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Contents INTRODUCTION 4 10 Questions To Prime Minister 8 Of Malaysia: Y.A.B Dato’ 10 Sri Mohd Najib Tun Razak 12 Transportation in KL 14 KL Map 15 Calendar of Events 16 Fact & Figures A Brief History of KL One Day ‘til Dawn in KL SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS 19 Historic Architecture 22 Worship & Religious 25 Memorials & Museums 30 Heritage Sites 34 Gardens & Parks 39 Sights & Attractions (Chinese) 56 Sights & Attractions (Arabic) Special Feature: Sabah 73 Fact & Figures 74 Kota Kinabalu 81 Sandakan 84 Semporna 87 Kudat 90 Other Ecodestination Special Feature: 92 Health, Beauty & Spa Health, Beauty & Spa Listing SHOPPING 96 SHOPPING Listing EATING OUT KL 101 Malay / Indonesian Restaurant 102 Chinese Restaurant 103 Japanese & Korean Restaurant 104 Food Court LEISURE 107 Nighlife

MEDICAL TOURISM 109Cardiology 112Orthopaedics 116Hospital ListACCOMMODATION 120HotelsESSENTIAL INFORMATION 122Useful Contacts 125Malaysian Factfile 125Index 126Travel Notes 127Language 129Feedback FormMAPS 7 Text Symbols/LegendsMap (Integrated Rail System) 8 GPS GGPPSSMap Of Kuala Lumpur 21Map Zone 1 29MAanpdroZidoAnppeA2ds.pdf 1 11/26/2013 3:54:16 PM 53Map Zone 3 71Map Zone 4 89Map Zone 5 97Map Zone 6Download Google play now!! AppsDownloadFirst Free Travel Guide in Malaysia First Free Travel Guide in Malaysia UZ BEKISTANFirst Free Travel Guide in Uzbekistan TheDec 2013 - March 2014 KValallnegy Guide October - December 2013Discover PETRONAS Twin TowersScan QR code KLTG here Scan QR code KV4L here Scan QR code UZTG here

Editor’s Note Publisher / Editor - in -Chief Lyndon YapYear 2014 is coming to an end butanother year is coming and it is the [email protected] time to start planning for what Group Chief Operating Officerwill be coming into our path. I believeour readers have had fun exploring Annie Gohthe sightseeing places introduced by [email protected]. In this issue of KL The Guide, weincluded new contents that are more Writerrelevant to the needs of independent Jeff Tantravellers. [email protected] DesignerIn order to make it convenient for Abdul Rahim Mohd Akirtravellers and readers to access travel [email protected] about the bustling city of Contributing DesignerKuala Lumpur and its surroundings, Lingam Ramachandranthe editorial team has worked hard [email protected] update information to our social Head of Media & Trafficmedia channels. Travellers visiting Elaine LiauKuala Lumpur will benefit fromclicking into our Facebook (www. 6014- 365 1855facebook.com.my/kltheguide), [email protected] (https://twitter.com/KL_TheGuide) and Instagram (KL) pages. Business Executive ShineyOne of the highlights in this issueis the Theme Park section (pg 82), 6019-391 4032which is tailor-made for families and [email protected]/college students to plantheir year-end holidays. There are a Senior Finance & Admin Executivevariety of entertainment destinations Eric Liewfor outdoor activities and excitingindoor games. [email protected] Published by:The Ministry of Tourism Malaysia hasalso announced the plan of MyFest Bluedale Publishing (M) Sdn. Bhd.2015 (My Festival 2015), which is No. 311-2, Block F2, Level 2an initiative to boost the tourismindustry. Hence, it is expected that Jalan PJU 1/42A, Dataran Primathe festival celebrations in the coming 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor D. E.2015 will be merrier than before andshould build up a very cultural rich Malaysiaatmosphere for travellers to visit KualaLumpur. T : (6) 03-7886 9219 F : (6) 03-7887 8212Before we bid farewell to 2014, I would E : [email protected] to take this opportunity to thank W : www.kltheguide.com.mythose who supported us. I hope KL © Bluedale Publishing (M) Sdn. Bhd. (769278-W)The Guide has been of some help to All rights reserved. No reproduction, copy ortravellers both local and foreign. Our transmission of this publication may be madeeditorial team will put in much more without written permission. No contents ofeffort in 2015 to present more fun and this publication may be reproduced, copied orattractive travel information to you! transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the Publisher. Any-Lyndon Yap- person involved in unauthorized acts in relation to Publisher this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all the information, the Publisher can accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. For all enquiries related to advertising please contact us at [email protected] Printer Times Offset (M) Sdn Bhd. Lot 46, Subang Hi-Tech Industrial Park Batu Tiga 40000 Shah Alam Selangor Darul Ehsan Complimentary Copy Not for sale Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/kltheguide & Follow us at Twitter (@ KLtheGuide) KDN PERMIT # PP15276/07/2013(032183)

CALENDAR OF EVENTS INTRODUCTION24 – 25 Dec 2014Christmas celebrationsNationwideChristmas is a festival widely celebratedby Christians and people of otherreligions and believes in Malaysia. ForChristians, Christmas Eve is the HolyNight church. For others, we celebrateit as a festival where we exchangepresents and have a gathering withfamily and friends.10 Jan 2015 31 Dec 2014 – 1 Jan 2015Official Launch of MyFest 2015 New Year’s Day countdown &Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur celebrationAs Malaysia is blessed with various Nationwidecultures, the Malaysia Year of Festivals Come join in the countdown to 20152015 (MyFest 2015) campaign seeks at any of the tourist hotspots, pubsto showcase and celebrate Malaysia’s or nightclubs in Kuala Lumpur. Havebountiful and diverse cultures and endless fun together with fellowfestivities as a tourist attraction. The Malaysians and other travellers whileMyFest 2015 campaign will continue we bid farewell to 2014 and step intoto boost the tourism sector and ensure 2015 while partying together!!!that the Malaysian tourism industryremains robust after the Visit Malaysia 5Year 2014 campaign.festivities as atourist attraction. The MyFest 2015campaign will continue to boost thetourism sector and ensure that theMalaysian tourism industry remainsrobust after the Visit Malaysia Year2014 campaign.we bid farewell to2014 and step into 2015 while partyingtogether!!!

INTRODUCTION CALENDAR OF EVENTS 3 Feb 2015 Thaipusam 19 – 20 Feb 2015 Nationwide Chinese New Year Holidays Thaipusam is a Hindu festival Nationwide celebrated mostly by the Tamil Malaysian Chinese consist of community on the full moon around a quarter of the country’s in the Tamil month of Thai population, making Chinese (January/February). In Malaysia, New Year as one of the biggest Thaipusam is celebrated cultural festivals in Malaysia. The nationwide, but for travellers to celebration begins on Chinese really experience Thaipusam, New Year’s Eve where family they should head to Penang or members gather for a Reunion Batu Caves in the outskirts of Dinner. Then the family will Klang Valley. spend the night together waiting 5 Mar 2015 for the dawn of Chinese New Year Chap Goh Mei Day where some believe will be Nationwide the God of Prosperity. This festival marks the end of the Chinese New Year’s celebration, 29 Mar 2015 which falls on the 15th day of F1 Malaysian Grand Prix the first month of the Chinese Sepang International Circuit, Lunar Calendar. On this day, man Selangor and women who single or yet to Formula One racing’s governing marry gather around temples body, the FIA, has set the at night to “Pao Kam” (throwing Malaysian chapter of F1’s exciting mandarin oranges and bananas). new season in March. Will Lewis The participants will write down Hamilton, the reighing World their contact on the oranges (for Champion be able to defend men) and bananas (for women) his Malaysian Grand Prix title? and throw it in a river or pond, Or will his highly competitive then the men will try to fish out teammate Nico Rosberg, who the bananas and women fish out 6 finished 2nd here last year edge oranges to “meet” their “blind him in this year’s race? date”.

TRANSPORTATION IN KL INTRODUCTIONKTM KomuterInitially running from Sentul in the north to Port Klang on the southwest coast and fromRawang in the north to Seremban in the state of Negeri Sembilan in the south, bothtrains stop at KL Sentral (KLCAT), connecting passenggers with the STAR LRT, PUTRALRT and the Monorail. Trains operate at 15-minute intervals during peak hours and a20-minute intervals during off peak hours.Contact Number : 03-2267 1200Website : www.ktmb.com.myLight Railway Transit (LRT)The city has two different LRT networks forgetting around, the RapidKL LRT and theMonorail. The Kelana Jaya line stretchesfrom the Putra Terminal at Gombak to theKelana Jaya Terminal – southwest of KL inPetaling Jaya with 24 stations in between.For those who need a quick travel fromKLIA, KLIA Express is the right choice foryou.Contact number: 03-78852585(RapidKL), 03-22678000 (KLIA Express)Website: www.myrapid.com.my, www.kliaekspres.comBus 7Buses in Kuala Lumpur are run by many transportation operators. However, the morecommon and convenient one to go around the city is RapidKL bus. Some may alsochoose to drop by KL Sentral bus terminal and pick any express bus to bring them directly to somewhere else. KL Hop-On- Hop-Off Tour bus is also provided to cover more than 40 attractions around KL. Contact number: 03-78852585 (RapidKL), 03-27302000 (KL Sentral), 03-92822713 (KL Hop-On-Hop-Off) Website: www.myrapid.com.my, www.klsentral.com.my, www.myhoponhopoff.com

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SIGHTS &ATTRACTIONSKuala Lumpur or KL, as the locals like it, is Malaysia’s capital and her largest city.From the city’s central business district, the conurbation spreads out to includedeveloping suburbs in the ‘greater KL’ area, which is also known as the KlangValley. As many as 1.8 million people comprising of indigenous Malays, Chineseand Indians call KL home. This showcase of the multicultural and multilingualMalaysian life is also a place where tradition and modernity stand next to eachother and herald the cosmopolitan nature of the city.‘The Garden City of Lights’As heritage structures get a new lease of life with modified usage, KL retains itscharm through the preservation of pre-war and colonial buildings in the olderparts of the city. Though the British colonial style seems pervasive, the Malay,Chinese, Indian and Moorish styles are prominent as well. Some of those whichreflect Moorish architecture can be seen in the Sultan Abdul Samad Building,the old High Court and Magistrates Court Building and the Kuala LumpurRailway Station.The Garden City of Lights transforms at night as KL-ites wind down after a hardday’s work and you get to experience KL in a ‘different light’.Join us as we answer the question of what to do in KL if you only have a day tospend in our feature, One day in KL, as KL–The Guide is all about getting you anauthentic Kuala Lumpur experience – it’s locale, it’s people, it’s culture.

HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE SIGHTSEEING Old KL High Court Building This classic edifice was designed by none other than A.B. Hubback, the British architect who was instrumental in designing many buildings with Mughal architectural style in Kuala Lumpur and other major cities in Malaysia. A distinctive feature of the Old High Court building is the towers topped with a cupola with decorative buttresses around the base. Linking these towers are passageways or verandas with two different types of arches – keyhole arches and ogee arches – another typical traits of Mughal architecture. The towers were originally dining chamberswith private tiffin rooms. This Old High Court Building started to be constructed in1912 and completed in 1915. The building first housed the Kuala Lumpur HighCourt as its name reflects and the Supreme Court but later after the High Court andSupreme Court were at that time moved to the bigger building which was the SultanAbdul Samad Building, this beautiful building then was occupied by the Sessions andMagistrates Court yet it is still referred to as the High Court Building until now.Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kuala Lumpur.Railway Station ( KTMB)The former Kuala Lumpur Railway Station is often regarded to be one of the mostbeautiful Mughal structures outside India. And officially, Architectural Digest, aninternational magazine on designs recently published a list of some of the world’smost beautiful train stations on its online publication. Kuala Lumpur’s Railway Stationwas included at No. 4 among 26 other train stations.The Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station was completed in 1910 to replace a much 17older station in order to cater to the increasing population of Kuala Lumpur besidesacting as the prominent landmark that showed the presence of the British ColonialGovernment then. The station was designed by a British Architectural Assistant tothe Director of Public Works, Arthur Benison Hubback (more popularly known asAB Hubback). The architectural style applied is referred to as Mughal-eclectic orNeo-Mughal or more popularly known as Indo-Saracenic architecture. WhereasIndo-Saracenic architecture is actually the hybrid between the original Mughalarchitecture of India and Gothic mixed with Neo-Classical architecture.

HISTORIC ARCHITECTURESIGHTSEEING Sultan Abdul Samad Building Built by the British between 1894 and 1897, and taking its name from the reigning Sultan of Selangor of the time, the beautiful Sultan Abdul Samad building still remains one of the city’s significant landmarks. Designed by A.C. Norman to house government offices during the British administration, and based on the popular Moorish architecture of the time, the building is topped by a 40m tall clock tower with a shiny copper dome. GPS 3°8’55”N 101°41’40”E Flag Pole:The 100-meter flagpole Merdeka Square is one of the tallest in world. The At precisely 12.01am on 31st August 1957, the Malayan Flag was hoisted on Union Jack was lowered for the last time on 31st August 1957 signifying the Malaysian soil, and the Federation of Malaya attendance of the country. flag was raised – marking the end of British colonial rule and the beginning of Malaysia’s independence. It was at Merdeka Square where Tunku Abdul Rahman, the inaugural Malaysian Prime Minister, declared Malayan independence with seven shouts of “Merdeka”; the cry continues to be featured prominently in Hari Merdeka (Independence Day) celebrations. GPS 3°8’55”N 101°41’36”E Victoria Fountain: The ornate Royal Selangor Club Victorian fountain at the southern end At precisely 12.01am on 31st August 1957, of the Merdeka Square is especially the Union Jack was lowered for the last time pretty when lit a night. on Malaysian soil, and the Federation of Malaya flag was raised – marking the end18 of British colonial rule and the beginning of Malaysia’s independence. It was at Merdeka Square where Tunku Abdul Rahman, the inaugural Malaysian Prime Minister, declared Malayan independence with seven shouts of “Merdeka”; the cry continues to be featured prominently in Hari Merdeka (Independence Day) celebrations. GPS 3°8’55”N 101°41’34”E

WORSHIP & RELIGIOUS SIGHTSEEINGNational MosqueThekeyfeatureofthismosqueisits16-pointedumbrella-shaped roof which symbolizesthe tropics and the 73-metre-high minaretthat resembles a folded umbrella instead.The compound is decorated with pools andfountains. It was established in 1965 and builtamong 13 acres of gardens and beautifulgreen scenery. It’s bold and modern stylesignifies the newly independent Malaysiaduring that time. Visitors are allowed to paya visit outside of prayer times and they will also be provided with appropriate clothingupon entering this holy building. This is Malaysia’s principal mosque which is also oneof the most prominent buildings in this country. Jalan Lembah Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur From the Kuala Lumpur KTM Station, the Mosque is only a 5-minute walk away heading northwest. GPS 3°8’31”N 101°41’29”EJamek MosqueThis is one of the oldest mosques in Malaysia and it has Moorish architecture thatwas designed by the same architect of Sultan Abdul Samad Building which makesthem share the same style. The mosque is situated where Klang River and GombakRiver meet. The palm trees and river banks provide tranquility to this place ofworship which is also referred to as the‘Friday Mosque’to Muslims in Kuala Lumpurwhere they gather to perform their Friday prayers. This also fits the name ‘Jamek’ which is derived from an Arabic word Jalan Tun Perak, 50050 Kuala Lumpur that means a place It is located at the Masjid Jamek LRT station. for congregation forGPS 3° 8’56.06” N, 101° 41’45.46” E religious purposes. 19

SIGHTSEEING WORSHIP & RELIGIOUS Buddhist Maha Vihara The Buddhist Maha Vihara was founded by the Sinhalese community based in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding areas in 1894 to provide a place of worship in their Sri Lankan Theravada tradition. Most of Sinhalese were either traders or artisans and skilled workers brought in from Ceylon by the British Administration to develop the colonial Malayan Civil Service. The Buddhist Maha Vihara was commonly known as the Brickfields Buddhist Temple for many years. No. 24, Jalan Raja Alang Take the Putra LRT and get down at Sungai Baru station. Walk across Jalan Sungai Baru and follow Lorong Raja Muda Musa until you reach the T-junction. Cross over and to Jalan Raja Alang. GPS 3° 9’51”N 101°42’0”E Chen Shi Shu Yuan 172, Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur Founded in 1896, this (corner of Jalan Petaling & Jalan Stadium) clan association serves as a community base 8.30am – 6pm (Daily) for families of the Chan, Chen, Chin and Tan ancestries. Constructed in 1906, the building is one of the finest examples of Chinese temple architecture and is decorated with carved figurines and wall panels depicting Chinese mythology and history. The building has also some of the richest examples of shek wan, a pottery roof and exterior wall decoration originating from southern China.20

WORSHIP & RELIGIOUS SIGHTSEEINGSri Maha Mariamman TempleFounded by K. Thamboosamy Pillai in 1873, the temple originally served as aprivate shrine for the Pillai family. In the late 1920’s, the temple was opened topublic and eventually managed by a board of trustees. The main prayer hall isdecorated with beautiful ceilings, and its inner sanctum is where the chief deity SriMaha Mariamman located. Mariamman is a deity popularly worshipped mostly byTamils because she is associated with disease and fever and protects her devoteesfrom unholy or demonic events. Jalan Tun H. S. Lee (Jalan Bandar), 50050 Kuala Lumpur Reach Pasar Seni LRT Station. Sri Maha Mariamman Temple is located in less than 5 minutes walking distance to the east. GPS 3°5’8”N 101°39’49”E Visitors can climb 272- step staircase that leads up to the temple. The statue of the five legged bull- built in rememberance of a real-life creature- stands in the gardens near Batu Caves.Batu Caves 21This place takes its name from Batu River which flows past the hill and it waspromoted as a worship place by K. Thamboosamy Pillai who was inspired todedicate a temple to Lord Murugan within the caves. Consisting of three maincaves and a few smaller ones, Batu Caves is filled with statues and serves as agathering place for various Hindu celebrations and festivals. It is also a centre forrock climbing as it offers more than 160 climbing routes, scattered all around theside of this limestone hill. Jalan Batu Caves, 68100 Selangor From the Batu Caves KTM Railway Station, head south following theroad. Batu Caves is just a short walking distance away.GPS 3°14’14.64”N 101°41’2.06”E

WORSHIP & RELIGIOUS St. Mary’s Cathedral St. Mary’s is the cathedral church for Church of the Holy Rosary the Anglican Diocese of West Malaysia. From one small congregation in a simpleSIGHTSEEING wooden building in the 19th century on the present site beside Merdeka Square, the church has grown into ten diverse and active congregations that form the one cathedral community. This Catholic Church with Neo-Gothic architectural design is one of the most beautiful colonial buildings in Kuala Lumpur. It was built in 1883 by a French missionary to serve the needs of Chinese- speaking Catholic community. The high windows, pointed arch and ribbed vault give the church a strong Gothic appearance. 10, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Kuala Lumpur (near TM Brickfield) Take Metrobus No. 9, 10, 12, 13, 17, 20, 21, 46/46D, 58 or 59 to the bus stop (Telekom Malaysia). The church is near the Telekom Malaysia22 building.

MEMORIALS & MUSEUMS SIGHTSEEINGIslamic Arts MuseumThe museum provides an insight into the beauty of Islamicarts and the great civilisation that inspired it. The variousthemed galleries exhibit priceless treasures. Highlightsinclude the Islamic Architecture Gallery which showcasesreplicas of famous buildings such as the Taj Mahal in India,Masjid Al-Haram Mosque in Mecca as well as the AmirTimur Mausoleum in Uzbekistan. Jalan Lembah Perdana, 50480 Kuala LumpurP. Ramlee Memorial LibraryTan Sri P. Ramlee was an accomplished Malaysian film actor, director, singer,songwriter, composer and producer who contributed tremendously to the movie and music industry as well as literary industry so much that he is considered the icon of Malay entertainment. This library initially was his residence, but later renovated and transformed into what it is today. 22, Jalan Dedap, Taman P. Ramlee, Setapak, 53000 Kuala Lumpur Take RapidKL bus number U12 or U1 to Diamond Square, Jalan Gombak. Go along Jalan 1/50 heading east until you reach Jalan Dedap. GPS N3 11.947 E101 42.824BNM Museum & Art Gallery 23Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art GalleryThe museum has various galleries displaying artcollections and the history of currency & economy.The 6 galleries are Art Gallery, NumismaticsGallery, Islamic Finance Gallery, Bank NegaraMalaysia Gallery, Economics Gallery and Children’sGallery. It has a cafe and gift shop for visitors toget refreshments and buy souvenirs. Sasana Kijang, Jalan Dato’ Onn, Kuala Lumpur.Getting there: Take the KTM commuter trainto Bank Negara station. Walk along JalanDato Onn until you reach Sasana Kijang

SIGHTSEEING MEMORIALS & MUSEUMS Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial This building is dedicated to Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra al-Haj, who is also known as ‘Father of Independence’. It was his official residence and is kept exactly as it was during his lifetime as the first Chief Minister of Malaya to Prime Minister with the restoration of original furniture and fittings. It also houses the memorabilia of Tunku Abdul Rahman and artefacts including records and documents pertaining to his years serving as the first Prime Minister. Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur Take the KTM Komuter train to Bank Negara Station. The memorial is approximately 10-15 minute walk away. Alternatively, take a taxi from the station as the weather can be quite hot and humid during the day. GPS 3°9’23”N 101°41’25”E Tun Abdul Razak Memorial The memorial was once the official residence of the late Tun Abdul Razak, Malaysia’s second Prime Minister. He was hailed as ‘Father of Development’ in recognition of his contribution to the development of Malaysia and its people. This building, which is also known as Sri Taman, was later occupied by the third Prime Minister, Tun Hussein Onn. Today, it is a museum consisting of documents, library materials, artefacts and even personal belongings such as Tun Abdul Razak’s speedboat, walking stick and favourite golf cart. Jalan Perdana, Kuala Lumpur 10am – 5.30pm (Tue - Sun) *Closed on Mondays. Take the KTM Commuter train to the Kuala Lumpur station. Cross Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin to the other side and head north to the roundabout. Take first exit into Jalan Perdana and walk 200m, turn left at the first junction and keep walking straight until you reach a small roundabout. GPS 3°8’31”N 101°41’12”E 24

MEMORIALS & MUSEUMS SIGHTSEEINGNational MuseumThe museum provides an insight into the beauty of Islamic arts and the greatcivilisation that inspired it. The various themed galleries exhibit priceless treasures.Highlights include the Islamic Architecture Gallery which showcases replicas offamous buildings such as the Taj Mahal in India, Masjid Al-Haram Mosque in Meccaas well as the Amir Timur Mausoleum in Uzbekistan. Jalan Damansara, 50566 Kuala Lumpur It is located about 500 metres from KL Sentral and easily reachableby taxi.GPS 3°8’27”N 101°41’239”Muzium Diraja (Royal Museum) 25This museum is housed in a building that wasformerly the National Palace. It wasopened to the public afterthe official residence ofthe King was moved toJalan Duta. Visitors canget a glimpse into theinner sanctum of theroyal family for the firsttime since it was built 85years ago. Many other interesting activities such as silat (Malay martialarts) and cultural performances are also held from time to time. Jalan Istana, 50566 Kuala Lumpur Take a taxi from KL Sentral station to the museum 9am – 5pm (Daily)

MEMORIALS & MUSEUMSSIGHTSEEING Jade Museum In some cultures jade is hailed as ‘the stone of heaven’ and is purported to have mystical and healing powers. This museum displays a collection of antique items and accessories such as brooches, rings, earrings and necklaces. Visitors can also view pieces of raw jade taken from boulders. 26, Jalan Delima, Kuala Lumpur. (Off Jalan Imbi) Take the Monorail to Raja Chulan station. Hire a taxi to Jalan Delima. NationaI Textile Museum It was built in 1905 by A.B Hubback and formerly known as Federated Malay States Railway Station & Selangor Works Department. Its design of alternating red bricks and white plaster bands and an Islamic style façade with raised onion-shaped domes were derived from Moghul architecture. JKR 26, Lot 50 Seksyen 70, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, 50050 Kuala Lumpur From KL Sentral bus terminal, take the LRT to Pasar Seni station. Cross Gombak River and pass AgroBank building. The museum is located right in front of Merdeka Square.26 GPS 3° 8’ 55” N, 101° 41’ 40” E



SIGHTSEEING HERITAGE SITES National Museum The Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman 28 is originally the residence of village headman, Penghulu Abu Seman bin Nayan that was built in 1916. It was relocated from Kedah to the garden of the Badan Warisan Malaysia Heritage Centre in Kuala Lumpur. The Rumah Penghulu is just a short walk from the Bukit Bintang area which is one of the most visited parts of Kuala Lumpur. For RM10, you will be able to get a guided tour around the house in order to learn more of the history of the house. No. 2, Jalan Stonor, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. 03-2144 9273 10am – 4pm (Monday – Friday) Selangor Grocer’s Guild This historical building was built in 1927. The façade of this three-storey Neo-Classical building incorporates fine lines and is surmounted by a curved baroque pediment with Chinese characters stating ‘Ming Dynasty’. The Grocer’s Guild is a trade association established by 7 founders from China. The association represents the interests of grocers, retail traders and sundry- shop owners in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. Lot 78, Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur. (next to Weaver House) Take the LRT train to Pasar Seni station.  Exit the station, turn left and head north toward Jalan Sultan.  Turn right onto Jalan Sultan  Keep walking till the 7th junction (Jalan Hang Jebat)  Turn left and continue along Jalan Sultan  junction connecting Jalan Hang Lekir.

HERITAGE SITES SIGHTSEEINGDBKL City TheatreThis former City Hall, now namedCity Theatre was designed byBritish colonial governmentarchitect, A.B.Hubback in 1896 andthe construction was completed in1904. It was gazetted as a heritagebuilding under the Antiquities Act,and its Mughal/Mogul façade hasbeen preserved. A major fire in1992 destroyed the entire interiorof the theatre but the City Hall’sdesigners and builders restored itsoon after. The building is used forproduction stages now, such asplays and musicals. Junction of Jalan Raja and JalanTun Perak, Kuala Lumpur Take LRT to Masjid Jamek station. Exit station and walk towardsdirection of OCBC Bank buildingalong Jalan Tun Perak  turn leftonto Jalan Raja.National Theatre (Istana 29Budaya)The National Theatre stageslocal and internationaltheatre and danceproductions. This culturalbuilding looks like anoverblown Malay house.The architect that designedthe building—MuhammadKamar Ya’akub fashionedthis theatre after the Wau(Malaysian moon-kite). Jalan Tun Razak (oppositeHospital Kuala Lumpur) Take LRT to Masjid Jamekstation.  Exit station andwalk towards direction ofOCBC Bank building alongJalan Tun Perak  turn leftonto Jalan Raja. www.istanabudaya.gov.my/en/home

SIGHTSEEING HERITAGE SITES Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC) MaTiC is located within a building along Jalan Ampang, which is both an architectural and historical landmark. The tastefully refurbished colonial building in which MaTic resides offers a striking contrast to its modern surroundings within the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The various services and facilities offered by MaTic include the tourist information counter, tourist police counter, Internet access to its tourism e-portal, Saloma Bistro & Theatre Restaurant, Saloma Retail Centre, ATM machine, money changer, and a ticket counter for the Transnasional Executive Coach. 109, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur Take the LRT to KLCC station. MaTiC is located next to Avenue K Shopping Mall. Stadium Merdeka Stadium Merdeka was constructed from 25 September 1956 to 21 August 1957. It was the site of one of Malaysia’s most historically significant events. On 31 August 1957, power was transferred from the British Empire to the newly independent Malayan government. Tens of thousands of people crowded into the stadium and shouted “Merdeka!”(Independence!), under the lead Malaysia’s first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman. Jalan Stadium, Kuala Lumpur Take the Monorail to Maharajalela station. Stadium Merdeka is located just behind 30 the station

HERITAGE SITES Old Gian Singh Building Are you a traveller interested in snapping SIGHTSEEING photos of historical buildings/structures in KL? Old Market Square (Medan Pasar Lama) is a makes a suitable choice. After Kapitan Yap Ah Loy’s death in 1885, Sir Frank Swettenham cleared this area to make way for a commercial and recreation centre. There’s no signage as the original demarcations of the square have disappeared due to urban renewal. Medan pasar was the business and social centre for the local mining and settlements in the early days, but diminished in importance as the city grew outwards. The area is now used primarily as a bus hub. There is an old clock tower at the middle of the square. Medan Pasar, Kuala Lumpur. Getting there: Take LRT to Masjid Jamek station. → Walk over to Burger King and enter Jalan Benteng. →Ng Chee Tang ( Five Lanterns sSfWrteetrwreaaeecleatkhtrl)eaMtmoswtepidlsla.ariOnndnsPbtuathhssisieansre.tesrnseedtt,oamdnaadyn.yyMgoaounldywaonillddlIn the past, there were five oilpawn shops were here and asignages and pillars written in Chinese, Malayand Indian and Jawi can be seen here.Atthe corner, you can find MS ALLY, the oldestpharmacy in KL ( over 100 years). Built byYap Hon Chin in 1907, it features Dutch stylegables with peacock feathers and curvedwaves on the triangular pediments.Brickfields (Little India)This area used to be the main site for Malayan Railway during Britishera, where people from Sri Lanka were brought in to work and theywere living at the quarters nearby. Since then, the Indian communityhas remained and it is known as Little India today. GPS N3 07.733 E101 41.036 31

SIGHTSEEING HERITAGE SITES Selangor Grocer’s Guild It was built in 1927 and located along Jalan Sultan, the façade of this three- storey Neo- Classical building incorporates fine lines and is surmounted by a curved baroque pediment with Chinese characters stating ‘Ming Dynasty’. Petaling Street (Chinatown) The Petaling Street (Chinatown) in Kuala Lumpur is like the Bukit Bintang of the older part of Kuala Lumpur. It is a place where the hustling and bustling never comes to an end. Day or night, visitors keep coming to Petaling Street to either dine on the famous street foods here or to get some good bargains on things sold here. There is almost everything here from clothes, souvenirs to electronic i tems to fabrics. Other than cheap stuff, Petaling Street is renowned for selling imitation goods like handbags, wallets, watches and shoes from brands like Adidas, Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein, Nike and so on. Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur Take LRT to Pasar Seni station.  Exit station and enter Jalan Sultan. → Walk along Jalan Sultan until your reach the 4th junction where you’ll see Lok Ann Hotel.  Turn left onto Jalan Petaling. Old Market Square( Medan Pasar Lama) After Yap Ah Loys death in 1885, Sir Frank Swettenham cleared this area to make way for a commercial and recreation center. There’s no signage as the original demarcations of the square have disappeared due to urban renewal. Medan pasar was the business and social centre for the local mining and settlements in the early days. When you see Clock Tower at the Old Market Square look for the distinctive art deco sunburst motif at its base. It was built to commemorate the coronation of England’s King George VI in 1937. 32

ART GALLERIES SIGHTSEEINGBank Negara Museum and Art GalleryBank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery is one of Malaysia’s mostinnovative and original attractions. It aims to provide the public with aninformal venue for learning about the importance of economics, Islamicbanking and financial planning. The Art Gallery showcases the CentralBank’s superb collection of Malaysian art acquired since 1962.For more info, contact us:Bank Negara Malaysia Museum, Art Galleryand Knowledge Management Centre,Sasana Kijang, 2 Jalan Dato’ Onn,50480 Kuala Lumpur.Tel: +603 9179 2784Galeri PETRONASGaleri Petronas (Petronas Gallery) provides a cultural venue that featuresartwork ranging from traditional to contemporary. Painting, sculptural,mixed media and experimental works are regularly rotated in the gallery,which offers the opportunity for an afternoon of fine arts in contrast to thebustle of one of Malaysia’s busiest shopping districts. Lot 341-343, Level 3, Suria KLCC, PETRONAS Twin Towers, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. 10am – 8pm (Tue – Sun) 33

SIGHTSEEING ART GALLERIES FINDARS FINDARS is a one-of-its-kind art gallery cum independent music studio, which is located at Jalan Panggong--an area of a crossroad between vintage KL and modern development. The main goal is to have a space as a platform to cultivate curatorial process, creating good and broader social network and providing a sanctuary for aspiring independent artists and musician. FINDARS hopes to channel art to a broader commercial and non-commercial aspect. The art gallery stages exhibitions and independent music performances from time to time. It also has a coffee bar for visitors to quench their thirst while enjoying performances. Do drop in this space when you’re around the Jalan Petaling area of Kuala Lumpur. No.8, 4th Floor, Jalan Panggong, Kuala Lumpur. http://findarskl.wix.com/findars Upon stepping into this exotic house, guests of accomodation will have a view of plants of all textures, shapes and sizes, clinging or hanggin from the roof. Lots of artistic sculptures can be seen in the garden. If you’re not booked a room at the guesthouse you’ll need to make an appointment to view Ng Sek San’s superb and large collection of Malaysian contemporary art in the art Sekeping Tenggiri warehouse. Exhibited pieces (A Piece of Mackerel? No! It’s a include the works of top talents Guesthouse cum Art Gallery) including Phuan Thai Meng, It is an old house built during the Samsudin Wahab, Justin Lim 1960s. Designer and landscape and Rajinder Singh. architect Ng Sek San revamped LumNpou. r.8, Jalan Tenggiri, Kuala the whole building and convert it into 2 adjoining houses -- one34 being a guesthouse and the (Off Jalan Bangsar) ohter as an art warehouse. 017-2075977 (Ms. Ping)

GARDENS & PARKS SIGHTSEEING Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve Bukit Nanas near Kuala Lumpur Tower is one of the oldest permanent forest reserve in the country. It was gazetted in 1906 and was formerly known as Bucket Weld Forest Reserve. It covers an area of approximately 11 hectares and is the only remaining tropical rainforest in the heart of the city of Kuala Lumpur. GPS 3°7’54”N 101°41’47”ETitiwangsa Park Perdana Botanical GardenLocated in the north-eastern Taman Botani Perdana, better knownfringe of Kuala Lumpur, Taman as the Perdana Botanical Gardens, isTasik Titiwangsa is a recreational the oldest and most popular park inpark with a large lake as its main Kuala Lumpur. It lies just on the edgeattraction. A popular rendezvous of the city and used to be where theamongst city dwellers, it offers British elite built their fine homes in thetennis courts, an exercise area, a colonial times. Today, its landscapedplayground for children and other hills and beautiful trails provide anrecreational facilities for water escape for city dwellers out for a jogsports, jogging and the likes. This or some early morning t’ai chi. Its main95 hectares park is a vast area that attraction is the lake surrounded byconsists of a 57 hectare lake where lush greenery in a 92ha. (227 acres)anglers will be glad to know that parkland that provides a refreshingthey are allowed to fish here. ambience.GPS 3°8’37”N 101°41’10”E 35

SIGHTSEEING GARDENS & PARKS Kepong Metropolitan Park It is really easy to locate this 90-hectare park in Kepong, just look for the kite-filled skies on weekends! Kepong Metropolitan Park was open in 1991 and recent kiting activities there have spurred a renaissance of sorts. The carnival-like atmosphere on the weekends is made complete with food, kites and toy stalls all peddling their wares on curb-side stalls near the entrance of the kiting area. KLCC Park KLCC Park is a public park located in the vicinity of Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The park has been designed to provide greenery to Petronas Twin Towers and the areas surrounding it. The park was designed by Roberto Burle Marx. It is said that it was the last work undertaken by the Brazilian architect. When the park was designed, the aim was to “leave the world a little more sensitive and a little more educated to the importance of nature”. 36

旅游胜地 与景点吉隆坡，是马来西亚劲力澎湃的首都，大家都爱简称为KL。它的范围包括了从其商业中心区域，展延至发展中的效外地区，这让它成为了一个更大的雪隆区域，著称为巴生谷。其人口高达1.8 百万，主要由土著马来人，华人及印度人组成。它展现出马来西亚多语及多元文化的社会，同时也综合了传统及现代性的特点，预示着国际大都市的性质。‘城市花园之灯’通过保存在市区内旧地区的战争及殖民时期的建筑物，这些建筑遗产从而获得改造及使用，也让吉隆坡保留了它的魅力。虽然英国殖民的风格看似突出，但是马来人、华人、印度人和摩尔人的风格显然占了上风。而当中所展现出的摩尔式风格的建筑物有苏丹阿都沙末大楼，旧高级法院和地方法院大楼和吉隆坡火车站。在夜光照耀下，吉隆坡转化成花园城市之灯。经过一天的工作，吉隆坡人趁此刻喘口气。在万灯的照耀下，您可发掘出吉隆坡美丽的另一面。我们也会在指南里的“吉隆坡一日游”提供一些建议让您参考，并让您计划如何在吉隆坡渡过愉快及难忘的一天。吉隆坡指南的意义，就在于让您拥有贴近吉隆坡的真实经验，以及感受其热情文化带来的真善美！

SIGHTSEEING 历史建筑 前吉隆坡高等法庭 前身是吉隆坡高等法庭的这栋建筑于 1912 年 动工 1915 年并于竣工。它是马来亚英殖民时 期名建筑师哈勃克 (A.B. Hubback) 的经典作 品。哈勃克是马来亚时期莫卧儿建筑 (Mughal architecture) 的重要人物，设计了吉隆坡与多 个马来亚主要城市的建筑。 这栋建筑的其中一个主要建筑设计亮点是它位 于塔楼顶端圆顶阁底部的桥墩式装饰。链接这 些塔楼的是通道或阳台，而沿着通道或阳台步 行就会经过多个锁孔形或S形拱门。这一类设计风格是莫卧儿建筑的特 点。这些塔楼早期的用途是作为附有私人茶点室的用餐空间。 前吉隆坡高等法庭在刚建好以后是作为司法部的吉隆坡高等法庭和最高 法庭的，但是后来高等法庭和最高法庭搬迁至隔壁的苏丹阿都沙末大楼 后，原址就变身为地方法庭和推事庭，但是人们依然称它为吉隆坡高等 法庭。 Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kuala Lumpur. 前吉隆坡火车总站 前吉隆坡火车总站时常被誉为印度境外最美的莫卧儿建筑之一。在国 际性杂志 (Architectural Digest) 评选的全球27座最美火车站排行榜中， 位居第4。用以取代一座更旧火车站的前吉隆坡火车总站于1910年竣 工。建造这火车站的目的就是为了迎合不断增长吉隆坡的人口，以及 作为彰显英殖民政府存在的突出性地标。 前吉隆坡火车总站由公共工程局总监的助理建筑师哈勃克设计。其建 筑风格成为莫卧儿或新莫卧儿，或是更为人所知的印度撒拉逊建筑；38 其实印度撒拉逊建筑就是印度莫卧儿、歌德和新古典主义风格的混 合。

历史建筑 SIGHTSEEING独立广场正正在1957年8月31日凌晨12时01分，联合杰克旗（Union Jack）在马来亚的土地上最后一次缓缓降下，马来亚联盟旗缓缓升上旗杆—马来亚正式告别英帝国的殖民统治，开启了马来亚联盟的时期。马来西亚首任首相、国父东姑阿都拉曼带领人民，在独立广场高喊7次“莫迪卡！”（Merdeka: 独立‘马来语’）。 GPS 3°8’55”N 101°41’40”E旗杆：100米的旗杆，是世上 苏丹阿都沙末大楼最高旗杆的之一。于1957年八月三十一日挂上马来西亚国旗 苏丹阿都沙末大楼是由建筑师比德韦尔 （RAJ Bidwell）和哈勃克所设计的马来以象征着这国家的存在 亚首座莫卧儿风格建筑。这座建筑的首 个名称是“政府办公室”，直到1974年 更名为苏丹阿都沙末大楼。40公尺高的 钟楼是为了仿造伦敦大本钟而建造；大 钟钟声于1897年首次敲响，以配合维多 利亚女王的钻禧巡游。 GPS 3°8’55”N 101°41’36”E维多利亚喷泉：华丽的维多利 皇家雪兰莪俱乐部亚式喷泉在独立广场的南端和 马来亚仍在英帝国殖民期间，英国人夜晚时更显得特别漂亮。 于1884年创办了皇家雪兰莪俱乐部以 作为日常社交的目的。哈勃克（A.B. Hubback）于1910年负责重新设计俱乐 39 部会所，但是1970年的一场大火烧毁了 主要建筑。10年后，此建筑以600万令 吉的成本进行重建，并保留了迷人的仿 都铎设计。皇家雪兰莪俱乐部在1984 年的俱乐部百年庆典上，获得雪兰莪苏 丹沙拉胡丁殿下颁发皇家宪章。 GPS 3°8’55”N 101°41’34”E

SIGHTSEEING 宗教遗产故址 国家回教堂 (National Mosque) 国家回教堂的建筑特色在于它的十六 片象征着热带的伞状屋顶以及那高达 七十三米的尖塔，看去简直就像一个 折叠雨伞。它的周围都被漂亮的池和 喷泉所环绕。建造于一九六五年，土 地面积宽达十三英亩，它的四周围尽 都是美丽的绿色风景。它在当代大胆 地采用了现代的建筑风格，象征着当 时独立的马来西亚正在勇敢地迎向新 的未来。旅客可以在祈祷以外的时间 前来观光，只是在进去之前，他们 必须穿上已为观光者预备好了的指定 服装。他是马来西亚的主要清真寺， 同时也是当地其中一个最突出的建筑 物。 如何到达目的地 Jalan Lembah Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur 在Kuala Lumpur KTM站下车。此回教堂位于东北方向，步行只需 约五分钟。 GPS 3°8’31”N 101°41’29”E 佳密清真寺 (Jamek Mosque) 佳密清真寺是全马第一间回教堂。它摩尔式的建 筑风格与苏丹阿都沙末大厦极其相似，这因为这 两座建筑都是由同一个建筑师所设计的。佳密清 真寺坐落于鹅麦河与巴生河的交汇处，而沿着河 岸的尽是绿油油的棕树，它四周围安详宁静的环 境最适合成为信徒们前来祈祷的地方不过了。这 里已成为了回教徒每逢星期五必来的地方。它得 佳密这名字也是因为它是信徒们为着宗教活动而 集聚在一起而来，佳密既是阿拉伯文宗教集会场 所的意思。 Jalan Tun Perak, 50050 Kuala Lumpur 仅座落于Masjid Jamek LRT 站正门。 GPS 3° 8’ 56.06” N, 101° 41’ 45.46” E 40

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SIGHTSEEING 宗教遗产故址 十五碑佛庙 (Buddhist Maha Vihara) 十五碑佛庙是于1894 年由吉隆坡及周围地 区的僧伽罗社群创立 和建造，以为该社群 提供一个 符合斯 里兰卡小乘佛教传 统的礼拜场所。当时 的僧伽罗人多为商 人、工匠和由英殖民 政府从斯里兰卡引进 以提升马来亚公共服务的技术工人。十五碑社区的居民多年来都把 Buddhist Maha Vihara 称为“十五碑佛庙”。 123, Jalan Berhala, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur 由 Monorail 地铁 KL Sentral 站出发 : 由车站往西南方向走向 Jalan Berhala → 转右进入 Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad →转左进入Jalan Berhala 由 Monorail 地铁 Jalan Tun Sambathan站出发: 沿着 Jalan Tebing 往北走 向 Jalan Tun Sambanthan 4 → 转左进入 Jalan Tun Sambanthan 4 → 转 右进入 Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad → 转左进入 Jalan Berhala. 陈氏书院 隆血陈氏书院宗 亲会成立于 1896 年，是陈氏的血源 性组织。陈氏书院 于 1906 年建成， 主要以描绘中国神 话和历史的雕像和 墙板作为雕饰，使 其成为最佳的中 国寺庙建筑例子之 一。陈氏书院的建 筑也富有来自中国 南部的陶瓷屋瓦和 外墙装饰。 172, Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur 42 (Jalan Petaling和Jalan Stadium交接路口) 9am – 6pm (每日)

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宗教遗产故址SIGHTSEEING 斯里摩诃马里安曼兴都庙 (Sri Maha Mariamman Temple) 马里安曼兴都庙是由 K. Thamboosamy Pillai 于一八七三年 创立。此庙原是个属于Pilai家族的 私人神社直到一九二零年代后期， 他们才开放给大众并由一班受托委 员会管理。此庙的建筑特色在于大 堂漂亮非凡的瓷砖天花板，还有 通往地下室 Mariamman 神像的入 口。Mariamman是大马淡米尔人普 遍的偶像崇拜对象，这是因为人们 相信她能保佑信徒远离疾病和恶魔 的缠绕。 如何到达目的地 Jalan Tun H. S. Lee (Jalan Bandar), 50050 Kuala Lumpur 在Pasar Seni LRT站下车。往东边 走，步行约五分钟即可到达。 GPS 3°5’8”N 101°39’49”E 游客可走约272层的梯级已前往神庙。 黑风洞 (Batu Caves) Batu Caves这名的由来是因为有一条名叫Batu的河流流过此山。黑风 洞是由K. Thamboosamy Pillai 所开启的。他来到此洞穴并在里头建 造了一间庙宇，将它奉献给印度神明Murugan。除了一些小洞穴， 黑风洞拥有三个主要洞穴，里头充满了各种的神像，成为了印度人 前往朝拜的地点，更是信徒们在印度神明诞日及庆典时朝圣和还愿 的集聚处。黑风洞除了能够吸引前来朝拜神明的人潮，它也吸引了 不少攀登岩石山爱好者。它拥有一百六十条以上的攀登路线，都散 布在这岩石穴的四面八方。 如何到达目的地 Jalan Batu Caves, 68100 Selangor44 在Batu Caves KTM 站下车。沿路前往南边，可步行到达。 GPS 3°14’14.64”N 101°41’2.06”E

Church of the Holy Rosary 宗教遗产故址 圣玛丽教堂 (Saint Mary’s Cathedral) SIGHTSEEING 圣玛丽教堂是西马圣公会教区的大 教堂。圣玛丽教堂由19世纪的一座 木制建筑里的小众教会发展至今成 为10个多样化和活跃的会众，而这 也形成了大教堂社群。 这座新歌德式天主教堂是吉隆 45 坡最美的殖民建筑之一。它 于 1883年 由 一 名 法 国 传 教 士 建 成，以满足当地天主教社群的 需求。高耸窗户、尖拱和肋拱 顶给予教堂非常突出的歌德风 格。 10, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, KualaLumpur (near TM Brickfield) Take Metrobus No. 9, 10, 12, 13, 17,20, 21, 46/46D, 58 or 59 to the busstop (Telekom Malaysia). 教堂坐落于车站前 Telekom Malaysia 建筑附近。

SIGHTSEEING 纪念馆与博物馆 伊斯兰艺术博物馆 (Islamic Arts Museum) 这间博物馆让旅客一窥伊斯兰艺术之美，以及启发 伊斯兰艺术的 伟大文明。各个主题馆展出稀世珍 品，当中甚为突出的是陈列着著名建筑，如印度泰 姬陵、麦加大清真寺和乌兹别克斯坦帖木儿陵墓的 伊斯兰建筑展览馆。 Jalan Lembah Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur 从KL Sentral火车站乘搭KTM电动火车至Kuala Lumpur站。越过Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin并 往北步行至交通圈。在交通圈转入第一个出 口（Jalan Perdana）然后步行400米，博物馆 在你的左方。 10am – 6pm（每日开放） P.Ramlee纪念馆 (P. Ramlee Memorial Library) 敦斯里P.Ramlee是位成功的马来西亚演员， 导演，歌手，写词，作曲兼制作人，为马来 西亚的电影，音乐及文化界贡献极为深远， 之所以被称为马来娱乐界的偶像。这纪念馆 原是这名伟人的故居，如今改建成现在所见 的模样。 22, Jalan Dedap, Taman P. Ramlee, Setapak, 53000 Kuala Lumpur 乘搭U12或U1 RapidKL 巴士前往 Diamond Square, Jalan Gombak。沿着 Jalan1/50 往东面前进直达Jalan Dedap. GPS N3 11.947 E101 42.824 国家银行钱币博物馆 博物馆里有数个展示钱币和经济 历史的样本或展览品，这6个展 览厅分别是画廊、钱币展厅、伊 斯兰金融展厅、马来西亚国家银 行展厅、财经展厅和小孩乐园。 博物馆里有咖啡馆和礼品店，好 让访客小歇和购买手信。 Sasana Kijang, Jalan Dato’ Onn, Kuala Lumpur. 乘搭 KTM 电动火车至 Bank Negara 站，然后沿着 Jalan Dato Onn 步行至 Sasana46 Kijang 建筑范围.

纪念馆与博物馆 SIGHTSEEING敦拉萨纪念馆 (Memorial TunkuAbdul Rahman Putra)这座纪念馆曾是马来西亚第二任首相已故敦拉萨的官邸。敦拉萨因为其对大马发展做出的贡献二被称为“发展之父”。此建筑交后由第三任首相敦胡先翁使用；现在则已改为纪念馆，展出各式文物和敦拉萨的私人用品如快艇和手杖。 如何到达目的地 ： *周一关闭。 在KLSentral火车站乘搭KTM电动火车到KualaLumpur火车站。越过Jalan SultanHishamuddin并走向交通圈，转左进入JalanPerdana（第一个出口） 往前步行。在第一个路口再次转左，一直往前步行至一个小交通圈。 10am – 5.30pm（周二至周日）敦阿都拉萨纪念馆 (Memorial Tun Abdul Razak)敦拉萨纪念馆曾是我国第二任首相的官邸。敦拉萨有发展之父之称因为他为我国带来了卓越的发展。我国第三任首相敦胡先翁后来也迁入了这座楼，曾为第三任首相的官邸。今天，这间纪念馆成了摆放许许多多文物遗产的纪念馆，里头还包括先贤的遗物和一些敦拉萨的快艇，老年时使用的拐杖和他在世时所喜爱的高尔夫球车。如何到达目的地 47 Jalan Perdana, Kuala Lumpur 乘搭B115RapidKL巴士前往Jalan Parlimen,然后搭Hop-On-Hop-Off旅游巴士，在十四号站（吉隆坡飞禽公园门口）下车。从吉隆坡飞禽公园门口出发，沿路往南边走，步行约几分钟即可到达。GPS 3°8’31”N 101°41’12”E

SIGHTSEEING 纪念馆与博物馆 国家博物馆 (National Museum) 国家博物馆的建筑风格采用了米南加保大房子式的风格，象征并表达着 我国多元种族和多元文化的特征。室内展览了不同的文化活动，传统服 饰，工艺品；而室外却展示了一些古董交通工具，以及仿照的登加楼州 木材宫殿Istana Satu等等。观光者也可以在这博物馆范围里购买到一些 商品甚至当地特产的零食。 如何到达目的地 Jalan Damansara, 50566 Kuala Lumpur 从KL Sentral乘搭德士到达，只有约五百米的路程。 GPS 3°8’27”N 101°41’239” 皇家博物馆 (Muzium Diraja) 皇家博物馆坐落于前国家皇宫的范围内。当 最高元首的官邸迁至Jalan Duta 之后，该 博物馆就开放予公众参观。这是前国家 皇宫在85年前竣工以来，旅 客 首 次 获得窥探曾是皇室 住处建筑的机 会。除了展览 品，博物馆也 定期举办有趣 活动，如马来 武术和文化表 演。 Jalan Istana, 50566 Kuala Lumpur 在KL Sentral火车站乘搭德士到皇家博物馆。 48 9am – 5pm（每日开放）