Once traveling over the Penang bridge coming from the main land, not just an island but a metropolitan city arises ahead. An island scattered with industry, housing estates and condominiums, but also an island with a long trading and exciting history and many of these elements can still be found when excursioning around Penang.
History of Penang
The Sultan of Kedah was convinced by the British captain Sir Francis Light to surrender Pulau Penang (BetelNutIsland) to the British East India Company. The first city was named after King George III, and Georgetown is still the major heart of the island. After 100 years of British occupation the island joined the Federation of Malaya in 1957.
Pulau Penang or Penang for short (sometimes referred to as Pinang) houses a multi cultural population of nearly 1,5 million inhabitants. Pulau Penang is part of the State of Penang which can be found in the North Western tip of Malaysia.
Georgetown booming heart of Pulau Pinang
Georgetown Is the main administrative and commercial district of the island. Its heritage and colonial history can be found on every street corner, as many building and sites are kept intact and withstood the passing modern times.Georgetown definitely a modern city wrapped in a historical package.
ChinaTown and Little India are a must-visit district an exciting and well preserved area, and gives perfect insight into the lives of early settlers.
Hotels And Accommodations in Penang
Accommodation on the island is plentiful, whether one wants to be pampered in a five star hotel or resort or just basic or standard accommodation, Penang will comfort the travelers needs. Georgetown, Tanjung Bungah and Batu Ferringhi is where all the top class accommodations are found.
Food of Penang
Penang offers its own fine cuisine which of the historical background is a wild mixture from various cultures. And the seas surrounding the island bring fresh catch to every plate every day.Asam Laksa a spicy soup, and Char Kway Teow a noodle dish should not be missed. Coffee houses in Penang are called Kopitiam, and offer a wide variety of foods and desserts.
All over the island quality entertainment can be found, for nightlife the island offers plenty of pubs, clubs and restaurants, we recommend Upper Penang road, Gurney Drive and Batu Ferringhi.
Penang Shopping
Penang is definitely a shoppers heaven, the many shopping centers, bazaars and markets offer a wide variety of goods. Penang’s port brings the best from all over the world to this island of abundance. Jalan Penang, Lebuh Kapitan Keling, Lebuh Chulia, Lebuh Cambell,Batu Ferringhi and Chowrast Bazaar should not be missed.
Culture and Traditions
Pulau Penang’s geographical location brought a wide range of cultures and traditions to the island. The exotic culture is found in many heritage sites open to the public, to list a few; Kek Lok Si Temple, Fort Cornwallis, Dharmikarama Burmese Temple, Acheen Street Malay Mosque, City hall, Khoo Kongsi temple Complex, Kapitan Keling Mosque, Little India, The State Mosque, St. Anne’s Church and Victoria Memorial Clock Tower. Exploring the island the toursit will understand there are many more to be to discovered.
Recreation in Penang
However a large part of the island is changed into housing and industrial estates, Pulau Penang offers a wide range of fascinating natural attractions. Penang’s Northern shores are reserved for sun lovers; the pristine beaches offer idyllic sites and sceneries and stretch for miles, Batu Ferringhi, Tanjung Bungah and Teluk Bahang are world famous and all water sports can be found here. But Penang also offers a National Park, Tropical Spice and FruitGarden, Botanical Garden, Butterfly Farm and BirdPark. Penang Hill has to be done once in a lifetime, either hiking or taking the charming Penang Hill train to the 830 meter high summit, the views from this standpoint will awe everyone. The island also offers excellent Jungle trekking trails and absolute top notch gold facilities and driving ranges.
Museums on Pulau Pinang
If museums and galleries are preferred, Penang has plenty to offer too. Venues to put on the checklist, Penang Museum, Forest Recreation Park Museum, P. Ramlee’s House, WarMuseum, ToyMuseum, University of Science Malaysia Museum and ArtGallery, USM ABN-AMRO Arts Centre.
Getting to Penang
Whether travelling by road, rail, sea or air, Penang will cater to every traveler’s needs. PenangInternationalAirport connects to all major capital cities in the area. From Butterworth its only a small crossing by ferry, and sometime is faster than the congested Penang bridge. The island offers plenty of taxis, and within Georgetown small three wheelers are found called Trishaws, very smart and inexpensive way to get around town fast.
Pulau Penang, an exciting island with enough entertainment and leisure activities for every traveler. Tourists will go home, satisfied and with lots of stories and pretty pictures.
South East Asia is the place where East meets West, and this is definitely true when we look into culinary affairs. All cultures unite in kitchens around this region. For all means we can place Kuala Lumpur In the center of this dining universe.
Whether one is looking for cheap and inexpensive dishes or in search of fine dining adventures, Kuala Lumpur offers the best of all worlds. Prices are reasonable for the quality and services offered. Tips are not expected.
Malaysia’s Food Obsession
Malaysia is truly obsessed with food, it is a food culture and the whole nation evolves around food.In this country one will never go hungry and the variety offered is enormous.
Malaysians love to eat outside, either in well air-conditioned restaurants, mamak stalls, food courts or road side hawkers.
Lets look at the basics first, most Malaysians love to feed themselves on a high carbo basedbreakfast, which are mostly taken between 8.00 am and 10.00 am. Most favorite dishes are; nasi lemak which is a form of sticky rice with mild to hot sambal, roti Chennai little fluffy pancakes eaten with a curry or Mee Goreng which is a noodle dish. Most people arrive first at work and then go for their breakfast.
Lunch is taken at 1.00 pm, the moment the whole nation goes for lunch, we advise to avoid this time for lunch, unless one loves crowds and waiting in line.Nasi Champur (rice with mixed dishes) is definitely a most favorable dish.
High tea and a coffee break at 4pm, is part of the working day routine. Most people will consume their beloved Kuih, a variety of sweet or deep fried snacks and wash it down with a Tea-O or Kopi the local variety of milky tea or coffee.
For dinner there is no set time, and Malaysians love supper, a last meal of the day around midnight shared with friends preferable at a local coffee shop
Food Paradise Jalan Alor
When talking about food in Kuala Lumpur the first thing that comes to mind is Jalan Alor. Jalan Alor is a bustling side street of Jalan Bukit Bintang during the day, but a 400 meter long stretch of outdoor food festival during the night. A wide array of local and international dishes can be found here; sitting at plastic tables and chairs does not sound very romantic but is an absolute must to have done once in a lifetime. It’s an exciting street with lots of activity and sublime mouth watering bites.
ChinaTown and Petaling Street
Petaling street food paradise is smaller in scale than Jalan Alor but definitely worth a visit, a semi open air food paradise with savory delights from all regions of Mainland China.
Kuala Lumpur Restaurants
Kuala Lumpur has one of the finest arrangements of restaurants to be found anywhere. All countries and cooking styles from around the globe can be found in the heart of K.L. The Middle Eastern influence can be felt, as Malaysia is becoming a more popular travel destination for this region. Culinary food establishments are spread out all over the Golden Triangle, but the main concentrations can be found at
Starhill Gallery – The cluster of restaurants in the basements breaths a welcoming atmosphere once decending down the escalator. Up class dining in a candle light ambiance with soft live jazz music in the back ground, a great place to unwind the day.
Pavilion Shopping Complex – More than fifty high end and mid class restaurants can be found at The Pavilion. The up class food court in the basement is a real treat. The Pavilion is a true paradise for the palate, and a fabulous venue to start the day or evening.
KLCC Suria – On all floors of this immense mall in between the Petronas towers, nourishment for the inner body can be found, a wide range from fast food and budget restaurants to seriously chic establishments can be found here. A visit to the food courts are good value for money.
Berjaya Times Square – In this ten floor shopping arena, restaurants can be found on all floors, the main food court is at the tenth floor, and the main restaurant area at the second and third floor surrounding the entrance of the indoor theme park. Time Square for long and timeless dining.
All 5 star Kuala Lumpur hotels offer multiple fine dining and lunch accommodations which are available to non resident visitors.
Fast Food in Malaysia
All the world renowned fast food brands are found on any corner in the city and on every floor of every mall. Malaysia loves fast food. And the wide variety of chains and franchises are here to tickle the fast food taste buds and truly will not disappoint you.
Outside of Kuala Lumpur fine dining can be found in areas like Ampang, Bangsar, Sri Hartamas, Damansara Utama and Bandar Sunway.
Asia is notorious for its bad manners seen from a Western point of view. Burping in public seems to be normal. Picking the noise deeply in front of other people or even in a restaurant seems to be daily practice in Asia. Scratching the backside while in public places is no exception. And spitting while people sit or walk is a regular seen habit.
Some countries are getting better and better, but some habits are imbedded in ancient old cultures and no one seems to care or worry about them anymore. But when arriving from the west, some of these old habits are part of the culture shock. Asians are adapting to western lifestyles and most countries are slowly changing and understanding that not everything they see as normal, is very polite to others.
There is another type of rudeness. A rudeness which is unprofessional, does not help trade, friendships or the community. And it’s the habit of not being able to say: “no”.
Asian public lives from excuse to excuse. They make up one excuse to cover the previous one. So called white lies are daily practice. No matter in which country you are around the Asian continent it’s everywhere the same protocol.
Coming on Time for Appointments
Coming on time at a preset appointment is professional. Coming late is normally accepted in Asia, however it hampers business growth, and from the person being on time point of view is rude. When one comes late for an appointment, no matter what the excuse might be, you are using someone else his/her time. Time, which is as valuable as your own time. Better to leave a message or call to let the other person know that you are not able to meet at the set time. Even more important to let the other party know, when you will arrive. That is more important than the excuse you have made up. The excuse only serves a peace of mind deal for person making it, and does not serve the other party. You were late, that’s the bottom line and respect is lost because of that. Learn to say; “no, I am sorry I can not be on time today”. Honesty is often the best advise, and will be more respected then excuses like, hospitals, accidents, weddings, sickness and the weather.
No message for cancellation
As a business man, one books his appointments well in time to make the business grow and try to book as many appointments in the day, taking in consideration, travel times, lunch and coffee breaks. But booking the appointment list too full, puts you under stress from the moment you look at your schedule. Better is to have lesser appointments on the day, and have the freedom to travel, have lunch leisurely. Able to get to your appointments on time, and you might even have time to prepare your meeting better, and visualize the appointment and the objectives. Being relaxed sells more products. If you really can not make it, no problem, but cancel well in advance so you are not wasting the other parties time and you can be professional about a reschedule of your planned appointment. Learn to say; “no, I am sorry I can not make our appointment today, let’s reschedule for next week”.
Saying yes, but meaning no
Often we walk out of a meeting and both parties agree to contact in a few days.
How rude is it to not answer that expected call? Often calls are not answered when the other party already decided not to go ahead with the agreement. More professional would be that you either answer the call and just say “no, I am sorry we are not interested”. Not picking up a phone call is very unprofessional and rude. Learn to say; “no, we do not take you up on your offer”.
Communication is the key to every business deal. It makes live easier, more pleasant and reduces stress. An open communication will leave the door open for future contacts. You never know when your contact might become important in the very near future.
Asia, learn to say: “no”, and make your business grow.
Because of its historical past Malaysia is rich in art, dance, theatre, music and culture in general. The many cultures living in this abundant city reflect on the art they brought along.Art is not immediately visible when traveling around Kuala Lumpur, but when visitors to the city search, they definitely can find some fine cultural experiences.
A good start would be the Malaysia Tourist Information Complex (MATIC) at Jalan Ampang in walking distance from the PetronasTwinTowers. Depending in which part of the year K.L. is visited, a variety of cultural festivals will be available. At MATIC the friendly staff will guide and help travelers to all activities around the city. Every Saturday night they host an open air traditional Malaysian music and dance performance at the main entrance of MATIC, starts at 8.30pm and is free for any visitor.
Art Galleries
Art galleries most of the time are small in scale but will make plenty of work from local artists available, most art galleries offer worldwide shipping options.
The MalaysianNationalArtGallery
NationalArtGallery (Balai Seni Lukis Negara) has a permanent collection of work by contemporary Malaysian artists and rotating exhibitions of Asian and international artists. The 7 exhibition halls, total 13.500 square meters and offer hours of cultural pleasure. The permanent collection consists of over 4,000 pieces of artwork, including many
historical pieces, indigenous art and sculptures from all over the Peninsular as also from Sabah and Sarawak. The gallery lays a little outside the city center, but easy to reach by public transport,The exhibitions are free to visit and the gallery can be found next to Istana Budaya at Jalan Temerloh off Jalan Tun Razak.
PetronasArtGallery
This gallery is located at Jalan Ampang on the third floor of the Suria KLCC, probably the city’s most sophisticated art gallery. The gallery helps and promotes the development of art in Malaysia. It’s an avenue for both Malaysian and foreign artists alike. This multi-purpose venue measures close to 1,500 square meters of exhibition floor space including rooms for workshops and a small lecture rooms. The Petronas art gallery has a full agenda for the year ahead.
PavilionShopping Center
Some commercial art galleries can be found in the newly erected Mall at Jalan Bukit Bintang The Pavilion, on the 5th and 6th floor the visitor finds a home and lifestyle department, where some art galleries have nestled. Work from local artist is brought on display in this eloquent accommodation.
Starhill Gallery
Starhill Gallery, other then its name would suspect is the name of the whole shopping center but offers on their top floor some smaller art galleries. Which give Starhill the finesse it deserves.
Central Market
Central Market is a marvelous place to see local artists at work, a wide array of styles can be found in this art filled establishment. Artists will be creating work while visitors watch them at what they do best. Central Market is located close to ChinaTown within the Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur.
Other ArtGalleries and Areas
The NationalIslamMuseum is definitely worth a visit. Another good area to visit is Bangsar, an up-market part of the city, where scattered around The Bangsar Village a shopping complex a few art galleries have grounded on their roots. Collectors Gallery, Pelita Hati House of Art and Valentine Willie Fine Art are established names in this part of the city..
Some small scale art galleries can be found at the Sri Hartmas area close to Mont Kiara.
However scattered over the city, Kuala Lumpur offers some great art expositions, and any art loving traveler will be pleasantly triggered here.
Travel Malaysia, a country, full of cultural and historical discoveries. Experience the wild life, the sounds from the bush and the pristine beaches.
Pulau Tioman, the largest island on the East Coast of the Malaysian Peninsular.
Belonging to the state of Pahang, but situated approximately 50 kilometers of the coast of The state of Johor. TiomanMalaysiaIsland has a good variety of water sports and accommodations to offer. For many years Tioman was mainly know for the scuba diving and snorkeling options around the island. While tourism developed over the years, jungle tracking and eco tourism became important leisure activities.. But above all the magnificent beaches and the lush jungle are the main attraction for many holidaymakers.
Duty Free ZoneTiomanIsland
Tioman is one of the few Duty Free zones in Malaysia, no one is allowed to transport any duty free goods back to the mainland. Alcohol, cigarettes and chocolate are extremely inexpensive compared to other parts of the country.
Transportation to Pulau Tioman
Two options to come to the island, by boat or by plane. The only airline flying to Pulau Tioman is Berjaya Air, and the comfortable DeHavilland Dash 7 transports any traveler in just over one hour from Kuala Lumpur. Large ferries and fast speedboats leave from early morning till dusk from Mersing and Tanjung Gemuk. The Ferry is slow and steady and takes two and half hours to reach the destination. The speedboats swoop to the island in less than an hour.
The SouthChinaSeas surrounding Tioman can be unpredictable. But from the middle of March till end of September the seas are mild enough to make the sea crossing.
At the Mersing and Tanjung Gemuk jetties operators offer rooms, chalets and home stay options. The accommodations on the island are basic to standard, luxury is not really found unless visiting the 5 star Berjaya Tioman Beach, Golf & Spa Resort; a top resort in Malaysia.
Almost every town and beach, have their own jetty where speedboats and ferries from the mainland moor of for departing visitors.
Once on the island, boats are the only form of transport to get to other beaches or villages. Many little fisherman boats bring guests for a few dollars from one beach to the next.
Only the town of Tekek, has local transport as motorbikes and cars. A tourist easily walks across town in less than ten minutes.
Jungle in TiomanIsland
Jungle tracks and tracking are organized from Tekek. Hiking the long trail is possible; some choose the four-wheel drive transport options crossing the island from west to east and vice-versa.
Pulau Tioman is fun, cheap, and full of adventure. Tioman Malaysia a great place for travelers to become absorbed by island life, for a weekend or long stay holiday.
When visiting Kuala Lumpur bring your wonder lamp, because in this city all your shopping wishes can come true. Looking for low end or high end goods, Kuala Lumpur is a kaleidoscope for anyone who loves to shop.
The Kuala Lumpur Shopping Experience
Probably the number one sport in Malaysia is called shopping, and the retailers provide the answers to all demands. Wares from all over the world flood the Malaysia marketplaces. Most shopping malls open their doors from 10.00am till 10.00pm, and during these times you can shop till you drop in a welcoming air conditioned atmosphere. The heart of the city is called the Golden Triangle and here are all the main shopping complexes and Kuala Lumpur hotels located.
Main Shopping Malls and Centers in the Kuala LumpurCityCenter
Avenue K at Jalan Ampang
Can be found opposite of KLCC Suria and offers a wider array of top brands and branded goods. Fairly new shopping complex with a luxury feel to it.
BB Plaza & Sungei Wang at Jalan Bukit Bintang
BB Plaza and Sungei Wang are two malls attached to each other, catering for the low end market, but tons of fun to shop there, hundreds of small and tiny boutiques with lots of nif nafs, paradise for bargains. The shopping center forms the heart of Jalan Bukit Bintang.
Berjaya Times Square at Jalan Imbi
Times Square is huge ten floor shopping mall, includes an indoor theme park, theaters, convention center and hotel can be found at Jalan Imbi or at the Imbi Monorail station. The weekends can be extremely busy, as lots of activities are organized in and around the shopping complex.
Central Market
Central Market is not so much of a mall, but more a cultural heart of the city with lots of little stalls selling arts and handy crafts, great place for traditional Asian souvenirs. Situated close to Petaling street at Jalan Hang Kasturi.
ImbiPlaza at Jalan Imbi
ImbiPlaza is the low end electronics mall in Kuala Lumpur, great deals can be found in this little electrical paradise. Located just behind Sungei Wang at Jalan Imbi
KLCC Suria at the PetronasTowers
KLCC Suria endless shopping, floor after floor showing the most international luxury brands Malaysia has to offer.
Kota Raya
Kota Raya is located in China Town and 100% low end mall, but absolute worthwhile the visit, many little shops offer a variety of goods nowhere else to be found in the city.
Lot 10 at Jalan Bukit Bintang
Lot 10 is one of the older malls in K.L. but 2009 was the year of a large facelift for this mall with its own atmosphere, trendsetting and a great shopping arena. The mix of shops is not the standard as found in many other malls. Their RoofTopGarden is definitely worthwhile visiting in the evening. Also the new Food Court in the basement is a must visit
The Mall
The Mall is not a very large mall, but a nice place to visit if your hotel would be in this part of the city, located next to The Legends Hotel at Jalan Putra.
Pavilion Shopping Complex at Jalan Bukit Bintang
Pavilion offers a wide variety of luxury goods, even some high end car dealers have their premises here, immaculate array of food and dining options. Ample evening entertainment can be found here too.
Petaling Street in ChinaTown
Petaling Street is not a mall but a street with a canopy, found in the center of ChinaTown. Full of vendors, often offering counterfeited goods, but great bargains to be found in this bustling little sphere. Just be careful.
Plaza Low Yat
Plaza Low Yat are 6 floors of cameras, telephones, PC’s and laptops, if you can’t find it here, you will not be able to find it anywhere. Low Yat is Malaysia’s largest IT and Lifestyle Mall, Situated next to BB Plaza and Sungei Wang
Kompleks Sogo
Kompleks Sogo caters towards the lower end of the market, very popular with the Malay and Indian community, great bargains and lots of local goods especially fabrics to be found around Sogo, located at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman.
Starhill Gallery at Jalan Bukit Bintang
Star Hill gallery can be found opposite of Pavilion Shopping Complex, probably the most exclusive shopping mall in the whole of Malaysia, an absolute must visit location, fine dining with live jazz background music playing every evening of the week. Don’t forget to visit the 50.000 sq feet spa area on the fifth floor. The top floor offers a small exhibition of local artists.
There are more smaller malls to be found in The Golden Triangle which are all an experience by themselves, enjoy meandering around to discover new shop locations is a pleasure in itself.
Other Shopping Malls Around Kuala Lumpur
Just outside the City center you will find more gigantic shopping complexes.
Mid Valley Mega Mall with The Gardens right next to it, 1-Utama in Petaling Jaya, The Curve in Damansara, Bangsar Village and Bangsar Shopping Center, Sunway Pyramid and IOI Mall in Subang Jaya to list a few.
Shopping in Kuala Lumpur is a fun and exciting experience, lots of bargains and good selection of local souvenirs can be found all around the city. The shops are never far from hotels in Kuala Lumpur.
It’s not unusual to walk along the street in Asia, a car drives past and opens the window and the next plastic bag comes flying past. Or a policeman under a “do not smoke” sign, opens his pack of cigarettes and throws away the plastic wrapping and the remainder of his previous pack of sticks. Kids playing in the field and all of them drinking soft drinks but the empty cans are left behind in the field. The amount of rubbish and trash found even around housing estates is incredible and enormous.
Especially with adults I have the feeling to walk up to them and ask them “do you have kids?” “Yes; fantastic, and in which world do you want them to grow up?” The world you are creating with your plastic bags, your rubbish and your cigarette buds, or a clean and healthy environment. Of course the answer is clear, but people do not seem to care less.
Asia Wake Up and Do Something About It.
It’s not only in and around the cities and housing areas that we see these practices, but when you are on the bus or driving the highways by car, and realize the amount of rubbish left behind by construction companies, its enormous.
What Can We Do About It?
Keeping the environment clean is so simple, and it all starts with you.
Put a small plastic bag in your car, collect your own rubbish and throw it away when you make your next stop at a gas station. Separating your house garbage, in organic, glass, wood, plastics and metals is so simple.
Recycling does not start at the recycle plan, it starts at every home.
One person’s rubbish is another person’s fortune. Every city should have a collection point or call-in center where you can report what you have seen and or found, so that at least it’s reported and action can be taken.
We all should be aware of a healthier and cleaner environment.
We can educate kids in schools by a clean education program.
Worldwide Eco Initiatives
World wide many initiatives are taken towards a healthier and cleaner environment. But Asia stays behind, way behind. And we all can wait until the government starts to take action, or we as individuals can take action.
In Belgium for more than thirty years kids go out once a year and clean up a certain area of the city, until it’s squeaky clean, The next day they all plant a tree, to preserve and give back to the environment. Over a schooling career of ten years plant ten trees each.
In Holland divers get together once a year and dive for rubbish, to clean, ponds, rivers and lakes. Tons and tons of avoidable trash is collected and send to rubbish plants around the country.
Take Action Today
Walk around your neighbor hood, and visually check for rubbish, you will be astounded, about the amounts. It does not take one or two individuals, it takes teams of adults and kids who get together and start taking action.
Nature always wins. Let’s not pollute our own environment. Do something, and start today.
Pick up that broom and start sweeping your own backyard.
Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia’s focal point of tourist activities and tourist attractions. Travelers really love this city. Nature and action, outdoor or indoor activities and just fun and exciting travel tours with the family, Kuala Lumpur offers it all. A lot of tourist attractions can be found within the city center. Transport is easily arranged for activities outside the city center.
A fast way to see an overview of the city is to take the KL Hop-on Hop-off glass roof double deck bus.While riding the bus a good glimpse of the diverse, contrasting and colorful scenes Kuala Lumpur has to offer can be viewed. The ride travels along 44 main attractions of the city. The traveler can hop on or off at any time. The bus stops close to all the main hotels in Kuala Lumpur.
Overview of The Main Tourist Attractions of Kuala Lumpur
JadeMuseum
This little museum shares the art of Jade, the fruits of nature.. Jewelry, artifacts, weapons and ornamental carvings are all on display
Aquaria KLCC
An ocean of discovery, located inside the KL Convention Center, next to the PetronasTowers. This highly interactive attraction focuses on edu-tainment. Learn more about our seas and marine life while walking through the 90 meter aquatic tunnel. Aquaria KLCC is a must see attraction in Kuala Lumpur, fun for he whole family.
Forestry Research Institute Malaysia
Malaysia’s geographic location offers lush rainforests and FRIM offers a close insight to the forest while still in the city center, even a tree top walk is part of the tour.
Kuala LumpurTower – Menara KL
The Menara KL or the KL Tower reaches 421 meters above sea level , the highest building on the peninsular. The panorama deck offers an incredible aerial view of the city.The Sri Angkasa restaurant offers the finest local foods with the best view ever.
PetronasTwinTowers
The PetronasTwinTowers are KL’s world wide trademark dominating the Kuala Lumpur skyline and overlooking the city like a giant cathedral. Suria KLCC is one of Malaysia’s largest shopping centers and is located inbetween the petronasTowers. The park behind the towers offers a brilliant and relaxing walk, with many features and art by local artists. The Malaysian Philharmonic hosts their concerts at the KLCCTowers, and the sky bridge offer a wide angle view of the city.
Petrosains Adventure Science
Petrosains is a hands-on museum focused on the young visitor and their parents. Once inside, a knowledge accumulating transformation will take place; the science of petroleum is fun…!
BatuCaves near Gombak
BatuCaves is a must see attraction, attracting hundreds of thousands religious Hindu pilgrims per year. The BatuCaves should not be missed, The 272 step staircase will lead the visitor to the main cave, surrounded by tranquility the breaths a lot of energy. Nut vendors will offer nuts to the tourist to feed the hundreds of monkeys visiting the site daily.
Petaling Street in ChinaTown
Petaling Street the bustling heart of ChinaTown, teeming with vendors offering their ware, however there is a warning for counterfeiting. Do bargain, before buying. This is the place where shopping is fun. Delicious traditional Chinese cuisine can be found all around this exciting area.
Kuala LumpurLakeGardens
Kuala LumpurLakeGardens or locally know as Taman Tasik Negara are all within walking distance of the city. The traveler can find, The Bird Park, OrchidGarden, ButterflyPark, Deer Park and HibiscusGarden, a great district to roam around for nature lovers and walking enthusiasts alike. It really takes the toursit away from the big city and daily life, relax and enjoy nature at its best.
Among these main tourist attractions, many more activities can be found in and around the city. The NationalMuseum, Jalan Buklit Bintang, Central Market, Merdeka Square, just to name a few. All around the city, small art galleries and handicraft shops, can be found and are all worthwhile visiting.
Kuala Lumpur will not bore the traveler for a second; a new activity is always around the corner.
