Kuala Lumpur - 吉隆坡

Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station and Kuala Lumpur skyline at dusk

Kuala Lumpur (English: Kuala Lumpur), the locals are also calledKLMalaysiaThe federal capital and largest city. "Kuala Lumpur" is inMalayKnown as the "muddy estuary", it was originally just a quiet small village where Chinese people were mining tin mines. After 150 years of evolution, it has now become a metropolis with 6.5 million people (if you only count the urban area, 1.8 million people) settled here. Kuala Lumpur is a melting pot of culture. The five-star hotels here are among the highest in the world. The shopping area is impressive and the food is plentiful. You can reach some natural wonders in less than an hour, making this vibrant city have a lot of Features that attract tourists.

Area

Kuala Lumpur is a continuously expanding and developing city. The Federal Territory of the urban area is 243 square kilometers (94 square miles), and is composed of the Kuala Lumpur City Hall and eight departments, which will be further divided into 42 districts for administration, and these districts are mainly for administrative purposes. The following areas have been conceptualized to facilitate the understanding of visitors to Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur Division
city ​​center
This is the traditional center of Kuala Lumpur. You will find the pre-colonial administrative center, Merdeka Square, Sultan Abdul Samad Building and the Selangor Club. This area also includes the Old China Town in Kuala Lumpur, which is Chinatown.
Golden Triangle
It is a major concentration of business and entertainment venues in Kuala Lumpur. There are many large shopping malls and international restaurants.
Tunku Abdul Rahman, Chouji and Kampong Baru
Located to the west of the Golden Triangle and next to the city center. There are modern shopping centers, traditional markets and cheap accommodation. Kampong Bahru is the last Malay village in Kuala Lumpur. There are many street vendors and restaurants in the local food paradise.
Brickyard
Located south of the city center, is Little India in Kuala Lumpur, filled with sari shops and banana leaf rice. Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station is here.
Bangsar and Mid Valley
Bangsar is located in the south of the city center and has popular restaurants and clubs. Mid Valley Mega Plaza and its huge shopping mall are one of the most popular shopping destinations in the city.
Damansara and Hatamas
Most of these two districts are suburbs, and there are some interesting restaurants and drink shops in the area. This area is also integratedPetaling Jaya
Anbang
Ampang is located in the east of the city. It is the little South Korea in Kuala Lumpur and is home to many foreign embassies.
Northern suburbs
The large area to the north of the city has several natural wonders, such as Batu Caves, National Zoo and Malaysian Forest Research Institute.
Southern suburbs
Although Kuala Lumpur’s National Stadium and National Sports Centre are located here, this area may not interest travelers.

In Kuala Lumpur City, adjacent toPetaling JayaSubang JayaShah AlamKlangPort Klang, Ampang,Puchong, Selayang / Rawang,KajangwithSepangThe neighboring satellite cities are all located in the Selangor state of Kuala Lumpur. These cities are all integrated, so it is difficult to know where Kuala Lumpur ends and Selangor begins.

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transportation

It is recommended to avoid driving to the center of the city from 8 am to 9 am, 6 pm to 8 pm, and 10 am to 11 pm local time, because it is the rush hour and off-get off work rush hour, which is usually congested for an hour.

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  • famousPetronas Twin TowersIt is one of the landmarks of Kuala Lumpur and the first choice for many tourists to take pictures and check in. Under the Petronas Twin TowersSunshine PlazaIt is the largest shopping mall in Malaysia. There are many well-known international brands and 320 stores in the mall. The fourth floor of the mall is the Scientific Petroleum Search Center. The museum displays technologies related to the petroleum industry and has interactive exhibition equipment for visitors to experience for themselves; outside the mall is a large leisure park, and the large pool on the front will be illuminated at night Show, walking a short distance along the road, there will be many amusement facilities suitable for adults and children.
  • Leshengling Thean Hou Temple(which isKuala Lumpur Thean Hou Temple) Is a local iconic Chinese temple in Kuala Lumpur. The architecture of the temple is very Chinese and colorful. The main god of Thean Hou Temple is enshrined on the second floor. The first floor is the "Selangor Hainan Guild Hall", which occasionally hosts performances. Next to it is the Marriage Registration Bureau, which will be a group wedding. Registration; the ground floor is a restaurant and souvenirs; beside the intersection is a Guanyin Pond and a standing statue of the Chinese Zodiac. Chinese temple every yearGregorian New YearThe lantern show that will be held is one of the highlights. On the first and fifteenth day of Chinese Buddhism, the temple will hold commemorative activities. On March 2nd, the Mother's Day birthday is the biggest celebration. Usually the opening hours are from 9 am to 6 pm. It is free to enter the temple, but there is a charge for the incense candles used to worship the Buddha.

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Shopping

Kuala Lumpur gathers all kinds of goods, from antiques to the most local handicrafts, from world-famous fashion brands to high-quality and inexpensive products. At the same time, there are large shopping malls with elegant environment and high-end goods, small shops with diverse products and competitive prices, and night markets full of local customs. This is a shopping paradise that makes people feel happy. Kuala Lumpur’s main shopping areas are concentrated on Bukit Bintang Road, Sultan Ismail Road, Ampang Road and Tun Razak Road.

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Next stop

  • Malacca, About a two-hour drive.
  • Genting Highlands, The famous plateau, with casinos and amusement parks, about an hour’s drive.
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