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Introduction……………………………………………................... 1 Contents…………………………………………………................. 2-3 Taking Klang Valley by Storm………….……….............................. 4-5 Foreword from Prime Minister Malaysia & Tourism Minister ......... 6-7 About The Klang Valley...........................…....................................... 8 SIGHTSEEING TOURS Introduction.....………………….…….................................. 9 Special Focus: Nature: Hills – Klang Gates Quartz Ridge... 10-11 Nature: Hills – Broga Hill...................................................... 12 Nature: Hills – Broga Hill/Bukit Putih................................... 13 Historic Sites…………………………................................... 14-20 Modern Buildings……………….……................................... 21 Places of Worship…………………….................................... 22-24 Parks and Gardens……………………................................... 25-26 Kepong……………………………….....................................27 Shah Alam................................................................................28 Kuala Selangor………………………….................................29 SIGHTSEEING TOURS (MALAY).....................................32-52 SOUNDS OF THE SUBURB: BANGSAR SOUTH Introduction.....………………….…… 53 The Village…………………………... 54-55 The Sphere…………………………... 55-56 SHOPPING AROUND Introduction.....………………….….................................................... 57 Mutiara Damansara.............................................................................. 58 South of KL, Cheras and Jalan Klang Lama........................................ 59 Bukit Bintang/Golden Triangle.……................................................... 60-61 Subang Jaya, Sunway and Shah Alam................................................. 62 Klang…………………………………………................................... 63 Bangsar, Mont Kiara and Sri Hartamas...............…………………… 64 Electric, Electronic and IT Goods……............................................... 66 Textiles and Apparel…………………................................................ 70 Local Arts and Crafts…………………............................................... 71 Flea Markets, Bazaars and Night Markets….......…............................ 72 EATING OUT Introduction.....……………............................................. 73 Special Focus: Tupai Tupai Restaurant & Café............... 74 Special Focus: Rumah Ku Gallery & Café...................... 75 Bukit Bintang & Chinatown............................................ 76 Special Focus: UMAC Rumah Ku.................................. 77 Jalan TAR and Kampung Baru…................................... 78 Ampang, Kampung Pandan and Taman Dagang............. 79 Cheras, Old Klang Road, Puchong and Kajang……...... 80 Subang Jaya / Pudu, Imbi & Taman Maluri ................... 81 Klang and Sepang Goldcoast………....................…….. 82 Under 1 Roof……........................................................... 83 Changkat Bukit Bintang………….................................. 84 Chinese Restaurants………........................................… 85 Malay Restaurants……...........................................…… 86
Nyonya Restaurants……........................................…… 8 Indian Restaurants………...........................................… 89 Asian Region……......................................................… 90 Fusion……..................................................................... 91 Western…….........................................……………….. 92 Bakery-Cafes……....................................................…. 82 EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Introduction.....………………….….........….... 93 Major Events and Festivals……...............….... 94 Entertainment Places……………..................... 95-97 Theme Parks, Water Parks and Zoos………..... 98 Golf Clubs……………………………………. 88-98 Nightclubs………………………….......…….. 100-102 HOLE IN THE WALL Introduction.....………………….…...................…... 103 5-star Hotels.....………………….……..................... 104-105 The Golden Triangle………...................................... 106 Outside the Golden Triangle..................……............ 107 Budget Hotels……………………..............……….. 108-109 Hostels Business Matters........................................... 110 Outside KL Subang Jaya and Shah Alam.................. 111 Bandar Sunway, Bandar Utama, Damansara, PJ, Seri Kembangan, Cyberjaya, Putrajaya & KLIA...... 112 SPECIAL FEATURE: MELAKA Introduction.....………………….……..........115 Heritage Area……………………………….116 Museums and Galleries…………………......117 Private Museums………………………..…..118 Places of Worship……………………...……119 Shopping………………………………........120 Food………………………………….......…121 Sightseeing…………………………....…….122 Entertainment....……………………........….123 Accommodation....………………........….....124 Boutique Hotels and Transportation........…...125 Melaka City Centre Map…………...........….126 GETTING AROUND KL 133-135 KLANG VALLEY’S TOP 10…………….................................... 136-137 ESSENTIAL INFORMATION………….................................... 138-139 INDEX………………………........................................................ 140-144
Taking Klang Valley by STORM! When we were preparing this, one constant question we always had in our mind was if we only had a limited time to discover the Klang Valley, how do we do the whole of Klang Valley? This almost impossible task is possible when you use each of the divisions within our guide based on the STORM concept. What is STORM you ask? Well, read on and discover the best way to storm through Klang Valley. Savour the local fl avours Food is almost always the fi rst thing that locals rush for when they are in a foreign city and you couldn’t do better than our selection of local-only food items, panels of info on the food, the best places to go and have what the locals are having. In fact, we have so much going on in the Local Flavours section, we will be resigned to only sharing one item with you here. Check the rest out on Page 73 onwards. Sightseeing Tours After you are done feasting, the next thing you might want to do is to take in the sights. In the Sightseeing Tours section, we have done most of the legwork for you as we cover various aspects of the interesting vistas within the Klang Valley. It would suit any art buff, champion historian, closet photographerand the regular average Malaysian tourist to discover which attraction atrracts their attention best and spend some time visiting it. In fact, we even have a Sounds of the Suburbs to cover various features which make a suburb special. This time we are doing Bandar Utama & Mutiara Damansara. Look it up from Page 9 onwards.
Open up the wallet Whenever we see shiny new things, our hands will start to tingle and itch. Not as if we are allergic to anything, but the Klang Valley has bona fi de shopping malls which have gone down the mega path in providing quality, variety and service to each and every customer. From the interior designs to the retail mix, shopping in the Klang Valley is defi nitely one of the greater things to do while visiting it. Plus we offer you our own top picks when it comes to getting the best value for money in our Bargain Bin feature. Defi nitely not to be missed, from Page 57 onwards. Rest from the elements Whether you are in the Klang Valley for business or leisure, we’ve got you covered. Knowing that some may be taking shelter with friends and family during their stay here, we offer those who are not or do not have any accommodation plans something to rely on. For those who cannot survive the city life without creature comforts, you will fi nd the 5-star treatment right up your alley, while those who swear by hitchhiking and backpacking will not be up the creek without a paddle with our On a Shoestring section. For other fun stuff, look up Page 103 and beyond. Make memories to remember What’s a holiday/break/retreat without memories to relive it by? To help you plan for the best times in this quarter, we have incorporated calendars which cover festivals, feasts and performances which will entertain, enthrall and engage you and/or your family/friends/posse to make those memories last, regardless of whether you’re on your own or you’re not alone. Containing something for everyone, there’s theme parks, spas, nightlife and performing arts meeting you on your active or passive rest. For more inroads, check out Page 93 onwards.
Foreword From PRIME MINISTER MALAYSIA Y.A.B DATO’ SRI MOHD NAJIB TUN RAZAK It is simply not enough to say that Malaysia is a beautiful country. It is all that and more with the nation’s natural charm and the plethora of attractions, activities and adventures just waiting to be explored. The city of Kuala Lumpur, a microcosm of Malaysia, presents visitors with a unique perspective into Asian culture through its development of infrastructure, preservation of its charming heritage and the warmth of its people, which collectively make Malaysia a home away from home. There is always something for everyone, whether it is a shopping trip, a healing touch or a green vacation, we warmly invite you to discover all that Malaysia has to offer. Joint us in the vibrant events, festivals and celebrations and catch a glimpse of what makes us 1Malaysia. Whether you are here on business or leisure, I hope that this guide will lead you down the journey of discovering Malaysia for yourself. Have an enjoyable stay in Kuala Lumpur and we will see you again soon! ‘1Malaysia’ People fi rst. Performance Now. (DATO’ SRI MOHD NAJIB TUN RAZAK)
Foreword From MINISTER OF TOURISM MALAYSIA Y.B DATO’ SRI DR. NG YEN YEN On behalf of the Ministry of Tourism, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Kuala Lumpur, the colourful and thriving capital of Malaysia.Kuala Lumpur was built around the confl uence of the Klang and Gombak rivers where most of the tin mining related trading and deals was done in the early years. Such activity had since cease with the depletion of tin resources. However Kuala Lumpur continues to chart impressive growth with the development of other economic activities and many other world class events as well as facilities. Notwithstanding the modern development of Kuala Lumpur, the Government had taken many efforts in preserving many heritage buildings which stand testimony to the capital’s glorious past. A stroll along the streets of Kuala Lumpur will afford you views of many heritage buildings which have become landmarks in Kuala Lumpur. However, the true experince of Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia by extension, is in its people. The living heritage of many Asian cultures, races and traditions blend harmoniously to create a uniquely Malaysian identity known for its warmth hospitality and friendliness As such I invite you to experience for yourself our hospitality through the variety of foods, culture and interesting places all over Kuala Lumpur. I trust you will be enticed with the diversity we have here.Last but not least, let me also congratulate Bluedale Publishing (M) Sdn. Bhd. for putting in place this informative guide book. I laud such efforts as it complements the Ministry of Tourisn’s effort in promoting Malaysia as a truly Asia destination. “MALAYSIA TRULY ASIA”
8 || ABOUT KLANG VALLEY Klang Valley – An Introduction lang Valley, or Lembah Klang in Malay, is named after Klang River, which is associated to the early development of the area as a cluster of tin mining towns in the late 19th century. Situated in Kthe centre of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Klang Valley comprises the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and its adjoining districts in Selangor, namely Gombak, Hulu Langat, Petaling and Klang, covering an area of 2826 square kilometers. Geographically, it is delineated by Titiwangsa Mountain Range to the north and east, and the Strait of Malacca to the west. Being the most vibrant and lively region in the country, Klang Valley is the heartland of Malaysia’s industry and commerce and is always buzzing with vitality. Home to a great number of migrants from other states within Malaysia and foreign workers from Indonesia, Myanmar, India and Nepal, it is considered as the fastest growing region in the country with many more rapidly growing new towns and yet more is believed to develop in the near future. Development of the region took place mainly in the East- West direction (between Gombak and Port Klang) but the urban areas surrounding Kuala Lumpur have since grown south towards the border with Negeri Sembilan and north towards Rawang. Now, with the emergence of Klang Valley 2 Region, covering two areas in the south of Selangor—the districts of Sepang and Kuala Langat, this new region will become somewhat important and have a more active role to play. It will generate economic development, strengthen the intra and inter-regional economic network and distribute its benefi ts to the surrounding areas. These districts have been directly aff ected by the implementation of mega projects, such as Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) and the Federal Administration Centre in Putrajaya, hence becoming the new areas for the expansion of the present Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan Region, Klang Valley. Sepang District, which is named after a tree commonly found in the district, the Sepang tree, is the youngest district for the state of Selangor and it is located at the south of Selangor. Shaped like the stem of a ‘keris’ as seen from the air, it borders the districts of Hulu Langat, Kuala Langat, Petaling, as well as Bandar Baru Nilai in Negeri Sembilan. Originally, this district comprises smaller districts of Kuala Langat and Hulu Langat which were later consolidated to form a new district. Later, on 1st January, 1975, Sepang achieved full district status. Known as the Airport City after the Federal Government chose Sepang to build the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi became the Sepang District Administration Centre on 26th August, 1983. The road network in Sepang comprises the Elite Highway on the west, the Kuala Lumpur- Seremban Highway on the east, and the B20 Highway in between, as well as the Express Rail Link and new roads such as the South Klang Valley Expressway, Kuala Lumpur- Putrajaya-Cyberjaya Highway, Putrajaya Urban Motorway and the new B15 Highway. The district of Kuala Langat has become a strategic investment area following the intense development of Putrajaya and KLIA, and good road network linking it to Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, Klang, Port Klang, Putrajaya and KLIA. It is said that Kuala Langat was named after Sungai Langat (Langat River), of which the word ‘Langat’ is claimed to be originated from the Minangkabau word bearing the meaning ‘hot water’. It is said that traders of the past, who used the Langat River for trading purpose, found the water at the Langat River estuary was always hot, hence the use of the name ‘Kuala Langat’. Kuala Langat is located in the south-western part of Selangor and bordered by the districts of Klang to the north and Sepang to the east. Part of Selangor’s border with the state of Negeri Sembilan forms its southern border whereas the Strait of Malacca forms its western border.
Sightseeing Sightseeing Tours Tours Introduction.....………………….…….................................. 9 Special Focus: Nature: Hills – Klang Gates Quartz Ridge... 10-11 Nature: Hills – Broga Hill...................................................... 12 Nature: Hills – Broga Hill/Bukit Putih................................... 13 Historic Sites…………………………................................... 14-18 Modern Buildings……………….……................................... 19-22 Places of Worship…………………….................................... 23-25 Parks and Gardens……………………................................... 26-28 Putrajaya……………………………….................................. 29-31 Kepong………………………………..................................... 32-33 Kuala Selangor…………………………................................. 34 Travelling can be fun at times Dreams are important to all of day’s appointments. We aim to but it could be a torture as us and for most of us, when make that dream come true by well. It very much depends asked about a vacation, we pointing out the most strategic on whether you have would usually describe it as places to visit so that your planned it properly. If you do ‘my dream vacation’. While down time is maximised with it spontaneously, then the there are many interesting minimal eff ort on your part. possibility is that you may put destinations in Malaysia to The bottomline? Showing you yourself into a real headache. choose from, the Klang Valley that business trips do not have Proper planning is always the is home to the nation’s capital to be a chore and that business crucial thing that you have to and a whole host of world- and pleasure can be a really consider seriously that would class attractions. With this good mix. Families on vacation save the day. So, this section section, we will help you fi nd have specifi c needs that are provides you with the list some dream vistas right where not limited to just budget and of must-see places in Klang you are at or at a location taste but convenience and Valley and the necessary near where you are staying. comfort for the whole family information for you to plan In doing this we hope to aid to truly enjoy the holiday. your visit properly. To help you in making your dream Here we explore the fun way you out in taking in the sights, vacation happen, whether you of learning science, history, this section includes cultural, are a nature lover, history buff art and culture, expanding the religious and heritage sites, or a champion arts and culture minds of explorers of all ages. natural attractions and the critic. Those on business are Who knows, this fi eld trip could various recreational spots not left out as well. We know even start them on a journey which will make your stay that the most hectic schedules of discovery for themselves. in the Klang Valley one to could do with some down Besides that, family-friendly remember whether you prefer time and it is here that to be recreation sites are also found to travel solo or in a group. refreshed for the following within this section of the guide. Ready? Let’s go!
10 || SIGHTSEEING TOURS Special Focus: Nature: Hills – Klang Gates Quartz Ridge Klang Gates Quartz Ridge Klang Gates Quartz Ridge, also known as Bukit Tabur, bur, in or locally known as Bukit Melawati for being located in ost Taman Melawati residential area, is one of Malaysia’s most precious natural monuments built almost entirely ely 00 of quartz, measuring 16 kilometres long and 200 metres wide. This longest crystal quartz outcrop p in the world is noticeable en route from Zoo Negara to o Karak Highway using the Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2). . Many may be mistaken by the many greyish outcrops that look like limestone rocks, which in fact is quartz. Surprisingly, being a priceless geological wonder, this magnifi cent quartz magnifi cent quartz ridge is relatively unrecognised despite ridge is relatively unrecognised despite being located in the immediate vicinity bi l t d i th i di t i i it of Kuala Lumpur. The foot of the ridge can be accessed through Taman Melawati at the entrance of the Klang Gates Dam. A natural heritage and unique God’s creation to the country and the world, there are many reasons why geologists and biologists marvel at it. No other quartz outcrops in the country and perhaps even the world can match its massive length and breadth. This botanical treasure nurtures some 265 plant species, including small coniferous-like trees, shrubs, creepers, orchids and moss, with fi ve of them endemic to the area. Besides plants, the ridge is also home to various types of
SIGHTSEEING TOURS || 11 Special Focus: Nature: Hills – Klang Gates Quartz Ridge mammals (including the rare mountain serow), birds, insects and other wildlife. Scaling the Klang Gates Ridge can be tricky and dangerous especially for the beginners. There are vertical drops, steep slopes, dangerous cliffs and challenging terrains you have to overcome. The whole journey which takes three hours needs you to clamber on a narrow, rocky stretches for over 16 kilometres, making it very path that undulates over exposed craggy patches, unique. Another reason why it is unique is that it scrub vegetation and some green mossy plateaus. displays four types of quartz formation. Much of However, all your hard work will be rewarded it is opaque white or tainted with grey, and lined with throughout the journey. Along the way, you get minute needles of clear hexagonal quartz crystals in an astonishing vista of the Klang Gates some places. Dam and surrounding mountains, as well as the blue-roofed International Islamic University Now, urban development and deforestation Malaysia in Gombak and Genting Highlands on pose a major threat to the Klang Gates Ridge, the far end. The best part of the hike awaiting you especially the foothills at the ridge due to the city’s is the panoramic views of the Kuala Lumpur growing population and rising demand for land. city atop the ridge. Sitting there and observing the Presently, its inaccessibility is ensuring its continued Kuala Lumpur skyline accompanied by occasional existence. That is why conservationists and scientists gentle winds may leave you pondering over the have every reason to fear for the future of the Klang threat of the growing concrete jungle to this natural Gates Ridge if it is not porperly managed to avoid jungle. further deterioration. In fact, the ridge should be gazetted as a wildlife reserve as it is home to There are many reasons why the Klang Gates Ridge a rare animal, the serow. According to the survey deserves to be declared a World Heritage carried out by National Parks and Wildlife Department Site. Besides its rich biological diversity of fl ora in 1985, the tracks of fi ve serows were found, but no and fauna, including the presence of a rare animal, one will know how many exist today. the serow, it is built almost entirely of quartz and
12 || SIGHTSEEING TOURS Nature: Hills – Broga Hill Courtesy of Jay Mobilik Courtesy of Jay Mobilik Broga Hill Located in Broga, a unique small town that sits on the border of rder of known Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, is Broga Hill which is also known as Bukit Lalang. It is said that the name ‘Broga’ is derived from d from Hill is Buragas, a legendary beast that lives in the jungle. Broga Hill is lush green hills that surround the town of Broga and is part of art of place the Titiwangsa Range, hence making it a famous hiking place for novice hikers and scenic spot for photography. one With the height of about 300 m, the hill is so unique that one quarter of its top is covered with only green tall weeds known wn ee as ‘lalang’ (in Malay). On top of Broga Hill, you can see massive beautiful grassland with backdrops of mountains a a la The Sound of Music scenery. Broga Hill is located 50 Broga Hill is located 50 f t l L K kil kilometres from Kuala Lumpur and d cars are the best means of transport to get there. It is situated between the University of Nottingham and Broga town centre. The main entrance is at the palm oil estate.
SIGHTSEEING TOURS || 13 Nature: Hills – Broga Hill/Bukit Putih You can park your vehicles opposite the rabbit farm as long as you do not block the way. Compared to Bukit Tabur (Klang Gates Quartz Ridge), climbing Broga Hill is much easier and not as dangerous as Bukit Tabur. The only obstacles are passing through a few landslides and crossing a small wooden bridge. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the fi rst peak. There are about three peaks, each offering slightly different views. To reach the highest peak from the fi rst peak, it will take about one hour. Although the whole journey does not take a long time, you may be surprised by the breaktaking views, which give you the feel of being at a quite high area above sea level. On the highest peak, you can see clearly the University of Nottingham Malaysia main campus, surrounded by palm oil trees, Broga town area, Taman Pelangi Semenyih, Bandar Rinching and Semenyih town. Courtesy of Jay Mobilik Bukit Putih Despite being located in the immediate vicinity of urban areas, Bukit Putih or ‘Ah Pak San’ (in Chinese) has a surprising number of wildlife living there, including birds, squirrels and monkeys. The trails that wind around offer some moderately challenging ascents and descents at some parts. It would simply take up most of the day to traverse all the trails, passing through different ‘stations’ or checkpoints around the hill. The outer edges of the hill are mostly made up of rubber trees but further in, old secondary or primary forest. One of the trails will lead you to a small but scenic waterfall located down below following a steep descent. Along the way, you can spot banded leaf langurs (Presbytis femoralis) perching among treetops. This less common species of primate lives in primary rainforests and can tolerate logged forests and plantations. Locals that live nearby Bukit Putih usually jog around the hill, have picnics and go for a swim at the waterfall on the weekends. They have even, on their own initiative, formed an organisation to preserve and maintain the trails and jungle. Credit should be given for their initiative and effort. As such, hikers from outside have no problem fi nding their ways while hiking in Bukit Putih as the trails are well-marked with labels and bands to show the correct directions.
14 || SIGHTSEEING TOURS Historic Sites Merdeka Square t precisely 12.01am on 31st August 1957, the Union Jack was lowered for the last time on AMalaysian soil, and the Malaysian fl ag was raised – marking the end to British colonial rule and the beginning of Malaysia’s independence. It was at Merdeka Square or Dataran Merdeka that shouts of ‘Merdeka!’ which means ‘Independence’ were heard across the city during the early hours on that historic day in August. Today, a 100-metre high fl agpole, said to be one of the tallest in the world, proudly carries the Malaysian fl ag. The Square remains an important place for national events such as National Day celebrations and street parades. Situated at one corner of the Square is the Royal Selangor Club, once a popular social centre for British residents & expatriates. The building’s charming architecture provides a glimpse of the mock-Tudor design which is still found in some of England’s old buildings. Today, the club is exclusively for members with a wide range of sporting facilities and restaurants. Jalan Raja Take the Putra LRT or STAR LRT to the Masjid Jamek LRT Station (Putra underground) or(STAR overhead). After exiting from the LRT station at street level, walk north along Jalan Tun Perak approx 200 metres, keeping the old high court buildings on your left.When you reach the end of the buildings, turn left and walk for approx 50 metres along Jalan Raja Laut. Merdeka Square will be visible across the road on your right. Sultan Abdul Samad Building uilt 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 signifi cant Blandmarks. Designed by A.C. Norman to house government offi ces 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. The building was used until quite recently by the Federal Court and the Court of Appeals before moving to the Palace of Justice in Malaysia’s new federal administrative capital, Putrajaya. Jalan Raja Take the Putra LRT or STAR LRT to the Masjid Jamek LRT Station (Putra underground) or (STAR overhead). After exiting from the LRT station at street level, walk north along Jalan Tun Perak approx 200 metres, keeping the old high court buildings on your left. When you reach the end of the buildings, turn left and walk for approx 150 metres along Jalan Raja Laut. The Sultan Abdul Samad Building will be on your left
SIGHTSEEING TOURS || 15 Historic Sites Royal Selangor Club irectly opposite the Sultan Abdul Samad Building and just next to Merdeka Square, this charming mock-Tudor building was founded in 1884 during British colonial rule. The Royal DSelangor Club began as a members’ only social and cricket club for the British expatriate community in Kuala Lumpur and remains so even today. While cricket isn’t played on the fi eld these days, the club still provides a number of sporting facilities and restaurants. Jalan Raja 03-2692 7166 03-2693 4724 www.rscweb.org.my Take the Putra LRT or STAR LRT to the Masjid Jamek LRT Station (Putra underground) or (STAR overhead). After exiting from the LRT station at street level, walk north along Jalan Tun Perak approx 200 metres, keeping the old high court buildings on your left. When you reach the end of the buildings, turn left and walk for approx 50 metres along Jalan Raja Laut. The Royal Selangor Club will be on visible across the road your right. Dayabumi Complex ne of the earliest skyscrapers in KL, Dayabumi Complex was built in the early 1980’s. With its patterns of eight-pointed stars, and Islamic arches Oat the top and bottom of the tower, the building has a unique façade to it. The buildings upper fl oors serve as offi ces, with the lower and ground fl oors taken up by a shopping arcade, the Kuala Lumpur General Post Offi ce, banks and restaurants. Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin Take the KTM Komuter train and get down at the old Kuala Lumpur Station. Alternatively, you can take the Putra LRT to Pasar Seni LRT Station. The complex is within walking distance from both these stations. You can also catch a bus to Central Market and take a short walk to the complex. Carcosa Seri Negara ituated on a hilltop overlooking the beautiful Lake Gardens is Carcosa Seri Negara. This early 19th century architectural wonder was once the residence of the British Governor and British High SCommissioner. Styled in the tradition of British colonial mansions, they have both been converted into an exclusive hotel for visiting VIPs. Queen Elizabeth II herself made Carcosa Seri Negara her choice of accommodation during her visit to Malaysia in 1989. The restaurants in the hotel are open to the public for dining. Taman Tasik Perdana (KL Lake Gardens) +603-2295 0888 +603-2282 7888 www.carcosa.com.my Taxis are the best choice of transport to Carcosa Seri Negara.
16 || SIGHTSEEING TOURS Historic Sites Istana Negara (National Palace) stana Negara is the offi cial residence of His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang DiPertuan Agong, the paramount ruler of Malaysia. The palace was originally known as the Chan Wing Residence and was Ibuilt by a local Chinese millionaire in 1928. Situated on a hill occupying 11 hectares along Jalan Syed Putera, the design of the palace is a mixture of Chinese and European architecture. Inside the palace, the Balairung Seri Utama is used for hosting dinner functions and other ceremonies such as conferring awards and medals by the Yang DiPertuan Agong to people who have contributed to the nation. Unfortunately visitors and outsiders are not allowed entry to the palace. Jalan Istana www.malaysianmonarchy.org.my Take the Putra LRT, KTM Komuter train or Monorail to the KL Sentral Station. From here take a taxi to the palace gates. Parliament House his modern Parliament House is a place where Malaysia’s politicians come together to have sessions about matters related to law. Visitors are Tallowed to view Parliamentary sessions by making prior arrangements with the authorities. They will then be advised about the protocols and dress code that they would have to abide. Jalan Parlimen +603-2072 1955 +603-2070 4676 [email protected] www.parlimen.gov.my Take the KTM Komuter to the Bank Negara Station. Walk downhill until a T-junction. Turn left and you can see Bank Negara on your left. From there, follow signages to Jalan Parlimen. Tugu Negara (National Monument) ituated near to Parliament house, this bronze war memorial is dedicated to those who died during the 12-year Malayan SEmergency proclaimed after a communist insurrection in 1948. Built in 1966, Tugu Negara depicts seven men from the Malaysian Security Force symbolizing the seven qualities: leadership, unity, strength, vigilance, suff ering, courage and sacrifi ce. Jalan Parlimen Take the KTM Komuter train and get down at the Bank Negara KTM Station. Take a short walk downhill to the T-junction and turn left. You will see Bank Negara on your left. From there follow the signs to Jalan Parlimen until you see the traffi c lights. The entrance to the monument is on your right.
SIGHTSEEING TOURS || 17 Historic Sites KL Railway Station ith its very distinctive Moorish-style exterior, construction on the original KL Railway Station began in 1886 and was fi nally completed in 1910. Since then the station has undergone a number Wof extensive r enovations and improvements to preserve and upgrade the building’s facilities. As part of these improvements, the station now has an air-conditioned waiting hall, a café, snack kiosks and a tourism information counter. Also occupying part of the station buildings is the Heritage Station Hotel. Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin +603-2274 6063 www.ktmb.com.my Take the KTM Komuter train to the old Kuala Lumpur Station, exiting at the railway station itself. Malaysia Tourism Centre (MTC) T his colonial building was actually built to serve as the family residence of Eu Tong Seng, a rich tin miner and rubber estate business person in 1935. Later on, it was converted to a British military base and subsequently as the headquarters of the Japanese army during the Second World War. Since then, the building has been used as the location of several signifi cant events, such as the fi rst sitting of Malaysia’s Parliament and the installation ceremonies of numerous kings of Malaysia. And today, this former residence fi nally became a one-stop information centre for tourists. Visitors can book a tour, change your money, make hotel reservations, access to the Internet, arrange a trishaw ride around the city, make international phone calls, and book air or bus tickets to certain destinations in Malaysia. There is also a souvenir shop as well as a tourist police counter in the centre. If visitors were to fancy a taste of Malaysia, they can make their way to the Saloma Theatre Restaurant, located in the right wing of the centre, whereby y they can also enjoy cultural performances in its auditorium. Jalan Ampang Infoline: 1-300-88-5776, +603-2164 3929, (Saloma Theatre Restaurant: +603-2161 0122) 07:00 to 13:00 daily Free admission www.mtc.gov.my g the Take the KL Monorail to the Bukit Nanas Station. From there, turn right, using the about path opposite the Renaissance Hotel. Go straight and you will see the centre, about 100 metres away on your right.
18 || SIGHTSEEING TOURS Historic Sites National Museum erhaps Malaysia’s most treasured Islamic Arts Museum museum is located near Lake isitors can begin to gain an appreciation for the PGardens and houses some of the beauty of Islamic art and the great civilization nation’s most important historic heritage. Vthat provided the foundation for the exhibits in The architecture of the National Museum this museum. Galleries in the museum have their own comprises 26 concrete pillars (13 pillars individual theme, with exhibits and priceless treasures to the east and the west of the building, such as Islamic manuscripts, metalwork and textiles, representing the states in Malaysia), ceramics & glassware, arms, armours and coins. Among positioned to refl ect the features of a the featured displays included are some beautiful traditional Malay palace. The mural on the replicas of famous buildings like the Taj Mahal in India, west side of the building illustrates the the Amir Timur Mausoleum in Uzbekistan and the economic activities, traditional ceremonies Masjid Al-Haram Mosque in Mecca, these exhibits are and customs inherited by the Malaysian found in the Islamic Architecture Gallery. society. On the east side of the building facing Jalan Travers, the mural represents Jalan Lembah Perdana +603-2274 2020 a chronological event signifi cant to the +603-2274 0529 Malay History from the eminent Malacca 10:00 to 18:00 Malay Sultanate, colonization and the RM 12.00 (adults), RM 6.00 (students with ID and senior citizens aged 55 and above), and free for children below 6 years old independence of Malaysia in 1957. www.iamm.org.my Visitors can take a walk down memory Take the KTM Komuter train to the old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station. lane as they make their way through the The museum is a 10min walk away overlooking the National Mosque. museum’s four main galleries: Gallery A (Culture Exhibitions), Gallery B (Faces of Craft Museum Malaysia), Gallery C (Nature) and Gallery D (subcategorized to Weapons, Music and ocated within the Craft Complex, this Ceramic). The galleries will take you back Lmuseum features through the nation’s development over songket-weaving, batik- the past few decades, as visitors get the making, woodcarving, chance to relive Malaysian history. Special and pottery-making, thematic exhibitions are also held from providing an amazing time to time. insight into the history and development of Malaysian crafts. Jalan Damansara +603-2282 6255 Jalan Conlay +603-2282 6434 +603-2162 7533 09:00 to 18:00 daily 09:00 to 18:00 RM 2.00 (adults); Free (children below 12 years old) RM 3.00 (adults), www.museum.gov.my/ RM 1.00 (children aged 7-12) www.jmm.gov.my Take the Monorail to the Raja Chulan Station. Exit and walk Take the Putra LRT, the KTM Komuter train or the towards Wisma Genting and the Novotel Hydro Majestic Hotel. Monorail to KL SentralStation. From there, take a taxi With Prince Hotel and Residences on your left, continue until you see the short distance to the museum. the museum on your right.
20 || SIGHTSEEING TOURS Historic Sites Ro Royal Police Museum yal Police Museuum The Royal Malaysian Police (RMP) Museum takes you on a history of policing from the earliest days of policing from the earliest days of the Melaka Sultanate right through the current police force. Opened in 1961 at the Police Training Centre in Jalan Semarak, it was relocated to this 1.2-hectare site in 1997 to keep up with the 2000-odd collection of artefacts, information and displays which show Malaysian law enforcement at work. No. 5 Jalan Perdana +603-2272 5689/5690/2473 4740 Free admission 10:00 to 18:00 (Tues-Sun), Closed on Mondays and Fridays between 12:30-14:30 A taxi is the best way to get there. Museum of Aboriginal Aff airs Located a slight distance off the city, the museum showcases the local Orang Asli people, or the natives who practice ancestor worship. The native people in Malaysia are those who have lived much of their lives through raw jungle and people who have walked the land of Malaysia. This museum pays tribute to these aborigines through a vivid display of their evolution, achievements, ethnic groups within the Orang Asli, old-age traditions and their way of living. 24 km, Gombak +603-6182 2122 09:00 to 17:00 (Sat–Thurs) Free admission Take a Bus No. 174 from Lebuh Ampang and ask the driver to drop you at the museum. Memorial Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial Tun Abdul Razak Erected in honour of Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra The Sri Taman Building, which was the offi cial Al-Haj, the fi rst Prime Minister of Malaysia (1957- residence of Tun Abdul Razak, the second 1970), this three-building memorial houses Prime Minister of Malaysia (1970-1976) who artifacts and memorabilia relating to the life and is Malaysia’s ‘Father of Development’, houses times of Malaysia’s ‘Father of Independence’. eff ects, documents and even a mock offi ce of the Prime Minister among the 2 Phases of the Jalan Dato’ Onn exhibits. +603-2694 7277 Free admission Jalan Perdana 10:00 to 17:30 (Tues-Sun) Closed on Mondays except Public +603-2693 7740 and School Holidays and Fridays between 12:15 to 15:00. Free Take the KTM Komuter to the Bank Negara Station and take 08:00 to 16:30 (Weekdays), 08:00 to 12:45 (Sat) a taxi there. A taxi is the best way to get there.
SIGHTSEEING TOURS || 21 Modern Buildings The National Planetarium Jalan Perdana +603-2273 5484 +603-2273 5488 10:00 to 16:30 (closed on Mondays) RM 1.00 (free for children under 12 years) www.angkasa.gov.my/planetarium Take a taxi to the planetarium or cross using the pedestrian foot bridge from the National Museum. KL Tower t 421 metres, the KL Tower is the 5th tallest telecommunications tower in the world. Built with 45,000 cubic metres of extra strong Aconcrete, it weighs in at an impressive 100,000 tonnes. Besides providing better telecommunication and broadcast transmissions, this state-of-the-art telecommunications tower also provides visitors excellent 360 degree views at the 335-metre high observation deck. Dine among the stars at night, only at the Seri Angkasa Revolving Restaurant at Level 2 near the very top of the tower. Jalan Punchak, Off Jalan P. Ramlee +603-2020 5444 +603-2034 2609 09:00 to 22:00 daily RM 20.00 (adults), RM 10.00 (children) and RM 17.00 (senior citizens) www.menarakl.com.my Take the Monorail to Bukit Nanas Monorail Station. KL Tower is just a 10-minute walk away. Alternatively, you can take a taxi that will bring you right to the base of the tower.
22 || SIGHTSEEING TOURS Places Of Worship National Mosque ocated near the Old KL Railway Station, the National Mosque or Masjid Negara is probably the most outstanding modern mosque Lin Kuala Lumpur. Standing out from the rest, with its unique star-shaped dome, representing the 13 states of Malaysia and the fi ve pillars of Islam. The mosque, with the capacity to hold 10,000 people, is seated proudly among 13 acres of beautifully landscaped ground, with gardens and fountains. Visitors are allowed into the mosque – but they must be dressed in an appropriate manner as a matter of respect in this special place of worship. Robes and headscarves can be borrowed at the entrance; there is a separate entrance for women. Jalan Hishamuddin 09:00 to 12:30, 14:00 to 15:30 and 17:00 to 18:30 (for tourists) Take the KTM Komuter train to the Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station. The museum is 10 minutes walking distance from the station, overlooking the Islamic Arts Masjid Jamek (Jamek Mosque) uilt in 1909, Masjid Jamek Mosque is the oldest mosque in the city. The mosque rests at the Bmeeting point between the Klang and Gombak rivers, the historical birthplace of Kuala Lumpur. The area is also one of the very fi rst places where the early settlers built their homes. Inspired by Mogul architecture from northern India, this mosque was the city’s main mosque until the opening of the National mosque in 1965. Still open to the public, today the Mosque stands as a reminder of the very beginnings of Kuala Lumpur. Off Jalan Tun Perak Take the Putra LRT or the STAR LRT, getting down at Masjid Jamek Station. Follow the signs to Masjid Jamek Mosque, just a short walk away. Masjid India asjid India is located just a short distance away from Masjid Jamek. The mosque was built in a distinctly Indian-Muslim Mstyle. Originally built as a wooden hut in 1863, this beautiful mosque has gone through numerous renovations to look eventually like how it is today. The present structure was opened by the Sultan of Selangor in 1966 and has the capacity to fi t 3,500 worshippers. fi t 3,500 worshippers. However, this mosque is not open to non-Muslim visitors who can slim visitors who can only admire its beauty from the outside. Off Jalan Tun Perak Take the Putra LRT or the STAR LRT, getting down at Masjid Jamek Station. Follow the signs to Masjid Jamek Mosque, just a short walk away.
SIGHTSEEING TOURS || 23 Places Of Worship Thean Hou Temple ocated on a hilltop, this impressive Chinese temple is actually relatively Lnew, only being built in 1989. The temple is dedicated to three deities, including the goddess Thean Hou. Although being a modern temple, this did not aff ect the temple’s architecture. Thean Hou temple displays both classical and modern features, with its red pillars at the entrance off ering prosperity and good fortune for those who walk through it. Complete with the statues of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac and delicately decorated with lanterns and dragons, as the Chinese symbol of life, it’s no wonder that many Chinese choose to have their wedding at this temple. Worshippers can also have their fortune told through a fortune-telling service here. 65 Persiaran Indah, Off Jalan Syed Putra +603-2274 7088 09:00 to 18:30 daily Taxis are the easiest way to get to this temple. Sze Ya Temple he oldest Taoist temple in the city, going all the way back to 1864. Built by one of the founders of Kuala Lumpur, Kapitan Yap Ah Loy, the temple features a Tmagnifi cent display of elaborate decorations. The temple, located in the Chinatown area of KL – pays tribute to the patron deities, Sin Sze Ya and Si Sze Ya, in which it was believed that the prophecy of the deity, Sze Ya had guided the Kapitan Cina during the Selangor Civil War. The temple is unique in that the two main deities worshipped were not traditional deities originating from China; instead, they were two local people who were elevated to the status of deities based on their merit. Hence, the two deities are considered to be patron deities of locals in Kuala Lumpur. Junction of Lebuh Pudu and Jalan Tun H.S. Lee Take the Putra LRT to the Pasar Seni Station or, alternatively you can take the KL Monorail to the Maharajalela Monorail Station. The temple is approximately a 10-minute walk; you can also walk to the temple from Chinatown. Cathedral of Saint Mary The Virgin (St. Mary’s Church) uilt in 1894, the fi rst brick Anglican Church in the country, is located just around the corner from Merdeka Square. Designed on the grounds of simplicity with beautiful stained glass windows, Bsimilar to an old English country house, the church has the capacity for approx 200 people. One of its most interesting features includes a pipe organ built in 1895 by Henry Willis, considered as one of the greatest organ builders of his time. Jalan Raja +603-2692 8614 / +603-2692 8672 The church provides various mass services between 07:00 and 22:30, 18:00 on Sundays, and 19:30 on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Take the Putra LRT or STAR LRT to the Masjid Jamek Station (Putra underground) or (Star overhead). After exiting from the LRT station at street level, walk north along Jalan Tun Perak approx 200 metres – keeping the old high court buildings on your left. When you reach the end of the buildings – turn left and walk for approx 50 metres along Jalan Raja Laut – Merdeka Square will be visible across the road on your right. The church will be visible shortly after 10-minutes of walk, just next to the Royal Selangor Club.
24 || SIGHTSEEING TOURS Places Of Worship Batu Caves ocated approximately 11km to the north of the city, Batu Caves were discovered in 1881 Lby an American explorer. Over time, the place was used as a picnic spot for the colonials, and later as a hideout for the Communists. The caves are now an important site of worship for the Hindus. Inside the caves, the Subramaniam Swamy Temple is the centre of worship for the Hindu god, Murugan. The caves become very busy when Hindu devotees and visitors from all around the world come to Batu Caves during the Hindu festival, Thaipusam. Visitors to the festival will be amazed by the thousands of Hindu devotees who after putting themselves into a trance like state, have their bodies pierced with hooks, needles and metal skewers. Visitors can also climb the magnifi cent 272-step staircase that leads up to the temple. Visitors interested in viewing paintings depicting scenes from Hindu folklore and the statues of deities, should check out the Art Gallery Cave. Gombak Batu Caves Art Gallery and the Subramaniam Swamy Temple are open from 08:30 to 19:00 RM 1.00 for Batu Caves Art Gallery; Free admission for the Subramaniam Swamy Temple. Take a bus directly to Batu Caves from Pudu Raya Bus Terminal in Kuala Lumpur. The bus terminal can be accessed using the STAR LRT, exiting at the Plaza Rakyat LRT Station. The exit will lead you directly to the bus terminal, on your right. Alternatively, take a Rapid KL bus (No. 11 or 69) from Central Market. These buses will take you directly to the Batu Caves. Sri Maha Mariamman Temple his temple, built in the 1870s, is one of the most spectacular-looking temples in the Chinatown area. The building is richly decorated with Tfi ne detailing and fi nely carved images of Hindu deities, along with hand-painted motifs and gold embellishments.One of the most elaborate temples in the country, its stunning 22-metre high gate tower or gopuram is beautifully decorated in the typically south Indian style. The Sri Maha Mariamman Temple also houses a golden chariot that is used each year to carry the fi gure of the Hindu deity, Lord Murugan during the Thaipusam festival pilgrimage to Batu Caves. Visitors must leave their shoes at the entrance, in observance of the temple as a place of worship. 163, Jalan Tun H.S. Lee Take the Putra LRT to Pasar Seni LRT Station and walk towards the UDA Ocean shopping complex. Turn left and walk along Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, the temple is just a few minutes walk away. Tatt Khalsa Diwan eing the largest Sikh temple in South-east Aisa and one of the oldest Sikh institutions in Malaysia, the Tatt Khalsa Diwan was founded in the early 19th century by Sikh immigrants from the Malwa Bregion of the Punjab. Located in the middle of Kampung Baru, the temple is used for daily prayers, baptisms, weddings, funerals and activities during the festival of Vasakhi and other occasions. Adjoining the temple is Wisma Tatt Khalsa Diwan which houses administrative offi ces for the temple, as well as a school, printing press and library. No. 24, Jalan Raja Alang +603-2922215 +603-2930735 Take the Putra LRT and get down at Sungai Baru Station. Walk across Jalan Sungai Baru and follow Lorong Raja Muda Musa 1 until you reach the T-junction. Cross over to Jalan Raja Alang and follow the road until you come to the temple.
SIGHTSEEING TOURS || 25 Parks & Gardens Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve azetted in 1906, this forest reserve is the oldest and only lowland Gdipterocarp forest in the heart of KL. Spread over a 10.5-hectare area, the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve begins at the slopes of the KL Tower. Within the reserve are three nature trails, namely the Arboretum Trail, Penarahan Trail and the Jelutong Trail, where the majestic, centuriesold Jelutong trees greet you. Other facilities within the area include a playground, rest and camp sites and a jogging track. Lot 240, Jalan Raja Chulan +603-2026 4741 Free 7:00 to 19:00 daily A taxi is the best way to get there. www.forestry.gov.my KLCC Park he creation of KLCC Park was inspired by the idea of integrating man’s creation with nature when the late Roberto Burle Marx was assigned the project. The park presents us with tranquillity Tin the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city. It features many combinations of man-made designs such as cements, and natural features such as trees and wood. It is designed to showcase a heritage of tropical greenery in the city. The features found in the park include Lake Symphony, a jogging track, ornamental water features and a children’s playground. Titiwangsa Lake Gardens his green lung on the fringes of Kuala Lumpur features a jogging trail, exercise stations and a children’s playground but the star attraction is defi nitely the man-made lake at the center of the park, on which Tyou may indulge in boating or kayaking activities or take a leisurely stroll along its perimeters. Jalan Temerloh Take the Sentul Line or KL Monorail to the Titiwangsa station and from there take a 10-minute taxi ride to the Titiwangsa Lake Gardens.
26 || SIGHTSEEING TOURS Parks & Gardens KL Lake Gardens ake Gardens is one of the most popular parks in Kuala Lumpur. Strategically located in the middle of KL’s “concrete rainforest” and built around 2 lakes, the tropical gardens stretch over 200 acres, Lincluding botanical gardens, majestic trees, fl owering shrubs and even a creative theme park. The bronzed National Monument stands majestically amongst the green surroundings of the Orchid Garden, Hibiscus Garden, Butterfl y Park, Bird Park, Deer Park and Insect Museum. There’s also a children’s playground, jogging track and exercise stations. Or if you wish, why not just walk along the many trails provided while enjoying the refreshing and peaceful surroundings of Lake Gardens. ASEAN Sculpture Garden isitors to these uniquely landscaped gardens can view the large collection of prize-winning sculptures – crafted in wood, iron, marble and bamboo. The exhibits are all skilfully crafted end Vproducts of the ASEAN region’s best artists. The garden is located close to the National Monument, within the Lake Gardens compound. 09:00 to 18:30 daily The Orchid Garden or orchid lovers, this is your paradise. The Orchid Garden features thousands Fof international and local varieties of this very beautiful fl ower. In Malaysia alone, there are already over 800 varieties of rare and exotic orchids. Visitors can take back their favourite orchid by shopping at the Orchid Bazaar which is held weekly on Sundays, from 10:00 to 18:00. The Hibiscus Garden he hibiscus or Bunga Raya as the locals call it, is offi cially Malaysia’s national fl ower. The Hibiscus Garden is a spectacular display of this widely assorted and very colourful fl ower, in a small terraced Tlandscape that gives an excellent view of the varieties of hibiscus. The garden is located just next to the Orchid Garden, near the Lake Gardens.
SIGHTSEEING TOURS || 27 Kepong Kepong hat used to be a backwater is now a thriving suburb with the best balance of nature and local recreation attractions that entice both local residents and visitors to participate in as well. Kepong, Wlocated 16 km northwest of KL, is now highly accessible with KTM Komuter’s dedicated northern hub, Kepong Sentral, right in the centre of the town. Meanwhile, highways and main access roads like the LDP(Damansara-Puchong Expressway), MRR II (Middle Ring Road II), Jalan Kuching and Jalan Ipoh link it to various parts of the Klang Valley. Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) ounded in 1929 on a 486-hectare site in Kepong is Malaysia’s own forest science park. Although dedicated to research and sustainability management initially, FRIM also welcomes nature lovers, Feco-tourists and the general public who enjoys cooling walks surrounded by a centuries-old forest reserve. Also popular with schools and corporations, FRIM has A-huts, campsites and various team building facilities for schools, groups and corporations to organise their camps and team building activities. Among its many attractions are, the MNS-Shell-FRIM’s Nature Education Centre (NEC), which educates participants to be eco-concious global citizens; the 20-minute canopy walk (a series of suspended bridges at the canopy level) which off ers spectacular views of the city and scenic, exciting jungle treks amidst waterfalls and the lush tropical jungle. www.frim.gov.my 08:00 to 18:30 daily. Canopy walk: Tuesdays to Saturdays, Take the KTM Komuter to Kepong Sentral. It is a short taxi advanced booking necessary. ride from Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Kepong Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Kepong +603-6279 7000 +603-6279 7000 RM 5 for the Canopy Walk RM 5 for the Canopy Walk 08:00 to 18:30 daily. Canopy walk: Tuesdays to Kepong Metropolitan Park t is really easy to locate this 90-hectare park in Kepong, just look for the kite-fi lled skies on weekends! Kepong Metropolitan Park was open in 1991 and recent kiting activities there have spurred a renaissance Iof sorts. There has been tremendous improvement in its facilites, including road signs which warn you 500 m ahead to avoid traffi c jams, trams that go round the perimeter of the lake on weekends, from which anglers indulge in a spot of fi shing and both cyclist and joggers have access to specially prepared tracks around the lake. 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. Jalan Kepong, Taman Kepong From the Batu Caves roundabout, head to Kepong and go straight. Look out for signboards with Taman Metropolitan and kites about 500 m before the Park on your left-hand side.
28 || SIGHTSEEING TOURS Shah Alam Shah Alam nce known as Sungai Renggam and well known for its oil palm and rubber estates, Shah Alam has been the capital city of the state of Selangor since 1978, replacing Kuala Lumpur after its Oincorporation into a Federal Territory. Shah Alam was then granted city status on 10 October 2000. Shah Alam grew rapidly after the Proton car manufacturing plant was set up, which marked the beginning of the city as an industrial city. New townships such as Setia Alam and Kota Kemuning have emerged then. It has housing areas occupying most of the city, with commercial centres scattering around the diff erent sections. There are 56 sections in total. Shah Alam has a few shopping malls: Plaza Alam Sentral (or PAS), SACC Mall, Plaza Shah Alam (also known as Plaza Masalam), Ole-Ole Seksyen 18 and Kompleks PKNS, as well as large hypermarkets, notably Tesco, Giant and Makro. Most of the ibrant commercial areas are situated at the city centre – Seksyen 14, Seksyen 13 and Seksyen 9. Shah Alam off ers some exciting quality tourist attractions: the palaces, the nature parks like Bukit Cahaya Sri Alam Agricultural Park (once known as Bukit Cerakah) and Wet World Waterpark, and the once biggest stadium in the country, the Shah Alam Stadium, as well as Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque, otherwise known as ‘the Blue Mosque’, one of the most notable landmarks in Shah Alam and the biggest mosque in the whole country. Bukit Cahaya Sri Alam Agricultural Park ukit Cahaya Sri Alam Agricultural Park, (soon to be National Botanicial Gardens) Malaysia’s fi rst agro-forestry Bpark, off ers some of the most stunning tropical vegetation, interesting nature trails and lots more adventurous activities. You can explore the many agricultural plants that are grown here like paddy fi eld, cocoa trees, oil palm, coff ee, coconut and other fruit trees, as well as the gardens amongst which are the Spice Garden, Ornamental Garden, Orchid Garden, Cactus Garden, Bamboo Garden and Mushroom Garden. Birds and animals that reside here, such as kingfi shers, pagpies and monkeys, will never fail to amaze you with their daily activities of food hunting and mating habits. Being one of the top attractions here, the Four Season House will be the perfect place for you to experience the four seasons. You can also experience the adrenalin rush from swinging from tree to tree on a ‘fl ying fox’ besides climbing up 17-metre high netting. Besides, activities like cycling, picnicking and camping are provided too. Bukit Cahaya Sri Alam, Shah Alam Photo Courtesy of Skytrex Adventure +603-5510 6922/6923 08:30 to 16:30 (Tuesdays to Sundays, except when Monday is a public or school holiday) RM 3.00 (adults), RM 1.00 (children aged 4 to 11, and senior citizens aged 55 and above). Other charges: RM 10.00 (license for 1 unit of video), RM 3.00 (1 hour of bicycle rental), RM2.00 (3-hour use of the swimming pool). Additional fees to enter the Four Seasons House: RM 3 (adults), RM 1 (for children up to age 12). The Four Seasons House is normally closed for a few weeks after each season change, so give the Park a call to fi nd out if it is open before you go. Take RapidKL bus number 63 or 338 from Kuala Lumpur and stop at the bus station near Maybank building in Shah Alam city centre. From here, take a taxi to the park. Or, take the KTM Komuter train and disembark at Shah Alam Station. From here, take a taxi and you will reach the park in approximately 20 minutes time.
SIGHTSEEING TOURS || 29 Kuala Selangor Kuala Selangor day trip to Kuala Selangor is an absolute must as this sleepy hollow springs to life with the various off erings showcasing the best that a coastal town can off er. Once the seat of power for the state of A Selangor, it has seen powers rise and fall, yet the constant hum of fi shing boats bringing in the daily catch goes on as it has for generations. Besides the human population, Kuala Selangor is also home to a unique mangrove ecosystem, silverleaf monkeys, migratory birds fl ying south for the winter and fi refl ies which put on an amazing show at night. Bukit Melawati he fort, lighthouse and royal mausoleum stand testimony to Kuala Selangor’s past glory as the state of Selangor’s capital. The fort was Tbuilt by the Sultan of Selangor as a defence mechanism against intruders but it fell to the Dutch during the 18th century. The Dutch then built the Altingsburg Lighthouse as a look out point and secured the fort with 6 canons. An unobstructed view of the rivermouth and the Kuala Selangor Nature Park is a real treat, especiallly during sunset, while the silverleaf monkeys, which are the native species there, treat themsleves to food given to them by visitors. The watchtower now houses the observation point for the sighting of the new moon by Muslim religious authorities. The royal mausoleum is on the other side of the hill, is restricted access and is the burial ground of the fi rst three Sultans of Selangor and their families. Coming down from this would be The Hundred Steps leading to the Melawati gate, which was at one time, the only way to the docks from the town of Kuala Selangor. At the foothill gate of Bukit Melawati RM2 for adults, RM 1 for children below 12 08:00 to 18:30 weekends only Kampung Kuantan Pasir Penambang hen we turn off the light, fi refl ies turn on ight at the neck of the Selangor River is a theirs at Kampung Kuantan’s Firefl y Park. Chinese fi shing village fi lled with seafood WRides in sampans or skiff s typically take one Rrestaurants, processed seafood products downstream from the Kampung Kuantan jetty for about either at wholesale or retail prices and a fresh 20-25 minutes before heading back to the jetty after a market selling the catch of the day all along short pause. The fi refl ies here are considered a natural Jalan Pasir Penambang. Bring along a group of wonder as they are the largest colony in the world and friends or family as the principle to truly feast are threatened by extinction due to the changes in like a king is ‘the more the merrier’. g their habitat aff ecting their nesting ground of the Berembang trees on the riverbanks. 603-3289 1439/ 603-3289 7046 19:30 to 22:30 daily RM 10 per pax, min 4 pax per skiff Taman Alam Kuala Selangor (MNS Kuala Selangor) ass the gates of this 324 ha (800 acres) nature park is a protected riverine ecosystem with a mangrove swamp on the banks of Pthe Selangor River and a secondary forest made accessible through 3 trails between 300 m to 2 km running through the park. There are even concrete paved boardwalks which extend through the mangrove jungle and to the rivermouth. The native species of Silver Leaf Monkeys and Long Tailed Macaques are commonly found within the park and at low-tide, the rich biodiversity of mangrove dwellers like mudskippers, fi ddler crabs and sea otters show up on the scene. Between September and April every year, migratory waterbirds fl ying south to Australia for winter stop over and can be seen from the watchtower at the end of the Egret Trail. 603-3289 2294 08:00 to 18:00 daily RM 4 for adults, RM 2 for MNS members, RM 1 for children below 16
Menjelah Menjelah Tempat Tempat Menarik Menarik Pengenalan.............................................................................. 32 Fokus Khas: Alam Semula Jadi: Bukit – Rabung Kuarza Klang Gates ........................................................................... 33-34 Alam Semula Jadi: Bukit – Bukit Broga ............................... 35 Alam Semula Jadi: Bukit – Bukit Broga/Bukit Putih............. 36 Tempat Bersejarah.................................................................. 37-41 Bangunan Moden................................................................... 42 Bangunan Moden / Tempat Beribadat................................... 43 Tempat Beribadat................................................................... 45-46 Taman .................................................................................... 47-48 Kepong................................................................................... 49 Kepong / Shah Alam.............................................................. 50 Shah Alam ............................................................................. 51 Kuala Selangor....................................................................... 52 Bercuti boleh jadi menyeronokkan daripada kita, apabila ditanya adalah untuk membuatkan impian tetapi ia boleh juga menjadi satu tentang percutian, biasanya anda menjadi kenyataan dengan bebanan. Ia amat bergantung kita akan menggambarkannya mencadangkan tempat-tempat kepada perancangan anda yang sebagai ‘percutian impian saya’. yang paling strategik untuk dilawat rapi. Jika anda melakukannya Walaupun terdapat banyak supaya waktu terluang anda dapat tanpa sebarang persediaan, pilihan destinasi perlancongan dimanfaatkan dengan sepenuhnya kemungkinan besar anda akan yang menarik di Malaysia, Lembah tanpa memerlukan usaha membuatkan diri anda pening. Kelang adalah tempat terletaknya yang banyak. Ini menunjukkan Perancangan yang rapi menjadi ibu kota negara dan sejumlah bahawa lawatan perniagaan perkara penting yang anda besar destinasi perlancongan tidak semestinya suatu tugasan harus pertimbangkan dengan yang berkelas dunia. Dengan semata-mata tetapi ia boleh serius untuk memastikan adanya bahagian ini, kami melibatkan keseronokan juga. rancangan anda berjalan lancar. akan membantu anda mencari Bagi keluarga yang ingin bercuti, Jadi, bahagian ini menyediakan destinasi perlancongan impian bukan sahaja peruntukan belanja senarai tempat-tempat menarik di anda di kawasan anda berada dan selera menjadi pertimbangan Lembah Kelang yang anda harus atau di lokasi yang berhampiran utama, tetapi kemudahan dan lawati, berserta dengan maklumat dengan tempat tinggal anda. keselesaan juga penting bagi yang diperlukan untuk anda Dengan ini, kami berharap dapat memastikan seluruh keluarga merancang lawatan anda dengan membantu anda merealisasikan benar-benar menikmati percutian berkesan. Untuk membantu anda percutian impian anda, sama mereka. Di sini kita menjelajahi memilih tempat perlancongan, ada anda seorang pencinta alam, cara yang menyeronokkan untuk bahagian ini merangkumi laman penggemar sejarah ataupun belajar sains, sejarah, seni dan budaya, tempat beribadat, hectic schedules could do with budaya, dan pada masa yang tapak warisan, kawasan alam pengkritik seni dan budaya. sama memperluaskan fi kiran kita semula jadi, dan pelbagai tempat Mereka yang berniaga juga tidak tidak kira apa jua usianya. Siapa rekreasi yang dapat menjadikan ditinggalkan. Kami sedar bahawa tahu lawatan lapangan ini bakal pengalaman anda semasa berada jadual yang paling sibuk masih menjadi titik permulaan untuk di Lembah Kelang suatu kenangan boleh diselitkan dengan aktiviti mereka menemui sesuatu yang indah sama ada anda melancong rekreasi dan di sinilah anda baharu. Selain itu, tempat rekreasi secara solo ataupun berkumpulan. boleh menyegarkan diri sebelum yang ramah pengguna juga boleh Impian adalah penting bagi kita bersedia untuk temu janji pada hari ditemui dalam bahagian dalam semua dan bagi kebanyakan berikutnya. Oleh itu, tujuan kami buku panduan ini. Bersedia? Ayuh!
MENJELAJAH TEMPAT MENARIK || 33 Fokus Khas: Alam Semula Jadi: Bukit – Rabung Kuarza Klang Gates Rabung Kuarza Klang Gates Rabung Kuarza Klang Gates juga dikenali sebagai Bukit ukit wati, Tabur, ataupun dengan nama tempatan, Bukit Melawati, oleh kerana ia terletak di kawasan perumahan Taman an am Melawati. Ia merupakan salah satu binaan alam semula jadi yang paling berharga di Malaysia yang ng hampir keseluruhannya terdiri daripada kuarza. a. Panjangnya 16 kilometer dan lebarnya 200 meter. r. Singkapan hablur kuarza yang terpanjang di dunia a ini jelas kelihatan jika anda dalam perjalanan dari Zoo Negara ke Lebuh Raya Karak dengan menggunakan Jalan Lingkaran Tengah 2 (MRR2). Ramai mungkin Ramai mungkin sangka bonjolan yang berwarna sangka bonjolan yang berwarna kekelabuan ini batu kapur, tetapi ia sebenarnya adalah kekelab an ini bat kap tetapi ia sebena n a adalah kuarza. Walaupun ia adalah keajaiban geologi yang tidak ternilai, ia agak menakjubkan tidak ramai yang mengetahui rabung kuarza ini meskipun ia terletak di sekitar Kuala Lumpur. Untuk sampai ke kaki bukit ini, anda perlu melalui Taman Melawati dan menuju ke pintu masuk Empangan Klang Gates. Terdapat banyak sebab mengapa warisan alam dan ciptaan Tuhan yang unik untuk negara dan dunia ini, dikagumi ahli geologi dan biologi. Tidak ada bonjolan kuarza di negera ini, bahkan mungkin di dunia, yang dapat menandingi panjang dan lebarnya yang menakjubkan ini. Khazanah botani ini memelihara sebanyak 265 spesies tumbuhan, termasuk pohon kecil
34 || MENJELAJAH TEMPAT MENARIK Fokus Khas: Alam Semula Jadi: Bukit – Rabung Kuarza Klang Gates yang menyerupai konifer, pokok renek, tumbuhan semula jadi ini. menjalar, orkid dan lumut, dengan lima daripadanya hanya boleh dijumpai di kawasan ini. Selain Terdapat banyak sebab mengapa Rabung Klang Gates tumbuhan, rabung ini juga merupakan habitat bagi layak diisytiharkan sebagai Tapak Warisan Dunia. pelbagai jenis mamalia (termasuk serow, kambing Selain kaya dengan kepelbagaian fl ora dan fauna, gunung yang jarang ditemui), burung, serangga termasuk serow, rabung yang hampir keseluruhannya dan haiwan liar lain. terbina daripada kuarza dan terbentang sejauh 16 kilometer menjadikannya sangat unik. Satu lagi Mendaki Rabung Klang Gates boleh jadi rumit sebab yang menjadikannya unik adalah empat jenis dan berbahaya terutama bagi mereka yang tidak pembentukan kuarza yang ada di rabung tersebut. ada pengalaman. Anda terpaksa mengharungi Sebahagian besarnya berwarna putih legap ataupun lereng bukit yang menegak, cerun curam, kelabu dan dibarisi dengan kuarza heksagonal yang tebing berbahaya dan rupa bumi yang mencabar. tajam jelas di sesetengah tempat. Perjalanan keseluruhan yang memakan masa tiga jam memerlukan anda untuk mendaki laluan yang Kini, pembangunan bandar dan pembasmian hutan sempit dan berbatu. Laluan ini beralun pada tanah menimbulkan ancaman besar kepada Rabung Klang terdedah yang berceracak, kawasan belukar dan Gates Ridge, terutamanya di kawasan kaki bukit, penara yang berlumut hijau. Namun, segala usaha disebabkan pertumbuhan penduduk dan meningkatnya anda akan mendapat ganjarannya sepanjang penggunaan tanah. Sekarang, kesukaran untuk perjalanan. Sepanjang perjalanan, anda dapat memasuki kawasan ini memastikan kewujudannya. menikmati pemandangan Empangan Klang Gates Oleh itu, konservasionis dan saintis mempunyai setiap dan pergunungan di sekitarnya yang menakjubkan, alasan untuk bimbang tentang masa hadapan Rabung serta Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia yang Klang Gates jika ia tidak diuruskan dengan baik bagi beratap biru yang terletak di Gombak dan Genting mengelakkan pemusnahan yang selanjutnya. Bahkan, Highlands yang jauh di hujung. Ganjaran yang rabung ini seharusnya diwartakan sebagai kawasan terbaik daripada keseluruhan pendakian adalah simpanan hidupan liar kerana ia merupakan habitat pemandangan panoramik bandar Kuala Lumpur di bagi serow. Mengikut kajian yang dilakukan oleh atas rabung. Duduk di atas dan mengamati latar Taman Negara dan Jabatan Hidupan Liar pada tahun langit Kuala Lumpur, dengan kehadiran bayu, ia 1985, jejak lima ekor serow telah ditemui. Namun, kadang-kadang boleh membuatkan anda merenung pada hari ini, tidak ada sesiapa pun tahu tentang ancaman pertumbuhan hutan konkrit kepada hutan bilangan serow yang masih ada.
MENJELAJAH TEMPAT MENARIK || 35 Alam Semula Jadi: Bukit – Bukit Broga Dengan Ihsan Jay Mobilik Dengan Ihsan Jay Mobilik Broga Hill Bukit Broga yang juga dikenali sebagai Bukit Lalang terletak di Broga, di Broga, s sebuah pekan ebuah pekan Negeri kecil yang unik yang berada di sempadan Selangor dan Negeri Sembilan. Nama ‘Broga’ dikatakan berasal dari Buragas, binatang inatang legenda yang hidup di dalam hutan. Bukit Broga adalah kawasan awasan upakan bukit hijau yang mengelilingi pekan Broga dan merupakan sebahagian daripada Banjaran Titiwangsa. Ini menjadikannya annya tempat yang terkenal untuk pendaki baru dan tempat yang yang menawarkan pemandangan cantik untuk penggambaran. Dengan ketinggian sekitar 300 m, bukit ini begitu unik dengan ngan ngan satu perempat daripada bahagian atasnya diliputi dengan nda rumput hijau yang tinggi iaitu lalang. Di atas Bukit Broga, anda dapat melihat kawasan padang rumput yang luas dan indah dah ng dengan latar belakang pergunungan ala pemandangan yang terdapat dalam The Sound of Music. Bukit Broga terletak Bukit Broga terletak dari kilometer Lumpur Kuala 50 kilometer dari Kuala Lumpur 50 dan kereta merupakan pengangkutan yang terbaik untuk pergi ke sana. Ia terletak di antara University of Nottingham dan pusat pekan Broga. Pintu masuk utamanya terletak di ladang kelapa sawit. Anda boleh
36 || MENJELAJAH TEMPAT MENARIK Alam Semula Jadi: Bukit – Bukit Broga/Bukit Putih meletakkan kenderaan anda bertentangan dengan ladang penternakan arnab asalkan kenderaan anda tidak menghalang jalan. Berbanding dengan Bukit Tabur (Rabung Kuarza Klang Gates), ia adalah lebih mudah dan tidak bahaya untuk mendaki Bukit Broga. Satu-satunya halangan adalah untuk menempuh beberapa kawasan tanah runtuh dan melintasi sebuah jambatan kayu kecil. Ia mengambil masa lebih kurang 30 minit untuk sampai ke puncak pertama. Terdapat lebih kurang tiga puncak. Setiap satunya menawarkan pemandangan yang sedikit berbeza. Untuk sampai ke puncak tertinggi dari puncak pertama, ia mengambil masa lebih kurang satu jam. Walaupun keseluruhan perjalanan tidak mengambil masa yang lama, anda mungkin kagum dengan pemandangan indah yang membuatkan anda merasakan diri berada di kawasan yang cukup tinggi di atas aras laut. Di puncak tertinggi, anda dapat melihat dengan jelas kampus utama University of Nottingham Malaysia yang dikelilingi dengan pokok-pokok kelapa sawit, kawasan pekan Broga, Taman Pelangi Semenyih, Bandar Rinching dan pekan Semenyih. Dengan Ihsan Jay Mobilik Bukit Putih Walaupun ia terletak di sekitar kawasan bandar, ia agak mengejutkan kerana terdapat sejumlah besar hidupan liar di Bukit Putih atau ‘Ah Pak San’ (dalam bahasa Cina). Laluan yang berbelok-belok menyebabkan perjalanan naik turun bukit menjadi agak mencabar di beberapa bahagian bukit. Ia mengambil masa sebahagian besar hari untuk merentasi semua laluan, dengan melalui ‘stesen’ atau titik pemeriksaan di sekitar bukit. Sebahagian besar kawasan tepi bukit terdiri daripada pokok-pokok getah, dan semakin ke dalam, hutan sekunder atau hutan primer. Salah satu laluan membawa anda menuju ke sebuah air terjun kecil yang cantik yang terletak di bawah, selepas sebuah cerun yang curam. Sepanjang perjalanan, anda dapat melihat lutung berbelang daun (Presbytis femoralis) yang bertenggek di atas puncak pohon. Spesies primat yang jarang ditemui ini hidup di hutan hujan primer dan boleh juga hidup di hutan yang ada kegiatan pembalakan dan ladang. Penduduk tempatan yang tinggal berhampiran Bukit Putih biasanya berjoging di sekitar bukit, berkelah dan berenang di air terjun pada hujung minggu. Malah, mereka mengambil inisiatif sendiri untuk membentuk satu pasukan yang membantu memelihara dan mengekalkan laluan dan kawasan hutan. Penghargaan harus diberikan terhadap inisiatif dan usaha mereka. Dengan demikian, orang luar yang ingin menjelajah hutan ini tidak menghadapi masalah untuk mencari jalan di Bukit Putih oleh kerana laluan-laluannya ditandakan dengan label dan jalur yang jelas untuk menunjukkan arah yang betul.
MENJELAJAH TEMPAT MENARIK || 37 Tempat Bersejarah Dataran Merdeka ada tarikh 31 Ogos 1957, tepat pukul 12:01 am, bendera Union Jack diturunkan untuk Pkali terakhir di tanah Malaysia, dan bendera Malaysia dinaikkan. Ini menandakan berakhirnya zaman penjajahan Inggeris dan bermulanya kemerdekaan Malaysia. Di Dataran Merdekalah teriakan ‘Merdeka!’ terdengar di seluruh bandar pada awal hari bersejarah itu pada bulan Ogos. Hari ini, bendera Malaysia terkibar dengan megahnya di atas tiang bendera tersebut. Dengan ketinggian 100 meter, ia dikatakan merupakan salah satu tiang bendera yang tertinggi di dunia. Dataran tersebut masih menjadi tempat yang penting bagi acara kebangsaan seperti perayaan Hari Kebangsaan dan perarakan. Kelab Diraja Selangor yang pernah menjadi pusat sosial yang popular untuk residen Inggeris dan ekspatriat terletak di satu hujung dataran. Seni bina bangunan yang menarik ini mempersembahkan reka bentuk Tudor olok-olok yang masih dapat dijumpai di sesetengah bangunan lama Inggeris. Hari ini, kelab ini dibuka khas untuk ahli dengan pelbagai kemudahan sukan dan restoran. Jalan Raja Ambil LRT Putra atau LRT STAR ke stesen LRT Masjid Jamek (bawah tanah Putra atau landasan atas STAR). Setelah keluar dari stesen LRT, berjalan ke arah utara di sepanjang Jalan Tun Perak sejauh 200 meter, dengan bangunan lama mahkamah tinggi di sebelah kiri anda. Apabila anda sampai ke hujung bangunan, belok kiri dan berjalan sejauh 50 meter di sepanjang Jalan Raja laut. Dataran Merdeka akan kelihatan di seberang jalan di sebelah kanan anda. Sultan Abdul Samad Building angunan Sultan Abdul Samad yang dibina oleh orang British antara tahun 1894 dan tahun 1897, dengan mengambil nama Sultan Selangor yang memerintah pada masa itu, masih menjadi salah Bsatu tanda tempat yang ketara. Ia direka bentuk oleh A.C. Norman berdasarkan seni bina Moor yang popular pada masa itu bagi menempatkan pegawai kerajaan semasa pemerintahan Inggeris. Di atas bangunan ialah sebuah menara jam dengan kubah tembaga yang bersinar dengan ketinggian 40 m. Bangunan ini digunakan oleh Mahkamah Persekutuan dan Mahkamah Rayuan sehingga ia dipindah ke Istana Kehakiman di Putrajaya, ibu negara pentadbiran persekutuan Malaysia yang baharu. Jalan Raja Ambil LRT Putra atau LRT STAR ke stesen LRT Masjid Jamek (bawah tanah Putra atau landasan atas STAR). Setelah keluar dari stesen LRT, berjalan ke arah utara di sepanjang Jalan Tun Perak sejauh 200 meter, dengan bangunan lama mahkamah tinggi di sebelah kiri anda. Apabila anda sampai ke hujung bangunan, belok kiri dan berjalan sejauh 150 meter di sepanjang Jalan Raja laut. Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad berada di sebelah kiri anda.
38 || MENJELAJAH TEMPAT MENARIK Tempat Bersejarah Kelab Diraja Selangor angunan Tudor olok-olok yang menarik ini yang terletak bertentangan dengan Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad dan bersebelahan dengan Dataran Merdeka dibina pada tahun 1884 Bsemasa pemerintahan penjajah British. Kelab Diraja Selangor bermula sebagai sebuah kelab kriket dan sosial yang hanya untuk golongan ekspatriat British di Kuala Lumpur dan ia masih kekal begitu sehingga hari ini. Walaupun pada hari ini kriket tidak dimainkan lagi di padang ini, kelab ini masih menyediakan kemudahan sukan dan restoran. Jalan Raja 03-2692 7166 03-2693 4724 www.rscweb.org.my Ambil LRT Putra atau LRT STAR ke stesen LRT Masjid Jamek (bawah tanah Putra atau landasan atas STAR). Setelah keluar dari stesen LRT, berjalan ke arah utara di sepanjang Jalan Tun Perak sejauh 200 meter, dengan bangunan lama mahkamah tinggi di sebelah kiri anda. Apabila anda sampai ke hujung bangunan, belok kiri dan berjalan sejauh 50 meter di sepanjang Jalan Raja laut. Kelab Diraja Selangor akan kelihatan di sebelah kanan anda. Kompleks Dayabumi alah satu pencakar langit yang paling awal di KL, Kompleks Dayabumi dibina pada awal 1980-an. Dengan corak bintang berbucu lapan, dan Sgerbang Islam di bahagian atas dan bawah menara, bangunan ini mempunyai muka bangunan yang unik. Tingkat-tingkat atas bangunan ini digunakan sebagai pejabat, dan tingkat lebih bawah serta tingkat bawah pula digunakan sebagai arked beli belah, Pejabat Pos Umum Kuala Lumpur, bank dan restoran. Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin Ambil kereta api Komuter KTM dan turun di Stesen Kuala Lumpur lama. Ataupun, anda boleh ambil LRT Putra ke Stesen LRT Pasar Seni. Kompleks ini berdekatan dengan dua stesen ini. Anda juga boleh naik bas ke Pasar Seni dan kemudian berjalan kaki ke kompleks tersebut. Carcosa Seri Negara arcosa Seri Negara terletak di puncak bukit dan menghadap Taman Tasik Perdana yang indah. Seni bina keajaiban pada awal abad ke-19 ini pernah menjadi kediaman Gabenor British dan CPesuruhjaya Tinggi British. Rumah agam penjajah British tradisional ini telah diubah menjadi hotel eksklusif untuk pelawat kenamaan. Ratu Elizabeth II sendiri pernah memilih Carcosa Seri Negara sebagai penginapan pilihan beliau semasa kunjungan beliau ke Malaysia pada tahun 1989. Restoran di hotel ini terbuka kepada umum untuk makan. Taman Tasik Perdana (KL Lake Gardens) +603-2295 0888 +603-2282 7888 www.carcosa.com.my Teksi merupakan pengangkutan pilihan terbaik untuk ke Carcosa Seri Negara.
MENJELAJAH TEMPAT MENARIK || 39 Tempat Bersejarah Istana Negara stana Negara merupakan kediaman rasmi Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong, ketua pemerintah Malaysia. Istana ini pada mulanya dikenali sebagai Chan Wing Residence dan Idibina oleh seorang jutawan Cina tempatan pada tahun 1928. Istana ini terletak di atas sebuah bukit yang menduduki kawasan seluas 11 hektar di sepanjang Jalan Syed Putera. Reka bentuk istana merupakan gabungan seni bina Cina dan Eropah. Di dalam istana, terdapat Balairung Seri Utama yang dijadikan tuan rumah majlis makan malam dan upacara lain seperti majlis pengurniaan anugerah dan penganugerahan pingat oleh Yang di-Pertuan Agong kepada orang-orang yang telah memberikan sumbangan kepada negara. Malangnya, pengunjung dan orang luar tidak dibenarkan masuk ke istana. Jalan Istana www.malaysianmonarchy.org.my Ambil LRT Putra, kereta api komuter KTM atau Monorail ke Stesen KL Sentral. Dari sana, naik teksi ke gerbang istana. Bangunan Parlimen angunan Parlimen moden ini merupakan tempat di mana ahli politik Malaysia hadir bersama untuk sesi tentang hal-hal yang berkaitan Bdengan undang-undang. Pengunjung dibenarkan untuk melihat sesi parlimen dengan membuat permohonan terlebih dahulu daripada pihak berkuasa. Kemudian, mereka akan diberitahu mengenai protokol dan kod pakaian yang mereka perlu mematuhi. Jalan Parlimen +603-2072 1955 +603-2070 4676 [email protected] www.parlimen.gov.my Ambil komuter KTM ke Stesen Bank Negara. Jalan menuruni bukit sehingga sampai ke satu simpang T. Belok kiri dan anda boleh nampak Bank Negara di sebelah kiri anda. Dari situ, ikuti papan tanda jalan ke Jalan Parlimen. Tugu Negara erletak berdekatan dengan Rumah Parlimen, tugu peringatan perang gangsa ini dibina untuk memperingati mereka yang Tmeninggal sewaktu Darurat Malaya diisytiharkan selepas pemberontakan komunis pada tahun 1948. Tugu Negara yang dibina pada tahun 1966 ini menggambarkan tujuh orang daripada Pasukan Keselamatan Malaysia untuk melambangkan tujuh kualiti: kepimpinan, kesatuan, kekuatan, kewaspadaan, penderitaan, keberanian dan pengorbanan. Jalan Parlimen Ambil kereta api komuter KTM dan turun di Stesen KTM Bank Negara. Jalan sedikit menuruni bukit ke simpang T dan belok kiri. Anda akan nampak Bank Negara di sebelah kiri anda. Dari situ, ikuti papan tanda jalan menuju ke Jalan Parlimen sehingga anda nampak lampu isyarat. Pintu masuk ke monumen terletak di sebelah kanan anda.
40 || MENJELAJAH TEMPAT MENARIK Tempat Bersejarah Stesen Kereta Api KL engan bahagian luar yang mempunyai gaya Moor yang tersendiri, pembinaan pada Stesen Kereta Api KL yang asal bermula pada tahun 1886 dan selesai pada tahun 1910. Sejak itu, stesen telah Ddiubah suai beberapa kali untuk memelihara dan mempertingkatkan kemudahan bangunan tersebut. Daripada kerja peningkatan ini, sekarang stesen mempunyai sebuah ruang tunggu yang berhawa dingin, kafe, gerai makanan ringan dan kaunter maklumat pelancongan. Selain itu, terdapat juga Heritage Station Hotel di dalamnya. Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin +603-2274 6063 www.ktmb.com.my Ambil kereta api komuter KTM ke Stesen Kuala Lumpur lama. Kemudian, keluar di stesen kereta api tersebut. Pusat Pelancongan Malaysia (MTC) B angunan kolonial ini sebenarnya dibina untuk dijadikan sebagai kediaman keluarga Eu Tong Seng, seorang pelombong timah dan peniaga ladang getah yang kaya, pada tahun 1935. Selepas itu, ia ditukar menjadi pangkalan tentera British dan kemudiannya sebagai markas tentera Jepun semasa Perang Dunia Kedua. Sejak itu, bangunan ini telah dijadikan lokasi untuk beberapa peristiwa penting, seperti persidangan pertama Parlimen Malaysia dan upacara pertabalan beberapa raja malaysia. Dan hari ini, bangunan yang pernah dijadikan kediaman ini akhirnya menjadi pusat maklumat bagi pelancong. Pengunjung boleh menempah lawatan, menukar wang, membuat tempahan hotel, melayari Internet, mengaturkan beca untuk mengelilingi kota, membuat panggilan telefon antarabangsa, dan menempah tiket kapal terbang ataupun bas untuk ke destinasi tertentu di Malaysia. Terdapat juga kedai cenderamata dan kaunter polis pelancong di dalam pusat ini. Jika pengunjung ingin merasai makanan Malaysia, mereka boleh mencuba di Restoran Saloma Theatre. . Ia terletak di sayap kanan pusat tersebut di mana pengunjung boleh juga a menikmati pertunjukan budaya di dalam auditoriumnya. Jalan Ampang Talian Info: 1-300-88-5776, +603-2164 3929, (Restoran Saloma Theatre: +603-2161 0122) 07:00 hingga 13:00 setiap hari Masuk percuma www.mtc.gov.my akan Ambil Monorail KL ke Stesen Bukit Nanas. Dari sana, belok ke kanan, dengan menggunakan pusat jalan yang bertentangan dengan Hotel Renaissance. Jalan terus dan anda akan nampak pusat tersebut, lebih kurang 100 meter jauhnya di sebelah kanan anda.
MENJELAJAH TEMPAT MENARIK || 41 Tempat Bersejarah Muzium Negara a mungkin merupakan muzium yang Muzium Seni Islam paling berharga di Malaysia. Muzium Iini terletak berhampiran dengan Taman engunjung boleh mula menghargai keindahan Tasik Perdana dan menempatkan warisan seni Islam dan tamadun agung yang menyediakan sejarah negara yang paling penting. Seni Pasas untuk barang pameran di muzium ini. Galeri bina Muzium Negara terdiri daripada di muzium ini mempunyai temanya sendiri, dengan 26 tiang konkrit (13 tiang ke timur dan barang pameran dan harta tidak ternilai seperti barat bangunan, mewakili negeri-negeri naskah Islam, hasil kerja logam dan tekstil, seramik dan di Malaysia). Ia dibina sedemikian untuk barang gelas, senjata api, baju besi dan syiling. Antara menunjukkan ciri istana Melayu tradisional. yang dipamerkan termasuk replika indah bangunan Mural di sebelah barat bangunan terkenal seperti Taj Mahal di India, Makam Amir Timur menggambarkan kegiatan ekonomi, di Uzbekistan, dan Masjid Al-Haram di Makkah. Semua upacara dan adat istiadat tradisional yang barang pameran ini boleh dijumpai di Galeri Seni bina diwarisi masyarakat Malaysia. Di sebelah Islam. timur bangunan yang menghadap Jalan Jalan Lembah Perdana Travers, terdapat mural yang menunjukkan +603-2274 2020 kronologi peristiwa penting terhadap +603-2274 0529 sejarah Melayu dari Kesultanan Melayu 10:00 hingga 18:00 RM 12.00 (dewasa), RM 6.00 (pelajar dengan ID dan warga tua berusia Melaka yang terkemuka, penjajahan 55 dan ke atas), dan percuma untuk kanak-kanak di bawah 6 tahun sehingga kemerdekaan Malaysia pada www.iamm.org.my tahun 1957. Pengunjung boleh mengimbas Ambil kereta api komuter KTM ke Stesen Kereta Api Kuala Lumpur lama. Anda boleh sampai di muzium ini dengan 10 minit perjalanan. Ia kembali sejarah dahulu semasa mereka menghadap Masjid Negara. berjalan melalui empat galeri utama muzium: Galeri A (Pameran Budaya), Muzium Kraf Galeri B (Muka Malaysia), Galeri C (Alam), uzium yang dan Galeri D (terbahagi kepada Senjata, terletak di dalam Muzik, dan Seramik). Galeri-galeri ini akan MKompleks Kraf ini membawa anda kembali ke beberapa mempamerkan tenunan dekad yang lepas melalui pembangunan songket, pembuatan negara, dan pengunjung berpeluang untuk batik, ukiran kayu, dan mengenang kembali sejarah Malaysia. pembuatan tembikar, dan Pameran dengan tema khas juga diadakan memberikan wawasan dari masa ke semasa. yang menakjubkan tentang sejarah dan perkembangan pertukangan di Malaysia. Jalan Conlay Jalan Damansara +603-2282 6255 +603-2282 6434 +603-2162 7533 09:00 to 18:00 09:00 hingga 18:00 setiap hari RM 3.00 (dewasa), RM 2.00 (dewasa); RM 1.00 (kanak-kanak berusia 7-12) Percuma (kanak-kanak di bawah 12 tahun) Ambil Monorail ke Stesen Raja Chulan. Keluar dan berjalan menuju www.museum.gov.my/ ke Wisma Genting dan Hotel Novotel Hydro Majestic. Terus jalan www.jmm.gov.my dengan Prince Hotel and Residences di sebelah kiri sehingga anda Ambil LRT Putra, kereta api komuter KTM atau nampak muzium di sebelah kanan anda. Monorail ke stesen KL Sentral. Dari sana, naik teksi ke muzium yang terletak tidak jauh dari sana.
42 || MENJELAJAH TEMPAT MENARIK Bangunan Moden M Muzium Polis Diraja uzium Polis Diraja Muzium Polis Diraja Malaysia (RMP) membawa anda mengimbas kembali sejarah polis dari bas kembali sejarah polis dari i M P li Di j M l i (RMP Kesultanan Melaka sehingga hari ini. Dibuka pada tahun 1961 di Pusat Latihan Polis di Jalan Semarak, ia kemudiannya dipindahkan ke tapak ini dengan keluasan 1.2 hektar pada tahun 1997. Ia dibina untuk menyimpan 2000 koleksi artifak aneh, maklumat dan barang pameran yang menunjukkan penguatkuasaan undang-undang Malaysia di tempat kerja. No 5, Jalan Perdana +603-2272 5689/5690/2473 4740 Masuk percuma 10:00 hingga 18:00 (Selasa-Ahad), Ditutup pada Isnin dan Jumaat di antara 12:30-14:30 Teksi adalah cara terbaik untuk sampai ke sana. Muzium Orang Asli Terletak agak jauh dari bandar, muzium ini memaparkan orang asli tempatan yang mempraktikkan pemujaan nenek moyang. Orang asli di Malaysia adalah mereka yang sudah biasa tinggal di hutan dan sudah lama memijak tanah Malaysia. Muzium ini memberi penghormatan kepada orang asli melalui pemaparan yang hidup tentang evolusi, pencapaian, kumpulan etnik antara orang asli, tradisi lama dan cara hidup mereka. 24 km, Gombak +603-6182 2122 09:00 hingga 17:00 (Sabtu-Khamis) Masuk percuma Ambil bus no 174 dari Lebuh Ampang dan minta pemandu bas untuk menurunkan anda di muzium. Memorial Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial Tun Abdul Razak Memorial tiga bangunan ini ditubuhkan Bangunan Sri Taman merupakan kediaman untuk memberi penghormatan kepada Tunku rasmi Tun Abdul Razak, Perdana Menteri Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, Perdana Menteri Malaysia yang kedua (1970-1976), yang Malaysia yang pertama (1957-1970). Memorial juga dikenali sebagai ‘Bapa Pembangunan’. ini menyimpan artifak dan memorabilia Memorial ini menempatkan barangan yang berkaitan dengan kehidupan ‘Bapa persendirian, dokumen, dan juga pejabat Kemerdekaan Malaysia’. olok-olok Perdana Menteri di antara dua fasa Jalan Dato’ Onn barang pameran. +603-2694 7277 Jalan Perdana Masuk percuma +603-2693 7740 10:00 hingga 17:30 (Selasa-Ahad) Ditutup pada Isnin kecuali cuti Percuma umum dan cuti sekolah dan Jumaat antara 12:15 hingga 15:00 08:00 hingga 16:30 (Isnin-Jumaat), Ambil komuter KTM ke Stesen Bank Negara dan ambil teksi dari 08:00 hingga 12:45 (Sabtu) sana. Teksi adalah cara terbaik untuk sampai ke sana.
MENJELAJAH TEMPAT MENARIK || 43 Bangunan Moden / Tempat Beribadat Planetarium Negara Jalan Perdana +603-2273 5484 +603-2273 5488 10:00 hingga 16:30 (ditutup pada Isnin) RM 1.00 (percuma untuk kanak-kanak di bawah 12 tahun) www.angkasa.gov.my/planetarium Naik teksi ke planetarium atau lintas dengan menggunakan jejantas dari Muzium Negara. Menara KL engan ketinggian 421 meter, Menara KL merupakan menara telekomunikasi yang Dkelima tertinggi di dunia. Ia dibina dengan menggunakan 45,000 meter padu konkrit yang lebih kuat, dengan beratnya yang mengagumkan, iaitu mencapai 100,000 tan. Selain menyediakan telekomunikasi dan penghantaran siaran yang lebih baik, menara telekomunikasi yang canggih ini juga menyediakan pengunjung dengan pemandangan 360 darjah yang begitu indah di geladak peninjau pada ketinggian 335 meter. Pengunjung boleh menjamu selera di bawah ribuan bintang di Restoran Putar Seri Angkasa di tingkat 2, berdekatan dengan bahagian paling atas menara. Jalan Punchak, berhampian dengan Jalan P. Ramlee +603-2020 5444 +603-2034 2609 09:00 hingga 22:00 setiap hari RM 20,00 (dewasa), RM 10.00 (kanak-kanak) dan RM 17.00 (warga tua) www.menarakl.com.my Ambil Monorail ke Stesen Monorail Bukit Nanas. Menara KL hanya 10 minit perjalanan dari sana. Atau, anda boleh naik teksi yang akan membawa anda terus ke dasar menara. Masjid Negara asjid Negara terletak berhampiran dengan Stesen Kereta Api KL lama, dan ia mungkin adalah masjid moden yang Mpaling ulung di Kuala Lumpur. Lain daripada yang lain, dan dengan kubah berbentuk bintang yang unik, ia mewakili 13 negeri dalam Malaysia dan lima rukun Islam. Masjid yang mampu menampung 10,000 orang ini terletak di atas tanah seluas 13 hektar yang indah dengan taman dan air pancut. Pengunjung dibenarkan masuk ke masjid tetapi mereka diwajibkan memakai pakaian yang sesuai bagi menghormati tempat beribadat. Jubah dan tudung boleh dipinjam di pintu masuk. Terdapat pintu masuk yang berasingan untuk wanita. Jalan Hishamuddin 09:00 hingga 12:30, 14:00 hingga 15:30 dan 17:00 hingga 18:30 (untuk pelancong) Ambil kereta api komuter KTM ke Stesen Kereta Api Kuala Lumpur lama. Muzium ini hanya memerlukan 10 minit perjalanan dari stesen, dan ia menghadap Muzium Seni Islam.
44 || MENJELAJAH TEMPAT MENARIK Tempat Beribadat Masjid Jamek ibina pada tahun 1909, Masjid Jamek merupakan masjid tertua di Dbandar. Masjid ini terletak di titik pertemuan di antara Sungai Kelang dan Sungai Gombak, yang merupakan tempat kelahiran Kuala Lumpur. Kawasan ini juga merupakan salah satu tempat pertama di mana peneroka awal membina kediaman mereka. Ilham untuk menggunakan seni bina Mogul pada masjid datang dari utara India. Masjid ini merupakan masjid utama di bandar sehingga pembukaan Masjid Negara pada tahun 1965. Hari ini, ia masih terbuka untuk umum, dan ia mengingatkan warga kota tentang sejarah awal Kuala Lumpur. Berhampiran dengan Jalan Tun Perak Ambil LRT Putra atau LRT STAR, dan turun di Stesen Masjid Jamek. Ikut tanda jalan yang menghala ke Masjid Jamek yang terletak tidak jauh dari sana. Masjid India asjid India terletak tidak jauh dari Masjid Jamek. Masjid ini dibina dengan gaya Muslim India yang tersendiri. Pada asalnya, ia dibina Msebagai sebuah pondok kayu pada tahun 1863, tetapi selepas melalui beberapa kali kerja pemulihan, masjid yang indah ini akhirnya kelihatan seperti sekarang ini. Masjid ini dibuka oleh Sultan Selangor emaah. Namun, pada tahun 1966 dan dapat menampung seramai 3500 jemaah. Namun, masjid ini tidak terbuka untuk pengunjung bukan Islam yang hanya am yang hanya boleh mengagumi keindahannya dari luar. Berhampiran dengan Jalan Tun Perak Ambil LRT Putra atau LRT STAR, dan turun di Stesen Masjid Jamek. Ikut t tanda jalan yang menghala ke Masjid India yang terletak tidak jauh dari sana. Kuil Thean Hou uil Cina yang terletak di puncak bukit ini sebenarnya masih baharu, dan ia Khanya dibina pada tahun 1989. Kuil ini dibina untuk memperingati tiga dewa, termasuk dewi Thean Hou. Meskipun ia kuil moden, ini tidak mempengaruhi seni bina kuil. Kuil Thean Hou memaparkan kedua- dua ciri klasik dan moden, dengan tiang merah di pintu masuk yang membawa kemakmuran dan nasib baik kepada mereka yang berjalan menerusinya. Kuil ini dilengkapi dengan patung-patung dari 12 binatang dalam zodiak Cina dan dihiasi dengan tanglung dan naga, sebagai simbol kehidupan Cina. Maka, tidak hairanlah bahawa ramai orang Cina memilih untuk melangsungkan perkahwinan mereka di kuil ini. Penyembah juga boleh mengetahui nasib mereka melalui perkhidmatan ramalan di sini. 65 Persiaran Indah, berhampiran Jalan Syed Putra +603-2274 7088 09:00 hingga 18:30 setiap hari Teksi adalah cara termudah untuk sampai ke kuil ini.
MENJELAJAH TEMPAT MENARIK || 45 Tempat Beribadat Kuil Sze Ya a merupakan kuil Tao yang tertua di bandar dengan sejarahnya Ibermula pada tahun 1864. Ia dibina oleh salah seorang pengasas Kuala Lumpur, iaitu Kapitan Yap Ah Loy. Kuil ini menampilkan paparan hiasan yang rumit dan indah. Kuil yang terletak di kawasan Chinatown KL ini dibina untuk memberi penghormatan kepada dewa pelindung, Sin Sze Ya dan Si Sze Ya. Dipercayai bahawa ramalan daripada dewa Sze Ya telah memandu Kapitan Cina semasa Perang Saudara Selangor. Kuil ini unik kerana dua dewa utama yang disembah bukan dewa tradisional yang berasal dari China. Sebaliknya, mereka adalah dua orang tempatan yang dinaikkan tarafnya kepada dewa berdasarkan merit mereka. Oleh itu, kedua-dua dewa ini dianggap sebagai dewa pelindung oleh penduduk tempatan di Kuala Lumpur. Persimpangan Lebuh Pudu dan Jalan Tun H.S. Lee Ambil LRT Putra ke Stesen Pasar Seni, atau sebagai pilihan anda boleh ambil Monorail KL ke Stesen Monorail Maharajalela. Anda boleh berjalan sampai ke kuil ini kira-kira 10 minit. Anda juga boleh berjalan ke kuil ini dari Chinatown. Cathedral of Saint Mary The Virgin (Gereja St Mary’s) a merupakan Gereja Anglican pertama di negara ini yang dibina dengan bata pada tahun 1894. Ia terletak tidak jauh dari Dataran Merdeka. Ia dibina atas dasar kesederhanaan dengan tingkap kaca Iberwarna yang cantik, mirip dengan rumah desa Inggeris dahulu. Gereja ini boleh menampung lebih kurang 200 orang. Salah satu ciri yang paling menarik ialah organ paip yang dibina pada tahun 1895 oleh Henry Willis yang dianggap sebagai salah seorang pembuat organ terulung pada zamannya. Jalan Raja +603-2692 8614 / +603-2692 8672 Gereja menyediakan pelbagai perkhidmatan di antara 07:00 dan 22:30, 18:00 pada Ahad, dan 19:30 pada Rabu, Khamis dan Jumaat. Ambil LRT Putra atau LRT STAR ke stesen LRT Masjid Jamek (bawah tanah Putra atau landasan atas STAR). Setelah keluar dari stesen LRT, berjalan ke arah utara di sepanjang Jalan Tun Perak sejauh 200 meter, dengan bangunan lama mahkamah tinggi di sebelah kiri anda. Apabila anda sampai ke hujung bangunan, belok kiri dan berjalan sejauh 50 meter di sepanjang Jalan Raja laut. Dataran Merdeka akan kelihatan di seberang jalan di sebelah kanan anda. Gereja ini pula akan kelihatan selepas berjalan selama 10 minit. Ia terletak bersebelahan dengan Kelab Diraja Selangor.
46 || MENJELAJAH TEMPAT MENARIK Tempat Beribadat Batu Caves atu Caves yang terletak kira-kira 11 km di sebelah utara bandar ditemui pada tahun 1881 oleh seorang Bpeneroka Amerika. Selama itu, tempat ini digunakan sebagai tempat perkelahan bagi penjajah, dan kemudian sebagai tempat persembunyian bagi komunis. Sekarang, gua ini merupakan tempat beribadat yang penting bagi umat Hindu. Di dalam gua, Subramaniam Swamy Temple merupakan pusat pemujaan untuk dewa Hindu, Murugan. Gua ini menjadi penuh sesak apabila umat Hindu dan pengunjung dari seluruh dunia datang ke Batu Caves semasa perayaan Hindu, Thaipusam. Pengunjung yang hadir ke perayaan ini akan kagum dengan ribuan umat Hindu yang tubuh mereka dicucuk dengan cangkuk, jarum dan pencucuk logam selepas meletakkan diri dalam keadaan bersawai. Pengunjung boleh juga naik 272 anak tangga yang mengagumkan menuju ke kuil. Pengunjung yang meminati lukisan yang menggambarkan adegan- adegan daripada cerita rakyat Hindu dan patung-patung dewa boleh menziarahi Art Gallery Cave. Gombak Batu Caves Art Gallery dan Swamy Subramaniam Temple dibuka dari 08:30 hingga19:00 RM 1.00 untuk Batu Caves Art Gallery; Kemasukan percuma untuk Subramaniam Swamy Temple. Ambil bas terus ke Batu Caves dari Terminal Bas Pudu Raya di Kuala Lumpur. Anda boleh ambil LRT STAR, dan turun di Stesen LRT Plaza Rakyat untuk pergi ke terminal bas. Jalan keluar ini akan membawa anda terus ke terminal bas yang terletak di sebelah kanan anda. Sebagai pilihan lain, naik bas Rapid KL (No 11 atau 69) dari Pasar Seni. Bas ini akan membawa anda terus ke Batu Caves. Sri Maha Mariamman Temple uil ini dibina pada 1870-an, dan ia merupakan salah satu kuil yang paling hebat di kawasan Chinatown. Bangunan ini Kdihiasi dengan gambar Dewa-Dewi Hindu dengan ukiran yang halus dan terperinci, bersama-sama dengan lukisan tangan bermotif dan hiasan keemasan. Ia merupakan salah satu daripada kuil-kuil yang paling kompleks di negera ini, dengan menara gerbang atau gopuram yang berketinggian 22 meter yang dihiasi indah dengan gaya India selatan. Sri Maha Mariamman Temple juga menempatkan kereta kuda emas yang digunakan setiap tahun untuk membawa patung dewa Hindu, Tuhan Murugan, semasa perayaan Thaipusam untuk dibawa ke Batu Caves. Pengunjung harus meninggalkan kasut mereka di pintu masuk bagi menghormati kuil sebagai tempat beribadat. 163, Jalan Tun H.S. Lee Ambil LRT Putra ke Stesen LRT Pasar Seni dan berjalan menuju ke Kompleks Membeli-belah UDA Ocean. Belok kiri dan berjalan di sepanjang Jalan Tun H.S. Lee. Anda boleh sampai ke kuil ini dalam beberapa minit Tatt Khalsa Diwan ebagai kuil Sikh yang terbesar di Asia Tenggara dan salah satu institut Sikh yang tertua di Malaysia, Tatt Khalsa Diwan ditubuhkan pada awal abad ke-19 oleh pendatang Sikh dari daerah Malwa di Punjab. SKuil ini terletak di tengah-tengah Kampung Baru, dan ia digunakan untuk sembahyang harian, pembaptisan, perkahwinan, pengkebumian dan kegiatan semasa perayaan Vasakhi dan upacara lain. Bersebelahan dengan kuil ialah Wisma Tatt Khalsa Diwan yang digunakan sebagai pejabat pentadbiran untuk kuil. Terdapat juga sekolah, percetakan dan perpustakaan di sana. No 24, Jalan Raja Alang +603-2922215 +603-2930735 Ambil LRT Putra dan turun di Stesen Sungai Baru. Berjalan melintasi Jalan Sungai Baru dan ikut Lorong Raja Muda Musa 1 sehingga anda sampai ke simpang T. Lintas ke Jalan Raja Alang dan ikut jalan tersebut sehingga anda sampai ke kuil.
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