my/bus/rapidkl/new-routes Contact Number: +603-8946 2000 10

Transportation in KL KL Hop-On Hop-O The buses are equipped with nine dierent languages. Tickets can be purchased in the Just have a day or two to explore the city? Not a bus, from authorized agents, authorized hotels, problem with the Kuala Lumpur Hop On Hop O KL Hop-On Hop-O counters, or from their (HoHo) double-decker bus service. It provides website. Ticket counters can also be found at those who are on a short stop or overnight Jalan Bukit Bintang, Malaysian Tourism Centre travellers with a chance to see the city without at Jalan Ampang, KL Sentral and Central Market. a guide and at minimal cost. It has 23 stops You can get a 24-hour ticket or a 48-hour ticket, TRANSPORTATION which cover more than 70 attractions. Buses depending on how much time you have to arrive every 20 to 30 minutes. They operate all- explore the city. Children under ve ride for free. year-round even on school and public holidays. Contact Number: +603-9282 2713 Go KL Operating Hours Working Days: 6.00am-11.00pm Go KL is a public bus service that oers free rides for commuters within the Central Weekends and Holidays: 7.00am- Business District (CBD) of Kuala Lumpur. It is 11.00pm a reliable, accessible, safe and comfortable city bus service for private vehicle users, public Frequency transport users and tourists in CBD. Aimed to Working Days (Peak Hours): Every 5 reduce congestion in KL by encouraging users to park their cars and use Go KL bus service to minutes move around the city. Others: Every 10 minutes Contact Number: +603-5635 3070 Hotline: 1-800-88-7723 11





Transportation in KL Rapid KL Integrated Railway Transit Rapid KL operates one of the largest public transport networks in Malaysia. Their transport services are integrated, making it easier for people to commute and to get to their destination on time. With the combination of trains and buses, sightseeing is an ease. Contact Number : +603-7885 2585 PETA TRANSIT BERINTEGRASI LEMBAH KLANG KLANG VALLEY INTEGRATED TRANSIT MAP PETUNJUK TRANSPORTATION KTM LALUAN PELABUHAN KLANG TANJUNG Batang Kali SUNGAI BULOH BATU CAVES Batu SENTUL GOMBAK LEGEND RAIL LINES LALUAN REL KTM LALUAN SEREMBAN KTM SEREMBAN LINE KTM PORT KLANG LINE MALIM LRT LALUAN AMPANG Kuala LRT AMPANG LINE Kubu Bharu Taman Wahyu LRT LALUAN SRI PETALING Taman Melati Rasa LRT SRI PETALING LINE Kampung Wangsa Maju LRT LALUAN SRI PETALING Serendah LRT SRI PETALING LINE Sri Rampai Batu Rawang ERL LALUAN KLIA EKSPRES Kentonmen Setiawangsa ERL KLIA EXPRESS LINE Kuang Sentul ERL LALUAN KLIA TRANSIT Jelatek TIMUR Kampung Selamat LALUAN MONOREL KL KL MONORAIL LINE (Bandar Baru Sentul) Damai Kwasa TITIWANGSA Sentral Ampang Park MRT LALUAN SG.BULOH-KAJANG Cahaya MRT SUNGAI BULOH-KAJANG LINE KLCC Kwasa 10 transit ERL KLIA TRANSIT LINE Dalam Damansara Kepong Kepong Sentul Chow Kit Dato’ Keramat AMPANG Segambut KTM LALUAN TERMINAL SKYPARK Sentral Cempaka KTM TERMINAL SKYPARK LINE Pembinaan UNDER CONSTRUCTION Kota Putra PWTC Medan Kampung Baru BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT) Damansara Tuanku Bukit Nanas Pandan Indah BRT LALUAN SUNWAY Surian Dang Raja Chulan BRT SUNWAY LINE Mutiara Sultan Wangi Bukit Ismail Damansara - Bintang Cochrane Pandan Jaya Stesen Sambungan Penumpang perlu keluar daripada bangunan stesen untuk pertukaran ke laluan yang lain.* Bandar Bank Negara Bandaraya Bukit Tun Razak Maluri Connecting Station Passengers are required to exit station building Utama Bintang to switch lines.* Imbi Exchange Taman Stesen Pertukaran TTDI MASJID PUDU Pertama Penumpang TIDAK PERLU keluar daripada SENTRAL bangunan stesen untuk pertukaran ke laluan yang lain.* Phileo JAMEK Plaza Rakyat HANG TUAH Miharja Taman Interchange Station Midah Passengers are NOT REQUIRED to exit Damansara station building to switch lines.* CHAN Taman Lumpur Terminal Rel Pusat Bandar Kuala Merdeka Pudu SOW LIN Mutiara Rail Terminal Damansara Stesen Bas Muzium Pasar Maharajalela Cheras Taman Antara Bandar Intercity Bus Station Akan Datang. Semantan Negara Seni Connaught Stesen Projek Terminal Lapangan laluan Terminal Skypark KL SENTRAL Tun Sambathan Terbang Airport Terminal COMING SOON. STATIONS ON Taman TERMINAL SKYPARK LINE Medan Kereta Suntex Park and Ride TERMINAL 10 SKYPARK Mid Valley Salak Selatan * Penumpang digalakkan untuk menggunakan kad MyRapid TnG (bagi KL SENTRAL Sri Raya laluan rel Rapid KL) atau Touch N Go semasa menggunakan Perkhidmatan (Lapangan Terbang tren bagi perkiraan tambang yang lebih rendah dan pertukaran yang Bandar Tun lebih lancar di stesen pertukaran Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah) - Seputeh (Kampung Baru Salak Selatan) Penumpang yang menggunakan tiket/token sehala yang ingin Bangsar Hussein membuat pertukaran ke laluan lain di stesen pertukaran adalah tertakluk pada arahan penggunaan yang ditetapkan seperti yang Salak Selatan Bandar Tun Razak Onn berikut: - Membuat pertukaran di stesen pertukaran selepas keluar dari pintu Ara Lembah KL GATEWAY - Abdullah transit automatik - - - Mendapatkan tiket/token sehala baharu di mesin jualan tiket (TVM) Universiti Hukum Ecocity (Akan Datang COMING SOON) Batu 11 yang telah disediakan sebelum membuat pertukaran. Damansara Subang * Passengers are advised to use MyRapid TnG card (for Rapid KL rail Cheras lines) or Touch n Go cards during their journey on the train to enjoy CGC BANDAR lower fares and convenience of switching line(s) at interchange Angkasapuri station(s). Glenmarie TASIK SELATAN TERMINAL Bukit * Passengers with one-way tickets/tokens that need to switch to other Asia Jaya BERSEPADU SELATAN lines at the interchange station is subject to user instructions as below: Kelana Jaya Taman Jaya Kerinchi Pantai Dalam Serdang Dukung -Change lines at interchange station after exiting the automatic gate Taman Bahagia -Purchase new one-way tickets/tokens at Ticket Vending Machines Setia Petaling 10 Jaya Jalan Templer Sungai Besi Stadium Jernih (TVM) before switching lines. Sungai Taman Paramount SUBANG KAJANG Kajang Batu Tiga JAYA SUNWAY- Seri Setia Bukit Jalil Kajang 2 (Akan Datang COMING SOON) Shah Alam SS 15 SETIA JAYA Kampung Dato Haron UKM Padang Jawa SS 18 Sri Petaling Putrajaya/ Bangi Budak Badak USJ 7 Cyberjaya Batang Benar Klang South Mentari Sunway SunMed PUTRAJAYA Nilai SENTRAL Teluk Pulai Taipan Quay- Lagoon Labu Teluk Gadong Wawasan USJ 1 Awan Besar Salak Tinggi Tiroi Muhibbah Kampung Raja Uda USJ 21 SunU-Monash Alam Sutera Seremban Jalan Kastam Alam Senawang Megah KUALA LUMPUR Sungai Gadut INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (KLIA) Rembau Kinrara PELABUHAN Subang Alam PUTRA HEIGHTS Puchong Perdana Pusat Bandar Puchong Tampin Bandar Puteri Batang Melaka Puchong Prima IOI Puchong Jaya KLANG Taman Perindustrian Puchong (TPP) KUALA LUMPUR GEMAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 2 (KLIA 2) NOTA: transit Sila ikut langkah berikut apabila menggunakan stesen sambungan Rapid KL : NOTE: Dang Wangi dan Bukit Nanas Please observe the following steps for journey between Rapid KL connecting stations: Beli token untuk perjalanan hingga stesen Dang Wangi (jika dari LRT Laluan Kelana Jaya) dan Dang Wangi dan Bukit Nanas stesen Bukit Nanas (jika dari Laluan Monorel KL). Keluar dari stesen destinasi tersebut dan Purchase tokens up to Dang Wangi (if from LRT Kelana Jaya Line) and Bukit Nanas (if from KL Monorail Line). beli token perjalanan baharu untuk memasuki stesen sambungan. Exit station upon arrival and purchase another new token to enter connecting station. Sultan Ismail dan Medan Tuanku Sultan Ismail dan Medan Tuanku Beli token untuk perjalanan hingga stesen Sultan Ismail (jika dari Laluan LRT Sri Petaling) dan Purchase tokens up to Sultan Ismail (if from LRT Sri Petaling Line) and Medan Tuanku (if from KL Monorail Line). stesen Medan Tuanku (jika dari Laluan Monorel KL). Keluar dari stesen destinasi tersebut dan Exit station upon arrival and purchase another new token to enter connecting station. beli token perjalanan baharu untuk memasuki stesen sambungan. KL Sentral (LRT Laluan Kelana Jaya) dan KL Sentral (Laluan Monorel KL) KL Sentral (LRT Kelana Jaya Line) and KL Sentral (KL Monorel Line) Beli token untuk perjalanan hingga stesen KL Sentral (di laluan di mana anda berada). Purchase tokens up to KL Sentral (on the current line you are on). Keluar dari stesen destinasi tersebut dan beli token perjalanan baharu untuk memasuki stesen sambungan. Exit station upon arrival and purchase another new token to enter connecting station. Bagi pengguna kad MyRapid TnG dan Touch ‘n Go, tambang akan ditolak berdasarkan perjalanan anda. For MyRapid TnG and Touch ‘n Go card users, fare will be deducted accordingly as you travel. 03 7885 2585 [email protected] myrapid.com.my Useful Mobile Apps for Taxi Services in Kuala Lumpur • GrabCar • Uber 14

FACTS & FIGURES RAINNING SEASON Between September to April and October to January DRIEST MONTHS May, June, July TEMPERATURE ANNUAL RAINFALL 19 (Minimum) 2,266 mm 37 (Maximum) FULL NAME KUALA LUMPUR KUALA LUMPUR (more commonly known as KL) MAYOR (DATUK BANDAR) Tan Sri Hj. Mhd. Amin Nordin Bin Abdul Aziz CLIMATE Tropical DEMONYM POSTAL CODE Kl-ite 50xxx to 60xxx 68xxx STATE AREA Federal Territory CURRENCY 243.65km2 Ringgit Malaysia (RM) and sen POPULATION Estimated 1.8 million 1974 $ YEAR GRANTED FEDERAL TERRITORY YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1957 1972 YEAR GRANTED CITY STATUS RELIGIONS MAJOR LANGUAGES Malay, English, Chinese, Tamil Muslim, Buddhist, Taoist, Hindu, Christian, Sikh ETHNIC GROUPS MOTTO Malay, Chinese, Indian, Eurasians, Kadazans, Iban and other races from East Malaysia The City of and Penisula Malaysia Indigenous Contrast & Diversity FOREIGN WORKERS +60 and 03 Indonesia, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, COUNTRY CODE Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam + TIME DIFFERENCE CALLING CODE GMT +8 (daylight savings DRIEST MONTHS do not apply) May, June, July MAJOR FESTIVALS Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Haji, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Wesak, Federal Territory Day, Christmas

Brief History of KL B RIEF HISTORY OF KL BRIEF HISTORY OF KL By the end of the 19th century, in less than 50 Kuala Lumpur began growing rapidly. New A Brief History 1862 miners from over the world settled here. years, Kuala Lumpur had grown from a jungle- bound mining settlement to the grand colonial capital of the Malay Peninsula. It was here that Yap Ah Loy becomes Chinese Kapitan of Kuala British rule over the Peninsula ended in 1957 Lumpur in 1869 and succeeds to establish law and that the modern nation, Malaysia, was born Resulting in many conicts and gang wars. in 1963. Though many government departments and order in Kuala Lumpur in just a few years. moved to Putrajaya in the 1990s, KL continues to function as the heart of Malaysia’s economic, 1880 political and social life. Kuala Lumpur becomes a modern town when the British representative Frank Swettenham To understand how Kuala Lumpur came to be develops the rst city plan. founded it’s important to rst go back four-and- a-half centuries to when the seat of Malay power 1881 was Melaka. Legend has it that this great trading port was founded by Parameswara, a renegade Fires and subsequent ood brought great Hindu prince-cum-pirate from a little kingdom in damage to Kuala Lumpur as most of its southern Sumatra, who washed up around 1401 buildings and structures were made of wood on the Malay coast. As a seafarer, Parameswara or thatch and located on the lowlands. Kapitan recognized a good port when he saw one and Yap then decided to build and revive the town immediately lobbied the Ming emperor of China using stronger and more long-lasting method of for protection from the Thais in exchange for building construction by using bricks and tiles. generous trade deals. Thus, the Chinese came to He established Kuala Lumpur’s rst school and Malaysia. a shelter for the homeless. He also built brothels, casinos and saloon bars for entertainment. Equidistant between India and China, Melaka became a major stop for freighters from India 1887 loaded with pepper and cloth, and junks from Kuala Lumpur becomes the capital state of China loaded with porcelain and silks, which Selangor. were traded for local metal and spices. Business boomed as regional ships and perahu (Malay-style 1896 sampans) arrived to take advantage of trading opportunities. The Melaka sultans soon ruled over Kuala Lumpur was made the capital when the the greatest empire in Malaysia’s history, their Federated Malay States (FMS) were incorporated territory including what is today Kuala Lumpur and with Frank Swettenham, the Resident General the surrounding state of Selangor. at the time. The evolution of Kuala Lumpur to the classic epitome of British colonialism and 1857 the oppression of British imperialism caused local nationalists to halt their own dreams of Kuala Lumpur had its humble beginnings when independence. it was founded. Raja Abdullah, a member of the Selangor sultanate, opened up parts of Klang 1942 Valley for tin prospectors, a new settlement started as Chinese prospectors went up the Klang The Japanese occupied Kuala Lumpur for 44 River and began exploring the Ampang area for tin. months; from January 11, 1942 to August 5, Ampang was then a jungle. The tin boom attracted 1945 and it almost halted the economy of Kuala merchants and traders to come and set up shops Lumpur. at the conuence of the Klang and Gombak rivers. Thus, a town was born. 16

Brief History of KL 1945 1978 General Seishiro Itagaki, the General of Kuala Lumpur ceased to be the capital of Japanese Military Administrative, surrendered Selangor after the city of Shah Alam was to the British in Kuala Lumpur after Nagasaki declared the new state capital. and Hiroshima in Japan were attacked with atomic bombs causing mass destruction on 1990 both major cities. After the fall of the Japanese, the British returned to Kuala Lumpur. 1946 The British ocially declared Malayan Union administrative Malaya and Kuala Lumpur in King’s House on April 1, 1946.After much opposition from the Malays, the Malayan Union BRIEF HISTORY OF KL ceased to exist in January 1948. It was replaced by the Federation of Malaya. 1957 At the stroke of midnight on August 31, 1957, the rst Malayan ag was raised on the grounds of Merdeka Square and Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, the FIRST Prime Minister, declared independence in Stadium Merdeka. 1963 Kuala Lumpur celebrated 100 years of local council. 1999 The federal administrative capital of Malaysia moves to Putrajaya. 2007 Kuala Lumpur celebrates its 50th year as capital of Malaysia and Malaysia its 50th year of independence. Kuala Lumpur becomes the capital of Malaysia. 1972 Kuala Lumpur was conferred the city status on February 1. 1974 After being detached from its mother state of Selangor, Kuala Lumpur was made into a unit of its own called the Federal Territory. 17

New Year 2017 NEW YEAR 2017 5 Best Places to Celebrate the New Year in Kuala Lumpur New Year in Kuala Lumpur is one of the most KLCC Park, situated within walking distances celebratory occasions of the year and Malaysia’s from Suria KLCC Shopping Centre, is a tranquil bustling capital city is hailed as one of the best and family-friendly locale for most part of the cities in Southeast Asia for an exciting New year. However, it transforms into a massive Year’s Eve party. New Year’s Eve concert venue with live music performances by local and international acts Every end of the year is marked with colourful which ends with a great round of reworks. reworks, massive parties, and bustling street fairs held in accompaniment to the countdowns The 50-acre park consists of Lake Symphony, that are attended by thousands of people, tourist a 10,000sqm manmade lake with a 43-metre and locals alike. bridge that cuts across it, plenty of greenery, fountains with water features and patterned From booze-lled parties in swanky rooftop footpaths. Aside from oering the best view bars to live concerts against the Petronas Twin of the magnicent reworks display against Towers backdrop, our 5 Best Places to Celebrate the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, you can also the New Year in Kuala Lumpur promises take a short stroll to neighboring bars, pubs and fun-loving crowds, a cherry ambience, great restaurants while you wait for the midnight hour entertainment, and of course, jaw-dropping to arrive. rework displays as you usher in the New Year. 2. Curve Shopping Mall 1. KLCC Park Every 31st December, the Curve Shopping Mall in Petaling Jaya hosts a massive, free street party and reworks display at The Street, a spacious al fresco walkway in the mall. Featuring live performances by local bands and dancers, it’s usually packed with hundreds of attendees from 18.00 onwards. 18

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New Year 2017 During this time, swanky bistros, cafes, bars Samad Building, the iconic landmark consists and restaurants situated along The Street oer of a giant eld with perfectly manicured green special NYE and happy hour promos, perfect for lawns and a centerpiece of the Malaysian ag those who want to wine and dine as they usher displayed on a 95-metre tall agpole. in the New Year. On New Year’s Eve, Merdeka Square hosts a To get to the Curve Shopping Mall, a free shuttle number of choreographed traditional dances, bus that runs three times a day from Royale singing acts, marching bands and a spectacular Bukit Bintang Hotel is available. Alternatively, reworks display in the parade grounds. Visitors you can take the LRT from KL Sentral to Kelana can sit back and relax on the grassy eld but, Jaya and hop on to a free shuttle bus that heads most prefer standing to enjoy a better view of NEW YEAR 2017 Kuala Lumpur city centre. Though we the festivities. to the Curve. 3. Rooftop Bars Merdeka Square is a 15-minute drive from recommend taking the monorail or other train services as trac can get rather congested due to road closures. 5. Changkat Bukit Bintang Changkat Bukit Bintang is one of the city’s most happening nocturnal boulevards, where one can nd numerous bars, pubs, and lively restaurants with unique dining concepts in a single street. During weekends, Changkat Bukit Bintang is alive with bright lights, rowdy yet good-natured crowds, and ever-owing Rooftop bars in Kuala Lumpur is very popular drinks until the wee hours of morning. For the amongst late night revelers for many reasons- end of the year celebrations, the watering holes classy yet laidback ambience, impressive food take it up a notch with unique themes, special and beverage offerings, live entertainment, New Year’s Eve promotions, as well as resident and of course, a spectacular vantage point of deejays spinning a mix of house, electro-dance, Kuala Lumpur. pop, trance and hip-hop tracks for late night revellers to usher in the New Year. For those Nestled atop high-rise structures and ve-star staying in the city centre, the easiest way to hotels, these rooftop bars in Kuala Lumpur are get to Changkat Bukit Bintang is via monorail: suitable alternatives to the overcrowded bars alight at the Bukit Bintang stop and head north in the city centre. Those who prefer an intimate along Jalan Bukit Bintang. dinner as they anticipate the countdown can savour sumptuous French, Italian, Greek and Spanish at Troika Sky Dining while Sky Bar’s glamourous lounge is a great option if you want to sip on a glass of champagne while watching several reworks displays around the Kuala Lumpur city centre. 4. Merdeka Square Similar to KLCC Park, Merdeka Square oers an impressive and free New Year celebration in the city centre. Set in front of the Sultan Abdul 20

KL Climate KL climate KL CLIMATE Climate and Weather (i.e.: sudden gloom, dark clouds, windy). So, you should have ample time to get some shelter as the city is filled with buildings and Malaysia is blessed with a nice tropical climate structures even at the most open area you where sometimes it can be very sunny with could find. The LRT and Monorail stations light showers to heavy downpours at any given are always sheltered anyway; same goes time. It is always best to travel with sunblock with the bus stands. Hence, it is really not lotion on, a nice sun hat, sunglasses and a that fussy to walk around the city al fresco. small umbrella just in case the weather decided Worst case scenarios – hop inside some to change its mind. Walking and sightseeing of the fancy shopping malls, or just enjoy around Kuala Lumpur can be very rewarding the shower falling on warm pavements and if you know how to dodge the rain and sun. grass. Nothing beats the warm, fuzzy smell But for most tourists, the sunny side of Kuala of rain as it cools the city down. Lumpur can be very refreshing as they can work on their suntan as they go along! Most locals do not prefer the sunny part of Kuala Lumpur, which is why most of them would ock Monsoon Season in Malaysia & Weather to air-conditioned shopping malls and retail Summary outlets. But for foreign tourists, especially the Caucasians, I believe they would love Malaysia faces two monsoon winds seasons, to sunbathing as the sunny sky can be very the Southwest Monsoon from late May to beautiful and pleasant most of the time. September, and the Northeast Monsoon from October to March. The Northeast Monsoon The tropical climate brings with it a very brings in more rainfall compared to the suitable weather for all-year round sightseeing Southwest Monsoon, originating in China and and recreational activities. Yes, Malaysia the north Pacic. cannot enjoy the variation of different seasons such as winter and fall but the nice sunny- Situated between 1° and 6°N, the whole of and-rainy weather is perfect for exploring Malaysia has a classic equatorial climate with a metropolitan city like the ever-exciting high temperatures and wet months throughout Kuala Lumpur. The tropical climate also has the year. Temperatures at sea level range its advantage over the produce we have in from 21ºC to 32ºC, whilst at higher elevations Malaysia, such as the delectable tropical fruits it is much cooler with temperatures ranging like rambutan, mangoes and the King of All from 15°C to 25°C. Annual rainfall varies from Fruits; the spikey durian. 2,000mm to 2,500mm. Some might think it would be a fuss to A beach holiday can be enjoyed all year round walk around the city with the unpredictable in Malaysia as the east and west coasts weather of Malaysia. But, there are many experience their wettest months at alternate ways to get around this issue apart from times of the year. preparing yourself with an umbrella all the time. One of them is as simple as checking The wet season on the west of the peninsula (Apr- the weather report during your stay here in Oct) brings thunderstorms in the afternoons, but Kuala Lumpur. Plus, the rain is unlikely to these are usually brief, and the odd downpour is a come out of nowhere without signs of warning welcome way to reduce the humidity. 21

A Day’s Trek In KL A Day’s Visit @Merdeka Square Trek in KL Breakfast @Kampung Bharu Kampung Bharu is one of the best places to taste local cuisines! ABOUT KL to the south of Malaysia. The food is very Eat all you can with variety ranging from the north, east coast filling and rich. Do tease your taste bud with a bite of these local favourites: Nasi Lemak, Nasi Dagang, Roti Canai and end your meal with a cup of Teh Tarik. Merdeka Square (Independence Square or Dataran Merdeka) is situated in the center of the city. Literally a stone’s throw away from Kuala Lumpur City Gallery. It is nearby to Masjid Jamek, Central Market and China Town (Petaling Street). It’s the core of KL’s history. Here you find buildings like the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, the Royal Selangor Club, and the National History museum. A 100 metre-high flagpole marks the spot where the Malayan Flag was hoisted on August 31, 1957 Visit @Kuala Lumpur City Gallery signifying the independence of the country from British rule. Lunch @Central Market Kuala Lumpur City Gallery is a Tourist Information Centre and provides Central Market, which was built in 1888 was comprehensive guided walks around the city. originally a wet market. It has since been Bring handmade souvenirs or choose to make classified as a Heritage Site by the Malaysian your own for your family and friends! Heritage Society and it is now a landmark for Malaysian culture and heritage. The stalls 22

A Day’s Trek In KL oldest forest reserves dating back to 1906. An isolated forest island nestled in a sea of concrete; the little hill still thrives with massive tropical trees standing tall in the shadow of shiny metal and glass skyscrapers. Visit @Petronas Twin Tower (KLCC) The building that changed the landscape selling various trinkets and souvenirs are arranged according to zones that reect the many cultures in Malaysia. There’s also a food court that serves all the local delicacies on the 2nd oor. ABOUT KL Visit @KL Forest Eco Park Formerly known as Bukit Nanas Forest of the city, the Petronas Twin Towers have Reserve, this is an amazing rainforest habitat become synonymous with Kuala Lumpur. smack dab in the middle of rush-hour traffic Designed by world renowned architect, César and the pinnacles of business; KL Forest Pelli, inspired by cultural Islamic art themes. Eco Park in Bukit Nanas is one of Malaysia’s Since its completion in 1998, the towers have risen to become an icon that symbolizes not only Kuala Lumpur, but also Malaysia. Dinner & Shopping @Bukit Bintang Bukit Bintang has been one of the main attractions for tourism in the city for a while now. Needless to say, it’s also the best place to find delicious food and also shopping! With the increasing trends nowadays, many local and international brands have made it here to suit the local and foreign interest in shopping. 23

A Day’s Trek In KL ABOUT KL Ever since the 70s, shopping has been popular in KL with some of the pioneer malls which are still pulling the shoppers till this very day. Party @Changkat Changkat Bukit Bintang is one of the city’s most Supper @Jalan Alor Featuring an al fresco concept where you dine in the open air on chairs and tables lining the curbs, Jalan Alor needs no introduction to those who love their food. If you are craving for fresh seafood, Chinese and Thai cuisine, this is where you should head to in the wee hours of happening boulevards. Regarded as the ‘it’ party the morning. venue in KL’s lively yet fluid clubbing scene, Changkat is filled with restaurants that morph into night clubs with cocktail bars and pubs to soothe your thirst for a drink. Live performances from various local acts are also held in a number of nightspots. 24

I ntroduction ABOUT KL Sightseeing around Kuala Lumpur can be very rewarding if you know where to go and what to see. Finding your way around the city can be tricky. Even the locals get lost sometimes! But, this is where this free guide book comes in. This guide will provide you with an overview of attractions such as historical sites, modern buildings, places of worship, memorials, museums, parks and gardens. Attractions around Kuala Lumpur are well preserved by special organizations or bodies who maintain them as the government aims to provide tourists with better exposure on tradition of British colonial mansions, they the unique cultural heritage of Malaysia as have been converted into an exclusive hotel it is a multi-racial nation whose people live for visiting VIPs. Queen Elizabeth II herself together in harmony. ‘Malaysia Truly Asia’ made Carcosa Seri Negara her choice of is the common tagline for Malaysia because accommodation during her visit to Malaysia in as you walk around the city, you’ll see people 1989. The hotel’s restaurants are open to the from different races walking side by side, public for dining. incorporating each other’s cultures in their lives. You can see mosques, temples and Address: Taman Tasik Perdana, Persiaran shrines of different religions that are practiced Mahameru, 50480 Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia around Kuala Lumpur, which Tel: +603-2295 0888 makes it unique and appealing. Food, music and cultures of Asians in one city-what more could you ask for? Sultan Abdul Samad Building So, grab your essentials and head on to some Built in 1897, the Sultan Abdul Samad of the most interesting places to see, explore building used to serve as the secretariat and experience in Kuala Lumpur. for the colonial British administration back in the day. Its unique Moorish design is Carcosa Seri Negara very enchanting thanks to AC Norman, the architect who was also responsible for the Situated on a hilltop overlooking the beautiful Jamek Mosque located just behind this Lake Garden is Carcosa Seri Negara. This building. This historical landmark was also early 19th century architectural wonder was used as the superior courts of Malaysia once the residence of the British Governor which included the Federal Court of Malaysia, and British High Commissioner. Styled in the the Court of Appeals and the High Court of 25

Historical Sites Old KL Railway Station Malaya-which later, moved to Putrajaya, the new administrative city of Malaysia. SIGHTSEEING features strong gothic, western and Moorish- Kuala Lumpur Railway Station is an almost Constructed entirely of bricks, the building style influences with an imposing porch, building Moorish-style the fairytale to graceful arches, curved colonnades topped southeast of the National Mosque. Located with shinny copper cupolas and a domineering along Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin (previously 41.2m high clock tower. It is frequently known as Victory Avenue), it used to be KL’s seen as the backdrop for Malaysia’s annual main railway hub until 2001 when Kuala Independence Day parades. The building is now home to the Ministry of Information, Communications and Culture of Malaysia and Lumpur Sentral took over much of its role. Adopting a mixture of Eastern and Western sits beside the old KL Railway Station. styles, it was designed by A.B. Hubbock in Address: Jalan Raja, 50050 Kuala Lumpur Merdeka Square 1910. Opposite stands the Malaya Railway Administration Building, also designed by Hubbock in 1917. Beneath the Islamic exterior, the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station resembles a typical glass and iron Victorian-era English The Merdeka Square is located exactly railway building. opposite the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. This is the historical place where the Union It used to house the offices of the Federated Flag was lowered and the Malayan Flag was Malay States Railways, but now its primary raised for the very first time at the stroke of function is that of the administrative head midnight of 31st August 1957. From then on, office of the Keretapi Tanah Melayu. Built Merdeka Square has been the venue for the using convict labour, there is a hotel (the annual Merdeka Parade. Heritage Station Hotel) on the first floor and inside is a restaurant plus several souvenir The flagpole which holds the flag is the one stalls. The building is a favourite sightseeing of the tallest in the world, towering around attraction in the city due to its gorgeous façade 100 meters. Merdeka Square is the site where – the open-plan Renaissance-like building’s Malaya declared its independence. Merdeka spacious verandas with arched colonnades Square was officially named Dataran Merdeka make for beautiful photo opportunities. on 1st January in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia Year 1990. Address: Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kampung Attap, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Address: Jalan Raja, 50050 Kuala Lumpur Visiting Hours: NIL GPS Coordinates: 3.139882, 101.693768 26

Historical Sites Old Market Square The city’s rst brick buildings were built here in the Old Market Square (Medan Pasar Lama) during the 1880s. Bordered by Lebuh Pasar Besar and Medan Pasar, the square now hosts a busy bus stop and a clock tower. The clock tower was built in 1937 to commemorate the coronation of England’s King George VI. A market selling wet produce once occupied this square, but in 1936 it was relocated about 1 kilometer south to Central Market. Overlooking the square are several beautiful triple-storey Chinese shophouses built in the early 20th century, with neo-classical features such as columns and gables. These SIGHTSEEING shophouses are usually used by families both as a home (upstairs) and to conduct business (downstairs). The shophouses are connected by continuous pedestrian verandahs to enhance connectivity. Address: Medan Pasar, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Visiting Hours: The square is always open GPS Coordinates: 3.1476606, 101.6961079 27

Architecture of Kuala Lumpur A rchitecture Tudor & Victorian There are many buildings built by the British at the turn of the 20th century exhibit Victorian and Tudor of Kuala Lumpur that their designs. The influence in are buildings modified to be suitable to the tropical environment of The architecture of Kuala Lumpur is a blend Malaysia, which is hot and humid with many of old colonial influences, Asian traditions, days of monsoon rain. Malay Islamic inspirations, modern and post- Tudor styled architecture is the feature of two SIGHTSEEING were built toward the end of 19th and early the Royal Selangor Club and the Selangor modern mix. Being a relatively young city, most of Kuala Lumpur's colonial buildings sporting clubs situated in Dataran Merdeka, 20th century. These buildings have Mughal, Chinese Club. The buildings were built in 1910 and 1929 respectively. The architectural style, Tudor, Neo-Gothic or Grecian-Spanish style or architecture. Most of the styling has been which features large exposed wooden beams in half-timbered walls, was the typical model modified to cater to use local resources and for some of the earliest social club buildings the acclimatized to the local climate, which is hot and humid all year around. Independence coupled with the rapid in the country. Neo-Gothic architecture exists in religious economic growth from the 70's to the 90's, building built by the colonial powers such saw buildings with more local and Islamic as the St. Mary's Cathedral, St Andrew’s motifs arise in the central districts of the city. Presbyterian Church, Church of the Holy Many of these buildings derive their design Rosary and St. John's Church which is from traditional Malay items, such as the head converted into Bukit Nanas Community dress and the keris. Some of these buildings Center. However, some residences such as have Islamic geometric motifs integrated with Carcosa Seri Negara, which was built in 1897 the designs of the building, such as square for Frank Swettenham also feature this style patterns or a dome. of architecture. Late Modernist and Post-Modernist style Victorian architecture was also a popular architecture began to appear in the late 1990s choice for the colonial powers to build and early 2000s. Buildings with all-glass schools, such as Victoria Institution, exteriors sprang up around the city, with the Methodist Boys’ School and Convent Bukit most prominent example being the Petronas Nanas. Other examples of building in this style Twin Towers. As an emerging global city in a of architecture include the Central Market, newly industrialized economy, the city skyline National Art Gallery, Malaysia Tourism Center, is expected to experience further changes in Industrial Court Building, The Mansem, PAM decades to come. Center (housing the Malaysian Institute of Architects) and Coliseum Theater. Neo Moorish (Mughal) Buildings with Neo- Grecian-Spanish Moorish or Mughal Prior to the Second World style of architecture War, many shophouses, were built at the turn usually two-storey with of the 20th century functional shops on by the colonial power, the ground floor and Great Britain. While most of the buildings separate residential with such architecture are in Dataran spaces upstairs, were built around the old Merdeka, there are some in Chinatown such city center. Some of these shop-houses have as the Jamek Mosque and in Jalan Sultan made way for new developments but there Hishamuddin, such as the KTM railway station are still many standing today around Medan and the KTM Administration Office. Famous Pasar (Old Market Square), Chinatown, Jalan buildings in the neo-Moorish style include Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Doraisamy, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, the Court of Bukit Bintang and Tengkat Tong Shin areas. Appeals and the old Kuala Lumpur High Court. St. John’s Institution in Bukit Nanas is famous Other buildings with Moorish architecture of its imposing white and red brick building are Bandaraya Theatre, InfoKraft (Textile with emphasis on Grecian-Spanish style of Museum), Kuala Lumpur Memorial Library and architecture. The Telecom Museum, which National History Museum. was built in 1928 also sports the influence. 28

Architecture of Kuala Lumpur / Modern Buildings Malay Kuala Lumpur today has many iconic M odernn modern buildings which drew inspiration from oder every day traditional Buildings Buildings Buildings Malay items. The buildings were constructed in the 1980s and Buildings 1990s. An example of this style of architecture is the Lembaga Tabung Haji building which is derived from the form of a Malay drum, Telekom Tower which resembles a slanted cut The Kuala Lumpur skyline is truly a unique of a bamboo trunk and Maybank Tower, whose one. With old buildings designed in various design was inspired by the sheath of the keris, architectural styles courtesy of architects the traditional Malay dagger. The buildings like A.C Norman and A.B Hubback, and were designed by the same architect, Hijjas modern marvels conceived by the minds of Kasturi. Istana Budaya is another example of the architects of today. While the traditional this type of architecture, in which the building architectural styles that are drowned in SIGHTSEEING is designed based on a Minangkabau head history attract our attention, we still can’t dress. The National Library which is situated help but notice and admire the modern beside Istana Budaya is also inspired by the skyscrapers and buildings that are popping Malay Head Dress. around as the city continues to progress and develop to become one of the most modern Islamic metropolitans in Southeast Asia. With Islam being the official religion of Malaysia since Tall skyscrapers and buildings constructed independence, there are using the latest technology and style are many Islamic architecture scattered throughout the city- creating featured buildings that mesmerizing sights both day and night. resides in Kuala Lumpur. Buildings like the Dayabumi Complex, and KL Tower Islamic Center have Islamic geometric motifs on their structure, signifying Islamic At a height of 421 restriction on drawing nature. Some buildings meters, the KL Tower such as the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia is the 5th tallest and National Planetarium have been built t elec ommunica tions to masquerade itself as a place of worship, tower in the world. This complete with dome and minaret, when in marvel was constructed fact is a place of science and knowledge. using around 45,000 cubic Naturally, Islamic motifs are evident in meters of extra strong religious structure such as Masjid Wilayah concrete weighing in at an and Masjid Negara. Religious places will have impressive 100,000 tons. more Arabic calligraphy drawn on the columns Constructed as a state of and other places on the structure. the art telecommunications tower it doesn’t just provide better telecommunications and Late Modernism & Post-Modern broadcast transmissions. It also provides Kuala Lumpur’s central visitors with a spectacular 360 degree view business district today has of Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley! And shifted around the Kuala at night, dine among the stars at the Seri Lumpur City Center (KLCC) Amgkasa Revolving Restaurant, located at where many new and tall Level 2 near the very top of the tower. buildings with Late Modernism and Postmodern architecture ll the skyline. The 452-meter Address: Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Petronas Twin Towers, designed by César Pelli, Lumpur when seen from above, resembles the Islamic Tel: +603-2020 5444 geometric motifs. While looking from street Website: www.menarakl.com.my level, the all-glass shell of the building gives a post-modern take on the more traditional motif. The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, next door to the towers follows the same theme. The convention center will have the shape of an eagle if viewed from above, while the all-glass shell of the building gives a more post-modern look. 29

Modern Buildings / Places of Worship Dayabumi Complex The Dayabumi Complex is a major landmark in Kuala Lumpur. It houses several commercial facilities and is one of the first skyscrapers in the city. It is located near the National Mosque. It was designed in a modern Islamic style with the façade of the tower adorned with patterns SIGHTSEEING of eight-pointed stars and Islamic arches at the top and bottom of the tower that is usually seen in mosques. Islam, the 88-storey towers are connected at levels 41 and 42 by a bouble-decker pedestrian skybridge, and each tower is surmounted by a 74-meter high pinnacle with a steel spire atop. Address: Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603-2331 8080 Website: www.petronastwintowers.com.my Height 1483 ft Construction began on 14 February 1982 and (452 m) completed in February 1984. Central Market which is near the Klang River and close to the construction site avoided being demolished during the complex’s construction. Address: Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, 50050 Kuala Lumpur Petronas Twin Towers Using modern materials such as stainless steel cladding and glass which makes their spires glisten on the horizon, this world architectural wonder embodies the spirit of the city’s residence that always strive for greatness. Built with a design based on geometric patterns originating in ancient 30

Modern Buildings / Places of Worship Jamek Mosque 15,000 worshippers at a time, it is surrounded by beautiful gardens and the whole vicinity takes up about 13 acres (53,000 m2) of land – making it one of the biggest mosques in Malaysia. The original structure is the works Being one of the oldest mosques in Malaysia, Jamek Mosque is one of the most well- preserved heritages of Kuala Lumpur in SIGHTSEEING which it reflects the importance of Islam back in the days in Kuala Lumpur. It is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak River and was designed by Arthur Benison Hubback, a British architect who was responsible in designing the colonial buildings around the city. The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah officially opened the mosque in 1909, two years after construction was completed. Before the national mosque, Masjid Negara, was opened in 1965, Masjid Jamek served as Kuala Lumpur's main mosque. The mosque has a Moorish, Indo- Saracenic or Mughal architecture. Address: Jalan Tun Perak, 50050 Kuala of a team of three architects from the Public Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Works Department; Howard Ashley from the Visiting Hours: Sat – Thurs, 9am – 4pm. UK and Malaysians, Hisham Al-Bakri and GPS Coordinates: 3.1489471, 101.6958932 Baharuddin Kassim. Built in 1965, the mosque Getting There: Take the LRT and alight Masjid is a bold and modern approach in reinforced Jamek station. 5-minute walk from the concrete, symbolic of the aspirations of a then station, across Jalan Tun Perak. newly independent Malaysia. National Mosque Its key features are a 73-metre-high minaret Located in Kuala Lumpur, the National and a 16-pointed star concrete main roof. Mosque is a symbol of the strength of Islam The umbrella, synonymous with the tropics, in Malaysia. Able to accommodate up to is featured conspicuously – the main roof is reminiscent of an open umbrella, the minaret's cap a folded one. The folded plates of the concrete main roof are a creative solution to achieving the larger spans required in the main gathering hall. Reflecting pools and fountains spread throughout the compound, creating a soothing and tranquil area perfect for meditating and prayers. Address: Jalan Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Phone No.: +603-2693 7784 Website: www.masjidnegara.gov.my Visiting Hours: Sat – Thurs, 9am – 6pm. GPS Coordinates: 3.1420938, 101.6917739 Getting There: Best is to get a taxi from KL Sentral – book one from the taxi kiosks. 31

Places of Worship Federal Territory Mosque As-Syakirin Mosque The construction of Masjid Wilayah started Masjid Asy-Syakirin shares the same location in 1996 and was completed in the year 2000 as two hugely-popular tourist attractions, – just in time for the country’s National Day Suria KLCC and Petronas Twin Towers, at the at the turn of a new millennium. The mosque heart of Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). was the brainchild of Tun Dr. Mahathir Nicknamed ‘Jewel in the Park’, the mosque Mohamed during his tenure as Malaysia’s faces the soothing lushness of KLCC Park. fourth Prime Minister. Originally built in 1998 to cater for a congregation of 6,000 worshippers, the mosque was renovated in 2009 to accommodate for an additional 5,000, increasing its total capacity to 11,000 worshippers. Its strikingly-modern, SIGHTSEEING skilled craftsmen from Uzbekistan out of futuristic architecture was built by highly- marble and granite with a combination of West Asia and East Asia design elements. This mosque is unique in the sense that it doesn’t feature a minaret as part of its structure. Located just a stone’s throw from the city centre near the MATRADE building and Jalan Duta’s government complex, the mosque was officiated on 18 February 2005 by the Yang Di- Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia) at that time, Tuanku Syed Sirajudin Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalulail. The mosque is heavily influenced by the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Turkey, with a combination of traditional Malay and Middle East design elements. Its centrepiece on top of the main prayer hall is made up of not just one, but several domes Besides being a prime venue for several comprising a main dome on top, half domes high-profile religious events, Masjid Asy- underneath it and a number of smaller domes Syakirin has received a number of esteemed around it. A total of 22 domes adorn the guests in the past such as the Duke and mosque’s rooftop. Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, as well as the Chief Imam of More than just a mosque, Masjid Wilayah is Masjid Al-Haram in Mecca, Dr. Abdul Rahman also a community, research and educational Al-Sudais, and the Chief Imam of Masjid An- complex, equipped with a host of facilities such Nabawi in Medina, Fadilatul As-Syeikh Solah as a meeting room, a seminar room, a library, a Bin Muhammad Al-Budair. multi-purpose hall and accommodation. Address: Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Address: Jalan Duta, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, WP WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Phone No.: +603-2333 2888 Phone No.: +603-6201 8791 Website: www.klccconventioncentre.com Website: www.masjidwilayah.gov.my Visiting Hours: Sat – Thurs, 9am – 6pm. Visiting Hours: Sat – Thurs, 9am – 6pm. GPS Coordinates: 3.15732, 101.7161701 GPS Coordinates: 3.17206, 101.6705413 Getting There: Take the LRT to KLCC station Getting There: Take RapidKL bus (B115 / and the mosque is located just outside of U83 / U618) or take a taxi. It is near Publika Suria KLCC’s Ramlee Mall – 2-minute walk. Solaris Dutamas. 32

Places of Worship St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Address: 5, Jalan Bukit Nanas, 50250 Kuala For most expatriates who Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. reside in Kuala Lumpur Phone No.: +603-2026 2813 would consider the St. Visiting Hours: Daily, 9am-6pm Andrew’s Presbyterian GPS Coordinates: 3.15045, 101.6992102 Church as their home Getting There: The best way to reach the away from home. This is cathedral is by taking a taxi. because the church has a congregation that is very diverse and close to each other. It is a Thean Hou Temple beautiful building by Jalan Raja Chulan that is The Thean Hou Temple pretty eye-catching as it stands out from the was built by the Hainanese other buildings around it. It is designed in a in order to commemorate mock-Tudor style. Black and white bungalows the Goddess of Thean are white-painted bungalows, in a style once Hou. It is one of the largest Chinese temples commonly used to house European colonial in Southeast Asia and was ocially opened on and expatriate families in tropical climate 3rd September 1989. You can get to the temple colonies, typically the Southeast Asian if you’re on the way to Mid Valley Megamall via colonies of the British Empire in the 19th Jalan Syed Putra. SIGHTSEEING century. The style incorporated elements of UK's Arts and Crafts and Art Deco movements Built on a 1.67-acre piece of land, the temple as well as the need of wealthy expatriate has four levels and it is famous for its ornate families for airy and spacious family homes. decorations and architectural design. From Hence, the church’s design was heavily the main temple, you can enjoy a breathtaking inspired with this style that was very popular view of Kuala Lumpur. It serves as a house of back in the days. Another historical building worship and a functional space for events such designed with mock-Tudor style is the as weddings. Selangor Royal Club. It is a popular tourist attraction especially during Address: 29/31, Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Chinese festivals and the various birthdays of Kuala Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. temple gods. Phone No.: +603-2031 1223 / 2072 5687 GPS Coordinates: 3.14907, 101.7023501 Address: 65, Persiaran Endah, Taman Getting There: Take the bus to St Andrew’s Persiaran Desa, 50460, Kuala Lumpur, WP Church bus station from Pasar Seni. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Phone No.: +603-2274 7088 St. John’s Cathedral GPS Coordinates: 3.12181, 101.68772 St. John’s Cathedral is one Getting There: The nearest bus station to the of the famous and oldest temple is MCOBA, Jalan Syed Putra station. churches in Kuala Lumpur. Walk along Persiaran Endah for about 10 In 1883, the rst church minutes. was erected on this site and it was dedicated to Guan Yin Temple St. John the Evangelist. It Across Jalan Stadium from started out as just a humble long wooden hall with the Chan She Shu Yuen several windows, nestled calmly in a forested area Association is the vibrant of Bukit Nanas. The current building was built in Guan Yin Temple. Here, 1962 and it was elevated to the status of cathedral. you’ll be greeted with a pair of stone lions Some of the unique and mesmerizing features of guarding the steps leading towards the temple. the church are the whitewashed exterior, double This quaint but glorious looking Hokkien temple spires on the west front and beautiful stained is a century-old Chinese temple, making it one glass windows imported from Paris that depicts of the earliest ones in Kuala Lumpur. iconic scenes of the Gospel. The temple is named after Guan Yin, the Goddess Situated at the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the of Mercy which is one of the most popular deities cathedral is popular among locals and tourists. worshipped by local Buddhists. Inside, there is a The church is located next to St. John’s statue of Guan Yin which depicts in a thousand- Institution which is popular for its Grecian- armed and thousand-eyed manifestation, Spanish architecture. The schools’ name is representing her omniscience. Guan Yin is only obviously inspired by the cathedral and it was one of the few Hokkien temples around sporting established by the Lasallian Brothers. the typical but beautiful curved roof- an iconic design for such temples. The cathedral is also strategically located as it is nearby Convent Bukit Nanas, Bukit Nanas Address: Jalan Tun H S Lee, 50000 Kuala Forest Reserve as well as the KL Tower. Lumpur Tel: +603-2072 6669 33

Places of Worship / Memorials & Museums Sin Sze Si Ya Temple immigrants and is now Yap Ah Loy, the an important cultural Chinese community and national heritage. leader or Kapitan Adapting the South Cina, who was Indian or Dravidian responsible for the architecture, the early developments temple has an ornate of Kuala Lumpur and lavish gateway known as the gopuram. It built this temple is 5-tiered, making it the tallest structure of in 1864. It is one of the city’s most important the temple. Taoist temples and it was built in the honor of Yap Ah Loi’s comrades, namely Sin Sze Ya and Address: Jalan Tun H S Lee, 50000 Kuala SIGHTSEEING occupying the main hall. Sri Veera Hanuman Temple Lumpur Si Sze Ya. They became venerated as deities Tel: +603-2078 3467 after their deaths. You can see their altars Located among other popular attractions such After Yap’s death in 1885, Yap was also deied as Sri Kandaswamy Kovil and Wei Ling Gallery, and the altar dedicated to him was constructed Sree Veera Hanuman Temple is a humble to the left side of the main hall with a sculpture temple which honours a rather uncommon of Yap sitting nearby that is still present until today. The temple was built based on very Lord Hanuman was depicted in the Indian epic strict Feng Shui principles and as a result, the Ramayana where Hanuman is revered for his temple seems oddly placed with its entrance deity which is Hanuman-the Monkey God. facing a corner. courage and devotion. In the temple, you can find five statues of the deity. Address: 14A, Lebuh Pudu, 50050 Kuala Lumpur Worshippers come with offering of butter Tel: +603-2072 9593 which is applied to the mouth and tail, along with garlands of vadai (a savoury fried fritter). Buddhist Maha Saturdays are especially busy here, so it might Vihara be a good time to visit the temple as it gets The Sinhalese lively with activities and poojas. community founded the Buddhist Maha Address: Jalan Scott, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Vihara in 1894. It Lumpur is based in Kuala Tel: +603-2274 0639 Lumpur and the establishment is to provide a place of worship Sri Ganesar Temple for the Sri Lankan community who practices the Located in the Theravada traditions. Most Sinhalese were either middle of the busy traders or artisans and skilled workers brought and bustling area of in from Ceylon by the British Administration to Pudu Lama, the Sri develop the colonial Malayan Civil Service. The Ganesar temple is Buddhist Maha Vihara was commonly known as a remarkable sight. the Brickelds Buddhist Temple for many years. With simple but symbolic exterior, The auspicious site holds various religious the temple’s main deity is Lord Ganesha- ceremonies as well and caters to the spiritual the elephant headed God who is worshipped needs of the community. It is adorned in as a “remover of obstacles”. This temple is traditional and beautiful designs, making it a regarded as the third most important Hindu pleasing sight for visitors. temple in Kuala Lumpur. It was constructed in 1897, with humble beginnings as just a simple Address: 123, Jalan Berhala Brickfields, 50470 shrine in a British colonial official’s garden. Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603-2274 1141 A sacred Bael tree stands within the temple’s vicinity, giving it a pleasant natural shade for Sri Mahamariamman Temple the temple. Worshippers will usually stroke Founded in 1873, the Sri Mahamariamman the tree’s bark first upon entering the temple Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala before proceeding with their prayers to get Lumpur. In 1968, a new structure was built, blessings. Inside, you will see a statue of the featuring the ornate “Raja Gopuram” tower in Lord Ganesha laden in extravagant flower the style of South Indian temples. wreaths. From its inception, the temple provided an Address: Jalan Pudu Lama, 50050 Kuala important place of worship for early Indian Lumpur Tel: +603- 2078 9825 34



Memorials & Museums National Museum the Islamic Architectural Gallery which showcases replicas of famous buildings such as the Taj Mahal in India, Masjid Al-Haram in Mecca as well as the Amir Timur Mausoleum in Uzbekistan. Address: Jalan Lembah Perdana, Tasik Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603-2092 7070 Website: www.iamm.org.my Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Perhaps Malaysia’s most treasured museum SIGHTSEEING some of the nation’s most important historic Art Gallery is located near Lake Gardens and houses heritage. The architecture of the National 26 pillars concrete Museum comprises (13 pillars to the east and the west of the building, representing the states in Malaysia), positioned to reflect the features of a traditional Malay palace. Visitors can take a walk down memory lane as they make their way through the museum’s four main galleries: Gallery A (Culture Exhibitions), Gallery B (Faces of Malaysia), Gallery C (Nature) and The museum has various galleries displaying Gallery D (subcategorized to Weapons, Music art collections and the history of currency and Ceramic). The galleries will take you back and economy. The 6 galleries are Art Gallery, through the nation’s development over the Numismatics Gallery, Islamic Finance Gallery, past few decades, as visitors get the chance Bank Negara Malaysia Gallery, Economics to relive Malaysian history. Special thematic Gallery and Children’s Gallery. It has a café exhibitions are also held from time to time. and gift shop for visitors to get refreshments and souvenirs. Jalan Damansara GPS 3° 8.27’N 101° 41.239’ E Address: Sasana Kijang 2, Jalan Dato Onn, Take the Putra LRT, the KTM Komuter train 50480 Kuala Lumpur or the Monorail to KL Sentral Station. From there, take a taxi the short distance to the Tel: +603-9179 2784 museum. Website: www.museumbnm.gov.my Tel: +603-2282 6255 Fax: +603-2282 6434 National Monument (Tugu Negara) Operating Hours: 09:00 to 18:00 daily Entrance Fee: RM 2.00 (adults); Free (children below 12 years old) Website: www.museum.gov.my / www.jmm. gov.my Islamic Arts Museum Situated near to the House of Parliament, this bronze war memorial is dedicated to those who died during the 12-year Malayan Emergency which was proclaimed after a communist insurrection in 1948. Built in 1966, Tugu Negara depicts seven men from the Malaysian Security Force symbolizing the seven qualities; leadership, unity, strength, The museum provides an insight into the vigilance, suffering, courage and sacrifice. beauty of Islamic arts and the great civilization that inspired it. The various themed galleries Address: Jalan Parlimen, 50480 Kuala Lumpur exhibit priceless treasures. Highlights include Tel: 012-235 6023 36

Memorials, Museums & Gallery / Parks & Gardens Tunku Abdul Rahman KLCC Park Putra Memorial KLCC Park is a public park located in the vicinity of Suria KLCC. The park has been designed to provide greenery to the Petronas The Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial Twin Towers and the areas surrounding it. The is dedicated to the memory of Malaysia’s park was designed by Robert Burle Marx. It is SIGHTSEEING first Prime Minister, who is also known as said that this was the last work undertaken Malaysia’s “Father of Independence.” The by the Brazilian architect. When the park was memorial showcases the many aspects designed, the aim was to “leave the world a of Malaysia’s first Prime Minister. It offers little more sensitive and a little more educated visitors a deeper insight into the life of a on the importance of nature.” respected world leader and his legacy that continues to inspire the present. It also serves Address: Suria KLCC, Jalan Ampang, 50450 as a permanent custodian for all archival, Kuala Lumpur museum and library materials of the Tunku as Lembah Kiara Park he was fondly called by Malaysians. Address: Jalan Dato Onn, 50480 Kuala Lumpur Tel: + 603-2694 7277 Tun Abdul Razak Memorial Lembah Kiara Park is a popular place for outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking and jogging. It has a pleasant lake with a stream leading to the play park. There is also a paved road that leads up and around the hill, suitable for joggers and hikers that need a little resistance in their routine. There are decent trails around the hill for mountain bikers too, making this park very suitable and welcoming This memorial is a testament to the great for outdoor sports and recreational activities. contribution and achievements of Tun Abdul It is well-maintained and very popular among Razak, the second Prime Minister of Malaysia. local residents. The memorial is divided into 2 sections; the Sri Taman Building, exhibiting more than Address: Jalan Abang Haji Openg, Bukit Kiara, 600 materials belonging to Tun Abdul Razak 60000 Kuala Lumpur including gifts and souvenirs, biography, ASEAN Sculpture Garden pictures and documents, while the second Visitors to these uniquely landscaped gardens section host more than 1500 items regarding can view the large collection of prize-winning Tun Abdul Razak’s achievements while serving as Minister and second Prime Minister of Malaysia. Address: Jalan Cenderawasih, Perdana Botanical Gardens, 50480 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603-2693 7141 37

Parks & Gardens sculptures-crafted in wood , iron, marble and Firey Park bamboo. The exhibits are skillfully crafted end products of the ASEAN region’s best artists. Address: Persiaran Sultan Salahhudin, Taman Tasik Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur Perdana Botanical Garden SIGHTSEEING Perdana Botanical Garden or Lake Gardens This is the only place in the country to see fireflies. The firefly colonies over at Kampung Kampung Bukit Kuantan and Belimbing in Kuala Selangor, north of Kuala Lumpur are among the largest in the world. For an enthralling display of the bright, little glittery fireflies, visitors can join a tour where the is one of the most popular parks in Kuala Lumpur. Strategically located in the middle display of fireflies, which live in Berembang of KL’s ‘concrete rainforest’ and built around trees that grow along Kuala Selangor’s 2 lakes, the tropical garden stretch over 200 locals will bring them to see the spectacular acres, including botanical gardens, mahestic riverbanks. trees, flowering shrubs and even a creative Address: Firefly Park Resort (Kuala Selangor) theme park. The bronzed National Monument Sdn Bhd, Jalan Haji Omar, Kampung Bukit (Tugu Negara) stands majestically amongst Belimbing, 45000 Kuala Lumpur the green surroundings of the Orchid Garden, Tel: +603-3260 1208 Hibiscus Garden, Butterfly Park, and Bird Park. There’s also a childrens playground, Batu Caves jogging track and exercise stations. Or if you wish, why not just walk along the many trails provided while enjoying the refreshing and peaceful surroundings. Address: Jalan Kebun Bunga, Tasik Perdana, 55100 Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Bird Park Escape to a tropical paradise in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and explore the world’s largest free-flight aviary-home to some of the world’s most beautiful birds. Covering over 20 acres, the KL Bird Park is home to more than 3,000 birds with over 200 different species. Visitors can walk through the park or join in the daily bird shows and feeding program, and feed ostriches, eagles and hornbills. Address: 920, Jalan Cenderawasih, Perdana Botanical Gardens, 50480 Kuala Lumpur 38

Parks & Gardens / Natural Wonders Batu Caves is a limestone hill as well as well maintained, making for a relatively easy an iconic and popular tourist attraction in hike to the beautiful falls atop the hill. Selangor. A limestone outcrop located just north of Kuala Lumpur, Batu Caves has three main caves featuring temples and Hindu shrines. Upon entering the area, you can see a tall gold statue of the Lord Murugan and a steep flight of stairs (272 steps, to be exact) going up the main cave’s opening. The limestone forming Batu Caves is said to be around 400 million years old. Some of the cave entrances were used as shelters by the indigenous Temuan people. Rising almost 100m above the ground, the Batu Caves complex consists of three main caves and a few smaller ones. The biggest, referred to as Cathedral Cave or Temple Cave, has a very SIGHTSEEING high ceiling and features ornate Hindu shrines. The trails are easy to follow with guide ropes to ease the climb. There are several levels going up the hill. The first level is merely for warming up. At this level, you’ll come across a bridge that will lead you to a trail that requires a bit of climbing. After the climb, you’ll come across a resting station where you can stop for a drink at the water station. Then, put your game face on because the hike continues all the way to level 6, a clear area with a large canopy complete with water stations, tables, chairs, tea pots and even a chin up bar. The waterfall is half an hour away from this station. The waterfall is amazing with picnic spots here and there. After the hike, enjoying the serenity of nature truly is an amzing reward. There are various undeveloped caves which It is perfect for a quick getaway from the contain a diverse range of cave fauna, bustling city due to its close proximity to including some unique species such as Kuala Lumpur. The journey to the waterfalls Liphistiidae spiders and Eonycteris and may be tiring but, that’s just half of the fun! fruit bats. The site is also well known for its numerous macaques, which visitors feed- Address: Jalan Saga 28, Taman Saga, 68000 sometimes involuntarily. These monkeys may Ampang, Selangor also pose a biting hazard to tourists as they can be quite territorial. Desa Park City Central Park Below the Temple Cave is the Dark Cave; with rock formations and a number of animals found nowhere else. It is a two-kilometer network of relatively untouched caverns. Stalactites jutting from the cave’s ceiling and stalagmites rising from the floor form intricate formations such as cave curtains, flow stones, cave pearls and scallops which took thousands of years to form. Address: Gombak, exit Jalan Lingkaran Tengah 2, Kawasan Industri Batu Caves, The Central Park allows you to do both 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor – slow down or speed up. Chill out on its Bukit Apeh Waterfalls manicured lawns and have a family picnic; Bukit Apeh Falls is one of the most favorite a brief respite from the work week rush. Or get your heart racing by hitting its jogging destinations among local nature enthusiasts. paths with sprightly vigor. With the idyllic The trail to the falls can be accessed through Central Lake at its core, The Central Park an entry made in Taman Saga, Ampang. A local truly represents an ideal getaway from the group of enthusiasts have created a maze of tribulations of the city life. trails in the hilly region of Bukit Apeh that are 39

Parks & Gardens Tree-lined paths surround The Central Park, To go there, take Exit MRR2 at Taman beckoning residents and visitors alike to Melawati. Next roundabout, exit at 9-o’clock. take a leisurely walk and enjoy the great Next roundabout, exit at 12-o’clock. As you outdoors with its captivating vistas. It also features a picturesque lake, a children’s playground complete with child-proof play equipments, park benches, rest areas and a man-made stream to complete the whole relaxing experience. Along The Central Park are 9-foot-wide jogging paths surrounding the lake and inter- SIGHTSEEING strollers, kids and adults alike. It is also connecting with all nearby Desa ParkCity neighborhoods. It is a haven for joggers, famous for night-joggers as the area is well-lit at night with patrols, keeping the area safe for joggers. It is perfect for dog-walking anytime of the day as well. Address: Desa Parkcity, 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Website: www.desaparkcity.com/township/ the-central-park Visiting Hours: Daily, 7am – 12pm GPS Coordinates: 3.1863523, 101.6293558 Tabur Hill Tabur Hill (Bukit Tabur) is a limestone and quartz ridge located at Taman Melawati in Kuala Lumpur. Hikers are advised to take reach a T-junction, turn right. Follow the road extra precautions as going up Bukit Tabur is along the hill till you reach the Puncak Niaga pretty challenging, so plan your hike well and facilities. The trail starts just after a small do not hike alone. Even though the hike would concrete wall near the facility’s gate. put you out of breath, the spectacular view from the top where you can see the Klang Address: Taman Wangsa Melawati, 50000 Gates Dam and the lush tropical greenery Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia will make you forget the struggle of the hike. Phone No.: +603-5544 7000 Permit is required to go on the trail and it can Website: www.forestry.gov.my/selangor be obtained at Selangor Forestry Department Visiting Hours: Go up in daylight for RM5/person. GPS Coordinates: 3.2255525, 101.7395381 40

5 吉隆坡一日游 ABOUT KL 吉隆坡大最佳迎 接新年的地方 迎接新的一年，是吉隆坡市年度最喜庆的 中央为面积达 节日之一。同时 ，贵为马来西亚繁华首都 一万平方公尺 的吉隆坡，也被誉为东南亚最佳举办振奋 的人造池及水 人心的新年除夕派对的城市之一。 池上方设有43 公尺长的高架 每年年尾，人们可观看色彩缤纷的烟火 桥，跨越水池 秀、参与各大规模的聚会、以及人头汹涌 两岸还种植不 的街道，当中挤满数千人潮，其中包括本 少绿色植物，以及水舞喷泉和行人路。除 地人、外国游客等一同倒数计时参与此项 了华丽的烟火表演及池边欣赏水舞秀，这 庆典。 座桥也是公园内欣赏国油双峰塔的最佳观 赏点。附近还有酒吧，酒馆和餐馆营业直 从高尚时髦的顶楼酒吧再加动人的现场演 到午夜时分。 出及双峰塔为背景，以下特选5个吉隆坡最 佳迎接新一年到来的地方，向爱玩客们保 证，这愉快的氛围，完美的娱乐及令人惊 2.科富购物中心 叹的烟花表演之下，迎接新的一年到来！ (The Curve 1.吉隆坡城中城公园 Shopping Mall） （KLCC Park） 每年的12月31日， 城中城公园，靠近阳光广场购物中心 坐落于八打灵再 （Suria KLCC shopping centre），是近 也的科富（The 年来属于一家大小都喜爱前往休闲的地 Curve）购物中心穿 方。然而，这里可变身成为一个巨大除夕 梭于多个大街小巷 音乐会场，一场由来自当地及国际的现场 甚至宽敞的户外街 音乐表演再来就是一场壮丽烟花表演为谢 道，多个免费街头 幕。50英亩的公园有音乐喷泉表演，公园 派对及烟花汇演。 41

吉隆坡一日游 通常晚上7时正开始，当地就已经挤满了 阿都沙末大厦前的标志性建筑，包括修剪 人潮，当地还聘有乐队及舞者现场表演， 完美的一个巨大绿色草坪，其95米高的马 此外，周边的时髦小酒馆、咖啡馆、酒吧 来西亚国旗旗杆就屹立中心。在除夕夜， 及沿街坐落于附近的餐厅，都一致以不同 独立广场举办一系列精心设计的传统舞 宣传手法及美酒佳肴呈现方式，以迎接新 蹈，唱歌表演，管乐队表演，以及华丽壮 一年的到来。要到科富购物中心，可免费 观的烟花汇演。游客甚至可毫无忌惮的在 乘撘免费巴士，从皇家武吉免登酒店，一 草地上放松躺下，但有更多的却喜欢站在 天三次穿梭此区域。或者，你也可以使用 享受其喜庆的气氛及寻找更好的视野。独 轻快铁在吉隆坡中环广场到格拉纳再也 立广场距离吉隆坡市中心有14分钟的车 （Kelana Jaya）再乘撘另一辆免费的穿梭 程，但我们建议采取单轨火车，不过或许 巴前往科富购物中心。 因道路封闭而导致拥挤。下车之后，在拉 惹楚蘭路（Raja Chulan）停下，再往苏丹 SIGHTSEEING (Rooftop bars） 5.章卡武吉免登 阿都沙末大厦步行五分钟即可。 3.顶楼酒吧 (Changkat Bukit Bintang） 章卡武吉免登是这座城市最为热闹的林荫 大道，在那里任何一条街道，都能随意找 到许多酒吧，酒馆，以及独特概念经营的 餐馆。在周末，这里白天这里是一条静谧 的小巷，晚上则变成夜归人疯狂的场所， 直到凌晨早上。在年尾的庆祝活动，这里 会特别设计一个独树一格的主题，特别是 吉隆坡夜晚最受欢迎的空中酒吧原因有很 除夕促销活动，以及配合混音DJ的振奋音 多，其优雅而悠闲的气氛笼罩，醉人的美 乐、电子舞曲、流行音乐、和hip-hop音律 味饮品及精彩的娱乐表演，这正是吉隆坡 等，为迎来新年而狂欢至深夜。给住在市 其壮观的优势。位于吉隆坡坐落于五星级 中心的朋友，以最简单的方式前往章卡武 酒店高耸结构的顶楼上，这酒吧绝对适合 吉免登就是使用单轨火车，在武吉免登下 于人满为患的市中心。至于喜爱与爱人共 车后，一路向北既可。 度浪漫夜晚的朋友，可以到星空酒吧品尝 丰盛的法国、意大利、希腊及西班牙风味 晚餐。一杯香槟，加上惊艳烟火表演围绕 下，欣赏着吉隆坡市中心的美景。 4.独立广场 (Merdeka Square） 与吉隆坡城中城公园 （KLCC Park）相 似，独立广场是市中心另一个给予令人铭 记于心的新年欢庆庆典场所。坐落于苏丹 42

天气与气候 KL 天气与气候 ABOUT KL 马来西亚是一个漂亮且幸运的热带国家。 能毫无预兆（即：突然阴暗，乌云密布， 那宜人的阳光与适量的阵雨或特定的大雨 大风）的冒出来。况且在此迹象出现时， 都能够恰到好处。擦上防晒乳液、戴上好 你也有足够的时间往能够遮风挡雨的建筑 看的太阳帽及遮阳镜踏上令人期待的旅 物去躲。另外，火车站巴士站同样也可以 程，别忘了戴上小雨伞以防意想不到的气 避雨同样也有公交看台。最坏的情况就 候变化。倘若你知道如何避开日晒雨淋的 是，可以前往购物商场或者走在行人道上 吉隆坡然后在周围散步观光是非常有益的 或草坪上继续淋雨玩乐。 事情。但对于大部分游客来说，吉隆坡的 的阳光是很清爽的，他们甚至也不做防 晒，因为他们乐于游走于中！反倒大部分 马来西亚季风季节与天气摘要 当地人都不喜欢户外活动，这就是为什么 大多数人会涌向有空调的商场和零售店 马来西亚只有两个季风季节，西南季风从 里。但对于外国游客，特别是白种人，都 五月下旬到九月，和东北季风从十月到三 非常享受日光浴，他们都把大部分的时间 月。相比西南季风，东北季风的降雨量较 欣赏那宜人的气候与那晴朗的天空。 多。多来自于中国与北太平洋。 一年四季的热带气候为之带来了不少的观 马来西亚接近赤道，在北纬1°-7°之间， 光与休闲活动。没错，马来西亚虽然没有 因近海，海洋气候特征明显，常年多雨， 四季，没有冬天或秋天，但却拥有阳光明 形成湿热的热带气候。 媚及阴雨天气，探索吉隆坡这大都市不一 样激动人心的变化。热带气候也为马来西 低地温度大致在21℃到32℃，而海拔较高 亚带来了生产优势，比如生产了美味的热 是温度介于15℃至25℃的凉爽得多。每年 带水果，如红毛丹，芒果及拥有水果之王 降水量从2000毫米至2,500mm变化不等。 之美名的榴莲。 海滩度假可以享受在马来西亚常年为东部 榴莲是马来西亚的特产，一个季节性的水 和西部海岸在一年中的备用时间体验他们 果，在当地无论当地人或游客都非常抢 的降雨量最多的月份。 手。榴莲成熟的季节，通常都在每年的年 中或中下就可在各个街道或路边小摊看 马来西亚东部与西部海岸是常年都可到海 见。其攻鼻的气味与奶油般的果肉，甜中 滩度假的地方，同时也不受雨季影响 带有点微苦的独特味道，还真的托这热带 气候 的福了。 西马半岛（4月 - 10月）的雨季则会带来 雷阵雨，但通常都是短暂。 在这个不可预测的天气下走在街头，或许 会有人大惊小怪。但是，只要自备雨伞那 就能够解决你所担心的问题了，或者你也 可以留意天气报告。此外，这雨也不太可 43

在吉隆坡的一天的跋涉 A Day’s 来自马来西亚的纪念品送给你的家人和朋 友，或者选择自己制作的纪念品！ 参观@Merdeka广场 Trek in KL 早餐@Kampung Bharu 甘榜巴鲁是品 SIGHTSEEING 尝当地美食的 最佳地点之 一！从北部， 东部海岸到马 来西亚南部， 尽情享用各种美食。食物非常丰富。您可 以品尝一下当地美食：Nasi Lemak，Nasi Dagang，Roti Canai，一杯Teh Tarik结束 您的美食。 独立广场（独立广场或 Dataran 独立广 场）坐落在市中心。从吉隆坡城市美术馆 扔石头扔石头。它靠近 Masjid Jamek，中 央市场和中国城（茨厂街）。这是吉隆坡 历史的核心。在这里您可以找到苏丹阿卜 杜勒萨马德大厦，皇家雪兰莪俱乐部和国 家历史博物馆等建筑。 1957年8月31日， 一根100米高的旗杆标志着马来亚国旗悬挂 的地方，标志着该国从英国统治中独立。 午餐@中央市场 参观@Kuala Lumpur City Gallery 吉隆坡城市画廊是一个旅游信息中心，并 提供全方位的城市周围的导游散步。把 中央市场建于1888年，原本是一个潮湿的 市场。此后，马来西亚文化遗产协会将其 44

在吉隆坡的一天的跋涉 史可以追溯到1906年。一个孤立的森林岛 屿依偎在一片混凝土海中;小山丘依然耸立 着巨大的热带树木，高耸在闪亮的金属和 玻璃摩天大楼的阴影中。 参观@Petronas Twin Tower（KLCC） 列为遗产遗址，现在它已成为马来西亚文 化和遗产的标志性建筑。出售各种小饰物 和纪念品的摊位按照反映马来西亚多种文 化的地区进行安排。还有一个美食广场， SIGHTSEEING 在二楼供应所有的当地美食。 参观@KL森林生态公园 前身为Bukit Nanas森林保护区，这是一个 惊人的热带雨林栖息地，在高峰时段交通 繁忙，吉隆坡武吉南纳的森林生态公园是 马来西亚最古老的森林保护区之一，其历 双子塔已成为吉隆坡的代名词。由世界着 名建筑师CésarPelli设计，受到伊斯兰文 化艺术主题的启发。自1998年建成以来， 塔楼已经成为不仅象征吉隆坡，而且象征 马来西亚的象征。 晚餐和购物@Bukit Bintang 武吉免登（Bukit Bintang）一段时间以 来一直是该市旅游的主要景点之一。不用 45

在吉隆坡的一天的跋涉 SIGHTSEEING 说，这也是最好的地方，找到美味的食物 和购物！随着时下潮流的增加，许多本土 和国际品牌已经在这里适应了当地和国外 的购物兴趣。自七十年代以来，在吉隆坡 一直很流行购物，一些先锋商场至今仍在 拉动购物者。 Party @Changkat 酒酒吧和酒吧，为您解渴。各种当地表演 的现场表演也在一些夜总会举行。 晚餐@Jalan Alor 武吉免登（Changkat Bukit Bintang）是 这座城市中最有活力的林荫大道之一。作 Jalan Alor餐厅拥有户外用餐的概念，您 可以在路边的餐桌上用餐，Jalan Alor则 不需要介绍那些热爱自己美食的人。如果 为吉隆坡热闹而流畅的夜总会现场的聚会 你渴望新鲜的海鲜，中国和泰国美食，这 场所，昌卡充满了餐厅，夜总会设有鸡尾 是你应该在凌晨时分前往的地方。 46

介绍 SIGHTSEEING 吉隆坡的建筑是结合了老旧殖民地的影 响，亚洲的传统，马来伊斯兰教的灵感及 近代与传统的组合。作为发展中城市，多 数的吉隆坡殖民地建筑物于19世纪末和20 世纪初建造。这些建筑物拥有莫卧儿式、 都铎式、哥德复兴式或希腊式的风格或建 筑。为了迎合全年炎热潮湿的气候和适应 使用本地资源，多数的造型已经修改。 随着70年代至90年代的独立与快速的经济 增长，在城市的中心区可以看见更多本地 及伊斯兰图案的建筑物出现。许多建筑物 院，黄家纺织品博物馆，吉隆坡纪念图书 的设计是由传统的马来物品如头饰和马来 馆及国家历史博物馆。 短剑衍生的。一些建筑物当中具有伊斯兰 几何图案的结合与方形或拱顶的建筑物 都铎式和维多利亚式 设计。 20世纪初时，英国建造的许多建筑物设计 晚期现代主义者和后期现代主义者的建筑 展现了他们对维多利亚式和都铎式的影 风格于1990年代末和21世纪初开始出现。 响。那些建筑物被修改成适合炎热、潮湿 全玻璃外墙的建筑物遍布于城市周围，而 和多季风雨天，热带环境的马来西亚。 当中最广为人知的是双峰塔。作为一个全 球性新兴工业化经济的城市，城市天际线 预计在未来几十年有进一步的发展变化。 独立广场里的两个体育俱乐部，皇家雪兰 莪俱乐部及马中俱乐部的特点是都铎式风 格建筑。它们分别建造在1910年及1929 新摩尔（莫卧儿） 年。在半墙上设有大型外露木梁的建筑 风格是国家一些早期俱乐部大厦的典型 具有新摩尔或莫卧儿风格的建筑是由殖民 模型。 势力的英国于20世纪建造的。当时多数拥 有此风格的建筑建在独立广场，一些则在 哥德复兴式建筑存在于殖民势力建造的宗 唐人街如占美清真寺（Jamek Mosque）和 教建筑物中，例如圣玛莉大教堂、圣安德 苏丹街（Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin） 鲁长老教会、玫瑰圣母教堂及圣若望主教 里，例如KTM火车站和KTM行政办公室。具 堂都转换成咖啡山公共礼堂。然而，一些 有新摩尔风格的著名建筑物包括苏丹阿都 住宅如建于1897年建造给弗兰克·瑞天咸 沙末大厦，上诉法院及旧吉隆坡高等法 （Frank Swettenhem）的卡若萨斯艾里内 院。其它具有摩尔人风格的建筑物是剧 嘎艾（Carcosa Seri Negara）也是具有此 47

介绍 建筑风格。 SIGHTSEEING 学校的选择之一如维多利亚学院、卫理 附近的国家图书馆的设计灵感也是来自马 维多利亚式建筑也是殖民势力用来建造 公会男校及咖啡山姑娘堂学校。其它有 此建筑风格的例子包括中央市场、国家 美术馆、马来西亚旅游局、工业法院大 楼、The Mansem、马来西亚建筑师协会及 体育馆剧院。 希腊式-西班牙式 来头饰。 伊斯兰式 由于马来西亚独立后的官方宗教是伊斯兰 教，许多伊斯兰式建筑的大厦位于吉隆 坡。宏图大厦和伊斯兰中心的建筑结构上 有伊斯兰几何图案，意味着伊斯兰对于自 然绘画的限制。一些建筑物如马来西亚伊 世界第二大战之前，许多一楼是商店而楼 上是独立空间的两层楼店屋建在旧市中心 四周。其中一些发展成新的店屋至今仍 然围绕着旧市场广场Medan Pasar (Old Market Square)、唐人街（Chinatown） 、东姑阿都拉曼街（Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman）、Jalan Doraisamy、武吉免登 （Bukit Bintang）和同善路（Tengkat Tong Shin）地区。位于咖啡山的圣约翰机 构因着重于希腊式（西班牙式）的纯白色 和红砖大厦而闻名。于1982年建造的电信 博物馆也深受影响。 斯兰艺术博物馆和国家天文馆的建筑结构 上建了圆顶和尖塔，像极宗教场所，然而 马来风式 它们是科学和知识的地方。伊斯兰图案在 宗教结构里自然是明显的如联邦直辖区清 现今的吉隆坡有很多从马来 传统食物中 真寺及国家清真寺。宗教场所在栏和其他 汲取灵感的标志性现代建筑物。那些建筑 部分的架构有绘制上较多的阿拉伯文书 物建于1980年和1990年。有关此风格的建 法。 筑物例子是提取自马来鼓形式的朝圣基金 局 、类似倾斜切口竹树干的吉隆坡电讯塔 晚期现代主义和后期现代主义 以及设计灵感来自马来匕首keris护套的马 来西亚银行大厦。这些设计都来自同一个 今天的吉隆坡中央商务区已经转移到有很 设计师，Hijjas Kasturi。这种类型的建 多新的高楼大厦与已故的现代主义和后现 筑其它例子是国家剧院，其建筑的设计灵 代主义的体系结构填充的天际线的吉隆坡 感来自米南加保人的头饰。位于国家剧院 48