Saturday, January 23, 2010

6 Places That Must Be Seen In Kuala Lumpur

By Joseph Archibald

If you are heading off to Kuala Lumpur in the near future for a holiday or perhaps on a business trip and you are looking around the internet for some things you could do while you are there, then here are 6 top places you should check out for sure!

* Petronas Towers
If you are to visit Kuala Lumpur then its very difficult to avoid seeing the Petronas Towers. So the Petronas Towers are a "must-see" purely because you can't avoid seeing them. Seriously though, its possible to go up to the 41st floor for a look, and it is worth a look because you can see so much of Kuala Lumpur. At a height of 452 meters, the Towers were until fairly recently the tallest buildings in the world, although that accolade has recently gone to Burj Dubai, which is a whopping 828 meters high!

* Kuala Lumpur Tower
Menara Kuala Lumpur or Kuala Lumpur Tower was built in 1995 and is situated in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. It stands at 421 meters high and is the 6th tallest tower in the world. If you feel like having a fantastic view of all of Kuala Lumpur then you will find inside the tower a revolving restaurant, which would be a marvellous experience for any tourist to have.

* The National Museum
Malaysias National Museum - Museum Negara - lies close to Perdana Lake Gardens. The museum is located at the top of a hill at Jalan Travers and is an excellent place for an introduction to the culture and history of Malaysia.

* Malaysian National Palace
Istana Negara or National Museum is the home for the King of Malaysia. After the Japanese occupation of 1941 to 1945 came to an end it was home to the Sultan of Selangor. This ended in 1957 when the Federal Government acquired the premises for the King.

* The National Mosque
The National Mosque is situated within 13 acres of beautiful gardens and has a capacity for 15 thousand people. It was built in 1965. The key features are the 73 meter high minaret and also an 18-pointed star which is the main roof of the building. Various reflecting pools and fountains are situated around the gardens to add to the relaxing atmosphere.

* The Central Market
This was the main fish market of the city and is also known as Pasar Seni. However, now the main offerings are antiques and paintings, arts and crafts, clothes and souvenirs for the traveler. The building is designed in the old British colonnial style.

About the Author:

No comments:

Post a Comment