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E ssentia l Tr a ve l I nfor ma tion E ssentia l Tr a ve l I nfor ma tion A August 2016 - November 2016ugust 2016 - November 2016 NatioNal MoNuMeNt Park | tugu Negara kuala luMPur , JalaN ParliMeN

Useful Phrases Bahasa Malaysia or Malay is the official language and many words are phonetically similar to English. The letter ‘C’ is pronounced ‘ch’. Hello Helo / Hai Time and Day Good morning Selamat pagi Second Saat Good afternoon Selamat tengahari Minute Minit Good evening Selamat petang Hour Jam Good night Selamat malam Day Hari Welcome Selamat datang Week Minggu Please come in Sila masuk Month Bulan How are you Apa khabar Year Tahun I’m fine Khabar baik Sunday Ahad My name is {name} Nama saya {nama} Monday Isnin I’m from… Saya dari… Tuesday Selasa What is your name? Siapa nama awak? Wednesday Rabu This is {name} Ini {nama} Thursday Khamis Husband Suami Friday Jumaat Wife Isteri Saturday Sabtu Mother Emak What is the time? Sekarang pukul berapa? Father Ayah {x} o’clock Pukul {x} Grandmother Nenek Yesterday Semalam Grandfather Datuk Tomorrow Esok Child/ Children Anak Now Sekarang Greetings Common Words Goodbye Selamat jalan/ Selamat tinggal Yes Ya See you again Jumpa lagi No Tidak None iada Directions Many Banyak How do I get to…? Bagaimana saya nak ke…? Less Kurang Please draw me a map Tolong lukiskan saya peta Expensive Mahal Right Kanan Cheap Murah Left Kiri Thank you Terima kasih Straight ahead Terus You’re welcome Sama-sama Here Di sini There Di sana Front Depan Back Belakang Asking Questions Where? Di mana? How? Bagaimana? Why? Mengapa? Who? Siapa? What? Apa? Which? Yang mana? When? Bila? How much is this? Berapakah harga barang ini?

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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Exclusive Interview 04 Calendar of Events 08 Transportation 12 Map 18 ABOUT KL_English Independence Day Exclusive 20 KL Climate 22 A DAY’S TREK_English A Day’s Trek In KL 23 SIGHTSEEING_English Introduction 26 Historical Sites 26 Old vs. Mordern Architecture 29 Modern Buildings 31 Places of Worship 33 Memorials & Museums 37 Parks & Gardens 40 Nature 42 ABOUT KL_Chinese KL Climate 43 A DAY’S TREK_Chinese A Day’s Trek In KL 43 SIGHTSEEING_Chinese Introduction 45 Historical Sites 46 Old vs. Mordern Architecture 47 Modern Buildings 48 Places of Worship 49 Memorials & Museums 51 Parks & Gardens 52 Nature 52 82 Transportation 56 ABOUT KL_Arabic KL Climate 58

A DAY’S TREK_Arabic 59 A Day’s Trek In KL SIGHTSEEING_Arabic 61 Introduction 61 Historical Sites 63 Old vs. Mordern Architecture 64 Modern Buildings 65 Places of Worship 68 Memorials & Museums 70 Parks & Gardens 72 Nature SPECIAL FEATURE 73 Sabah : The Land Under the Wind 73 Introduction 75 Guide to Travelling to Sabah 76 Place of Interest 80 Spending the Night SHOPPING 81 Introduction 81 Shopping Malls EATING OUT 85 Restaurants 85 Malay 88 Chinese 92 Indian 96 Others NIGHT OUT 102 Party Time! 102 Clubs/Bars/Pubs MEDICAL 106 Medical Tourism 106 Healthcare Facilities ACCOMMODATION 110 Check-In 112 Luxury Hotels 116 Budget Hotel 119 Backpackers Lodge TRAVEL SMART 122 Travel Tips ENDLIM 124 Motoring in Malaysia 126 Essential Info

The Prime Minister of Malaysia YAB DATO’ SRI MOHD NAJIB EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW unique? 1. What makes Malaysia so First of all, Malaysia has a unique blend of cultures and traditions from various ethnic groups, races and religions. Tourists can get a taste of various cultures throughout Southeast Asia here such as the Chinese and Indian cultures. Other than that, people of various ethnicities in Sabah and Sarawak also make up the fabric of Malaysia, making it a very colorful and diverse one. The festivities and the delicacies in Malaysia are made up of these different cultures, making a visit to Malaysia a truly Asian experience. 2. How can we promote our unique traditions and cultures to foreign tourists better? 3. What is Malaysia’s focus when This can be done by encouraging it comes to tourism products more locals to operate homestays, available in the country? especially those in kampong areas The National Key Economic Areas where nature thrives and people live (NKEAs) which includes the Greater in the traditional way. I believe that Kuala Lumpur is an important the best way to learn the culture is driver of economic activities, so the to live the culture itself, and one of government has placed its focus on the best ways to experience this in these areas which mainly include a short period of time is to live in the city of Kuala Lumpur. This is to a homestay while participating in attract tourists to shop and dine in cultural activities with the locals such our vibrant and lively city of Kuala as weaving and playing traditional Lumpur as well as the other major games. Providing conducive, cities here in Malaysia. exciting and comfortable homestay Malaysia also aims to be a leading programs to foreign tourists will help business tourism destination; an on- in promoting the raw and original going effort by the government. Other Malaysian lifestyle. than that, agro-tourism in Malaysia has been growing in popularity among tourists. Furthermore, Malaysia is 4

blessed with a nice, tropical climate, measured on a scale from one to 10, breath-taking natural wonders and and based on four categories; ease peaceful surroundings. So, tourism of getting around, value, variety and experience. It is one of our biggest products such as forest reserves, achievements in the tourism industry nature sanctuaries, beautiful beaches and I believe that tourists will have a and islands are also some of the great time when visiting the city of highlights of the industry. Kuala Lumpur. 4. What are the efforts done by 6. 2015 MasterCard Global EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW the government in preserving Destinations Cities Index our precious tropical Mother awards cities that rank the Nature? highest in tourists’ The government has developed expenditures. In the list, several initiatives to retain the Malaysia is ranked at number natural wonders in Malaysia. Our 8 with cities like London and country is blessed with diverse flora Bangkok holding the topmost and fauna that appeals to tourists, title. How can Malaysia where programmes such as “Plant a improve in this aspect? Tree” as well as establishing nature We can improve by paying more sanctuaries and reserves are being attention to the overall quality of our done rather extensively around tourism products in terms of service, Malaysia. This is not done solely cleanliness, comfort, accessibility to for tourist attraction only but we are the various attractions in Malaysia also committed in preserving Mother and many others. Under the Ninth Nature for the sake of its importance Malaysian Plan (2006–2010), the for our survival in the long run. government spent RM1.8 billion on upgrading tourist destinations and 5. Malaysia is very versatile, infrastructure, and on marketing suitable for those seeking promotions in major source markets. for adventure or a time for Malaysia Tourism Transformation leisure. So, apart from the Programme (MTTP) was also nature attractions, the formulated to tap the growth potential shopping scene in Kuala of tourism sector after foreseeing the Lumpur has grown extensively potential of NKEAs as an economy over the years. What are your booster where we will see major views regarding this? developments in terms of providing I am proud to say that Kuala Lumpur affordable luxury, business tourism, has grown to become one of the most nature adventure, family fun, events exciting metropolitan in Southeast and entertainment, as well as spa and Asia. Moreover, Kuala Lumpur was sports for tourists. ranked as the fourth best shopping city in the world in a survey conducted 7. What are your views regarding by CNN Travel. The top three cities the value of Malaysian ringgit are New York, Tokyo and London. and how it affects the tourism Kuala Lumpur clinched the number industry in our country? four spot by beating Paris, Hong It can be quite of an advantage for Kong and Dubai. According to the the tourism sector as it increases our New Straits Times, the survey was appeal factor in the sense that 5

tourists would spend less when comprising of creamy fragrant rice, visiting Malaysia due to the profitable spicy sambal, fried anchovies and currency exchange. This is why it is peanuts with slices of cucumber. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW help us boost our economy for a with its luscious white flesh are also crucial for us to improve the quality It is an all-time Malaysian favorite of our tourism destinations that will everybody can enjoy. Fruits like the increase its worth and will eventually creamy, pungent durian and rambutan better future. some of the most enjoyable treats worth trying. 8. In your opinion, what is the As for the various attractions Kuala best part of visiting and going Lumpur has to offer, I would suggest around Kuala Lumpur? the Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle Kuala Lumpur is full of pleasant surprises. In the nooks and crannies shopping and entertainment hub. of Kuala Lumpur, you can find age- The Golden Triangle encompasses old, vintage buildings nestled among several major streets in Kuala the modern ones and most of these – Kuala Lumpur’s commercial, buildings are utilized and preserved Lumpur: Jalan Imbi, Jalan Sultan in great condition over the years. Ismail and Jalan Raja Chulan. Take for example the buildings in These streets form a triangle that Medan Pasar Lama where you can borders some of the most exciting find colorful Grecian-Spanish style attractions like shopping malls and buildings with intricate designs that world class hotels. Other than the ooze classical beauty. On a larger shopping district, Kuala Lumpur and more notable scale, historical also has mesmerizing natural and structures such as the Sultan Abdul cultural attractions such as Perdana Samad building and KL’s Old Railway Botanical Garden and Sultan Abdul Station show how Kuala Lumpur has Samad building that must be included always been the center of attraction in your sightseeing list. and development since the early 19 th century. As the city grow to become one of the most exciting metropolitan in the region with a plethora of Yours truly, attractions ranging from natural wonders to a world-class shopping hub, I believe that tourists will never run out of things to do as the city promises a journey that is both entertaining and rewarding. 9. Last but not least, as a Malaysian yourself, what are some of the local delicacies and attractions that you would suggest to foreign tourists YAB DATO’ SRI MOHD NAJIB when they come to Malaysia? I would suggest tourists to try Prime Minister of Malaysia Nasi Lemak, a special Malay dish 6



August Events Jay Chou “The Invincible” Concert Exclusive Tour 2016 Malaysia National Day Date & Time: 6 August 2016, 8pm 31 August 2016 th st Venue: Stadium Merdeka, Kuala CALENDAR Organizer: Speedy 31 August 1957 marks the day that 59 Years of Independence Lumpur Tickets: www.ticketcharge.com.my the Federation of Malaya gained Website: www.ticketcharge.com.my British from independence its colonization, forming what we know of today as Malaysia. Hence, 31 August is a National Public Holiday to commemorate and celebrate the freedom and independence gained. This day is also known as Hari Merdeka in the Malay language and that is why the celebration of Independence Day is incomplete seven of shouts Malaysia International EG Premium without the This gesture was “Merdeka!”. Baby Expo initiated by the First Prime Minister of Date & Time: 19 – 21 August 2016 Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman back st th Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention in 1957 at Dataran Merdeka. Center, Kuala Lumpur Organizer/Tickets: EG Groups Although it is only a one day public Holding Sdn Bhd holiday, the celebration builds up Website: www.eggroups.com from a month before right up to th Great Eastern Genting King of The Malaysia Day which is on the 16 of September. Mountain Date & Time: 20 August 2016 During this whole month of August, th Venue: Batang Kali, Hulu Selangor, also known as the Merdeka month, Selangor, Malaysia. you will see most Malaysians express Organizer: Great Eastern their patriotism and love towards Tickets: www.eventbrite.sg their culturally unique country by Website: www.viperchallenge. raising the Malaysian flag on their com/108-events/240-great-eastern- vehicles, balcony of their homes genting-i-king-off-the-mountain-i and even along the streets! It is also during this time that government buildings all over Kuala Lumpur and most shopping malls are hoisted with the Malaysian flag, Jalur Gemilang. The whole build up towards Malaysia’s Independence Day is celebrated with pride and joy where competitions and parades will be held; sometimes school children practice for performances which will Colour's of Malaysia - Holi Fest be presented during Independence Date & Time: 20 August 2016 Day itself. th Venue: Stadium Merdeka , Jalan Stadium, Kuala Lumpur. Organizer/Tickets: Malaysian Young Leader's Association (MYLA) Website: www.eventbrite.com 2016 Traditional Arts Schowcase - Indian Classical Dance Collection Date & Time: 27 – 28 August 2016 th th Venue: Auditorium Tuanku Abdul Rahman, MaTiC, Kuala Lumpur Organizer/Tickets: The National Department For Culture And Arts Website: www.jkkn.gov.my 8

September Events Matta Fair Date & Time: 2 – 4 September th nd 2016 Venue: Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Jalan Tun Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. Organizer/Tickets: MATTA Sdn Bhd Website: www.mattafair.org.my CALENDAR Battle of The Reds Date & Time: 3 September 2016 rd Venue: Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam, Selangor. Organizer/Tickets: Maxim Profile Sdn. Bhd. Konsert Tiga Suara Dato’ Jamal Website: www.malaysia.travel Abdillah rd th Date & Time: 23 – 25 September 2016 Venue: Istana Budaya, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. Organizer/Tickets: N/A Website: www.istanabudaya.gov.my Asean Bamboo Exhibition 2016 Date & Time: 27 – 29 September th th 2016 Venue: Putra World Trade Centre REX Home Renovation Expo (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur Organizer/Tickets: Universiti Date & Time: 9 – 11 September Teknologi Mara (UiTM) th th 2016 Website: www.abs2016.uitm.edu.my Venue: Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur ITX Asia Trade Exhibitions Organizer/Tickets: EG Groups Date & Time: 29 – 30 September th th Holding Sdn Bhd 2016 Website: www.eggroups.com Venue: Hall 4 & Hall 5, Kuala Lumpur ASEAN Songket Weaving Exhibition Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Date & Time: 15 September – 31 Organizer/Tickets: Business Media st th December 2016 International Venue: National Textile Museum, 26 Website: www.itxasia.com Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kuala Lumpur. Lampu 2016 Organizer/Tickets: National Textile Date & Time: 30 September – 2 th nd Museum October 2016 Website: www.muziumtekstilnegara. Venue: Precinct 3, Putrajaya. gov.my Organizer/Tickets: Perbadanan Putrajaya Website: www.facebook.com/ putrajaya ARWAE 2016 @ ISKL: Enriching Ideas Date & Time: 23 – 25 September rd th 2016 Venue: ISKL Ampang Campus, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Organizer/Tickets: www.eventbrite. com Website: www.ararte.ning.com 9

September Event Festive Exclusive Exclusive Hari Raya Haji Malaysia Day 12 September 2016 16 September 2016 th th CALENDAR Haji, financially and physically able every year to commemorate the Malaysia Day is held on 16 September During the season of Hari Raya establishment of the Malaysian Muslims are required to perform the hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of federation on the same date in 1963. It marked the joining together of Mecca. The holiday of Hari Raya Haji Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak, and marks the end of the hajj pilgrimage season. Since 2010, Malaysia Day has been Hari Raya Haji (hajj celebration day) Singapore to form Malaysia. is an event observed by Muslims a public holiday. Prime Minister, all over the world to commemorate Najib Razak, made the decision after the willingness of Ibrahim to follow a question-and-answer session at Allah’s command to sacrifice his Parliament on 19 October 2009, giving son Ishmael. As Ibrahim was about Malaysians two celebrations related to strike his son, Allah stopped him to the country's independence. and revealed that it was a test and a ram was to be sacrificed instead. Hari Raya Haji is also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice. At Hari Raya Haji, the sacrifice of four-legged animals such as lambs, goats or cows, is performed to commemorate this event. The animals are killed according to the proper religious rites and meat is then distributed to the family, neighbours and to the less fortunate in the community. However, making the sacrifice (korban) is not a compulsory religious duty but an obligation for those who can afford it. Although it may seem to be a more subdued celebration as compared to Hari Raya Aidilfitri (the Feast of Breaking the Fast), Hari Raya Haji is a very important celebration for Muslims to reaffirm their faith in Allah and give thanks to the blessings he has showered upon them. 10

October / November Events CIMB Classic 2016 Malaysia International REX Home Date & Time: 1 October 2016 Interior Design & Renovation Expo st Venue: Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Date & Time: 4 – 6 November 2016 th th Club, Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. Venue: Putra World Trade Centre Organizer/Tickets: CIMB Bank (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur. Website: www.cimbclassic.com Organizer/Tickets: EG Groups Holding Sdn Bhd Website: www.eggroups.com CALENDAR Asia Islamic Fashion Week® (AIFW) Date & Time: 10 – 13 November th th 2016 Venue: Exhibition Hall 1 & 2, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur Organizer/Tickets: AIFW Sdn. Bhd. Website: www. asiaislamicfashionweek.com 7 Muslim World Biz 2016 th Date & Time: 18 – 22 October nd th 2016 Venue: Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur Organizer/Tickets: OIC International Business Centre (OICIBC) Website: www.2016.muslimworldbiz. com 1Malaysia Year End Sale Date & Time: 14 November 2016 – th 3 January 2017 rd Venue: Throughout Malaysia Organizer/Tickets: Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Malaysia Website: www.motac.gov.my International Aborigines & Indigenous Arts Festival Date & Time: 21 – 23 October rd st 2016 Venue: Titiwangsa Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur Organizer/Tickets: Cultural Arts Development Division, JKKN Website: www.jkkn.gov.my A Journey Through Time X by Starhill Gallery Date & Time: 18 – 25 November th th 2016 Venue: Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur Organizer/Tickets: YTL Corporation Berhad Website: http://www.malaysia. travel/en/my/events/2016/11/a- journey-through-time-x-by-starhill- gallery 11

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 TRANSPORTATION Via KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral (Children) Train, Bus and Taxi (30 mins – 1 hour) Cost: MYR 9 (Adult), MYR 5 (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 – MYR 55 (One-way), 1. KLIA Taxi Limo Pickup Service MYR 100 (Return) Children – MYR 25 (From various areas around KL – (One-way), MYR 45 (Return) Time: 1 hour (approx.) Via Bus to KL Sentral Cost: MYR 85 (Budget), MYR 105 1. SkyBus (non-stop from klia2 only) KLIA) (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 12



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 TRASPORTATION RM1 to a maximum of RM5, depending on how far you travel. 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 Operating Hours OPERATING HOUR PEAK AND OFF PEAK PUBLIC HOLIDAY PERIOD WEEKDAYS SATURDAY SUNDAY & First Bus 6.00 am 6.00 am 6.00 am First Bus Peak 6.30 am 7.00 am 7.30 am Last Bus 11.00 pm 11.00 pm 12.00 pm New and Revamped Bus Network Routes (Effective on 1st Dec 2015) - Kuala Lumpur City Center Previous New Departure Arrival Route 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 14

Transportation in KL KL Hop-On Hop-Off Bintang, Malaysian Tourism Centre KL Hop-On Hop-Off or KLHOHO is at Jalan Ampang, KL Sentral and a fun and easy way to explore KL al Central Market. Tickets are available fresco, as you can sit on the open under different rates and period of rooftop deck of the double-decker availability. You can purchase a 24- bus while enjoying pretty sights of the hour ticket or a 48-hour one that can city with breeze rushing through your last you for that respective amount of hair. It is a relaxing and enjoyable time so that you can explore the city experience worth trying when you on a more flexible time to suit your TRANSPORTATION feel tired of walking. The bus stops pace. at various places so visitors can hop- Contact Number: +603-9282 2713 off to take a closer look to some of the best attractions around Kuala Lumpur and hop-on again to discover Metrobus more places around the city. It has Metrobus is another feeder bus for 23 stops which cover more than 40 commuters around Kuala Lumpur attractions. The interval between and Klang Valley. Painted in white buses is around 20 to 30 minutes. with green and blue stripes, Metrobus All of the buses are equipped with is popular among the city folks for nine different languages to choose when they need to get around the city from with a friendly customer service with ease. Sometimes the schedule officer who will assist you throughout is not fixed but the service is pretty the ride. Tickets can be purchased reliable as it covers most parts of the in the bus, from authorized agents, city of Kuala Lumpur. Below is the authorized hotels, KL Hop-On Hop-Off latest route for Metrobus effective 1 st counters or from their website. Ticket December 2015. counters can be found at Jalan Bukit Contact Number: +603-5635 3070 15

Transportation in KL KTM Komuter Rakyat. The Sri Petaling line also runs KTM Komuter Initially running from from Sentul in the cities north, but Sentul in the north to Port Klang continues to Sri Petaling on the south TRASPORTATION the state of Negeri Sembilan in the daily - including public holidays, from side of KL - stopping along the way on the southwest coast and from at Bukit Jalil Stadium. Trains operate Rawang in the north to Seremban in 6.00a.m to 11.45p.m at intervals of south, both trains stop at KL Sentral 3-5 minutes during peak hours. The (KLCAT), connecting passenggers RapidKL station of Masjid Jamek with the STAR LRT, PUTRA LRT and the Monorail. Trains operate is where passenggers can transfer between all the LRT lines. at 15-minute intervals during peak hours and a 20-minute intervals during off peak hours. Contact Number : +603-2267 1200 Contact Number : +603-2267 8000 KL Monorail The KL Monorail is an urban monorail system in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It opened on 31 August 2003, with 11 stations running 8.6 km (5 mi) on two parallel elevated tracks. It connects the Kuala Lumpur Sentral transport Light Railway Transit (LRT) Light Railway Transit (LRT) The city has two diff erent LRT networks for getting around, the RapidKL LRT and the Monorail. The Kelana Jaya line stretches from the Putra Terminal at Gombak to the Kelana Jaya Terminal - south west of KL in Petaling Jaya, hub with the “Golden Triangle”. It with 24 stations in between including, was completed at a cost of MYR 1.18 Suria KLCC in the city centre, KL billion by the KL Infrastructure Group Sentral - also known as Kuala Lumpur (KL Infra). The system is one of the City Air Terminal (KLCAT), Bangsar components of the Klang Valley and Masjid Jamek. KLCAT is also Integrated Transit System. the central point for pasenggers who The line consists of a single dual- wish to transfer between all three way line that links areas of inner systems or take the KLIA Ekspress to Kuala Lumpur previously not served Kuala Lumpur International Airport. by rail transport, namely Brickfields, The Sentul LRT serves 25 stations Bukit Bintang, and Chow Kit, with pre- and is divided into two lines, the existing LRT and/or KTM Komuter Ampang line and the Sri Petaling stations at KL Sentral, Hang Tuah, line. The Ampang line runs between Bukit Nanas, and Titiwangsa. The two the northern suburb of Sentul and terminis are on a single track. Ampang on the eastern side of the The stations are designed as elevated city - making stops at Putra World structures with ticketing facilities on Trade Centre, Sultan Ismail and Plaza either the ground level (as seen in the 16







Independence Day Exclusive The Malayan Independence early 1950s. It was by now agreed that Malayan independence was The independent Federation of the answer to the Communist claim ABOUT KL 31 , 1957. yoke. An election in 1955 was won that they were fighting to free the Malaya came into being on August Malayan people from the British st The history of British involvement hands-down by the United Malay in Malaya goes back to 1786, when National (UMNO) Organisation the East India Company established by running Malay candidates in a trading post on Penang Island. Sir Stamford Raffles founded a British candidates in Chinese areas and settlement on the island of Singapore Malay-dominated areas, Chinese in 1819 and by 1830 the British Indian candidates in Indian ones. The UMNO’s leader Tunku Abdul Rahman became prime minister when the independent Federation of Malaya came into being in 1957. At a ceremony in the new Merdeka Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Abdul Rahman proclaimed Malaya as ‘a sovereign, democratic and independent State founded on the principles of liberty and justice, and ever seeking the welfare and Straits Settlements also included happiness of its people and the Malacca. From the 1870s the sultans maintenance of a just peace among of the small Malay states began all nations.’ He went on to say accepting British ‘advisers’, who were that Malaya had been ‘blessed effectively rulers. In 1896 a federation of Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Selangor and Pahang was established with its capital at Kuala Lumpur. Heavy immigration from China and India was encouraged to supply labour for British rubber plantations and tin mines. Invading from the north, the Japanese rapidly overran Malaya and took Singapore in 1942. After the war, in with a good administration forged 1948, a Federation of Malaya was and tempered to perfection by by created under British protection, but successive British administrators’ British and Commonwealth troops and called for Britain’s legacy not to had to put down a Communist be forgotten or spoiled in the future. A insurrection, which lasted into the message from the Queen welcomed Malaya to the Commonwealth and numerous Commonwealth premiers sent goodwill wishes. The Union Jack was lowered and the Malayan flag hoisted in its place, while elsewhere in the country there were fireworks, bonfires, dances and concerts. The federation was renamed Malaysia in 1963, when besides Singapore and all the Malay states it also included two areas in North Borneo – Sarawak and Sabah. Singapore opted out and 20

went its own way in 1965. places with the national flag. You can Source: http://www.historytoday. even see private cars laden with the com/richard-cavendish/malayan- flag; depending on how patriotic the independence person is feeling. Celebrating National Day of Malaysia Other than that, the Merdeka Parade On August 31 , every year Malaysians (‘Merdeka’ = Independence) is held ABOUT KL st would rejoice in celebrating the every year along the Merdeka Square nation’s Independence Day since with lots of festivities and special 1957. It is the perfect time of the showcases. Expect a lot of festivities year to re-induce a strong sense happening around the city of Kuala of patriotism in the hearts of every Lumpur as 31 August comes to a st Malaysian. The journey of gaining near. Although it is only a one day freedom for the nation was never an public holiday, the celebration builds easy one; it was filled with a lot of up from a month before right up to patience and perseverance. Hence, it Malaysia Day which is on the 16 th of September. The whole build up towards Malaysia’s Independence Day is celebrated with pride and joy where competitions and parades will be held; sometimes school children practice for performances which will be presented during Independence Day itself. Every year there is a specific theme for Independence Day. Previous is important for us to remember the years, the themes struggles faced – the blood, sweat were “My Glorious and tears shed just to bring peace to Mala ysia ” , the nation and to build the country “ 1M a l a ys i a : that we all love today. This is why we Transforming the celebrate the 31 of August in a very Nation”, “55 Years st special way every year since 1957, of Independence: where the proud stripes of Jalur Promises Fulfilled” Gemilang wave gloriously all over the and the sorts. country. These themes will be reflected You know 31 August is just around in the decorations st the corner when you see the Jalur and focus for Gemilang of various sizes is set up Inde pende nce all over the place, in large scales for Day that year. In short, Independence most of the time. It is compulsory for Day serves as a reminder to all government offices to put up Jalur Malaysians to appreciate the tough Gemilang and decorate the area with fight our ancestors had fought and to more flags. City or town councils educate the current generation about are also required to decorate public the spirit of Independence. Malaysia’s National Anthem Negaraku “Negaraku, tanah tumpahnya darahku, Rakyat hidup, bersatu dan maju, Rahmat Bahagia, Tuhan kurniakan, Raja kita, selamat bertakhta. Rahmat Bahagia, Tuhan kurniakan, Raja kita, selamat bertakhta.” 21

Climate and Weather Malaysia is blessed with a nice tropical climate where sometimes it can be very sunny with light showers to heavy downpours at any given ABOUT KL sunblock lotion on, a nice sun hat, time. It is always best to travel with sunglasses and a small umbrella for the unexpected change of weather. Walking and sightseeing around Kuala Lumpur can be very rewarding if you know how to dodge the rain and sun. But for most tourists, the sunny side of Kuala Lumpur can be very refreshing as they can work on their suntan as they go along! Most you should have ample time to get locals do not prefer the sunny part of some shelter as the city is filled with Kuala Lumpur, which is why most of buildings and structures even at the them would flock to air-conditioned most open area you could find. The shopping malls and retail outlets. LRT and Monorail stations are always But for foreign tourists, especially sheltered anyway; same goes with the Caucasians, I believe would love the bus stands. Hence, it is really not sunbathing as the sunny sky can be that fussy to walk around the city al very beautiful and pleasant most of fresco. Worst case scenarios – hop the time. inside some of the fancy shopping malls, or just enjoy the shower falling The tropical climate brings with it on warm pavements and grass. a very suitable weather for all-year Nothing beats the warm, fuzzy smell round sightseeing and recreational of rain as it cools the city down. activities. Yes, Malaysia cannot enjoy the variation of different seasons such as winter and fall but the nice Monsoon Season in Malaysia & sunny-and-rainy weather is perfect Weather Summary for exploring a metropolitan city like the ever-exciting Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysia faces two monsoon winds tropical climate also has its advantage seasons, the Southwest Monsoon over the produce we have in Malaysia, from late May to September, and the such as the delectable tropical fruits Northeast Monsoon from October like rambutan, mangoes and the King to March. The Northeast Monsoon of All Fruits; the spikey durian. Durian brings in more rainfall compared to is a specialty in Malaysia and it is a the Southwest Monsoon, originating seasonal fruit, making it very much in China and the north Pacific. sought-after by locals and tourists alike. The King of Fruits can be found Situated between 1° and 6°N, the sold at random roadside stalls around whole of Malaysia has a classic Kuala Lumpur during the fruit season, equatorial climate with high which usually occurs during the 3 temperatures and wet months rd quarter of the year. Its pungent smell throughout the year. Temperatures and creamy, sweet but slightly bitter at sea level range from 21ºC to 32ºC, flesh are some of the unique qualities whilst at higher elevations it is much of this fruit – thanks to the tropical cooler with temperatures ranging weather needed by the fruit to grow from 15°C to 25°C. Annual rainfall beautifully. varies from 2,000mm to 2,500mm. A beach holiday can be enjoyed all Some might think it would be a fuss year round in Malaysia as the east to walk around the city with the and west coasts experience their unpredictable weather of Malaysia. wettest months at alternate times of But, there are many ways to get the year. around this issue apart from preparing The wet season on the west of yourself with an umbrella all the time. the peninsula (Apr-Oct) brings One of them is as simple as checking thunderstorms in the afternoons, the weather report during your stay but these are usually brief, and the here in Kuala Lumpur. Plus, the rain odd downpour is a welcome way to is unlikely to come out of nowhere reduce the humidity. without signs of warning (i.e.: sudden gloom, dark clouds, windy). So, 22

A Day’s Trek in KL A Day’s Trek in KL Breakfast @ Petaling Street Petaling Street, also known locally as Chinatown, has been a bustling center for businesses since the late 1880s. It is also named in Cantonese as “chee cheong kai”, which means SIGHTSEEING ‘starch factory street’; true to its origin of being the site for tapioca mills back in the days. Today, it is a famous tourist destination for those who would love to experience the also a heritage experience offering Malaysian Chinese culture – through a wonderful visual treat and its food. appreciation of Malaysia heritage Enjoy delicious Peranakan food in Old and architecture in a glance as they China Café, where the ambience and step into its doors. food will take you to the yesteryears Under its stunning art-deco where the Baba & Nyonya culture structure, you will find more than 300 thrived with its rich culture and taste. shops featuring local handicrafts, Some of the food you can enjoy here textiles, souvenirs, collectibles and are pai tee, pork in assam sauce and restaurants. With its distinctive many more traditional Peranakan Malaysian flavor, Central Market cuisines. Kuala Lumpur offers an excellent Other than that, you can also walk place to showcase the true Malaysian along Petaling Street and enjoy small culture and heritage values attracting delights such as the Madras Lane both locals and foreign tourists to its Yong Tau Foo, Hon Kee Porridge, chee doors. cheong fun, muah chee, roast duck, Central Market Kuala Lumpur’s wantan mee, apam balik, Hokkien emphasis on art is also evident with the transformation of Central Market Annexe to house a variety of eclectic art galleries. Located behind the main building, Central Market Annexe features an Illusion 3D Art Museum, an XD Motion Theater and the Central Market Art Lane, an art corner comprising of 10 unique studios that features exciting works of art by local artists. From contemporary art to caricature, architectural art, portraits of country premiers as well as a DIY batik workshop, the Art Lane retains mee, beef noodles and many more! a special charm offering art lovers an exciting and friendly place for both Make sure you fill your tummy up real browsing and buying. good during breakfast as it will not only help keep hunger at bay but also Address: Jalan Hang Kasturi, 50050 to set up an exciting mood for more Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. exploration to come. Phone No.: 1-300-22-8688 Address: Jalan Petaling, 50000 Kuala Website: www.centralmarket.com.my Visiting Hours: Daily, 10am – 9.30pm Lumpur, Malaysia GPS Coordinates: 3.145315, 101.695375 Visiting Hours: Daily, 8am – 12am GPS Coordinates: 3.1449436, 101.6975801 Visit @ Sin Sze Si Ya Temple Window Shopping @ Central Market Yap Ah Loy, the Chinese community leader or captain (“Kapitan Cina”) Central Market Kuala Lumpur is a who was responsible for the early centre for Malaysian culture, art developments of Kuala Lumpur had and craft located in the heart of the built this temple in 1864. It is one city. It is a must-visit destination of the city’s most important Taoist offering visitors a unique shopping temples and it was built in the honour opportunity where they can relish of Yap Ah Loi’s comrades, namely not just a retail experience but Sin Sze Ya and Si Sze Ya. They 23

A Day’s Trek in KL Address: Taman Tasik Perdana, Jalan Cendarasari, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Phone No.: +603-2693 4799 SIGHTSEEING became venerated as deities after Visiting Hours: Daily, 9am – 6pm Website: www.klbutterflypark.com GPS Coordinates: 3.1457332, 101.688906 Visit @ Islamic Arts Museum One of the most famous museums around, the Islamic Arts Museum is a their deaths. You can see their altars Kuala Lumpur’s tourist belt amidst the occupying the main hall. After Yap’s death in 1885, Yap was local favorite – located in the heart of lush greenery of Perdana Botanical also deified and the altar dedicated Gardens and within walking distance to him is situated to the left side of to the National Mosque, Bird Park the main hall with a sculpture of and National Planetarium. Officially Yap sitting nearby. The temple is opened to public on December 12th, built based on very strict feng shui 1998, the Islamic Arts Museum principles and as a result, the temple is the largest museum of Islamic seems oddly placed with its entrance arts in Southeast Asia – housing facing a corner. Even if the doorway more than 7000 artefacts from the seems discreet, it never seemed to be Islamic world with 12 main galleries a problem with fellow worshippers or that are classified accordingly. visitors. Yet, the entrance is adorned Some of the exhibits on display are with dragons, a typical sentiment to old manuscripts, a reconstructed temples like Sin Sze Si Ya. Ottoman Syrian Room from the 19th Address: 14A, Leboh Pudu, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Phone No.: +603-2072 9593 Visiting Hours: Daily, 7am – 5pm. GPS Coordinates: 3.1456514, 101.6963584 Sightseeing @ KL Butterfly Park Feast your eyes with the beautiful century, jewellery, textile, arms and sights that this park has to offer. Kuala armour, ceramics as well as ancient Lumpur Butterfly Park is a veritable Islamic glassware. secret paradise where butterflies actually dance nonchalantly in Address: Jalan Lembah Perdana, clumps of fern amidst scented 50480 Kuala Lumpur, WP beautiful flowers and flowering vines. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The park is considered to be the Phone No.: +603-2274 2020 biggest in the world, spanning over Website: www.iamm.org.my 80,000-sqare feet of landscaped Visiting Hours: Weekdays, 10am – 6pm. garden with over 5,000 live butterflies, GPS Coordinates: 3.1418392, 101.6898153 exotic plants, butterfly-host plants and ferns. Other than butterflies, the Visit @ National Mosque park also provides other attractions Located in Kuala Lumpur, the such as the Japanese koi fish, National Mosque is a symbol of freshwater turtles as well as a the strength of Islam in Malaysia. museum with a large, comprehensive Able to accommodate up to 15,000 collection of butterflies and insects worshippers at a time, it is surrounded from around the world. by beautiful gardens and the whole vicinity takes up about 13 acres (53,000 m2) of land – making it one of the biggest mosque in Malaysia. Its key features are a 73-metre- high minaret and a 16-pointed star concrete main roof. The umbrella, synonymous with the tropics, is featured conspicuously – the main roof is reminiscent of an open umbrella, the minaret’s cap a folded 24

A Day’s Trek in KL Its unique Moorish design is very enchanting, thanks to AC Norman, the architect who was also responsible for Jamek Mosque located just behind this building. Constructed entirely of brick, the building features strong gothic, western and Moorish- style influences with an imposing porch, graceful arches, curved SIGHTSEEING colonnades topped with shiny copper cupolas and a domineering 41.2m- one. The folded plates of the concrete high clock tower. It is frequently seen main roof are a creative solution to as the backdrop for Malaysia’s annual achieving the larger spans required Independence Day parades, which in the main gathering hall. Reflecting take place past Dataran Merdeka. pools and fountains spread It is worth a visit day and night. The throughout the compound, creating a building looks great with clear blue soothing and tranquil area perfect for sky on a sunny day, and bedazzled meditating and prayers. at night with colourful lights. People often stop by and take pictures of the 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 Dinner @ SOGO KL SOGO KL is one of the most prominent landmarks around the building as there are plenty of space bustling shopping district of Jalan to take a full shot of the beautiful Tunku Abdul Rahman. Stop by the building, as the Merdeka Square is air-conditioned mall after a long, situated right across the street. hot day of sightseeing under the sunny weather. Cool down and have Address: Jalan Raja, 50050 a pleasant dinner at the dining area Kuala Lumpur, WP located at Level 6. A wide array of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. delicious food is available, so eat Visiting Hours: Always open, but up before we head down to another entrance is prohibited. scenic sightseeing spot for the night. GPS Coordinates: 3.1486807, 101.6945841 Chill Out @ The Colonial Bar What better way to end the day than to drink some cold beer and enjoy delightful supper? You can hang out with your traveling buddy or make friends there as the ambience are very inviting and cosy, perfect for Address: Jalan Tuanku Abdul a chit chat with your friends. The Rahman, 50100 Colonial Bar is strategically located Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. just near the golden attractions of Phone No.: +603-2618 1888 the area, making it a great stop after Website: www.klsogo.com.my a long session of sightseeing around Visiting Hours: Daily, 10am – 9.30pm KL on the radio. GPS Coordinates: 3.156267, 101.695746 Address: Central Market, 12, Jalan Sightseeing @ Sultan Abdul Samad Hang Kasturi, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Building Phone No.: +6012-348 7206 Built in 1897, the Sultan Abdul Website: www.facebook.com/The. Samad building used to serve as the Colonial.Bar.Restaurant secretariat for the colonial British Visiting Hours: Daily, 11am – 3am administration back in the days. GPS Coordinates: 3.1464275, 101.6953342 25

Intro / Historical Sites Kuala Lumpur Old Market Square Around The city’s first brick buildings were built here in the Old Market Square (Medan Pasar Lama) during the SIGHTSEEING Sightseeing around Kuala Lumpur Besar and Medan Pasar, the square 1880s. Bordered by Lebuh Pasar now hosts a busy bus stop and a can be very rewarding if you know clock tower. The clock tower was where to go and what to see. The built in 1937 to commemorate the roads in Kuala Lumpur can be quite coronation of England’s King George confusing at times and some just VI. A market selling wet produce once cannot afford to walk around tall it was relocated about 1 kilometer building blocks on a sunny day before south to Central Market. discovering galleries or monuments occupied this square, but in 1936 worth visiting. This is where this free Overlooking the square are several guide book comes into the picture, beautiful triple-storey Chinese where we will provide you with an overview of attractions such as historical sites, modern buildings, places of worship, memorials, museums, parks and gardens. Each attractions listed here also comes with the address, contact number for inquiries, GPS coordinates as well as a brief direction on how to get there. Sightseeing attractions around Kuala Lumpur are well-preserved with special bodies or organizations shophouses built in the early 20 th maintaining them as the government century, with neo-classical features aim to provide tourists with better such as columns and gables. These exposure on the valuable and shophouses are usually used by unique cultural heritage of Malaysia. families both as a home (upstairs) and to conduct business (downstairs). Malaysia is a culturally-rich country The shophouses are connected by with a multi-racial nation that lives continuous pedestrian verandahs to together in harmony. ‘Malaysia enhance connectivity. Truly Asia’ is the common tagline for Malaysia and it is really obvious Address: Medan Pasar, City Centre, based on the fact that you can find 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Chinese, Indians and Malays walking Malaysia side by side, incorporating each Visiting Hours: always open GPS Coordinates: 3.1476606, 101.6961079 other’s cultures in their lives. You can see mosques, temples and shrines of different religions around Kuala Old FMS Survey Office Lumpur, which makes us unique and This majestic building located appealing. Food, music and culture of along Jalan Tun Perak was built in Asians in one city – what more can 1910. The building served as the you ask for? headquarters for the Federated Malay So, grab your essentials and head States (FMS) Survey Department. on to some of the most interesting It was designed by Arthur Benison Hubback, or more popularly known places to see and explore in the city as AB Hubback. AB Hubback was of Kuala Lumpur. Hopefully you can instrumental in designing at least 25 learn the country and its culture buildings in British Malaya during his better for a more memorable and 19-year stint in British Malaya. rewarding experience. This elegant building was designed in Mughal-eclectic or also known Tourism Info Line as Indo-Saracenic architectural Phone: 1300 88 5050 style, which is a hybrid of neo- Mughal architecture and British Neo- Email: [email protected] Classical, Victorian architectural style. It was a popular architectural 26

Historical Sites style between the late 19th century Old KL Railway Station and early 20th century in India. The Kuala Lumpur Railway Station is architectural style was then exported an almost fairytale Moorish-style to other British colonies especially to building to the southeast of the then Malaya, Singapore and Myanmar National Mosque. Located along in Southeast Asia. Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin (previously be KL’s main railway hub until 2001 Address: Jalan Tun Perak, 50050 known as Victory Avenue), it used to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia when Kuala Lumpur Sentral took over Visiting Hours: Entrance is prohibited. much of its role. Always open for Adopting a mixture of Eastern and TRANSPORTATION viewing from outside. Western styles, it was designed by A.B. GPS Coordinates: 3.1482139, 101.697557 Hubbock in 1910. Opposite stands the Malaya Railway Administration Old City Hall Building, also designed by Hubbock in 1917. Beneath the Islamic exterior, Now known as DBKL City Theatre the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station (Panggung Bandaraya in Malay) is a resembles a typical glass and historical theatre hall located across iron Victorian-era English railway the Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur, building. Malaysia, at the junction of Jalan Tun It used to house the offices of the Perak and Jalan Raja. Construction Federated Malay States Railways, but began in 1896 and was completely now its primary function is that of finished in 1904. the administrative head office of the The theatre formerly occupies Keretapi Tanah Melayu. Built using the historic Old City Hall of Kuala convict labour, there is a hotel (the Lumpur. The theatre and old City Heritage Station Hotel) on the first Hall building were designed by a colonial government architect, Arthur Benison Hubback, who was also responsible for designing the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, the Jamek Mosque and other colonial structures throughout the Klang Valley. It was built for production stages such as plays and musicals. The Panggung Bandaraya is gazetted as a heritage building under the Antiquities Act, and its Moorish façade has been preserved. A major floor and inside is a restaurant plus several souvenir stalls. The building is a favourite sightseeing attraction in the city due to its gorgeous façade – the open-plan Renaissance-like building’s spacious verandas with arched colonnades make for beautiful photo opportunities. Address: Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kampung Attap, 50000 fire in 1992 destroyed the entire Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. interior of the theatre but the City Visiting Hours: NIL Hall's designers and builders restored GPS Coordinates: 3.139882, 101.693768 it soon after. The refurbishment that was undertaken has incorporated significant modifications to the Queen Victoria Fountain furnishings and the sound system, Like the Victoria clock tower in which were updated. Penang, the Victoria Fountain was Jubilee of a faraway monarch who Address: Jalan Raja, 50050 Kuala built to commemorate the Diamond Lumpur, Malaysia couldn’t even be present to see this Phone No.: +603-2602 3335 monument to her continued reign. Website: www.mudkl.com Constructed in 1897 out of 100% GPS Coordinates: 3.150296, 101.695 imported parts from England, the 27

Historical Sites located, housed in one of the finest old buildings in Kuala Lumpur. It was built in 1907 as a town house for Loke Chow Kit and named Loke Hall. It was SIGHTSEEING Indian architect, A.K. Musdeen. In thought to be designed by an Anglo- 1909, the building became the Empire Hotel and in 1919 it changed to the Peninsula Hotel which it remained until PAM acquired the premises in 1973. There is a small restaurant in take refreshment after your long walk. fountain features a series of lions and dragons that serve as symbols the courtyard area where you can Address: 18, Jalan Tuanku Abdul of the Empire ruled over by the Queen, Rahman, City Centre, 50100 arranged around an octagonal tower Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia that supports a pinnacle from where Visiting Hours: N/A water issues into the basin below. GPS Coordinates: 3.1516389, 101.6951694 The fountain was intended to serve a practical purpose - at its original location near Pasar Seni, the fountain’s basin would have watered Coliseum Theatre the horses and other beasts of burden The Coliseum Theatre is a cinema in coming in from elsewhere. The police Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. One of the later complained that the fountain oldest cinemas in the country, it was disrupted traffic flow around the built in 1920 by the Chua family led by market; it was eventually moved to its Chua Cheng Bok. The Art Deco-style present location, and then neglected. building is capable of seating 900 It served as a planter’s pot for several people and also features a balcony. years, until city planners decided The famed Coliseum Café and Hotel - the Victoria fountain was better off functioning the way it was intended. a favourite haunt of William Somerset Located on the southeastern corner Maugham during his stay in British of Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur, Malaya - are located behind the the Victoria Fountain is located theatre, just down the road. The oldest across the street from the Kuala and continuously running cinema hall Lumpur City Gallery, the Sultan Abdul in the country (save for a break during Samad Building and the National the Japanese occupation during Textile Museum. World War II), most of the movies Address: Jalan Raja, 50000 Kuala premiering in the building are Indian Lumpur, Malaysia. movies. After Chua Cheng Bok’s Visiting Hours: Always open demise in 1940, his estate continued GPS Coordinates: 3.147670, 101.693775 to administer the Coliseum until its acquisition in 1973 by a company PAM Center Building owned by his nephew Dr Chua Boon Teck and his wife Mdm Khor Joo Saik. Ducking under the flyover behind In 2012, the cinema was owned by the church brings us to Jalan Tangsi Lotus Five Star Cinema (M) Sdn. Bhd. where the offices of the Malaysian and was transformed into a 2-screen Institute of Architects (PAM) are Cineplex which consist of a total 474 seats. The Coliseum Theatre was rebranded as LFS Coliseum Cineplex and was officially opened to the public on November 2012. It has a thriving business showing mostly Bollywood and Tamil/Hindi movies. Address: Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Visiting Hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm GPS Coordinates: 3.15343, 101.6963399 28

Old vs. Mordern Architecture Architecture of Kuala Lumpur Sultan Hishamuddin, such as the The architecture of Kuala Lumpur KTM railway station and the KTM is a blend of old colonial influences, Administration Office. Famous buildings in the neo-Moorish style Asian traditions, Malay Islamic include Sultan Abdul Samad Building, inspirations, modern and post- the Court of Appeals and the old modern mix. Being a relatively young Kuala Lumpur High Court. Other city, most of Kuala Lumpur's colonial buildings with Moorish architecture buildings were built toward the end are Bandaraya Theatre, InfoKraft SIGHTSEEING of 19 and early 20 century. These (Textile Museum), Kuala Lumpur th th buildings have Mughal, Tudor, Neo- Memorial Library and National Gothic or Grecian-Spanish style or History Museum. architecture. Most of the styling has been modified to cater to use local Tudor & Victorian resources and the acclimatized to the There are many buildings built by local climate, which is hot and humid the British at the turn of the 20 th all year around. century that exhibit Victorian and Independence coupled with the rapid Tudor influence in their designs. economic growth from the 70's to The buildings are modified to be the 90's, saw buildings with more suitable to the tropical environment of Malaysia, which is hot and humid local and Islamic motifs arise in the with many days of monsoon rain. central districts of the city. Many of Tudor styled architecture is the feature these buildings derive their design of two sporting clubs situated in from traditional Malay items, such Dataran Merdeka, the Royal Selangor as the head dress and the keris. Club and the Selangor Chinese Club. Some of these buildings have Islamic The buildings were built in 1910 and geometric motifs integrated with 1929 respectively. The architectural the designs of the building, such as style, which features large exposed wooden beams in half-timbered square patterns or a dome. walls, was the typical model for some Late Modernist and Post-Modernist of the earliest social club buildings in style architecture began to appear the country. in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Neo-Gothic architecture exists in Buildings with all-glass exteriors religious building built by the colonial sprang up around the city, with the most prominent example being the Petronas Twin Towers. As an emerging global city in a newly industrialized economy, the city skyline is expected to experience further changes in decades to come. powers such as the St. Mary's Cathedral, St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Church of the Holy Rosary and Neo Moorish (Mughal) St. John's Church which is converted Buildings with Neo-Moorish or into Bukit Nanas Community Center. Mughal style of architecture were However, some residences such as built at the turn of the 20 century Carcosa Seri Negara, which was built th by the colonial power, Great Britain. in 1897 for Frank Swettenham also While most of the buildings with such feature this style of architecture. architecture are in Dataran Merdeka, Victorian architecture was also there are some in Chinatown such a popular choice for the colonial as the Jamek Mosque and in Jalan powers to build schools, such as Victoria Institution, Methodist Boys’ School and Convent Bukit Nanas. Other examples of building in this style of architecture include the Central Market, National Art Gallery, Malaysia Tourism Center, Industrial Court Building, The Mansem, PAM Center (housing the Malaysian Institute of Architects) and Coliseum Theater. 29

Old vs. Mordern Architecture Grecian-Spanish Islamic Prior to the Second World War, many With Islam being the official religion shophouses, usually two-storey of Malaysia since independence, with functional shops on the ground there are many Islamic architecture SIGHTSEEING upstairs, were built around the old Kuala Lumpur. Buildings like the featured buildings that resides in floor and separate residential spaces Dayabumi Complex, and Islamic city center. Some of these shop- houses have made way for new developments but there are still many standing today around Medan Pasar (Old Market Square), Chinatown, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan and Doraisamy, Bukit Bintang Center have Islamic geometric motifs on their structure, signifying Islamic restriction on drawing nature. Some Museum Malaysia and National Tengkat Tong Shin areas.St. John’s buildings such as the Islamic Arts Institution in Bukit Nanas is famous Planetarium have been built to of its imposing white and red brick masquerade itself as a place of building with emphasis on Grecian- worship, complete with dome and Spanish style of architecture. The minaret, when in fact is a place of Telecom Museum, which was built in science and knowledge. Naturally, 1928 also sports the influence. Islamic motifs are evident in religious structure such as Masjid Wilayah and Malay Masjid Negara. Religious places will have more Arabic calligraphy drawn Kuala Lumpur today has many on the columns and other places on iconic modern buildings which drew the structure. inspiration from every day traditional Malay items. The buildings were constructed in the 1980s and Late Modernism & Post-Modern 1990s. An example of this style of Kuala Lumpur’s central business architecture is the Lembaga Tabung district today has shifted around the Haji building which is derived from Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC) the form of a Malay drum, Telekom where many new and tall buildings Tower which resembles a slanted with Late Modernism and Postmodern cut of a bamboo trunk and Maybank architecture fill the skyline. The Tower, whose design was inspired by 452-meter Petronas Twin Towers, the sheath of the keris, the traditional designed by César Pelli, when seen Malay dagger. The buildings were from above, resembles the Islamic designed by the same architect, Hijjas geometric motifs. While looking from Kasturi. Istana Budaya is another street level, the all-glass shell of the example of this type of architecture, building gives a post-modern take on in which the building is designed the more traditional motif. The Kuala based on a Minangkabau head dress. Lumpur Convention Centre, next The National Library which is situated door to the towers follows the same beside Istana Budaya is also inspired theme. The convention center will by the Malay Head Dress. have the shape of an eagle if viewed from above, while the all-glass shell of the building gives a more post- modern look. 30

Modern Buildings Starhill Gallery The design has opened up the façade which provides a lot of visual interest via a continuous shop front that wraps the existing building in a crystalline skin of glass and stone panels. The new façade resembles the \"wet drapery\" of the ancient SIGHTSEEING statues of Greece and Rome, and the beautifully crafted gowns on a sunken play area to the east is the vertical circulation stack of the building that is made up of a dynamic external stair adjacent to the elevator. The façade leans out over the adjacent sporting area, shading itself from the hot tropical sun, while three trees on the roof keep the overall structure cool and provide an area of respite elevated views of sale inside Starhill Gallery. From the the campus. The variegated façades team that delivered the Pyramid at of the building are a metaphor for the Paris Louvre, Starhill Gallery is an education which encourages the immediately recognizable with its simultaneous development of unity distinctive façade of avant-garde around a common curriculum, and architecture, masterminded by a individuality around the personal world-renowned architect and an development of each and every international team of designers. student. Constructed using lightweight steel and state-of-the-art technology, it Address: 2, Jalan Bellamy, Bukit features sleek, angular stone and Petaling, 50460 glass panels of glimmering liquid- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. like effect. A pioneer in international Phone No.: +603-2148 3674 luxury in Kuala Lumpur, Starhill Website: www.alice-smith.edu.my Gallery is listed as one of \"Asia's most GPS Coordinates: 3.12844, 101.70085 beautiful shopping malls\". Address: 181, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bank Negara Malaysia Museum 55100 Kuala Lumpur, and Art Gallery Malaysia. This museum cum art gallery, also Phone No.: +603-2782 3800 known as Sasana Kijang, is established Website: www.starhillgallery.com for the purpose of educating the Visiting Hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm public on the importance of economy, GPS Coordinates: 3.1472883, 101.7135069 Islamic banking as well as financial planning. Bank with Together Negara, the establishment plays an Alice Smith School Alice Smith School is a British international school in Kuala Lumpur. Phase one of its construction involved the design of a Cafeteria and a One-Stop Centre for parents. These facilities are housed in a new two- storey building with a roof garden. It comprises of a ground level open air shaded cafeteria, which seats 200 children for meals. Rising over 31

Modern Buildings furniture factories as well as lush greenery and surprising public spaces between the sheds - the gallery is designed as a series of SIGHTSEEING important role in creating financial permeable enclosure. The exhibition separate volumes within a semi- spaces are accommodated in a series of separate steel-framed sheds with a coarse render finish and a highly glazed ground level, providing views through economic awareness spaces. policy transformation in the future. A wall of hollow concrete industrial The art gallery showcases various onto the garden from all the internal collections of artefacts gathered ‘vent blocks’ laid in a loose pattern from all over Southeast Asia by Bank creates a sheltered garden, with Negara since the year 1962. a covered walkway around the The building has many facilities perimeter providing an outdoor and sections suitable for adults and circulation route. children alike. Some of the exhibits A hand-woven rope pavilion in the available are the notes used during garden, made using traditional the Japanese occupation during the furniture manufacturing techniques, World War II. Currencies used since creates a space partially sheltered the early ages of human civilization from the sun, enabling people to meet are also displayed, showing a and enjoy the garden. rather comprehensive display of the evolution of currencies used through Address: Lembah Pantai, 59990 time. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Visiting Hours: N/A Address: Sasana Kijang, 2 Jalan Dato’ GPS Coordinates: 3.1390122, 101.686736 Onn, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Phone No.: +603-9179 2784 Website: www.museumbnm.gov.my Visiting Hours: Daily, 10am – 6pm. GPS Coordinates: 3.157902, 101.690901 Industrial Estate Gallery The Industrial Estate Gallery is a showroom complex in an industrial district in Kuala Lumpur. It contains a series of indoor and outdoor spaces for exhibiting architecture and interior design projects, a cafe and meeting space, and a garden. Inspired by the adjacent industrial estate - which includes informal 32

Place of Worship Al-Bukhary Mosque Locals and tourists, be they Muslims or non-Muslims who pass by Jalan Hang Tuah in KL would surely be captivated by the simply stunning Masjid Al-Bukhary. The masjid was officiated in 2007 by the then King of Malaysia, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin. SIGHTSEEING Its blue dome with intricate designs painted in gold makes the mosque utterly beautiful. 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 comprising a main dome on top, half domes underneath it and a number of smaller domes around it. A total of 22 domes adorn the mosque’s rooftop. More than just a mosque, Masjid This relatively new masjid stands tall Wilayah is also a community, and majestic, thanks to the country's research and educational complex, well known tycoon Tan Sri Syed equipped with a host of facilities such Mokhtar Al Bukhary whose works as a meeting room, a seminar room, of charity have left some beautiful a library, a multi-purpose hall and impressions on Malaysian shore accommodation. and abroad. Quietly nestled on the beautiful compound of Masjid Al- Address: Jalan Duta, 50480 Kuala Bukhary, is a maqam of a pious man Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur, known as Syed Lal Shah Al Bukhary. Malaysia. Phone No.: +603-6201 8791 Address: No. 1, Jalan Hang Tuah, Website: www.masjidwilayah.gov.my 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Visiting Hours: Sat – Thurs, 9am – 6pm. Malaysia. GPS Coordinates: 3.17206, 101.6705413 Visiting Hours: N/A GPS Coordinates: 3.139315, 101.7048532 Saidina Umar Al Khattab Mosque The Saidina Umar Al Khattab Mosque Federal Territory Mosque is a prominent mosque in Damansara The construction of Masjid Wilayah Heights, Kuala Lumpur. The mosque started in 1996 and was completed was officially opened on 22 March in the year 2000 – just in time for the 1984 by the seventh Yang di-Pertuan country’s National Day at the turn of Agong, Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang a new millennium. The mosque was and was named after Muhammad's the brainchild of Tun Dr. Mahathir successor (Caliph) Umar Al-Khattab. Mohamed during his tenure as The design is rather simple with a tall Malaysia’s fourth Prime Minister. concrete tower on its side with a flat- Located just a stone’s throw from design roof. It has an architectural the city centre near the MATRADE style of the Ottoman Empire along building and Jalan Duta’s government with a touch of Modernism. complex, the mosque was officiated on 18 February 2005 by the Yang Di- Address: Jalan Pinggiran Setia Budi, Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia) Bukit Damansara, 50490 at that time, Tuanku Syed Sirajudin Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Visiting Hours: N/A Jamalulail. The mosque is heavily GPS Coordinates: 3.15018, 101.65509 33

Place of Worship Saidina Abu Bakar As-Siddiq Mosque The Saidina Abu Bakar As Siddiq Mosque is a prominent mosque in SIGHTSEEING was named after Muhammad's Taoist temple located near Petaling Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. The mosque successor (Caliph) Abu Bakr. Planning for the construction of the mosque began in 1979 and completed on March 1982. The mosque was handed over officially to the government on 29 March 1982. Its official opening Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown, this ceremony was officiated by the Yang Street. If you ever find yourself in temple is easily accessible through di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ahmad Jalan Tun H.S Lee, a small street Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Abu parallel to the bustling Petaling Bakar on 15 July 1982. Street. Upon entering the temple, you It was originally designed for up to will experience a tranquil environment with worshippers in their hushed prayers. The origin of this temple comes from one of China’s greatest warriors known as General Kwan, Guan Di or Guan Yu. He was given the title of ‘God of War’ and many had chosen to worship him due to his excellent 3,500 people, but after expansion combat and war skills. Many believed that with his blessings and work done in 2009 and 2010, it protection, the well-being of a person can accommodate 500 more. The can be achieved. And of course, even architecture is of traditional Malay the God of War will only grant wishes mosque architecture with a minaret, to those with a pure heart. arches, dome and motifs, but modern in form. It has an open concept, where Address: Jalan Tun H S Lee, 50000 air flow is allowed into the mosque Kuala Lumpur, WP as the door is made from hard wood. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Islamic patterned holes are carved in Phone No.: +603-2072 6669 between the motifs. Visiting Hours: Daily, 9am – 6pm. Its architectural designs are used GPS Coordinates: 3.14405, 101.69676 in the construction for the Maldives National Mosque, as well as other prominent mosques in Kuala Lumpur Chan See Shu Yuen Temple such as Masjid Saidina Omar al- Chan See Shu Yuen Temple is one Khattab and Masjid Saidina Uthman of the largest and oldest surviving ibn Affan. Buddhist temples in Malaysia. Address: Jalan Ara, Bangsar Baru, Located at the southern end of Jalan Petaling, it is characterized 59100 Kuala Lumpur, by a typical open courtyard Malaysia. and symmetrical pavilions, and Phone No.: +603-2283 3707 decorated with colourful paintings, Website: www.msaba.com.my woodcarvings and ceramic fixtures. GPS Coordinates: 3.12955, 101.6718199 Built between 1897 and 1906, it is quite an elaborate temple: from Guan Di Temple One of the most impressive Chinese temples in Kuala Lumpur is the Guan Di Temple, which is also known as Kuan Ti Temple. It is a gorgeous 34

Place of Worship outside you can see the intricately Dharma Realm Guan Yin Sagely carved kwang-tung roof, gables and Monastery specially-crafted terracotta friezes It is a Buddhist Temple located with monumental Chinese history in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. and mythological scenes. The interior The calm spaces, potted plants, of the main temple has pillars with mandala ceilings and giant gilded scenes of gold-painted warriors statues create an appropriately battling lions, dragons and other contemplative mood for quiet SIGHTSEEING mythical creatures. meditation at this colourful modern Behind a glass wall in the main temple temple. The complex is dedicated are statues of the Chan See Shu Yuen Temple’s three main deities, including Chong Wah, an emperor of the Sung Dynasty; above them is a mural of a brilliant yellow sun. Meanwhile, decorating the edges of Chan See Shu Yuen Temple are blue ceramic vases and small statues of peasants (guardians of the temple) armed with poles crowned with lanterns; on either side of the entrance gate are shrines to the male to Guan Yin, the Buddhist goddess and female guardians. of compassion, represented by the central statue in the main building. Address: 172, Jalan Petaling, There’s an excellent vegan canteen City Centre, 50000 behind the complex staffed by Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. volunteers and monks. It draws a lot Phone No.: +603-2078 1461 of visitors, famous among locals and Website: www.facebook.com/cssykl tourists alike. Visiting Hours: Daily, 8am – 6pm GPS Coordinates: 3.1402566, 101.6983719 Address: 161, Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Phone No.: +603-2164 8055 Wei Zhen Gong Guan Yin Si Visiting Hours: Daily, 8am – 6pm Temple GPS Coordinates: 3.1595324, 101.7159198 Right next door to Maharajalela Monorail station is this hidden gem, Gurdwara Sahib Sentul a Buddhist temple, dedicated to the Gurdwara Sahib Sentul is one of the Chinese Goddess of Mercy, Guan oldest Sikh places of worship in the Yin (Kuan Yin). Guan Yin is a hugely Capital Kuala Lumpur. popular deity amongst East and Established in the early 19 century th South East Asians, whether they be by Sikh employees of the Sentul Buddhists, Confucianists or Taoists. Railway Workshops nearby, it serves This pretty little place, which was built the Sikh population of nearby areas in the late 19th century, is particularly such as Sentul and also suburbs of associated with the Hokkien Kepong, Jinjang, Gombak, Batu Caves community. Much less visited than it deserves, it can easily combined with Chan See Shu Yuen Temple. Address: 10, Jalan Maharajalela, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Phone No.: +603-2070 8650 Visiting Hours: Daily, 7am - 5pm GPS Coordinates: 3.1395426, 101.6988727 35

Place of Worship and many more. This Gurdwara was around Kuala Lumpur at that period. first known as Gurdwara Central The foundation stone was laid on Workshop having got this name from Saturday February 3, 1894 at 5.30pm by the British Resident of Selangor, the nearby Central Railway Workshop SIGHTSEEING the Gurdwara were working. By 1910, officiated over by Bishop G.F.Hose. Sir W.H.Treacher, in a ceremony where most of the Sikh members of The British Resident, armed with the Sikh employees of the Federated Malay State Railways were by then a silver trowel, laid the foundation stone of St.Mary’s: ‘In the Faith of a fairly large community in Sentul. They appealed to the Government for Jesus Christ and in the Name of the a piece of land to build the Gurdwara and this was granted in 1912. The Gurdwara Sahib building went Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost.’ On 8th September 1983, Feast of St. through multiple renovation stages. Mary the Virgin, St. Mary’s Church Now, a 3-storey building was was proclaimed the Cathedral constructed next to the Gurdwara. Church of St. Mary the Virgin and It is known as the “Sikh Centre duly dedicated by the Bishop of Malaysia”. The langgar hall which West Malaysia. Today, St. Mary’s still is on the ground floor can seat 450 stands in its strategic location in the persons. The second and third floors most historical and charming section of the Sikh Centre has a library, of the nation’s capital. Granthi’s quarters as well as rooms to accommodate Sikh students. It Address: Jalan Raja, 50050 Kuala also has a conference hall that can Lumpur, Malaysia. seat 150 people. Phone No.: +603-2692 8672 Website: www.stmaryscathedral.org.my Address: Jalan Haji Salleh, Sentul, Visiting Hours: Daily, 7am – 6pm 51100 Kuala Lumpur, GPS Coordinates: 3.150249, 101.6934 Malaysia. Phone No.: +603-4041 9548 Website: www.ambersoft.net/Sentul Visiting Hours: Daily, 8am – 6pm GPS Coordinates: 3.1821573, 101.6909582 Cathedral of St. Mary The Virgin The original St. Mary’s Church was consecrated by the Right Revd George Frederick Hose, the Bishop of Singapore, Labuan & Sarawak, on February 13, 1887. The original church was a simple wooden building located on Bluff Road on top of a hill now known as Bukit Aman. It served as the centre for worship and spiritual life for the small group of Anglicans 36

Memorials & Museums National Monument Tuanku Syed Putra Al-Haj Ibni Al- The National Monument is a sculpture Marhum Syed Hassan Jamalullail on that commemorates those who died August 31st, 1963. in Malaysia's struggle for freedom, The museum houses four main principally against the Japanese gallery halls. On Level 1, Gallery A occupation during World War II and showcases utilities or tools made of stones, dating back to the early phase of the Stone Age (Paleolithic Age), up to exhibits of artefacts from Hindu-Buddha candi in Lembah TRANSPORTATION Bujang. Gallery B accommodates exhibits on the history of Old Malay kingdoms. Gallery C uncovers the the Malayan Emergency, which lasted from 1948 until 1960. It is located in the Federal capital, Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Houses of Parliament are situated near the monument. history of Portuguese, Dutch, British It is the world's tallest bronze and Japanese invasions and the freestanding sculpture grouping. effects it imposed on the country. Every year on 31 July on Warriors' Meanwhile, Gallery D brings visitors Day, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the on the journey of the establishment Prime Minister, heads of military, and of the country as well as Malaysia’s the police pay their respects to the achievements over the years. fallen heroes by laying garlands at the monument. Address: Jalan Damansara, 50566 Kuala Lumpur, WP Kuala Address: Jalan Parlimen, 50480 Lumpur, Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur, WP Phone No.: +603-2282 6255 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Website: www.muziumnegara.gov.my Visiting Hours: Always Open Visiting Hours: Daily, 9am – 6pm. GPS Coordinates: 3.1493527, 101.683795 GPS Coordinates: 3.137889, 101.686744 National Museum Royal Malaysian Police Museum Built in 1962, the National Museum The Royal Malaysian Police Museum building in Kuala Lumpur is styled in contains a fascinating collection of traditional Malay architecture with a artefacts and exhibits detailing the blend of modernity. The museum is role and history of the RMP from situated in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, its inception up to the present day. nearby other historical sites and the Since 1997 the RMP Museum has beautiful Perdana Lake Gardens. On been housed at No.5 Jalan Perdana the surface of the museum walls (formerly Jalan Venning) in a building are two murals made of Italian glass which used to be the Senior Police mosaic which depict important Officers' Mess. historical scenes of Malaysia as The exhibits are arranged in 3 well as beautiful local crafts. The galleries. The first gallery showcases opening of the National Museum was how policing used to be carried officiated by the third Seri Paduka out during the days of the early Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Malay Sultanates. Examples of 37

Memorials & Museums police uniforms through the ages Tun Hussein Onn (1976 – 1981) and together with other artefacts are Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad (1981 also on display here. The next gallery – 1999), which is now moved to provides details on how the police Putrajaya. This memorial exhibits the SIGHTSEEING during Malaya's history including the Hussein Onn, known as the ‘Father of items and materials regarding Tun forces evolved in the various states Unity’ (Bapa Perpaduan) and also as Straits Settlements, Federated Malay the third Prime Minister of Malaysia. The exhibition space was divided into three floors. The 3 floor featured rd information about the objectives of the memorial as well as some information about the former Prime Ministers who used to be in the office. The 2 floor showcases Tun Hussein nd Onn’s family tree which shows the family’s nationalism history. Other than that, some of Tun’s personal possessions such as books, Tun’s sleeve buttons with his initials engraved on it and many more are States, Unfederated Malay States, also showcased here. Sabah and Sarawak. The final gallery covers the Malayan Emergency and Address: Jalan Dato Onn, 50480 describes the sacrifices and struggle Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. against the CT's and the success Phone No.: +603-2072 7870 of the police's Special Branch in Website: www.arkib.gov.my particular in helping to defeat that Visiting Hours: Tues – Sun, 10am – 5.30pm. determined enemy. Closed at 12pm – 3pm on Fridays. Address: 5, Jalan Perdana, Tasik GPS Coordinates: 3.157312, 101.6925059 Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Vivekananda Ashram Phone No.: +603-2272 5689 The ashram has just been gazetted Visiting Hours: Tues – Sun, 10am - 6pm. as a National Heritage Site to GPS Coordinates: 3.14104, 101.6886802 save it from potential harm of new commercial development. The Vivekananda Ashrama, Kuala Lumpur Tun Hussein Onn Memorial is an institution started by the Jaffna Tun Hussein Onn Memorial was (Sri Lankan) Tamil immigrants in 1904 launched by Dato’ Seri Abdullah in honour of Swami Vivekananda. Ahmad Badawi, Malaysia’s 4 Prime The building, constructed in 1908, th Minister on 10 February 2006. is dedicated to his work in providing th The building used to be the Prime education and spiritual development Minister’s Office back in the ruling era for the youth and community. Right at of Tun Abdul Razak (1970 – 1976), the front of the ashram is the bronze statue of Swami Vivekananda. A lot has been done to save the ashram and the reasons for it could not be any more relevant. Swami Vivekananda is an amazing icon especially to the Hindu community. He was a key figure in the introduction of the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world and is credited with raising interfaith awareness, bringing Hinduism to the 38

Memorials & Museums status of a major world religion during Petronas Gallery the late 19th century. He was a major Art for everyone. That is what this force in the revival of Hinduism in gallery is all about, as it showcases India, and contributed to the concept innovative and new forms of art of nationalism in colonial India. that is up-to-date from local and Vivekananda believed that a country’s international artists. The gallery future depends on its people, and offers a major venue for visual arts his teachings focused on human in Kuala Lumpur. Located within the SIGHTSEEING development. He wanted “to set in Suria KLCC building, this gallery is motion machinery which will bring noblest ideas to the doorstep of even the poorest and the meanest”. He had done plenty in his lifetime that he becomes a true inspirational figure. In India, Vivekananda is easily accessible for anyone who wishes to spend some time immersed in the world of art. If you find yourself walking around KLCC and finding something to do to kill time, Petronas Gallery will offer you interesting insights and perspectives on the way regarded as a patriotic saint and you look at art. his birthday is celebrated there as National Youth Day. It is an honour Address: Lot 341-343, Level 3, Suria to have a piece of a prominent world- KLCC, PETRONAS Twin class scholar’s legacy built on our Towers, 50088 humble land, thus, it is crucial to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. highlight this monument as a source Phone No.: +603-2051 7770 of inspiration. Website: www.galeripetronas.com.my Visiting Hours: Tues – Sun, 10am – 8pm. Address: 220, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, GPS Coordinates: 3.158031, 101.711618 Brickfields, KL., Malaysia Phone: +60 3-2274 1885 GPS Coordinates: 3.1306187,101.6854634 Quote of the Day #QOTD: “Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life – think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success, that is way great spiritual giants are produced.” (Swami Vivekananda) 39

Parks and Gardens KL Butterfly Park Feast your eyes with the beautiful sights that this park has to offer. Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park is a veritable SIGHTSEEING actually dance nonchalantly in secret paradise where butterflies clumps of fern amidst scented beautiful flowers and flowering vines. The park is considered to be the Address: Jalan Abang Haji Openg, Bukit Kiara, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Visiting Hours: Daily, 7am – 8pm. GPS Coordinates: 3.146078, 101.632313 Bukit Jalil Recreational Park biggest in the world, spanning over Known locally as Taman Rekreasi 80,000-sqare feet of landscaped Bukit Jalil, it is a popular recreational garden with over 5,000 live butterflies, park in the southern suburbs of exotic plants, butterfly-host plants Kuala Lumpur, about 20km from the and ferns. Other than butterflies, the city centre. It is managed by Kuala park also provides other attractions Lumpur City Hall. such as the Japanese koi fish, Activities and facilities here include freshwater turtles as well as a picnicking, a children's playground, museum with a large, comprehensive jogging and walking trails, exercise collection of butterflies and insects stations, a reflexology path, a from around the world. heliconia garden, lakes, a dedicated area for people with disabilities and Address: Taman Tasik Perdana, an international garden. The park Jalan Cendarasari, 50480 covers an 80 acre site on gently Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. sloping terrain. There are a few Phone No.: +603-2693 4799 steeper slopes with steps for those Website: www.klbutterflypark.com seeking more vigorous exercise. Visiting Hours: Daily, 9am – 6pm One of the best features of the park GPS Coordinates: 3.1457332, 101.688906 is the International Garden (Laman Antarabangsa) featuring gardens representing 10 different countries. Lembah Kiara Park Lembah Kiara Park is a popular Address: Jalan 13/155c, Bukit Jalil, place for outdoor activities such as 57000 Kuala Lumpur, mountain biking, hiking and jogging. Malaysia. It has a pleasant lake with a stream Visiting Hours: Daily, 7am – 8pm leading to the play park. There is also GPS Coordinates: 3.0543005, 101.6735567 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 for outdoor sports and recreational activities. It is well- maintained and very popular among local residents. 40

Parks and Gardens Titiwangsa Lake Garden Other facilities at the park include a The Titiwangsa Lake Gardens is a Remote Control car track, a cycling recreational park for the public. It track, a football field, a boathouse has a few huge lakes in the middle and aquatic activities, a viewing of the park. There are many facilities tower, playground and pavilion. at the park which includes jogging tracks, aqua biking, canoeing and Address: Jalan Lingkaran Tengah 2, other outdoor activities. There are 52100 Kuala Lumpur, two less common facilities also Malaysia. SIGHTSEEING available at the park; the horse riding Website: www.visitkl.gov.my facility and the radio control car Visiting Hours: Daily 6am – 8pm racing track. There are also food and GPS Coordinates: 3.226605, 101.6430846 drinks sold around the edge of the lake for visitors to buy while enjoying the scenic view. In the mornings, the Desa Park City Central Park Titiwangsa Lake Gardens are full of The Central Park allows you to do joggers as it is a good place to run both – slow down or speed up. Chill and train for competitive races. The out on its manicured lawns and have Titiwangsa Lake Gardens is located a family picnic; a brief respite from just beside the busy Jalan Tun Razak the work week rush. Or get your heart in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. racing by hitting its jogging paths with sprightly vigor. With the idyllic Central Address: Lorong Titiwangsa, 53200 Lake at its core, The Central Park truly Kuala Lumpur, WP represents an ideal getaway from the Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Visiting Hours: Open Daily GPS Coordinates: 3.18035, 101.707376 Kepong Metropolitan Park The Kepong Metropolitan Park, located at the Northern end of Jinjang, is famous among locals for the kite flying activities that are practiced at this public facility on a daily basis. The ideal place for kite enthusiasts, there is a huge field that runs parallel tribulations of the city life. to the main road in the park that is Tree-lined paths surround The specifically for this purpose. Most Central Park, beckoning residents barriers and trees have been removed and visitors alike to take a leisurely to ensure a clearance of at least walk and enjoy the great outdoors 100m for the kites to take off. with its captivating vistas. It also Visitors to the park will see many 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-connecting with all nearby Desa ParkCity neighborhoods. experienced kite flyers here showing It is a haven for joggers, strollers, kids their skills in flying huge kites, and adults alike. It is also famous for some as big as 30 feet. Colourful night-joggers as the area is well-lit at kites with various sizes, shapes night with patrols, keeping the area and designs can be seen up the sky safe for joggers. It is perfect for dog- during the windy days and especially walking anytime of the day as well. on weekends. Buying a kite is not a problem as there are a few kite sellers Address: Desa Parkcity, 52200 Kuala that ply their trade outside the park. Lumpur, Malaysia. This 95 hectares park is a vast area Website: www.desaparkcity.com/ that consists of a 57 hectares lake township/the-central-park where anglers will be glad to know Visiting Hours: Daily, 7am – 12pm that they are allowed to fish here. GPS Coordinates: 3.1863523, 101.6293558 41

Nature Bukit Apeh Waterfalls Dam and the lush tropical greenery Bukit Apeh Falls is one of the most will make you forget the struggle of favourite destinations among local the hike. Permit is required to go on the trail and it can be obtained nature enthusiasts. The trail to the SIGHTSEEING A local group of enthusiasts have To go there, take Exit MRR2 at Taman at Selangor Forestry Department for falls can be accessed through an RM5/person. entry made in Taman Saga, Ampang. Melawati. Next roundabout, exit at created a maze of trails in the hilly 9-o’clock. Next roundabout, exit at region of Bukit Apeh. A popular 12-o’clock. As you reach a T-junction, destination for jogging, it can be crowded here especially during turn right. Follow the road along the hill till you reach the Puncak Niaga the weekends. The trails are well maintained, making it a relatively small concrete wall near the facility’s easy hike to the beautiful falls atop the hill. facilities. The trail starts just after a gate. The trails are easy to follow with guide ropes to ease the climb. There Address: Taman Wangsa Melawati, are several levels going up the hill, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, where the first level is just merely for Malaysia warming up with easy and clear trail. Phone No.: +603-5544 7000 At level one, you will come across a Website: www.forestry.gov.my/selangor bridge that will lead you to a trail that Visiting Hours: Go up in daylight requires climbing. This part might GPS Coordinates: 3.2255525, 101.7395381 be a bit challenging for some as you need to take big lunges to go up to level two. After the climb, you will Batu Caves come across a resting station where Batu Caves is a limestone hill that has you can stop for a drink at the water a series of caves and cave temples in station. Then, the hike continues till Gombak, Selangor. The cave is one you reach level 6, a clear area with of the most popular Hindu shrines a large canopy complete with water outside India, and is dedicated to Lord stations, tables, chairs, tea pots, and Murugan. It is the focal point of Hindu even a chin-up bar. The waterfall is festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia. half an hour away from this station. Batu Caves is an iconic and popular The waterfall is pretty decent with tourist attraction in Selangor. Site of a picnic spots here and there. Enjoy Hindu temple and shrine, Batu Caves the refreshing waterfall and just relax attracts thousands of worshippers as you will be surrounded with the and tourists, especially during the beautiful nature. annual Hindu festival, Thaipusam. A It is perfect for a quick getaway from limestone outcrop located just north the bustling city, due to its close of Kuala Lumpur, Batu Caves has proximity to Kuala Lumpur. The three main caves featuring temples journey to the waterfalls might be a and Hindu shrines. Its main attraction little bit tiring but half of the fun is is the large statue of the Hindu God actually the hike up the hills. A trip to at the entrance, besides a steep 272 Apeh Waterfalls is truly a rewarding climb up its steps to finally view the and fun experience worth having. stunning skyline of the city centre. Address: Jalan Saga 28, Taman Saga, Monkeys frolic around the caves, and it is a popular spot for rock climbing 68000 Ampang, Selangor, enthusiasts. Batu Caves in short also Malaysia. referred as 10th Caves or Hill for Lord Phone No.: N/A Murugan as there are six important Visiting Hours: Daily, start your hike holy shrines in India and four more as early as 7am and descend before in Malaysia. The three others in nightfall. Malaysia are Kallumalai Temple in GPS Coordinates: 3.1139334, 101.7732493 Ipoh, Tanneermalai Temple in Penang and Sannasimalai Temple in Malacca. Tabur Hill Address: Exit Jalan Lingkaran Tengah Tabur Hill (Bukit Tabur) is a limestone 2, Kawasan Industri Batu and quartz ridge located at Taman Caves, 68100 Batu Caves, Melawati in Kuala Lumpur. Hikers Selangor, Malaysia are advised to take extra precautions Phone No.: +603-6189 6284 as going up Bukit Tabur is pretty Website: www.malaysia.travel/en/ challenging, so plan your hike well us/places/states-of- and do not hike alone. Even though malaysia/selangor/batu- the hike would put you out of breath, caves the spectacular view from the top Visiting Hours: Daily, 8am – 7pm where you can see the Klang Gates GPS Coordinates: 3.2373764, 101.683478 42

天气与气候 / 一日流程 马来西亚是个典型的热带国家。这一会儿 一日流程 天气晴朗的一眨眼忽然就乌云密布了，在 马来西亚建议随身携带一瓶防嗮液，一顶 茨厂街的早餐 漂亮的遮阳帽，一副黑眼镜和一把折叠式 当地人通常称茨厂街为中国城即 雨伞来应对天气的变换。只要能做充分的 chinatown.这里的历史渊远于1880年代， 准备来应对这天气，绝对能够好好享受行 从这时候开始，这里便开始有了生意以及 走和观赏吉隆坡景点的乐趣。观光客多会 经济上的变动。 涂上防嗮液并享受吉隆坡的大太阳照射； “Chee Cheong Kai”也是另一个当地人给 SIGHTSEEING 尤其是洋人观光客，我相信他们非常喜欢 予茨厂街的称呼，谐音于广东。这一个名 在温暖的阳光下进行阳光浴，相对的，本 字还有一个缘由，这里以前曾经是木薯淀 地人多数会选择在百货公司内享受着冷 粉厂，而到了今天这里成为了旅游景点， 气。马来西亚热带的天气全年都适合让观 游客都会前来享受这里一代接一代传承下 光客欣赏各处的景点。马来西亚并没有四 来的中华美食。 季的变换但在这个热带的气候下探索吉隆 来到这里可以去尝试 Old China Café 的 坡绝对是一种享受。正因为马来西亚是个 Peranakan Food， 这里你会亲身体验到浓 热带国家，我们这里生产了不同的热带水 郁的爸爸娘惹的风情。在这里你可以品尝 果例如：红毛丹，芒果和果中之王－榴 到Pai Tee, 亚三酱猪肉，和各式各样的传 莲。榴莲是马来西亚特有的季节性水果， 统餐点。 一种让本地人和旅客都会寻找和品尝的水 除了娘惹餐点这里当然也有其它美食 果。通常在年中后靠近年尾便是榴莲的季 了，例如 Madras Lane 酿豆腐，Hon Kee 节，这时候我们可以在路旁一些小摊看见 Porridge, 猪肠粉，麻糬，烧鸭，云吞 小贩贩卖榴莲。独特又非常刺激的味道， 面，煎薄饼，福建面，牛肉面，简直是数 甜中却又有些苦涩，这都是榴莲所拥有的 之不尽。 特别口味和味道，感谢这热带独特的气候 先在这里先把肚子给医饱，然后再精力充 让榴莲生长得健康茁壮，成为一个马来西 沛地前往下一个旅游景点！ 亚独特的标志。 地址 Jalan Petaling, 50000 Kuala 多数人或许会认为行走在像马来西亚这样 Lumpur, Malaysia 不稳定天气下会有许多风险。其实除了随 开放时间 每日早上8时至晚上12时 身携带折叠雨伞，还有很多种方法来应对 GPS卫星定点 3.1449436， 101.6975801 这问题。其中最简单的一个检查吉隆坡的 天气预报。天气不会毫无预警地忽然下起 倾盆大雨，事前通常会有预警例如乌云聚 中央市场的逛街时间 集，有风和雷响等。吉隆坡是个周围都是 吉隆坡中央市场是一个给予马来西亚所有 建筑和构造的地方，绝对有足够时间找到 有关艺术文化的集聚点。它就位于吉隆坡 避雨的地方。通常最快速能找到的地方便 市中心。它独特的建筑风格一直被人们赞 是捷运站和巴士站了。或最坏打算，进去 颂着，这里从来不失远道而来的游客。 百货公司吧；又或者就那样在避雨处用眼 独特的建筑风格底下容纳着超过300多间 睛享受被雨水打着温暖的行人道和小草。 店铺分别贩卖本土手工艺品，布料，纪念 。再也没有东西打得败雨后的温暖和味道 品，收藏品，当然这里面也能找到餐厅。 了。 这里可以说是其中一个最具马来西亚独特 文化特征的地方。 马来西亚季候风和天气总结 吉隆坡中央市场另一个重点艺术馆是坐落 于后方的 Market Annexe，Market Annexe 马来西亚共有两季季候风，西南季候风和 展览着立体艺术品， XD Motion 影院，和 东北季候风，分别是在5月未至9月和10至3 中央市场艺术走郎，这里展览着许多本土 月。相对来比较，东北季候风带来的阵雨 艺术家的精致作品。从展览艺术品，建筑 较多。 艺术品，画像甚至到手工制作的Batik染布 马来西亚地标坐落于1 º 和 6º，拥有者经 都能在这里看得到。无论是买或者是欣赏 典的热带气候，一年中会有炎热的气候和 都是一个好去处。 潮湿季节。在海平面温度介于21º至32º， 同时在高处温度可介于15º至25º。 地址 Jalan Hang Kasturi. 50050 Kuala 一年的阵雨量数值为2000mm至2500mm。 由 Lumpur 于东西海岸一年内在交替潮湿月，因此在 联系电话 1300-22-8688 马来西亚全年侯都能享受到海边假期。 官方网站 www.centralmarket.com.my 在半岛西部潮湿季节（4月至10月）在下午 开放时间 每日，早上10时至晚上9时30分 时会闪雷，但这都是短暂的。雨量带来了 GPS卫星定点 3.145325， 101.695375 潮湿度潮湿度。 43

一日流程 前往仙四师爷庙 时 叶亚来，一个在吉隆坡一点也不陌生的名 GPS卫星定点 3.1418392， 101.6898153 字。华人甲必丹叶亚来备受敬重就是因为 接着往国家清真寺 SIGHTSEEING 道教寺庙其中最为重要的一个，因为它是 就位于吉隆坡市，马来西亚的这一座国家 他而有了现在的吉隆坡。他就在1864年建 造了这一间寺庙。仙四师爷庙是吉隆坡各 建立于叶亚来同志之名－仙四爷，四师 清真寺代表着马来西亚穆斯林对回教的精 神。一共占了约53000平方米与一座73米高 爷。他们在去世后名垂千史十分受后人的 的尖塔，重点屋顶是由一个16角星形状的 崇敬，在庙内的主堂能看见他们的祭坛。 混凝土形成，主要的屋顶以热带为基本要 1885年叶亚来过时候被埋葬于庙主堂的左 边，连着一尊叶亚来的雕像在不远处。整 素－开启的雨伞；而尖塔上的屋顶者意味 折叠雨伞。其实这一个聪明的屋顶设计恰 座寺庙运用了严格的风水来规划。 恰满足了能容纳下多人的室内礼堂空间。 地址 14A, Lebuh Pudu, 50050 Kuala 它同一时间能容纳达15000祈祷者，被誉为 Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 全马来西亚其中之一大清真寺。它的四周 联系电话 +603-20729593 围绕着明媚的花园和互相反映的池设计为 开放时间 每日，早上7时至下午5时 国家清真寺增添一份安详和睦的风景。 GPS卫星定点 3.1456514， 101.6963584 地址 Jalan Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 前往吉隆坡蝴蝶公园 联系电话 +603-26937784 让你亲眼见证这座美丽的蝴蝶公园里各种 官方网站 www.masjidnegara.gov.my 稀有蝴蝶自由飞舞的情景。这座蝴蝶公园 开放时间 星期六至星期四， 早上9时至傍 被标榜为全世界最大，拥有超过 80000 平 晚6时 方尺的观景地，这里还住着超过5000只珍 GPS卫星定点 3.1420938， 101.6917739 贵蝴蝶，稀有植物，蝴蝶寄主植物和各式 的蕨类。除了飞舞着的蝴蝶也有悠闲在水 里游的日本鲤鱼，乌龟和一座具备关于蝴 前往SOGO KL晚餐 蝶类和昆虫类标本资料的博物馆。这里收 坐落于Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman，它是一 集了来至世界各地的昆虫标本。 个突出的地标。经过一整个炎热的下午， 走进SOGO KL里即可享受到冷气的吹来，接 地址 Taman Tasik Persana, Jalan 着再到6楼的饮食区享用晚餐，这里有各式 Cendarasari, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, 的菜肴供君选择。在舒适的环境享用晚餐 Malaysia 后即将去接着下来的美丽景点。 联系电话 +603-26934799 官方网站 www.klbutterflypark.com 地址 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, 50100, 开放时间 每日，早上9时至傍晚6时 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia GPS卫星定点 3.1457332， 101.688906 联系电话 +603-26181888 官方网站 www.klsogo.com.my 再往回教艺术博物馆 开放时间 每日，早上10时至晚上9时30分 吉隆坡市内其中一座著名的博物馆，广受 当地人的欢迎。地理位置位于拥有吉隆坡 绿肺之称的湖滨公园正中心，步行距离至 前往苏丹阿都沙末大厦 国家清真寺、鸟公园以及国家天文馆。于 这一栋漂亮的大厦在1897年被建造，这里 1998年12月12日正式开放给大众，这一座 曾经是英国殖民秘书处，相当具有历史。 博物馆同时间也是东南亚最大的回教艺术 独特的莫尔式设计让整个建筑物很和谐， 博物馆。它包含了7000多件来至回教世界 并焕然一新的感觉。正正是这位AC Norman 的珍贵文物，各个分别由12个不同的展览 建筑师他设计了这一座建筑物，不仅仅是 厅整齐分类地向大众展览着。其中文物包 如此他也还负者了Masjid Jamek占美清真 括了古手稿，依照19世纪奥斯曼叙利亚房 寺的建筑工程。这一栋整座由砖块为主要 建造的展览房，珠宝，纺织品，军械，陶 材料的建筑物深深受到西方强烈展现出西 瓷以及古回教玻璃器皿。 式，哥特式和摩尔式。宏伟的门廊和柱廊 搭配着41.2米高的钟塔显得格外独特。这 地址 Jalan Lembah Perdana, 50480 Kuala 个景点无论是夜间或日间都适合前往游 Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 览。在蓝天的衬托下这栋建筑物看起来非 联系电话 +603-22742020 常有历史的韵味，而在晚上星星在闪烁的 官方网站 www.iamm.org.my 同时这里也会有彩灯装饰，因此无论白天 开放时间 星期一至五，早上10时至旁晚6 夜晚这里都是如此地吸引人，绝对是一个 44

一日流程 / 观光景点 摄影的好地点。 旧市场广场 1880年代吉隆坡市第一幢砖块建筑物就在 地址 Jalan Raja, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, 这里－旧街场广场落成。于Lebuh Pasar WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Besar以及Medan Pasar之间，这里现在是 开放时间 每日开放但禁止入内 繁忙的巴士站，而且还有一个具有历史价 GPS卫星定点 3.2486807， 101. 6945841 值的钟楼。这一个钟楼是在1937年为纪念 英国国王乔治六世的加冕礼而建。这里也 再往The Colonial Bar享受 曾经是湿产品的主要地点，但在1936迁至 SIGHTSEEING 坐在幽美的餐厅吧，来一份适量的啤酒以 南1公里处的中央市场Central Market。 及一份搭配的宵夜，你可以来到这和你的 这些漂亮的三层楼中式楼店在20世纪初建 旅行伙伴们享受这里带来的幽静舒适。The 成，注入新古典的元素如柱子和山墙。这 Colonial Bar位于黄金区附近，在游览了 些旧楼店通常被当作私人住宅和商业店面 吉隆坡一天后来到这里绝对是一大乐事。 一同使用－就是楼上通常作为私人住宅而 楼下则为商店。每一个单位之间都有走道 地址 Central Market, 12, Jalan Hang 联通，以达到最大的连接目的。 Kasturi, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 地址：Medan Pasar, City Centre, 50050 联系电话 +601203487206 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 官方网站 www.facebook.com/The. 开放时间：无限制 Colonial.Bar.Restaurant GPS卫星定点：3.1476606,101.6961079 开放时间 每日 早上11时至凌晨3时 GPS卫星定点 3.1464275， 101.6953342 旧 FMS调查办公室 1910年这一幢宏伟的建筑物在Jalan Tun 观光景点 Perak建成。原本为马来联邦 Federated Malay States (FMS) 调查办公室。由著名 简介 建筑师Arthur Bension Hubback 或更广为 让您熟悉吉隆坡市各个景点的路线以及简 人知的称呼 AB Hubback。AB Hubback在英 介必定会为您的旅程带来帮助。吉隆坡市 国占领马来亚逗留的19年期间建造了不下 的有些地区的路会让人混淆并且行人也不 25座建筑物。 能长时间只为了寻找一个景点而长时间在 这一座美丽的建筑物风格是莫卧尔 艳阳天下穿梭。 (Mughal-eclectic)风格或称印度撒拉 这就是一本免费的附图旅游指南。指南里 逊(Indo-Seracenic)建筑风格，混合了 会提供各个景点的简介，当中包括了历史 新莫卧儿(neo-mughal)和英式新古典 景点、摩登大楼、祈祷场所、纪念馆、博 元素，维多利亚建筑风格(Victorian 物馆、公园以及花园。每一个介绍的景点 architectural style)。它是一个在印度 会附上地址、相关联系电话、GPS卫星定 19世纪和20世纪初非常流行的一个建筑风 点、并将会说明如何抵达该景点。 格。后来被引进英国占领殖民地，尤其是 为了让每个来到马来西亚的观光客能够享 马来亚、新加坡和缅甸。 受更优质的旅游品质和感受到更浓郁的本 地址：Jalan Tun Perak, 50050, Kuala 土风情，马来西亚政府联合各个机构去维 Lumpur, Malaysia 持保养这些景点。马来西亚是一个拥有非 开放时间：禁止入内，但能从外面欣赏 常多传统文化的国家，拥有不同民族并且 GPS卫星定点：3.1482139，101.697557 各大民族一直以来都和睦共处。 Malaysia Truly Asia”是马来西亚被标榜的称号， 在这里你能看见不同民族肩并肩走在一 旧吉隆坡市政厅 起，互相影响和融入对方的文化。让马来 现在称作为DBKL城市剧院(Panggung 西亚子民更显得特别的是你能在吉隆坡市 Bandaraya)，它也是一个具有历史价值的 看见不同宗教的宗教场所，全部种族都和 建筑物，位于独立广场（Merdeka Square) 平共处。 的对面，于Jalan Tun Perak和Jalan Raja 食物、音乐、亚洲文化……你还要些什么 的连接点。建筑期间为1896年至1904年。 呢？现在就拿起你的配备开启这一趟吉隆 这一座剧院的前身为旧吉隆坡市政厅。这 坡旅程。非常希望您旅程的最后能真正体 一座剧院融合前市政厅的建筑物由 Arthur 验到我国的文化以及留下美好的回忆。 Bension Hubback 建筑师设计，不仅如此 他还参与了吉隆坡铁路－占美清真寺站 旅客质询热线 Tourist Info Line 的建筑工程。这一座建筑特别为舞台而设 联系电话: 1300885050 计，已被马来西亚政府列入保护级的历史 电邮：[email protected] 建筑物。可惜的是1992年一场大火吞袭了 市政厅，但很快的工程师和设计师联合起 45

观光景点 / 历史景点 来修复好了。 者终于决定维多利亚皇后喷泉还是不作原 地址：Jalan Raja, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, 本用途好。 Malaysia. 位置在吉隆坡独立广场东南方，Kuala SIGHTSEEING GPS卫星定点：3.150296，101.695 地址：Jalan Raja, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, 联系电话：＋603-26023335 Lumpur City Gallery、苏丹阿都沙末大厦 和国家纺织品博物馆的路之间。 官方网站：www.mudkl.com Malaysia 开放时间：无限制 GPS卫星定点：3.147670，101.693775 旧吉隆坡铁路站 Mosque的东南方 在国家清真寺National 马来西亚建筑师协会中心大楼 PAM Center 一座被设计得几乎像童话般的摩尔式风 格建筑的铁路站。位置在Jalan Sultan Building Hishamuddin或之前被称为Victory Jalan Tangsi是马来西亚建筑师协会中 Avenue，在2001年前这里一直都是吉隆坡 心大楼的位置，也是吉隆坡市内其中几 的主要铁路站，过后逐渐被Kuala Lumpur 个保存完好的历史建筑。1907年为Loke Sentral取代。 Chow Kit而建的市政厅，他把它称作 同样由AB Hubback在1910年设计的铁路 Loke Hall，由英印建筑师 A.K. Musdeen 站，融入了东方和西方的风格。正对面竖 设计。在1909年这里曾为帝皇酒店Empire 立着马来亚铁路管理公司大厦也是由AB Hotel然后在1919年改至半岛酒店Penisula Hubback在1917年设计。在回教风格的外表 Hotel，直到1973年马来西亚建筑师协会决 下，吉隆坡铁路站代表了经典的玻璃与铁 定把这里作为中心大楼。在院子还有一间 维多利亚时期的英式铁路建筑。 餐厅，你能在沿途中坐下歇息享受美食。 曾经为马来联邦铁路Federated Malay 地址：18, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, States Railways办公室但现在为Keretapi City Centre, 50100, Kuala Lumpur, Tanah Melayu (KTM)的总公司。这栋建筑 Malaysia 物是当时由囚犯劳工们而建的。1楼有一间 开放时间：N/A 酒店名为The Heritage Station Hotel， GPS卫星定点：3.1516389，101.6951694 里面有餐厅并且还有几摊贩卖纪念品的摊 子。 独特出色的外表让这一个景点被列为其中 竞技场剧院Coliseum Theatre 之一个最受欢的景点。那整个文艺复兴式 竞技场剧院是全马来西亚内其中一个最久 的风格铁路建筑绝对能够成为摄影的好地 历史的电影院。1920年由蔡氏家族－领导 点。 人蔡正木而建。艺术装饰设计能容纳下900 地址：Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, 位观众和阳台。著名的竞技场咖啡厅与酒 Kampung Attap, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, 店－William Somerset Maugham在马来亚 Malaysia 英国殖民时期常去的地方就在正后方。最 开放时间：NIL 古老并且还在运作的电影院，在日占时期 GPS卫星定点：3.139882，101.693768 时曾停止运作。里面播放的电影多是印度 电影。1940年蔡正木让位后他的继承人继 续经营直至1973年被他侄子的公司收购继 维多利亚皇后喷泉 Queen Victoria 续经营。 Fountain 在2012年，这一间电影院由Lotus Five 如同槟城的维多利亚钟塔，维多利亚皇后 Star Cinema (M) Sdn. Bhd. 管理，并成功 喷泉为了一位身在远处君主的典礼而建， 转变成双屏幕能容纳下474座位的影城。后 她本人也在统治时期未曾见到这一座纪念 来重新被包装为LFS Coliseum Cineplex并 喷泉。 已于2012年开放给大众。影城主要播放印 1897年被建造，由100％英国进口材料打 度或淡米尔言电影。 造。喷泉的特色是喷泉设计上的狮子和龙 地址：Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, 50100 作为皇后领导整个皇朝的象征，同时也有 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 八角形的塔支撑着一个顶端让水流去下面 开放时间：每日，早上10时至晚上10时 的盆地。 GPS卫星定点：3.15343，101.6963399 喷泉的建造是有实际目的的，正因为它位 置接近艺术市场Pasar Seni，喷泉的盆地 原本可以作为马或者其他生物喝水的地 方。警察后来投诉喷泉耽误市区的交通； 吉隆坡的建筑 随后被移至现今地点然后完全被忽视。后 吉隆坡的建筑融合了殖民时期的影响、亚 来几年成为了农民们的水源直到城市规划 洲文化、马来回教文化、现代和后现代的 46

历史景点 / 吉隆坡的建筑 各个因素。吉隆坡还是个年轻的城市，大 和Bukit Nanas修道院Convent Bukit 多建筑物建立于19世纪20世纪初。这些建 Nanas等。其它不是学校可是却有维多 筑物里面包括了莫卧儿、都铎、新哥特或 利亚风建筑设计的例子包括了中央市场 希腊西班牙风格等。多数设计迎合着本地 Central Market，国家艺术馆National 的资源供应和能够良好适应地理环境（马 Art Gallery，马来西亚旅游中心Malaysia 来西亚全年炎热潮湿）。 Tourism Center，工业法院大楼Industrial 马来西亚宣布独立后在70年代至90年代经 Court Building，The Mansem，马来西亚 济双倍上升，这时期逐渐看见具有本土风 建筑师协会大楼 PAM Center，以及竞技场 SIGHTSEEING 情的建筑到处在建造着。多数的建筑物设 剧院Coliseum Theater。 计要表达的因素是马来文化的传统，例如 马来短剑。有一些建筑则有回教因素的几 希腊西班牙式 Grecian-Spanish 何图形被融入建筑例如正方形又或者一个 二战时期许多店楼也被运用为私人住宅。 圆顶。 通常是两层楼楼层，楼下为店铺楼上为私 后期现代主义者建筑于1990年代未至2000 人住所，这样的店屋那时候在市中心周围 年代兴起。建筑物都全玻璃的外表呈现， 建着。随着时代的进步这样的建筑已经得 最具代表性的就是国油双峰塔KLCC了。作 以许多改善，但仍然有许多树立在旧市广 为新兴的工业化经济城市，在不久的未来 场Medan Pasar，茨厂街Chinatown，Jalan 这一座城市的建筑创史必定更上高峰。 Tunku Abdul Rahman，Jalan Doraisamy， 武吉免登Bukit Bintang，以及同善区 新莫尔（莫卧尔）Neo Moorish(Mughal) Tong Shin的圣约翰机构St. John’s 因为英国占领时期的权威和影响力，让新 Institution就是以它耀眼的白色和红色砖 莫尔式或称作莫卧尔式风格的建筑物在20 块的希腊－西班牙式设计而闻名。通讯博 世纪初兴起。分布的地点大多集中在默迪 物馆The Telecom Museum也在1928年时建 卡广场Dataran Merdeka，除了这里其实占 立也受到了希腊西班牙式的建筑影响。 美清真寺、和在Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin 的马来亚铁路站公司和吉隆坡铁路站都是 马来式 Malay 新莫尔式风格建筑。著名的新莫尔式建筑 吉隆坡市内也不乏受到马来传统所启发设 物有：苏丹阿都沙末大厦和旧吉隆坡高等 计的建筑物。这些建筑物多数建造于1980 立法院等。其它当然也包括了城市剧院 年间至1990年间。一个非常好的例子就是 Bandaraya Theatre，纺织品博物院，吉隆 朝圣基金局Lembaga Tabung Haji，它便 坡纪念图书馆以及国家历史博物馆。 是一栋受到马来鼓启发设计的建筑物，另 外还有通讯大楼Telekom Tower也是以竹竿 都铎和维多利亚式 Tudor and Victorian 为原型，再来一个例子就是马来西亚虎标 英国在20世纪初建造了不少都铎与维多利 银行大楼Maybank Tower则是以马来短剑－ 亚风格设计的建筑。这些建筑物都考量了 Keris的外形受到启发。这些大楼都由同一 马来西亚常年炎热潮湿的地理环境。 位建筑师－Hijjas Kasturi而设计。文化 代表着都铎风格的建筑正位于默迪卡广场 宫Istana Budaya也是另外一种马来式建筑 Dataran Merdeka的两座运动俱乐部－皇家 的例子，整座建筑的设计着重于米南佳保 雪兰莪俱乐部the Royal Selangor Club和 屋顶。国家图书馆National Library也受 雪兰莪华人俱乐部the Selangor Chinese 到了马来屋顶的设计。 Club，分别于1910年和1929年建造。建筑 回式 Islamic 外型设计是呈现出排在半木结构墙壁的木 自马来西亚独立并以回教为国教时，拥有 梁，这就是马来西亚最早期俱乐部的典型 回教因素的建筑随着增多。例如Dayubumi 模范建筑。 Complex 以及回教中心Islamic Center 新哥特式建筑的出现是在宗教建筑上－ 都由回教因素的几何图形受到启发。有建 St.Mary’s Cathedral 圣玛丽大教堂便 筑物在建造时就以建立一个宗教神圣场所 是一个例子。其它的例如St Andrew’s 来为标准。例如回教艺术博物馆Islamic Presbyterian Church 圣安德鲁长老 Arts Museum Malaysia 和国家太空馆 会、Church of the Holy Rosary 圣罗萨 National Planetarium便是这样的建筑 里教堂以及St John’s Church 圣约翰教堂 物，它们的特点都是有圆顶和尖塔但其实 也就是现在的Bukit Nanas社区中心。除了 是属于科学与知识的地方。自然而然的， 教堂也有一些住宅的例子：Carcosa Seri 宗教场所清真寺必定会融入回教因素在 Negara 于1897年建造给Frank Swettenham 建筑上，著名的例如Masjid Wilayah 和 的房宅也有呈现出新哥特式建筑风格。 Masjid Negara。清真寺会有比较多的阿拉 维多利亚风的建筑物也在英国殖民的影响 伯文字刻在或画在柱子或者其它地方。 下兴起，广泛利用在建筑学校上。例子包 括了维多利亚机构Victoria Institution, 后期主义者与后期主义 Late Modernism 卫理男孩学院 Methodist Boy’s School， And Post-Modern 47

吉隆坡的建筑 / 现代建筑物 随着时代的迁移经济的发展，吉隆坡市中 舒适及清新的环境。学校不仅致力于学生 心KLCC后来逐渐被后期主义建筑占领着。 的学习成绩，更注重每一个学生在各个 最耀眼的例子就是国有双子塔Petronas 方面的发展，并最大限度地激发学生的潜 SIGHTSEEING 计，由上往下看即可看见基本的回教因素 一起，造就成功的学生是学校拥有良好的 能。学校除了丰富的课程之外，还有丰富 Twin Towers便是这一种后期的建筑。国 的课外拓展活动有机的与课堂教学结合在 Pelli设 有双子塔有452米高，由Cesar 口碑的基础。 几何图形。正旁边的吉隆坡会议中心Kuala Lumpur Convention Center依照一样的主 题，从上往下看建筑外形将呈现一只老鹰 地址：2, Jalan Bellamy, Bukit Petaling, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 的形。全玻璃与钢铁的外表完全呈现出后 联络方式：+603-2148 3674 期主义的因素。 网站：www.alice-smith.edu.my 导航坐标：3.12844, 101.70085 现代建筑物 马来西亚国家银行钱币博物馆与艺术画廊 升禧艺廊购物中心（Starhill Gallery） （Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery） 这建筑物整体设计是由大量的玻璃及石材 马来西亚国家银行博物馆与美术馆合为一 而进行视觉上的构造，其卖点就是那前 体，同时也被称为Sasana Kijang。博物馆 卫时尚的水钻式立体的外观设计拥有令 和艺术画廊为吸引年轻人与年长者，而设 人目不转睛的视觉效果。同时，这也让 计了为一个非正式的教育途径，以让所有 Starhill Gallery购物中心与周围的建筑 人更理解马来西亚经济及其经济的历史。 相比之下，更显其建筑的独特性。这新的 此外，艺术画廊也对外展出自1962年国家 外观设计与希腊及罗马的有点相似，整体 银行从都聚集在东南亚文物各种收藏。 的轻钢结构、石材、玻璃幕墙的结合及国 家最先进的技术进行。那若影若现的反射 该大楼还拥有许多设施，适合大部分成人 效果菱角分明。此外，此建筑物更是由曾 和儿童。另外，现有的一些展品是在二战 经负责巴黎卢浮宫金字塔尖端技术的法国 期间被日军占领期间所用。博物馆也通过 工程师进行工程设计与实施。值得一提， 革新的展览，展示自人类文明最早期时代 这也是吉隆坡国际奢侈品的先驱，升禧艺 所使用的货币。 廊购物中心也因此被列为“亚洲最美丽的 商场之一”。 地址： Sasana Kijang, 2 Jalan Dato’ Onn, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 地址：181, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 联络方式： +603-9179 2784 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 网站：www.museumbnm.gov.my 联络号码：+603-2782 3800 开放时间：每日, 早上10时至傍晚6时 网站：www.starhillgallery.com 导航坐标： 3.157902, 101.690901 开放时间：每日开放, 早上10时至傍晚10 时 导航坐标：3.1472883, 101.7135069 工业村画廊（Industrial Estate Gallery） 爱丽丝史密斯国际学校（Alice Smith 工业村画廊是位于吉隆坡工业区的建筑展 School） 览馆。它包含一系列的室内和室外空间用 来展示建筑和室内设计项目，还包括一个 爱丽丝史密斯国际学校是位于吉隆坡的一 咖啡厅和会议室，还有一个花园。 所英国国际学校。首期将设计食堂及家长 一站式中心。该设施将布置在一个新建两 一个非正式的家具工厂以及郁郁葱葱的绿 层建筑中，设有屋顶花园，成为学校的门 色植物，还有工棚之间的那些令人惊讶的 户，为学生和家长提供便利服务。建筑首 公共空间。建筑师的设计灵感来自邻近的 层设置一个能够容纳200名孩童的露天而遮 工业园区——这个长廊是作为一系列单 荫的食堂，以提供餐饮服务。此外，校园 独的体量来设计的，它有一个半透明的围 也设有内建式的游乐设备，是由邻近的电 墙。展览空间被安置在一系列独立的钢结 梯链接而成垂直循环式。 构空间内，只经过了简单的装饰，底层设 计成高度透明的，在室内任何空间里都能 校园内也设置了一个遮阳运动区，而屋顶 够看到花园。 上的三棵树亦发挥其遮阴作用，提供校园 48