KLTG21

First Free Travel Guide in Malaysia April-July 2014

Strong Distribution COofveErduWcaidtieonRange 106 Toodler Preschool Malaysian Embassies & Primary School Kindergardens Secondary School Tertiary High Commissions Training Courses Exams world wide All forms of education 94 Klang Valley Embassies Singapore Hong Kong Indonesia ThailandFreeOnline Exposures B2o8Ao85k psSaipzgeeecssECoDmUplCetAeTIONHANDBOOK MALAYSIA avaJiulalbyl2e0f1r4omedufcoactroioiemtnv’psehlreaaytnoednbeook oofvfLeeisrrsteedaosfinploMrocaagllraay&mssiaBring your brand futher. Talk to me...Daniel Alfred : 010 361 7214 | Annie Goh : 012 220 0622 [email protected]

Publisher / Editor - in -Chief Lyndon Yap [email protected] Group Chief Operating O cer Annie Goh [email protected] Designer Abdul Rahim Mohd Akir [email protected] Advertising - Head of Media Adele Chin 6012- 395 3209 [email protected] Business Executive Daniel Alfred 6010-361 7214 [email protected] Head of Finance & Admin Sapiah Mat Tamin [email protected] Writer / Contributor Je Tan je [email protected] Published by: Bluedale Publishing (M) Sdn. Bhd. No. 311-2, Block F2, Level 2 Jalan PJU 1/42A, Dataran Prima 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor D. E. Malaysia T : (6) 03-7886 9219 F : (6) 03-7887 8212 E : [email protected] W : www.kltheguide.com.my© Bluedale Publishing (M) Sdn. Bhd. (769278-W)All rights reserved. No reproduction, copy ortransmission of this publication may be madewithout written permission. No contents ofthis publication may be reproduced, copied ortransmitted, in any form or by any means, withoutthe prior written permission of the Publisher. Anyperson involved in unauthorized acts in relation tothis publication may be liable to criminal prosecutionand civil claims for damages.While every e ort has been made to ensure theaccuracy of all the information, the Publisher canaccept no responsibility for any errors or omissions.For all enquiries related to advertising please contactus at [email protected] Printer Times O set (M) Sdn Bhd. Lot 46, Subang Hi-Tech Industrial Park Batu Tiga 40000 Shah Alam Selangor Darul Ehsan Complimentary Copy Not for sale Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/kltheguide & Follow us at Twitter (@ KLtheGuide) KDN PERMIT # PP15276/07/2013(032183)

2 Contents December 2013 - March 2014INTRODUCTION 1 KL - AN INTRODUCTION 1 Credits 2-3 Table of Contents Foreword from Prime Minister 4 Map (Klang Valley Integrated Rail System) 5 Transportation in KL 8-9 KL Map 10 - 11 Calendar of Events 12 - 14 Fact & Figures 15 A Brief History of KL 16 One Day ‘til Dawn in KL 18 2 SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS 20 - 23 Historic Architecture 24 - 28 Worship & Religious 30 - 31 Memorials & Museums 32 - 35 Heritage Sites 36 - 39 Gardens & Parks Others 40 Sights & Attractions (Chinese) 41 - 59 Sights & Attractions (Arabic) 60 - 76 3 SHOPPING 77 - 82 Shopping Malls 4 EATING OUT KL 84 Malay / Indonesian Restaurant 85 Chinese Restaurant 88 Indian Restaurant 89 Food Review 90 - 91 Asian Fusion Restaurant 92 Middle Eastern Restaurant 93 Japanese & Korean Restaurant 94 Spanish Restaurant 95 Thai & Vietnamese Restaurant 96 Cafe & Desserts & Tea 5 LEISURE 99 Nigh Life 101 6 MEDICAL TOURISM 104 Dental Dental Clinic

7 SPECIAL FEATURE : 3BEACHESMorib 105 INTRODUCTIONBatu Feringghi 105Desaru 106Pantai Bisikan Bayu 106Pulau Kapas 107Teluk Chempedak 1078 BEYOND KL 108 - 111Bukit Gambang 112Kuantan River Cruise 113Janda Baik 114 - 115Bentong9 ACCOMMODATION 117 - 120Hotels10 ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Text Symbols/LegendsUseful Contacts 121 - 123 GPS GPSMalaysian Fact le 123 - 124TInrAadnvderexolidNAoppteAdss.pdf 1 11/26/2013 3:54:16 PM12412-6126Language 127Feedback Form 129Download Google play now!! AppsDownloadFirst Free Travel Guide in Malaysia First Free Travel Guide in Malaysia UZ BEKISTANFirst Free Travel Guide in Uzbekistan The Dec 2013 - March 2014 KValallnegy Guide October - December 2013Discover PETRONAS Twin TowersScan QR code KLTG here Scan QR code KV4L here Scan QR code UZTG here

INTRODUCTION4 Foreword From PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA Y.A.B DATO’ SRI MOHD NAJIB TUN RAZAK As the year step into its second quarter, the Visit Malaysia Year 2014 programme is also gaining full momentum, providing numerous fun and exciting events to travellers. Kuala Lumpur plays the role as one of the centre of these events. The development of Kuala Lumpur’s infrastructure, preservation of its’charming heritage and the warmth of KL-ites collectively make KL an attractive destination even for Malaysians from other towns and cities. The planned construction of more luxury hotels, international exhibitions and infrastructure development are just part of the interesting plans afoot that make KL life so exciting! Kudos has to be given to Bluedale Publishing for coming up with this brilliant Guide that provides relevant and helpful information for travellers visiting KL. This is a great way to share KL’s many attractions with travellers. Whether you are here on a business trip or vacation, I hope this Guide will lead you to a great adventure of discovering this vibrant city. Have an enjoyable stay and bring back amazing memories of Kuala Lumpur. (DATO’ SRI MOHD NAJIB TUN RAZAK) Prime Minister of Malaysia

KLANG VALLEY INTEGRATED RAIL SYSTEM Courtesy of RAPIDKL

INTRODUCTION6 TRANSPORTATION IN KL KTM Komuter Initially running from Sentul in the north to Port Klang on the southwest coast and from Rawang in the north to Seremban in the state of Negeri Sembilan in the south, both trains stop at KL Sentral (KLCAT), connecting passenggers with the STAR LRT, PUTRA LRT and the Monorail. Trains operate at 15-minute intervals during peak hours and a C2o0-nmtaincut tNeuinmtebrevra:ls0d3u-2ri2n6g7o12p0e0ak hWouebrss.ite : www.ktmb.com.my Light Railway Transit (LRT) The city has two di erent LRT networks for getting around, the RapidKL LRT and the Monorail. The Kelana Jaya line stretches from the Putra Terminal at Gombak to the Kelana Jaya Terminal – southwest of KL in Petaling Jaya with 24 stations in between. For those who need a quick travel from KLIA, KLIA Express is the right choice for you. Contact number: 03-78852585 (RapidKL), 03-22678000 (KLIA Express) Website: www.myrapid.com.my, www.kliaekspres.com Bus Buses in Kuala Lumpur are run by many transportation operators. However, the more common and convenient one to go around the city is RapidKL bus. Some may also choose to drop by KL Sentral bus terminal and pick any express bus to bring them directly to somewhere else. KL Hop-On- Hop-O Tour bus is also provided to cover more than 40 attractions around KL. Contact number: 03-78852585 (RapidKL), 03-27302000 (KL Sentral), 03-92822713 (KL Hop-On-Hop-O ) Website: www.myrapid.com.my, www.klsentral.com.my, www.myhoponhopo .com

TRANSPORTATION IN KL 7 TaxiCar Rental INTRODUCTIONKL Car Rental Eco Transit B-2-13 Plaza Damas 3, Jalan Sri 03-5512 2266Hartamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. Supercab 03-64116216, 03-62117736 03-2095 3399 03-62110525 [email protected] SW Radio Taxis www.klcr.com.my 03-2693 6211KLEZCar UpTown Ace SuperCab 3-4-401, Pangsapuri Sri Kejora, 03-9283 2333 www.uptownace.com.myJalan Nova U5/71A, Seksyen U5,40150 Shah Alam. Mesra Cab 03-4043 0659 017 8772280 / 017 9391161 [email protected] Saujana Teksi www.klezcar.com 03-2162 8888Acacio Car Rental Sunlight Radio Taxi No. 61-1A, Jalan Temenggung 03-9057 1111 / 03-9057 575719/9, Sek. 9, Bandar Mahkota Cheras, (Town Taxi Dial-a-Cab / Booking43200 Selangor. for Klang Valley) 03-90113892, 019-2448844 03-9058 1166 [email protected] (Premier Taxi Dial-a-Cab / www.rentcar.com.my Booking for Klang Valley)WS Rent-A-Car 07-357 1111 / 07-354 9955 No. 308 Batu 3 ½, Jalan Ampang, (Town Taxi Dial-a-Cab / Booking for Johor Bahru)50450 Kuala Lumpur. 03- 42566999 www.sunlighttaxi.com 03- 42566999 [email protected] www.rentacar.com.myMay ower Car Rental May ower Car RentalHeadquarters, May ower Building,18, Jalan Segambut Pusat, 51200Kuala Lumpur. 03- 62531888 03- 62582970 / 62531688 carhire@may ower.com.my www.may owercarrental.com.my

Menara Megah Dynasty BUS STOP Condominium Grand Pasi c J. Batu Bata J. TaipingBUSSTOP BUS STOP J. Utama Hospital ReservoirJ. Langgak Tuanku J. Pangkor LumuVt istana Kuala Lumpur Hospital LEBUHRAYA MAHAMERU JALAN J. Maternity J. 1/68D Hospital MAPJALANKUCING J. Cem urBUS STOP JALAN PAHANG J. Dr. Lati L. Raja Muda UMNO J. Rahmat IPOH J. Datuk Hj Euso J. Masjid Hospital OF KUALA LUMPURBuilding J. 2/6A BUS STOP Grand J. 1/64A SeasonsBUS STOP J. Syers Putra World J. 3/64A J. Ipoh KeciBUSSTOP BUS STOP Trade Centre alahuddin J. La nggak Tuanku (PWTC) P. Tmn. Tunku Kelok Tunku BUS STOP Raja Muda l BUS STOP Stadium J. 1/48D JALAN BUS STOP L aut Malaysian Seri Pasi c JALAN RAJA MUDA ABDUL AZIZ Therapeutic IPO HBUS STOP HentianBUSSTOP Putra BUS STOP (Putra Bus Community Station) CGeranntrdal Merdeka BUS STOP Hankyu (Persatuan MAHAMERU L. Raja Chow J. Abdul Rahman Idris Pengasih Kit JALAN RAJA ABDULAH Malaysia) BUS STOP JALAN BUS STOP J. Mahmud RAYA The Mall The PWTC PUTRABUS STOP BUS STOP L. Hj.KHLusIsnint3ernational J. Daud JALAN L. Tiong Nam 7 Putra JALAN CHOW KIT City VillaBUSSTOP City Park BUS STOP L. Chow Kit 4 Zone 1 LEBUH L. Tun Ismail Villa Legend J. TioWngirNaam 5 BUS STOP JALAN RAJA LAUT Sarawak KUCING BUS STOP JALAN TUANKU ABDUL RAHMAN J. Hj. Hussin J. Raja Bot BUS STOP J. Raja Uda J. Tun Ismail House L. Raja Bot Brisdale BUS STOP KG. B Puteri J. Tiong Nam 4 De First Inn Villa Putra Cititel Express J. Raja M J. Hj. TaibBUSSTOP J. Raja Alang L. nan L. Tiong BUS STOP J. Lang gak Tuanku Nam 3 J. Raja Alang Citus L. Raja Alang Kampung Bahru L. Tiong Tai Nam JALAN RAJA ABDULAH Medical Centre Nam 1 J. Tiong Nam BUS STOP Tai Pei Zone 2 L. Raja Alang L. Daud o Abd Ra J. Chagar J. Sri Amar J. Dato Abd Razak J Plaza . Dat GCoranntidnental BUS STOP L. T A. Rahman 2 J. Hj. Hass Sultan Ismail J. Raja Ali J. Raja Mahadi an Salleh BUSSTOP J. RLa.jRaaMjaaMhaadhiadi J. Tun Ismail JALANBUS STOP Tune Hotel JMuanjcution BUS STOP Open University JALAN RAJA LAUT SULTANJ.ISMMedAanILTuanBUkSSuTOP Malaysia JALAN KUCING CHOW KITBUSSTOP L. K. Koya n J. Dato Onn Medan MAHAMERU TuankuJ. SultanS J. Kerja AirBUSSTOP Tunku Abdul Rahman Quality Presscot Inn L. Medan Sherton BUSSTOP BUS STOP New J. Sultan Salahuddin Putra Memorial Hotel J. MedanBUSSTOP Tuanku Imperial World Renaissan BUS STOP Mackt J. Yap Ah Shak J. Semarang J. Doraisamy BUS STOP J. Kemuning JALAN RAJA ABDULAH Wisma PertamaBUS STOP CCoammppbleexll BUS STOP JA Menara Denmark Complex Safuan Sogo BUS STOP JALAN DANGBUSSTOP BUS STOP LAN AMPNG BUSSTOP Semua House BUS STOP BUS STOP WANGI Dang Wangi Bandaraya J. Isfahan Wilayah BUS STOP Bukit BUS STOP Complex Nanas RAHMAN JAL P. Sultan Salahuddin BUS STOP J. Puncak AN SULTANCBUSSTOP Citiy One J. Bunus ABDUL BUS STOP J. Masjid India Mydin BUS STOP J. Tun Ismail P. Tun Ismail J. Dato Onn JALAN KUCING BUS STOP L. Gombak L. Bunus BUS STOP Menara KL Shangri-LaPRaecgienccy P. Tun Ismail TUNGKU AMPNG (KL Tower) L. P. Ram BUS STOP JALAN RAJA LAUT BUS STOP J. ChMa. LBLm..nBBuupsunnausug1sn2e JALJ.ABNukit NanasBUSSTOP J. Puncak BUS STOP BUS STOP BUS STOP MAHAMERU JALAN u n S alahuddin BUS STOP P.Sulta JALAN PARLIMENT Cathedral of Melayu L. J. Bukit Nanas an Saint Mary J. Mahkamah Persekutuan BUS STOP The Virgin Masjid Ampang BUS STOP L.Raja Chulan Jl. Raja Jamek JALAN BUS STOP J. Hicks Bukit Aman BUS STOP CHULANThe MSaupitlee Federal Police J. Bukit J. Tangsi BUS STOP Ckt. HQ BUS STOP J. Hang J. Tun elaka 1J. M GERAJA Telekom RAJA Raja Chul Museum Masjid Jamek BUS STOP JALAN RAJA LAUT JALANBUS STOP Ceylon National J. Raja BUS STOP Monument ASEAN BUS STOP J. Bukit Aman Jamek L Ampang J. P. Maybank P. Raja Chulan Sculpture Mosque Lekiu Garden AThnenaivtreersaJr. Tyangling Sultan . Dataran Abdul JALAN TUN PERAK JALAN PARLIMENT Merdeka Menara JALANJ.KBuINkitAABmAaLnU Samad M. Pasar Maybank JB. Puaisladr Binesgar BUKIT J. Cenderamulia J. SilLa.nPguduSKiontaar BINTANG BUS STOP BUS STOP BUS STOP Tung Shin Maternity J. Hang BUS STOP J. Hospital MCahtienrensiety Hospital Central RKoaytaa CahayaBUS STOP BUS STOP Pudu Lama J. Tugu Market Suria PUDU BUS STOP Tanglin (Pasar JALAN BUS STOP Hospital Deer KL Butter y Seni) N CHENG LOCKBUS STOP BUS STOP BUS STOP PudurayaBUS STOP J. TongBUSSTOP Park Park sari J. Hang Lekir JALAN PUDUBUSSTOPZone 4 BUS STOPZone 5 Malaya Ancasa J. ah J. Tembusa Dayabumi BUS STOP Orchid and Complex J. Kebun Hibiscus J. Tugu BUS STOP BUS STOP Garden JALAN SULTAN HISHAMUDIDN KUALA LUMPUR J. Lemb J. Tugu BUS STOP SInwniss- TCaitnyg J. Robertson LAKE GARDENS Cenderawasih Nan J. Mahameru J. Cendera J.Hang Kasturi JALA J. Panggung Mandarin L. Bandar 22 YFaunragma J. Sultan L. Hang Jebat Plaza Rakyat Bunga BUS STOP Sri Maha Chinatown 2 J. Wesley Mairamman BUS STOP Pasar Temple Seni BUS STOP Petaling StrPeetealtin(gCSthreaietn(Cahtinoatwonw)n) J. Sing Chee Kee J. Galloway BUS STOP Ocean J. Sultan J. Hang JJebat OlGymrapnidc Plaza Sze Ya Temple J. Hang JJebat KL Bird J. Sultan Mohamed Warisan J. Changkat Stadium J. Perdana Park Royal J. Tun J. Kebun Bunga Malaysian Police Museum National BUS STOP L. Petaling TASIK Mosque PERDANA Islamic Centre Tun Abdul Razak J. Perdana J. Perdana BUS STOP Memorial Islamic Centre JALAN KINABALU BULATAN BUSSTOP J. Stadium J. Stadium Stadium J. Stadium Hang Merdeka Negara Tuah National BUS STOPSAMBANTHAN MERDEKA Stadium Planetarium J. Akar JALAN DAMANSARA BUS STOP J. TubMa idah Maharajalela KG. JALA. TNakaMMlaAiHraAmRAaJALELA J. Kenanga ATTAP JJ.APLerAseNkuDtuAanMANSARA Old KL JALAN SYED PUTRA BUS STOP JALAN HANG TUAH BUS STOP J. Selangor RailwayBUS STOP pong Attap L. L. Merbau Station J. Kenanga JALAN DAMANSAR A J ALAN SULTANBUSSTOP J. Bel eld J. Bel eld National Museum JALAN TUNBUSSTOP BUS STOP J JALANBDRAJ.MIStCAeseNKnSSFeAnIRtrEaAl LDS J. Rotan J. Stesen J. KamJ. Manau BUS STOP J. Hose J. Choo Cheng Kay Sentral 4 JA. Scott LAN DAMANSARA J L. P. Belia JALAN TRAVERS KL Hilton J. Bel eld BUS STOP J. SoconyLe Meridien J. Hose BUS STOP BUS STOP















INTRODUCTION16 One Day ‘til Dawn In Kuala Lumpur 7am - Local Breakfast @ Kampung Bharu Kampung Bharu is one of the best places to taste local cuisines right. Eat all you can there right from northern, east coast to southern of Malaysia. The food is very lling and rich. Do try these food if you want to have a bite of local taste; Nasi Lemak, Nasi Dagang, Roti Canai and Teh Tarik. Be careful , the food can be quite SPICY! 8.30am- Kuala Lumpur City Gallery 9:30am - Merdeka Square Kuala Lumpur City Gallery is a Tourist The Merdeka Square (Independence Information Centre and provides a FREE Square or Dataran Merdeka) is situated comprehensive Kuala Lumpur Walks, KL in the centre of the city. It’s close to The Guide andTours Map to every visitor! the Gombak River, the Masjid Jamek, Bring home Made in Malaysia gifts for Central Market and China Town. It’s family and friends from the largest ARCH the core of KL’s history. Here you nd Gift Shop in Malaysia. Choose from buildings like the Sultan Abdul Samad intricate handmade artworks depicting Building, the Royal Selangor Club, and the heritage of the country to a wide the National History museum. Some of range of Kuala Lumpur merchandise. them peppered with Moorish avour. A 100 metre-high agpole marks the spot where the Malayan Flag was hoisted on August 31, 1957 signifying the independence of the country from British rule. 11am - Petronas Twin Tower (KLCC) The building that changed the landscape of a city, the Petronas Twin Towers have become synonymous with Kuala Lumpur. Designed by world renowned architect Cé sar Pelli and inspired by cultural Islamic art themes. Since its completion in 1998, the towers have risen to become an icon that symbolizes not only Kuala Lumpur, but also Malaysia. A 1999 Hollywood lm, Entrapment, starring Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta Jones, featured the towers extensively.

One Day ‘til Dawn In Kuala Lumpur 173.30pm – Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve INTRODUCTIONAn amazing rainforest habitat smackdab in the middle of rush-hourtra c and the pinnacles of business,Bukit Nanas is one of Malaysia’soldest forest reserves dating backto 1906. In what other capital citycan you wander among a centuryold forest? Next door to a Hard RockCafe and a mass transit stop over! Anisolated forest island nestled in a seaof concrete, the little hill still thriveswith massive tropical trees standingtall in the shadow of shiny metal andglass skyscrapers.5.00 pm – Central Market 8pm – Bukit BintangCentral Market which was built in 1888 Bukit Bintang has been one of the mainwas originally a wet market. It has since attractions for tourism in the city for abeen classi ed as a Heritage Site by the while now. With the increasing trendsMalaysian Heritage Society and it is now nowadays, many local and internationala landmark for Malaysian culture and brands have made it here to suit theheritage. Malaysia is well known for her local and foreign interest in shopping.multi-racial culture where people of Ever since the 70s, shopping has beendi erent races live in peace and perfect popular in KL with some of the pioneerharmony. Central Market has created malls which are still pulling the shoppersa corner to display multi ethnicity and untill this very day.zoned the stalls based on the features ofeach race. 1am – Supper @ Jalan Alor 11pm – Changkat Night Life Featuring an al fresco concept where you dine in the open air on chairs and Changkat Bukit Bintang is one of the table lining the curbs, Jalan Alor needs city’s most happening boulevards. no introduction to those who love their Regarded as the ‘it’ party venue food. If you are craving for fresh seafood in KL’s lively yet uid clubbing , Chinese and Thai food. This is best place scene, Changkat is crammed with after dawn. restaurants that morph into night clubs with cocktails bars and pubs that transform into rowdy drinking joints, with deejays spinning music. Live performances from various local acts are also held in a number of nightspots.

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

HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE 19 SIGHTSEEING *Onion- Shaped Domes, like this one crowning the Old Town Hall, is an Islamic architectural motif introduced to the Malay Achipelago by , ironically Western colonialists Old Sessions & Magistrates Court It was built in 1901 and formerly known as Federated Malay States Survey O ce. This rst cluster of colonial buildings made up of three adjoining structures is found at the corner ofJalan Tun Perak and Jalan Raja. These buildings feature a long colonnade of lovelyclover-shaped arches capped by dramatic black domes. Railway Station ( KTMB) With its very distinctive Moorish-style exterior, construction on the original KL Railway Station began in 1886 and was nally completed in 1910. Since then the station has undergone a number of extensive renovations and improvements to preserve and upgrade the building’s facilities. GPS 3°8’22”N 101°41’36”E Dayabumi Complex One 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 at the top and bottom of the tower, the building has a unique facade to it. GPS 3°8’41”N 101°41’38”E

20 HISTORIC ARCHITECTURESIGHTSEEING J Ma Th Co (Pe Pen Ma Flag Pole:The 100-meter Sultan Abdul Samad Building agpole is one of the tallest in Built by the British between 1894 and 1897, and taking its name from the reigning Sultan of Selangor of the world. The Malayan Flag was time, the beautiful Sultan Abdul Samad building hoisted on 31st August 1957 still remains one of the city’s signi cant landmarks. signifying the attendance of Designed by A.C. Norman to house government the country. o 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. GPS 3°8’55”N 101°41’40”E Merdeka Square At precisely 12.01am on 31 August 1957, the Union Jack was lowered for the last time on Malaysian soil, and the Malaysian ag was raised – marking the end of the British colonial rule and the beginning of Malaysia’s independence. It was at Merdeka Square or Independence Square that shouts of Victoria Fountain: The “ MERDEKA!” which means “INDEPENDENCE!” were heard ornate Victorian fountain across the city during the early hours on that historic day in at the southern end of the August. Merdeka Square is especially GPS 3°8’55”N 101°41’36”E pretty when lit a night. Royal Selangor Club J. Su Directly 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. 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. GPS 3°8’55”N 101°41’34”E

Menara Megah Dynasty J. Batu Bata J. TaipingBUSSTOP BUS STOP Condominium Grand Pasific J. Pangkor ZONE 1Reservoir LumuVt istana LEBUHRAYA MAHAMERU JALAN J. J. 1/68D J. Cem urJ.RahmatBUS STOPIPOH J. Datuk Hj EusoffJALAN KUCING JALAN PAHANG J. 2/6A BUS STOP SeGarsaonnds J. 1/64A UMNO Putra World J. 3/64A J. Ipoh KeciBUSSTOP BUS STOP Building Trade Centre (PWTC) BUS STOP l BUS STOP J. 1/48Dalaysian Seri Pasific JALANherapeutic L aut IPO HBUS STOPommunity HentianBUSSTOP Putraersatuan (Putra Bus Grand L.ngasih MAHAMERU Station) Central Raja Chowalaysia) JALAN BUS STOP Kit BUS STOP RAYA PWTC PUTRABUS STOP BUS STOP The Mall TheLEBUH JALAN L. Tiong Nam 7 Putra JALAN CHOW KIT BUS STOP Ci L. Chow Kit 4 L. Tun Ismail Villa Legend J. TioWngirNaam 5 BUS STOP JALAN RAJA LAUT Sarawak KUCING BUS STOP JALAN TUANKU ABDUL RAHMAN J. Tun Ismail House Puteri J. Tiong Nam 4 De First Inn Villa Putra Citit J. Hj. TaibBUSSTOP L. Tiong BUS STOP Nam 3 Citus L. Tiong Tai Nam Nam 1 J. Tiong Nam BUS STOP Tai Pei J. Chagar J. Sri Amar Plaza Grand Continental L. T A. Rahman 2 Sultan Ismail J. Tun Ismail JALANBUS STOP Tune Hotel Maju Open University JALAN RAJA LAUT Junction SULTANJ.ISMMedAanILTuanBUkSSuTOP Malaysia JALAN KUCING CHOW KBUSSTOP J. KerjaAir J. Dato Onn QuHaoltiteyl J. Semarang Presscot Inn L. Medan MAHAMERU J. MedanBUSSTOP Tuankuultan Salahuddin BUS STOP ail Tunku Abdul Rahman Mackt P. Tun Is Putra Memorial BUS STOP PertamaBUS STOP Campbell JALAN DANGBUSSTOP WANGI Complex Complex Semua House Sogo BUS STOP Bandaraya J. Isfahan RAHMAN CWoilmaypalhex BUS STOP Citiy One J. Bunus ABDUL BUS STOP J. Masjid India Mydin BUS STOP J. Tun Ismail P. Tun Ism J. Dato Onn JALAN KUCING L. Bunus BUS STOP L. Gombak BUS STOP N RAJA LAUT TUNGKU BUSSTOP ChaLm. Bpunaugsn2 e nus JALAN M.u B Bunus 1

SIGHTSEEING22 WORSHIP & RELIGIOUS National Mosque Thekeyfeatureofthismosqueisits16-pointed umbrella-shaped roof which symbolizes the tropics and the 73-metre-high minaret that resembles a folded umbrella instead. The compound is decorated with pools and fountains. It was established in 1965 and built among 13 acres of gardens and beautiful green scenery. It’s bold and modern style signi es the newly independent Malaysia during that time. Visitors are allowed to pay a visit outside of prayer times and they will also be provided with appropriate clothing upon entering this holy building. This is Malaysia’s principal mosque which is also one of the most prominent buildings in this country. Jalan Lembah Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur From the Kuala Lumpur KTM Station, the Mosque is only a 5-minute walk away heading northwest. GPS 3°8’31”N 101°41’29”E Jamek Mosque This is one of the oldest mosques in Malaysia and it has Moorish architecture that was designed by the same architect of Sultan Abdul Samad Building which makes them share the same style. The mosque is situated where Klang River and Gombak River meet. The palm trees and river banks provide tranquility to this place of worship which is also referred to as the‘Friday Mosque’to Muslims in Kuala Lumpur where they gather to perform their Friday prayers. This also ts the name ‘Jamek’ which is derived from an Arabic word Jalan Tun Perak, 50050 Kuala Lumpur that means a place It is located at the Masjid Jamek LRT station. for congregation for GPS 3° 8’56.06” N, 101° 41’45.46” E religious purposes.

WORSHIP & RELIGIOUS 23Sri Maha Mariamman Temple SIGHTSEEINGFounded by K. Thamboosamy Pillai in 1873, the temple originally served as aprivate shrine for the Pillai family. In the late 1920’s, the temple was opened topublic and eventually managed by a board of trustees. The main prayer hall isdecorated with beautiful ceilings, and its inner sanctum is where the chief deity SriMaha Mariamman located. Mariamman is a deity popularly worshipped mostly byTamils because she is associated with disease and fever and protects her devoteesfrom unholy or demonic events. Jalan Tun H. S. Lee (Jalan Bandar), 50050Kuala Lumpur Reach Pasar Seni LRT Station. Sri MahaMariamman Temple is located in less than5 minutes walking distance to the east.GPS 3°5’8”N 101°39’49”EVisitors can climb272- step staircasethat leads up to thetemple. The statue ofthe five legged bull-built in rememberanceof a real-life creature-stands in the gardensnear Batu Caves.Batu CavesThis place takes its name from Batu River which ows past the hill and it waspromoted as a worship place by K. Thamboosamy Pillai who was inspired todedicate a temple to Lord Murugan within the caves. Consisting of three maincaves and a few smaller ones, Batu Caves is lled with statues and serves as agathering place for various Hindu celebrations and festivals. It is also a centre forrock climbing as it o ers more than 160 climbing routes, scattered all around theside of this limestone hill. Jalan Batu Caves, 68100 Selangor From the Batu Caves KTM Railway Station, head south following theroad. Batu Caves is just a short walking distance away.GPS 3°14’14.64”N 101°41’2.06”E

SIGHTSEEING24 PLACE OF WORSHIP BTatt Khalsa Diwan eing the largest Sikh temple in southeast Asia and one of the oldest Sikh institutions in Malaysia, theTatt Khalsa Diwan was founded in the early 19th century by Sikh immigrants from the Malwa region of the Punjab. The temple is used for daily prayers, baptisms, weddings, funerals and activities during the festival of Vaisakhi and other occasions. No. 24, Jalan Raja Alang Take the Putra LRT and get down at Sungai Baru station. Walk across Jalan Sungai Baru and follow Lorong Raja Muda Musa until you reach the T-junction. Cross over and to Jalan Raja Alang. GPS 3° 9’51”N 101°42’0”E FChen Shi Shu Yuan ounded in 1896, this clan association serves as a community base for families of the Chan, Chen, Chin and Tan ancestries. Constructed in 1906, the building is one of the nest examples of Chinese temple architecture and is decorated with carved gurines and wall panels depicting Chinese mythology and history. The building has also some of the richest examples of shek wan, a pottery roof and exterior wall decoration originating from southern China. 172, Jalan Petaling (Near Jalan Stadium) 8.30am – 6pm (Daily) Take the Monorail to Maharajalela station, Chen Shi Shu Yuan is just a 3-minute walk away. TThean Hou Temple his impressive Chinese temple is actually new, being built in 1989. It’s dedicated to three deities, including the goddess Thean Hou, displaying both classical and modern features with its red pillars at the entrance o ering prosperity and good fortune for those who walk through it. 65, Persiaran Indah, O Jalan Syed Putra Taxis are the easiest way to get to this temple. 3° 7’18”N 101°41’15”E

MEMORIALS & MUSEUMS 25Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial SIGHTSEEINGThis building is dedicated to Malaysia’s rst Prime Minister, Tunku AbdulRahman Putra al-Haj, who is also knownas ‘Father of Independence’. It was hiso cial residence and is kept exactly as itwas during his lifetime as the rst ChiefMinister of Malaya to Prime Minister withthe restoration of original furniture and ttings. It also houses the memorabiliaof Tunku Abdul Rahman and artefactsincluding records and documentspertaining to his years serving as the rstPrime Minister. Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur Take the KTM Komuter train to Bank Negara Station. The memorial is approximately 10-15 minute walk away. Alternatively, take a taxi from the station as the weather can be quite hot and humid during the day. GPS 3°9’23”N 101°41’25”ETTun Abdul Razak Memorial he memorial was once the official residence of the late Tun Abdul Razak, Malaysia’s second Prime Minister. He was hailed as ‘Father of Development’ in recognition of his contribution to the developmentof Malaysia and its people. This building, which is also known as Sri Taman,was later occupied by the third Prime Minister, Tun Hussein Onn. Today, itis a museum consisting of documents, library materials, artefacts and evenpersonal belongings such as Tun Abdul Razak’s speedboat, walking stick andfavourite golf cart. Jalan Perdana, Kuala Lumpur 10am – 5.30pm (Tue - Sun) *Closed on Mondays. Take the KTM Commuter train to the Kuala Lumpur station. Cross JalanSultan Hishamuddin to the other side and head north to the roundabout.Take rst exit into Jalan Perdana and walk 200m, turn left at the rstjunction and keep walking straight until you reach a small roundabout. GPS3°8’31”N 101°41’12”E

SIGHTSEEING26 MEMORIALS & MUSEUMS TNational Museum he museum provides an insight into the beauty of Islamic arts and the great civilisation that inspired it.The various themed galleries exhibit priceless treasures. Highlights include the Islamic Architecture Gallery which showcases replicas of famous buildings such as the Taj Mahal in India, Masjid Al-Haram Mosque in Mecca as well as the Amir Timur Mausoleum in Uzbekistan. Jalan Damansara, 50566 Kuala Lumpur It is located about 500 metres from KL Sentral and easily reachable by taxi. GPS 3°8’27”N 101°41’239” INationaI Textile Museum t was built in 1905 by A.B Hubback and formerly known as Federated Malay States Railway Station & Selangor Works Department. Its design of alternating red bricks and white plaster bands and an Islamic style façade with raised onion- shaped domes were derived from Moghul architecture. JKR 26, Lot 50 Seksyen 70, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, 50050 Kuala Lumpur From KL Sentral bus terminal, take the LRT to Pasar Seni station. Cross Gombak River and pass AgroBank building. The museum is located right in front of Merdeka Square. GPS 3° 8’ 55” N, 101° 41’ 40” E

MEMORIALS & MUSEUMS 27TIslamic Arts Museum SIGHTSEEING he museum provides an insight into the beauty of Islamic arts and the great civilisation that inspired it. The various themed galleries exhibit pricelesstreasures. Highlights include the Islamic ArchitectureGallery which showcases replicas of famous buildingssuch as the Taj Mahal in India, Masjid Al-Haram Mosque inMecca as well as the Amir Timur Mausoleum in Uzbekistan. Jalan Lembah Perdana, 50480Kuala LumpurTP. Ramlee Memorial Library an Sri P. Ramlee was an accomplished Malaysian film actor, director, singer, songwriter, composer and producer who contributed tremendously to the movie and music industry as well as literary industry so much that he is considered the icon of Malay entertainment. This library initially was his residence, but later renovated and transformed into what it is today. 22, Jalan Dedap, Taman P. Ramlee, Setapak, 53000 Kuala Lumpur Take RapidKL bus number U12 or U1 to Diamond Square, Jalan Gombak. Go along Jalan 1/50 heading east until you reach Jalan Dedap. GPS N3 11.947 E101 42.824TMalaysia Money Museum and Art Centre he Money Museum and Art Centre is the most refined attraction site in Kuala Lumpur. It houses beautiful art pieces by local artistswhich stretch back since 1960’s together withNumismatics Gallery, Islamic Finance Gallery,Economics Gallery, Children’s Gallery and BankNegara Malaysia Gallery. Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia, 2,Jalan Dato’ Onn, Kuala Lumpur KTM Komuter and LRT have stations rightat Bank Negara.GPS N03 09.439 E101 41.456

28 MEMORIALS & MUSEUMSSIGHTSEEING TMuzium Diraja (Royal Museum) his museum is housed in a building that was formerly the National Palace. It was opened to the public after the o cial residence of the King was moved to Jalan Duta. Visitors can get a glimpse into the inner sanctum of the royal family for the rst time since it was built 85 years ago. Many other interesting activities such as silat (Malay martial arts) and cultural performances are also held from time to time. Jalan Istana, 50566 Kuala Lumpur Take a taxi from KL Sentral station to the museum 9am – 5pm (Daily) TNational Telecommunications Museum his museum showcases 120 years of telecommunications development, from the early days of the Morse code telegraph to the digital networks of today. Junction of Jalan Raja Chulan and Jalan Gereja 9am – 5pm (Daily) *Closed on public holidays. Take the LRT to the Masjid Jamek station and walk along Jalan Tun Perak towards the Maybank Tower. Turn left into Jalan Raja Chulan; keep walking until you reach the rst junction. roundabout. TRoyal Malaysian Air Force Museum he RMAF Museum was opened in 1985 with a single hangar and just ve aircraft exhibits. It has since expanded and today boasts 14 aircraft and helicopters lined up outside on the air eld and another 13 aircraft inside a large hanger. Jalan Lapangan Terbang Lama, 50460 Kuala Lumpur. 9am – 5pm (Mon – Thu) 9.30am – 5pm (Sat & Sun) *Closed on Fridays. Taxis are the most convenient mode of transport to the museum. TRoyal Malaysian Police Museum he museum contains a fascinating collection of artefacts and exhibits detailing the role and history of the Royal Malaysian Police from its inception up to the present day. 5, Jalan Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. 10am – 6pm (Tue - Sun) *Closed on Mondays Take the KTM Commuter train to the Kuala Lumpur station. Cross Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin to the other side and head north to the roundabout. Take rst exit into Jalan Perdana and walk 200m, turn left at the rst junction and keep walking for 400m.

HERITAGE SITES 29 SIGHTSEEINGMalaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC)This original colonial building was actually built in 1935 as the familyresidence of Eu Tong Seng, a rich tin miner and rubber estate owner. Later,the house was converted to a British military base and subsequently becamethe headquarters of the Japanese army during the Second World War.GPS 3°7’54”N 101°41’47”EStadium MerdekaThis is where Malaysia’sIndependence wasproclaimed in 1957-infact, it was speciallybuilt for the event.The image of thecountry’s rst primeminister, Tunku AbdulRahman, punchingthe air and shouting‘Merdeka’ again afterIndependence Square.National Theatre ( Istana Budaya)This is where major local and internationaltheatre and dance productions arestaged; looking like a rather overblowngrand Malay house, its Malaysianarchitect,Muhammad Kamar Ya’akub,fashioned this theatre after the wau. Formore information( Tel: 03 – 4025 4990)

SIGHTSEEING30 HERITAGE SITES Old Gian Singh Building It was built in 1909. This building was built by di erent owners, in a diversity of architectural styles but sharing a common façade. A blend of Dutch, English and Islamic in uences can be seen in the complex mix of plasterwork and detailing. Ng Chee Tang ( Five Lanterns Street) In the past, there were five oil street lamps. On this street, many gold and pawn shops were here and a few are still in business today. Many old signages and pillars written in Chinese, Malay and Indian and Jawi can be seen here.At the corner, you can find MS ALLY, the oldest pharmacy in KL ( over 100 years). Built by Yap Hon Chin in 1907, it features Dutch style gables with peacock feathers and curved waves on the triangular pediments. Brick elds (Little India) This area used to be the main site for Malayan Railway during British era, where people from Sri Lanka were brought in to work and they were living at the quarters nearby. Since then, the Indian community has remained and it is known as Little India today. GPS N3 07.733 E101 41.036

BUS STOP Istana Budaya National Art Gallery J. Utama Hospital HMoastperitnailty BUS STOP ZONE 2HKuoaslpaitLaulmpur BUSSTOP Putra J. 2/65A J. Masjid Hospital J. Dr. Latiff National L. Raja Muda HNIneastatiirottuntael Library Sungai Bunus Raja Muda BUS STOP BUS STOP BUS STOP BUS STOP BUS STOP Stadium JALAN RAJA MUDA ABDUL AZIZ JALAN RAJA MUDA ABDUL A BUS STOP L. Raja Uda Satu J. Hj. Yaaku L. RajaUd a Satu Merdeka BUS STOP BUS STOP BUS STOP BUS STOP J. Hj. Hashum BUS STOP J. Abd. Manan BUS STOP Hankyu J. Datuk Abd. Malik J. Abdul Rahman Idris J. Mahmud J. Hj. Yahya JALAN RAJA ABDULAH L. Hj.KHLusIsnint3ernational J. Daudty Villa BUS STOP J. Hamzah J. Raja Uda City Park J. Syed MahadiJ. Salle J. Haji SiratJ. Hj. Hussin BUS STOP J. Dato Abd Razak L. Raja Bot BUS STOP J. Raja Bot J. Raja Uda J. Datuk Abd. Malik Brisdale KG. BARUtel Express J. Raja MahmudJ. Raja Alang J. Raja Alang L. L. Raja Muda Musa 4. KMaemdpicuanl CgeBnathreru L. Daud L. Raja Alang o Abd Razak J. 3 Raja AJ.MADaPMtuAkPNAAbGdNuJl-G.laSKhr-iUYKaAAsmUsJ.iLnaSAAurLnLgWAAaUmiiLBsMUBamhPaMraUunPkRUEWHRLBiEEsVLmEAaVTAETDEHD JALAN RAJA ABDULAH J L. Raja L. Raja Alang J. Raja Mahadi Muda J. Dato Abd Razak . Dat Musa 4 J. Raja L. nan J. Hj. Hass MudaKIT BUS STOP Kg. Baru J. Raja Ali an Salleh BUSSTOP J. RLa.jRaaMjaaMhaadhiadi Getah J. M Asli Menara Public Building Wisma Bank Selangor Dredging Medan K. Koya n BUS STOP BUS STOP Tuanku BUS STOP L. Avenue -BUS STOP Maya Petronas Sherton BUSSTOP BUS STOP BUS STOP Twin Towe Imperial New Wisma Angkasa BUS STOP J. Yap Ah Shak BSNBUS STOP Raya BUS STOP WorldBUS STOP Renaissance J. Doraisamy Wisma JALAN AMPNG Menara J. Kemuning Menara Denmark BSN JALAN RAJA ABDULAH BUS STOP JA J. L. Yew Swee BUS STOP SafuanBUS STOP BUS STOP MalaysiaBUS STOP BUS STOP Tourism BUS STOPI Dang LAN AMPNG BUSSTOP Bukit BUS STOP Centre Wangi Nanas (MaTiC) BUS STOP JA RCreogewnncy LAN P.RAMLEE OMraienndtaarli JAL Concorde J. Puncak AN S U LTAN ISMAIL L. Perak BUS STOP Shangri-La J. Pinang Menara KL J. PerakBUSSTOP (KL Tower) AMPNGBUS STOP BUS STOP PRaecgifeinccy JALANBUS STOP L. P. Ramlee Equatorial @ImKpLiaCnCa BUS STOP BUS STOP Raja Chulan J. Puncak JALAN BUS STOP BUS STOP

SIGHTSEEING32 HERITAGE SITES Selangor Grocer’s Guild It was built in 1927 and located along Jalan Sultan, the façade of this three- storey Neo- Classical building incorporates fine lines and is surmounted by a curved baroque pediment with Chinese characters stating ‘Ming Dynasty’. Petaling Street (Chinatown) This street is popular during the day and night. O ering not just local favourites ranging from food to clothing, this Chinatown of Malaysia is a venue for locals and tourists to haggle before purchasing which is something uncommon to see around such a city as Kuala Lumpur. At the junction of Petaling Street and Jalan Hang Lekir is a stall daily (10.30am – 10pm) selling ‘air mata kucing’ , a sweet drink of dried longan fruit – it’s a must try! Old Market Square( Medan Pasar Lama) After Yap Ah Loys death in 1885, Sir Frank Swettenham cleared this area to make way for a commercial and recreation center. There’s no signage as the original demarcations of the square have disappeared due to urban renewal. Medan pasar was the business and social centre for the local mining and settlements in the early days. When you see Clock Tower at the Old Market Square look for the distinctive art deco sunburst motif at its base. It was built to commemorate the coronation of England’s King George V1 in 1937.

33 SIGHTSEEING

SIGHTSEEING34 GARDENS & PARKS GPS 3°7’54”N 101°41’47”E Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve Bukit Nanas near Kuala Lumpur Tower is one of the oldest permanent forest reserve in the country. It was gazetted in 1906 and was formerly known as Bucket Weld Forest Reserve. It covers an area of approximately 11 hectares and is the only remaining tropical rainforest in the heart of the city of Kuala Lumpur. Titiwangsa Park Perdana Botanical Garden Located in the north-eastern Taman Botani Perdana, better known fringe of Kuala Lumpur, Taman as the Perdana Botanical Gardens, is Tasik Titiwangsa is a recreational the oldest and most popular park in park with a large lake as its main Kuala Lumpur. It lies just on the edge attraction. A popular rendezvous of the city and used to be where the amongst city dwellers, it offers British elite built their ne homes in the tennis courts, an exercise area, a colonial times. Today, its landscaped playground for children and other hills and beautiful trails provide an recreational facilities for water escape for city dwellers out for a jog sports, jogging and the likes. This or some early morning t’ai chi. Its main 95 hectares park is a vast area that attraction is the lake surrounded by consists of a 57 hectare lake where lush greenery in a 92ha. (227 acres) anglers will be glad to know that parkland that provides a refreshing they are allowed to fish here. ambience. GPS 3°8’37”N 101°41’10”E

GARDENS & PARKS 35Kepong Metropolitan Park SIGHTSEEINGIt is really easy to locate this 90-hectare park in Kepong, just look for thekite-filled skies on weekends! Kepong Metropolitan Park was open in 1991and recent kiting activities there have spurred a renaissance of sorts. Thecarnival-like atmosphere on the weekends is made complete with food,kites and toy stalls all peddling their wares on curb-side stalls near theentrance of the kiting area.KLCC ParkKLCC Park is a public park located in the vicinity of Suria KLCC, KualaLumpur, Malaysia. The park has been designed to provide greenery toPetronas Twin Towers and the areas surrounding it. The park was designedby Roberto Burle Marx. It is said that it was the last work undertaken by theBrazilian architect. When the park was designed, the aim was to “leave theworld a little more sensitive and a little more educated to the importanceof nature”.

SIGHTSEEING36 GARDENS & PARKS ASEAN Sculpture Garden Visitors to these uniquely landscaped garden can view the large collection of prize-winning sculptures – crafted in wood, iron, marble and bamboo. The exhibits are all skilfully crafted end products of the ASEAN region’s best sculptors. Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin, Taman Tasik Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur Take RapidKL bus number B115 from Kotaraya to Jalan Parlimen, and then take KL Hop-On-Hop-Off Double Decker Tour Bus Service to Station No. 14 which is the entrance of Kuala Lumpur Bird Park. Go along Jalan Cenderawasih heading north. GPS 3° 8’56”N 101°41’4”E KL Bird Park Putrajaya Wetlands Park A park that is well known worldwide Putrajaya Wetlands is believed to be as “The World’s Largest Covered Bird the largest constructed freshwater Park” is a home to more than 3000 wetlands in the tropics. Several birds from approximately 200 species species of local marshland birds, of local and worldwide birds which water birds and migratory birds from come with a variety of shapes, sizes, the Northern Hemisphere have been colours and sounds, living in a totally spotted in the park. The Wetland natural and beautifully landscaped has an 18-metre lookout tower, environment. plant nursery, nature trails, flamingo pond, picnic areas as well as other Jalan Cenderawasih, Taman interesting attractions. Tasik Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur Persiaran Persekutuan, 62502 Putrajaya. Take RapidKL bus number B115 from Kotaraya to Jalan From Kuala Lumpur, take a Parlimen, and then take KL Cityliner bus No. 868 in front of Hop-On-Hop-Off Double Decker Sinar Kota near Puduraya. You Tour Bus Service to Station No. can stop directly at the main 14 which is the entrance of entrance of the Wetlands. Kuala Lumpur Bird Park. 7am – 7pm (Daily) GPS N 3 08.581 03-8873 1364 (Main Park) / E101 41.294 03-88730948



SIGHTSEEING38 Others City Hall Theatre Kuala Lumpur former townhouse is now a theatre celebrating the arts and is open to public booking for various productions. After the 1992 fire incident, this 350-person capacity seating gallery is replete with state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, preserving its classic exterior. Corner of Jalan Raja and Jalan Tun Perak Take the LRT to Masjid Jamek station and exit to the street level. Walk north along Jalan Tun Perak until you reach the end of the buildings. GPS 3° 9’10”N 101°41’38”E KL Children’s Library This library began its operation in 2004 in a classic double-storey bungalow that bears no Moorish architecture on its façade, focusing on young readers between the ages of 4 to 12. It is a family- friendly place for locals to spend their weekend with their kids when it comes to pursuing knowledge. Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur Take the LRT to Masjid Jamek station and exit to the street level. Walk north along Jalan Tun Perak until you reach the end of the buildings, and then turn left following the road. GPS 3° 8’49”N 101°41’35”E Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac) KLPac is one of the most established centres for the performing arts in Malaysia. Its aim is to “cultivate and sustain the performing arts for the betterment and enrichment of communities within the Klang Valley and for the Nation”. Each year, KLPac plays host to more than a hundred major events, as well as many other workshops, classes, film screenings and more. Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, 51100 Kuala Lumpur. From KL Sentral station, take the KTM Commuter train to Sentul station. KLPac, located in Sentul Park behind the station is a 9-minute walk away. GPS N3.183827 E101.685612

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

SIGHTSEEING40 历史建筑 旧裁判法院 建于1901年,在那之前被称为马来联邦调查办公室。这第一座殖 民时期的建筑屋就位于Jalan Tun Perak 与 Jalan Raja之中。这建 筑物拥有有戏剧性的黑色圆顶封顶及三叶草形拱门长的柱廊。 吉隆坡火车站 (KL Railway Station) 建于1886年,完成于1910 年，拥有着独特的摩尔式外观及被称为最初的吉隆坡火车 站。从那时开始，该站已经历了多次的刷新和装修以维持 及改善建筑物里的各种设备。 GPS 3°8’22”N 101°41’36”E 达亚不米大厦 (Dayabumi Complex) 吉隆坡市里其中一个早期的摩天楼，达亚不米 大厦建立于1980年代初。那8角星的图纹以及在 高塔顶部和底层的回教式拱形让此建筑物有着 独特的外貌。 GPS 3°8’41”N 101°41’38”E

历史建筑 41 SIGHTSEEING维多利亚喷泉：华丽的维 独立广场 (Merdeka Square)多利亚式喷泉在独立广场 1957年8月31日上午12时01分，英国国旗被降的南端和夜晚时更显得特 下，而马来西亚的国旗则被升起 - 这象征别漂亮。 着英国殖民时代的结束和马来西亚独立的开 始。“默迪卡!”独立的呼喊声就在独立广场 响遍整个城市！而这一刻就成了8月中历史性 的一刻。 GPS 3°8’55”N 101°41’36”E苏丹阿都沙末大厦 旗杆：100米的旗杆，是 世上最高旗杆的之一。(Sultan Abdul Samad Building) 于1957年八月三十一日由英国人在1894和1897年之间建成，并以当时的雪兰莪苏丹的名字来命名。这座美丽的苏丹 挂上马来西亚国旗以象阿杜沙末大厦现在还是这个城市里的重要地标 征着这国家的存在。之一。这个建筑物由A.C. Norman设计以作为英国管理时期的政府办公室，并且根据当时流行的摩尔式建筑风格，在此建筑物上再盖上一座拥有闪闪发亮紫铜圆屋顶的40米高钟楼。 GPS 3°8’55”N 101°41’40”E皇家雪兰莪俱乐部 (Royal Selangor Club)这座位于苏丹阿都沙末大厦的正对面以及独立广场的旁边，迷人的仿都铎建筑物建立于1884年的英国殖民地时期。如何到达目的地Jalan Raja乘搭 Putra LRT 或 STAR LRT 到 Masjid Jamek LRT 站（Putra 站在地下层）或（STAR 站在高架）。离开了 LRT 车站，到了街道上，沿着敦霹雳路（Jalan Tun Perak）向北走大约200 米–旧高等法庭建筑物在你的左边。当你走到建筑物的尽头时，向左转并沿着拉惹劳勿路（Jalan Raja Laut）走大约 150 米，苏丹阿杜沙末大厦就在你的左 GPS 3°8’55”N 101°41’34”E边。

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

宗教遗产故址 43 SIGHTSEEING 斯里摩诃马里安曼兴都庙 (Sri Maha Mariamman Temple) 马里安曼兴都庙是由K. Thamboo- samy Pillai于一八七三年创立。此 庙原是个属于Pilai家族的私人神社 直到一九二零年代后期，他们才 开放给大众并由一班受托委员会 管理。此庙的建筑特色在于大堂 漂亮非凡的瓷砖天花板，还有通 往地下室 Mariamman 神像的入 口。Mariamman是大马淡米尔人普 遍的偶像崇拜对象，这是因为人们 相信她能保佑信徒远离疾病和恶魔 的缠绕。 如何到达目的地 Jalan Tun H. S. Lee (Jalan Bandar), 50050 Kuala Lumpur 在Pasar Seni LRT站下车。往东边 走，步行约五分钟即可到达。 GPS 3°5’8”N 101°39’49”E 游客可走约272层的梯级已前往神庙。黑风洞 (Batu Caves)Batu Caves这名的由来是因为有一条名叫Batu的河流流过此山。黑风洞是由K. Thamboosamy Pillai 所开启的。他来到此洞穴并在里头建造了一间庙宇，将它奉献给印度神明Murugan。除了一些小洞穴，黑风洞拥有三个主要洞穴，里头充满了各种的神像，成为了印度人前往朝拜的地点，更是信徒们在印度神明诞日及庆典时朝圣和还愿的集聚处。黑风洞除了能够吸引前来朝拜神明的人潮，它也吸引了不少攀登岩石山爱好者。它拥有一百六十条以上的攀登路线，都散布在这岩石穴的四面八方。 如何到达目的地 Jalan Batu Caves, 68100 Selangor 在Batu Caves KTM 站下车。沿路前往南边，可步行到达。 GPS 3°14’14.64”N 101°41’2.06”E

SIGHTSEEING44 宗教遗产故址 Tatt Khalsa Diwan 东南亚最庞大且马来西亚最古老的锡克寺庙之一 的 Tatt Khalsa Diwan 庙在十九世纪初由来自印度 马尔瓦的锡克移民兴建的，为了每天的膜拜，洗 礼，婚礼，葬礼，Vaisakhi及其他庆典所需。 如何到达目的地 24, Jalan Raja Alang 乘搭轻快铁在Sungai Baru 站下车，越过 Jalan Sungai Baru 路，随着Lorong Raja Muda Musa 直到三岔路口，越过并往Jalan Raja Alang前进。 GPS 3° 9’51”N 101°42’0”E 陈氏书院 (Chen Shi Shu Yuan Temple) 隆雪陈氏书院宗亲会成立于1896年，是陈氏的血缘性组织。陈氏书院于 1906年建成，主要以描绘中国神话和历史的雕像和墙板作为雕饰，使 其成为最佳的中国寺庙建筑例子之一。陈氏书院的建筑也富有来自中国 南部的陶瓷屋瓦和外墙装饰。 如何到达目的地 172, Jalan Petaling 乘搭 Monorail 至Maharajalela 站下车，步行约3分钟即可抵达陈 氏书院。 8.30am – 6pm（每日开放） 03-2070 6511/ 03-2078 1461 天后庙 (Thean Hou Temple) 65, Persiaran Indah, Off Jalan 这令人印象深刻的华人寺庙其实 Syed Putra 于1989年兴建来供奉三神，包括 天后娘娘。在古典和现代的装潢 乘搭德士是前往天后宫最方 衬托下，入口的红色柱子极为出 色，为访客带来财富及好运。 便的途径。 GPS 3° 7’18”N 101°41’15”E

纪念馆与博物馆 45 SIGHTSEEING敦拉萨纪念馆 (Memorial TunkuAbdul Rahman Putra)这座纪念馆曾是马来西亚第二任首相已故敦拉萨的官邸。敦拉萨因为其对大马发展做出的贡献二被称为“发展之父”。此建筑交后由第三任首相敦胡先翁使用；现在则已改为纪念馆，展出各式文物和敦拉萨的私人用品如快艇和手杖。 如何到达目的地 ： *周一关闭。 在KLSentral火车站乘搭KTM电动火车到KualaLumpur火车站。越过Jalan SultanHishamuddin并走向交通圈，转左进入JalanPerdana（第一个出口） 往前步行。在第一个路口再次转左，一直往前步行至一个小交通圈。 10am – 5.30pm（周二至周日）敦阿都拉萨纪念馆 (Memorial Tun Abdul Razak)敦拉萨纪念馆曾是我国第二任首相的官邸。敦拉萨有发展之父之称因为他为我国带来了卓越的发展。我国第三任首相敦胡先翁后来也迁入了这座楼，曾为第三任首相的官邸。今天，这间纪念馆成了摆放许许多多文物遗产的纪念馆，里头还包括先贤的遗物和一些敦拉萨的快艇，老年时使用的拐杖和他在世时所喜爱的高尔夫球车。 如何到达目的地 Jalan Perdana, Kuala Lumpur 乘搭B115RapidKL巴士前往Jalan Parlimen,然后搭Hop-On-Hop- Off旅游巴士，在十四号站（吉隆坡飞禽公园门口）下车。从吉隆 坡飞禽公园门口出发，沿路往南边走，步行约几分钟即可到达。 GPS 3°8’31”N 101°41’12”E

SIGHTSEEING46 纪念馆与博物馆 国家博物馆 (National Museum) 国家博物馆的建筑风格采用了米南加保大房子式的风格，象征并表达着 我国多元种族和多元文化的特征。室内展览了不同的文化活动，传统服 饰，工艺品；而室外却展示了一些古董交通工具，以及仿照的登加楼州 木材宫殿Istana Satu等等。观光者也可以在这博物馆范围里购买到一些 商品甚至当地特产的零食。 如何到达目的地 Jalan Damansara, 50566 Kuala Lumpur 从KL Sentral乘搭德士到达，只有约五百米的路程。 GPS 3°8’27”N 101°41’239” 纺织博物馆 如何到达目的地 National Textile Museum 它座落在吉隆坡的主要 JKR 26, Lot 50 Seksyen 70, Jalan Sultan 中心。因着当地不同种 Hishamuddin, 50050 Kuala Lumpur 族和文化的缘故，纺织 博物馆将为大家展示各 搭LRT到Pasar Seni 站下车，跨过鹅麦河 种各式的当地出产的纺 (Gombak River)后你将会经过AgroBank的办公 织品，观光者绝对会被 大厦， 它就在独立广场的正对面。 那些纺织品所吸引和着 GPS 3°8’27”N 101°41’239” 迷。除了展览已成品， 当中所展览的也包括产 品的整个制作过程和制 造所使用的工具，以及 我国的民族传统服饰以 描绘各种族在马来西亚 的文化和历史背景。

纪念馆与博物馆 47 SIGHTSEEING伊斯兰艺术博物馆 (Islamic Arts Museum)这间博物馆让旅客一窥伊斯兰艺术之美，以及启发伊斯兰艺术的 伟大文明。各个主题馆展出稀世珍品，当中甚为突出的是陈列着著名建筑，如印度泰姬陵、麦加大清真寺和乌兹别克斯坦帖木儿陵墓的伊斯兰建筑展览馆。 Jalan Lembah Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur 从KL Sentral火车站乘搭KTM电动火车至Kuala Lumpur站。越过Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin并 往北步行至交通圈。在交通圈转入第一个出 口（Jalan Perdana）然后步行400米，博物馆 在你的左方。 10am – 6pm（每日开放） P.Ramlee纪念馆 (P. Ramlee Memorial Library) 敦斯里P.Ramlee是位成功的马来西亚演员， 导演，歌手，写词，作曲兼制作人，为马来 西亚的电影，音乐及文化界贡献极为深远， 之所以被称为马来娱乐界的偶像。这纪念馆 原是这名伟人的故居，如今改建成现在所见 的模样。 22, Jalan Dedap, Taman P. Ramlee, Setapak, 53000 Kuala Lumpur 乘搭U12或U1 RapidKL 巴士前往 Diamond Square, Jalan Gombak。沿着 Jalan1/50 往东面前进直达Jalan Dedap. GPS N3 11.947 E101 42.824马来西亚金钱及艺术中心(Malaysia Money Museum andArt Centre )马来西亚金钱及艺术中心是城中最精致的旅游景点。它和数字画廊，回教金融画廊，经济画廊，儿童画廊和国家银行画廊共同匿藏着从1960年代本地艺术家的作品。 Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia, 2,Jalan Dato’ Onn, Kuala Lumpur KTM或轻快铁都可以直接抵达BankNegara站。GPS N03 09.439 E101 41.456

SIGHTSEEING48 文物古迹 皇家博物馆 (Muzium Diraja) 皇家博物馆坐落于前国家皇宫的范围内。当最高元首的官邸迁至Jalan Duta 之 后，该博物馆就开放予公众参观。这是前国家皇宫在85年前竣工以来，旅客首 次获得窥探曾是皇室住处建筑的机会。除了展览品，博物馆也定期举办有趣活 动，如马来武术和文化表演。 Jalan Istana, 50566 Kuala Lumpur 在KL Sentral火车站乘搭德士到皇家博物 馆。 9am – 5pm（每日开放） 国家电讯博物馆 (National Telecommunications Museum) 此博物馆展示了从早期的莫尔斯电码电报 直到现今电子网络，长达120年的电讯发 展。 Jalan Raja Chulan 和Jalan Gereja的交 接处 9am – 5pm （每日开放）*公共假日关闭。 乘搭LRT轻快铁到MasjidJamek站。沿着JalanTunPerak步行至Maybank Tower。 转左进入Jalan Raja Chulan继续步行，国家电讯博物馆就在第一个路口处。 大马皇家空军博物馆 (Royal Malaysian Air Force Museum) 大马皇家空军博物馆于1985年开幕时，只有一 座机库和5架飞机展品。不过，博物馆现在已扩 大，目前露天展出14架飞机与直升机，以及在一 座大型机库里展示13架飞机。 Jalan Lapangan Terbang Lama, 50460 Kuala Lumpur. 9am – 5pm（周一至周四）9.30am – 5pm（周六、周日）*周五关闭。 德士是前往博物馆最方便的交通工具。 大马皇家警察博物馆 (Royal Malaysian Police Museum) 博物馆收藏了很多有关大马皇家警察部队 历史与角色的文物和展示品。 5, Jalan Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. 10am – 6pm（周二至周日）*周一关闭。 KL Sentral火车站乘搭KTM电动火车到 Kuala Lumpur火车站。越过Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin并走向交通圈，转左进 入Jalan Perdana（第一个出口）往前步行。在第一个路口再次转左，步行400米 抵达警察博物馆。