Asia Travel - Kuala Lumpur, Spectacular Malaysian
City
By Subert Kiing
Malaysian Tourism Board promotes the country as Truly Asia. The
fascinating fusions of tradition and modernity, Malaysian
cities' have unique multi-cultural heritage, cuisine, arts and
architecture make them ideal cosmopolitan getaways. Malaysia’s
mix background of Chinese, Malay, Indian and colonial heritages
constantly amaze western travelers with the cultural richness
and harmony, knitting a truly Asian spectrum of variety on
sights and sounds.
Kuala Lumpur City Center
Travel to Kuala Lumpur city and you will be awestruck by the
ultra-modern Petronas Twin Towers at the Kuala Lumpur City
Centre (KLCC). The Petronas Twin Towers are 452 meters tall,
contain 88 stories, & are the world's tallest twin structures.
Situated on the previous site of the Royal Turf Club in the
heart of the capital city, the Kuala Lumpur City Centre is truly
a spectacular Architectural sight. Here, the 88-storey Petronas
Twin Towers, the world's tallest twin structures, soars to a
dizzying height of 452 metres. Cesar_Pelli was the Architect of
this masterpiece. Inspired by the Five Pillars of Islam, this
gleaming mega-structure was designed by the Argentinian-American
architect in earlies 90s. Below the towers, lies a beautifully
landscaped fountain park designed by prominent Brazilian
landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx. KLCC is also home to the
world-class Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Suria Shopping
Centre and Petronas Philharmonic Hall.
Kuala Lumpur Railway station
Take a short taxi ride from KLCC and let yourself be charmed by
the classic Moorish-style of the old Railway station. Kuala
Lumpur Railway Station is located at Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin in
the heart of Kuala Lumpur. It is a very beautiful building. It
has a Moorish-style which was designed by architect A.B Hubbock.
Built in 1910, the building is about 80 years old. I am sure it
is built long before you and me were here. In 1986, the station
went under extensive renovations, upgraded to have
air-conditioned waiting hall, snack kiosks, tourism information
booth and many more. In the past, it used be very quiet but
since the city commuter service started, it is a very busy
station now. All the Intercity train services do not stop here
anymore because there is a new railway station opened called KL
Sentral, less than 1KM away from the old railway station.
Shopping Extravaganza
Shop in some of world's most luxurious malls at Kuala Lumpur
shopping precincts like Bukit Bintang, Damansara Utama, Ampang,
Mid valley, Subang Jaya, Sunway City, etc.
Every year, Malaysia has six weeks of great shopping
promotions, bargains and discounts of up to 70% on a wide range
of products and services at all major shopping precincts, malls
and retail outlets nationwide. Check on www.tourism.gov.my for
the yearly Malaysia Megasale calendar periods.
Be part of the festivities when you drop-in at your favorite
malls and enjoy fantastic prizes as you take part in the fun
contests and activities lined-up for you and your family. Get
instant redemption and gifts when you charge with Master Card
and be in the running to win your dream holiday at Malaysia’s
premier resort destination, The Four Seasons, Langkawi.
Know that your shopping experience doesn’t stop at the malls.
Do check out the countless bargains and offers from hotels,
travel agents, entertainment outlets, spas and restaurants
around town. With the whole of Malaysia celebrating this major
sale event, you and your family can shop to your hearts' content
and have a great fun time chilling out too.
Malaysian Nightlife
Experience a bargain with a trader in a bustling night market.
Whether you sample a succulent stick of satay at a roadside
hawker stall or spicy chilli crab at a Chinese restaurant, you
will revel in the many alluring attractions. The Night Market is
a nice place to visit as the atmosphere at nightfall always
makes for a different experience. Here, you will get a chance to
dine al fresco under the stars and moon. There are food stalls
set up near the main bus terminal. These stalls are open from
6pm onwards till about midnight, serving up some truly delicious
dishes. This is your chance to enjoy good Malaysian food, the
Malaysian way!
