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| Kuala Lumpur · كوالا لمڤور | ||
| State | independent federal territory | |
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| Residents | 7.590.000 (2016) | |
| height | 66 m | |
| Tourist info web | www.visitkl.gov.my | |
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Kuala Lumpur (Yes how: كوالا لمڤور) is the capital of Malaysia, a country that is still not at the top of the list of many travelers to Southeast Asia. Its metropolis is definitely worth a stay before moving on to one of the well-known holiday islands or the beautiful East Malaysia on the island Borneo goes. Kuala Lumpur is a decidedly cosmopolitan city, and compared to the rest of the country it also appears quite liberal. You can find everything here - pulsating nightlife, colorful markets, colonial buildings and a diverse surrounding area that invites you to go on half-day and full-day trips. The international airport can now be reached easily and often directly from Europe. And last but not least, Kuala Lumpur is a comparatively cheap Asian metropolis - all in all, reasons to give the city a time window of 3 nights (or even more) when planning your trip.
Districts
The city can essentially be divided into the following districts. Each part here has its own particularity and its own essence. The subdivision used here does not correspond to the exact administrative division, but takes cultural and, last but not least, practical aspects into account. You can reserve a day for each of the central parts if you have the necessary time.
- City center - This is where the city's former administrative center and Chinatown are located.
- Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens - Just to the west of the city center are the beautiful Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens.
- Golden Triangle - The Golden Triangle (also: Bukit Bintang) is located northeast of the city center. Most of the large shopping centers, expensive hotels and many party locations are located here - and not to forget the Petronas Twintowers (KLCC), the city's landmark.
- Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Chow Kit and Kampung Baru - The traditional shopping district is north of the city center next to the Golden Triangle. Here you will find many inexpensive accommodations as well as the large Putra World Center.
- Bangsar and Brickfields - The south of the city. There are many restaurants, clubs and shopping centers here. The main train station is also located here Kl Sentral with the surrounding financial centers.
- Eastern suburbs - Ampang, the suburb (partly belonging to KL, partly own city) in the east of Kuala Lumpur, is quite cosmopolitan and is home to many foreign residents and also a Little Korea. Between it and the city center as well as southeast of it lies the district Cheras.
- Damansara and Hartamas - The two residential districts to the west of the city also have a number of good restaurants and clubs.
- Northern suburbs - The large area in the north of Kuala Lumpur has some tourist attractions such as the Batu Caves and the National Zoo or the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia - with real rainforest right on the doorstep of the metropolis.
- Southern suburbs - The south of the city only has a few tourist spots to offer.
background
Kuala Lumpur is still growing very strongly and clearly shows the growth of Malaysia. The strong modernization leads to the fact that the old (colonial) substance is replaced with new and modern buildings. Kuala Lumpur was founded as the preferred city by Indonesian nobles and, after an eventful history, ended up under British rule. After independence, Kuala Lumpur became the capital and model for the whole country. Along with cities like Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Shah Alam, sound other Port sound, the city forms the so-called Klang Valley - an urban conglomerate in which the transitions between the places are fluid.
getting there
By plane
Fingerprints are taken on entry and exit. Baggage is scanned at the customs control exit, which can lead to long waiting times.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
| Airports KL | |
| KLIA | 03-87765647 |
|---|---|
| KLIA2 | 03-8776 2000 |
| Subang Airport | 03-78453245 |
The Kuala Lumpur International Airport
(IATA: KUL) ) is about 50 kilometers south of the city center. If you are traveling with discount airlines such as "Air Asia" or similar, you must note that these airlines are from the separate terminal KLIA2 depart. KLIA2 was rebuilt in 2014, replacing the former (LCCT/Low Cost Carrier Terminal) and has a different approach. Buses from various companies run between the two terminals throughout the day. Furthermore, the KLIA-Express has also stopped in KLIA2 since the extension of the route. Taxi drivers should be informed of their destination.
The traveler has three options for transfer to the city center:
- Zug: The best is the connection with the KL Express, which occurs at short intervals between KL Sentral (Train station) and KLIA /KLIA2 (60 RM) upside down. The journey takes about half an hour, and every hotel can be easily reached from KL Sentral by taxi. The city's other means of public transport also go to KL Sentral. Those who arrive at KLIA2 can use the shuttle service between the KLIA2 terminal and the KLIA terminal.
- Bus: There is a regular bus service between the city and the airport.
- Airport Coach runs every hour between 05:00 and 22:30 from KL Sentral to KLIA. The bus runs between KLIA and KL Sentral from 6:30 a.m. to 0:30 a.m. (Single trip: 10 Malay Ringgit (= RM = MYR) there / back: 18 RM)
- Star Shuttle operates between KLIA and Chinatown (Kota Raya and Pudu Raya). (Single trip: 10 RM)
- SkyBus and Aerobus run every half hour between KL Sentral and KLIA2 (single trip: 9 RM).
- Taxi: It is also possible to take a taxi from KLIA to Kuala Lumpur. A coupon system was introduced to prevent passengers from being charged overpriced fares. The passenger informs an employee of the taxi company of the destination and receives a coupon after payment (credit card payment is possible). With this he goes to the taxi stand in front of the terminal and is assigned a vehicle. The trip from the KLIA2 terminal to the busy “Golden Triangle” in the center of the city costs 61.20 RM. From midnight to 6:00 a.m. there is a 50% surcharge. The counters are located in the international terminal after customs control in front of the sliding doors or in the arrivals hall by the rental car counters.
Subang International Airport
West of Kuala Lumpur, and closer than KLIA, is the city's former international airport, the Kuala Lumpur Airport - Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah(IATA: SZB)Lapangan Terbang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Chinese: 苏丹阿 都 阿兹沙 机场). He's also under the name Subang International Airport or Skypark Subang known. It is used by the companies Berjaya Air, Firefly and Silverfly as well as by charter and business airlines. It is north of Shah Alam and thus in the heart of the Klang Valley and its business cities such as Klang, Shah Alam and Petaling Jaya.
- The buses the Line U81 run between the airport and Kuala Lumpur every 20-30 minutes.
- Subang Airport - Central Market (Pasar Seni): RM 3.00 Zones 1–4 - Good connection directly to the city center with all its shopping opportunities and inexpensive accommodations in Chinatown.
- Subang Airport - KL Sentral: RM 2.50 Zones 2-4 - ideal for changing to all other local transport.
- For the taxi There is also a coupon counter in town. The trip to the center of KL costs RM 36.00.
- With your own automobile the best way to get there is to take the Federal Highway (Route 1) and the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE). The journey takes about 30 minutes on average.
By train
KTM connects the city from the station KL Sentral out with major cities in the country and Singapore. The service center in the train station (Tel .: 03-22671200) is open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. A ticket delivery service operates Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and delivers the ticket for a fee of RM 4.00. The delivery service can be reached by telephone on the service center number in the train station.
- Singapore - Premier: 68 RM - Superior: 34 RM - Economy: 23 RM
- Johor Bahru - Premier: 64 RM - Superior: 33 RM - Economy: 22 RM
- Seremban - Premier: 19 RM - Superior: 13 RM - Economy: 7 RM
- Ipoh - Superior: 18 RM - Economy: 10 RM
By bus
Central bus station in KL is no longer just Pudu Raya at Jalan Pudu. From here it is possible to reach all parts of Malaysia and also the neighboring countries Singapore and Thailand. Tickets can be purchased directly in the bus station on the upper floor, the buses leave in the basement. Usually it is not a problem to buy tickets until shortly before the desired departure. However, if there is a public holiday before e.g. Deepavali, the Chinese New Year Celebrations or Christmas, the ticket should be bought early. Sometimes it pays to go from counter to counter if you have the time to save some money. At the ticket counters there are many stalls where you can buy cheap travel provisions or newspapers.
Trips to Singapore or Penang: In addition to the bus companies that drive to Pudu Raya from Singapore or Penang, there is another company with luxury buses that enable very comfortable and relaxed travel. These particularly comfortable buses from the company Aerolines operate several times a day between Singapore and KL. There are also several connections between Petaling Jaya and Singapore and between Petaling Jaya and Penang. A special feature of these buses is the option of booking via the Internet. Departure in KL is from the Corus Hotel, in Petaling Jaya either from the Menara Axis (next to the LRT station Asia Jaya) or from the One Utama shopping center.
Some important bus companies are:
- Transnasional. Tel.: 60 (0)3-20703300.
- Plus liner
The new main bus station is the TBS station about eight kilometers from the main train station. Accessible by S-Bahn (BTS stop, also a stop on the KLIA line to the airport). Fully integrated, all counters sell tickets from all companies. Well organized and clearly opened from 5-24.00 o'clock. Food court and shops on the 4th floor. Post office 10.00-18.00. An internet booth is somewhat hidden in the bazaar on the 3rd floor. A "motel" on the 4th floor has relaxation rooms. Lockers are behind the counters for 10 RM.
In the street
mobility
Kuala Lumpur has an extensive and inexpensive local transport network. However, all components were built and set up separately. The integration therefore leaves something to be desired in some cases. For example, at some of the transfer options, longer distances can be mastered. Details on the local public transport network can be found under public transport in Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley
By train
- KL monorail. Tel.: 60 (0)3 2273 18 88.
The distinctive monorail runs from Titiwangsa in the north to KL Sentral in the south. It connects many of the sights and crosses the busy Golden Triangle. Therefore, the trains are often overcrowded, especially during rush hour, due to the not particularly frequent frequency and the limited passenger capacity. The price depends on the distance traveled. It starts at 1.20 RM and goes up to 2.50 RM for the entire route.Open: 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. - Light Rail Transit (LRT). Tel.: (0)3-1800-388228. The Kuala Lumpurs Metro is an inexpensive and fast means of local transport. There are three lines that run in the city Kelan Jaya Line (formerly "Putra") and the Ampang Line and Sri Petaling Line (formerly "Star"). Since the lines were built by different companies, you sometimes have to change the station when changing between the lines. The trains run every 6-10 minutes. The tickets cost between RM 1.00 and RM 2.80 depending on the route.Open: Mon-Sat: 6 a.m.-11: 50 p.m., Sun: 6 a.m.-11: 30 p.m.
- KTM Komuter. Tel.: 60 (0)3 2267 12 00.From KL Sentral Local trains run to the city's suburbs and the surrounding area Selangor. These trains run every 15 minutes to Sentul, Port Klang, Rawang and Seremban. The prices for the tickets start at 1.00 RM.Open: from around 5:45 a.m.
By bus
Kuala Lumpur now has a well-structured and efficient bus system. Often the stations of the LRT are through so-called feeder buses controlled. This makes it possible to reach places that are further away with as few traffic jams as possible. The largest and most reliable bus provider is RapidKL. There are also lines that are used by Metrobus and Triton.
- GO KL (Bas Bandar GoKL).Free bus service that was introduced to take some of the pressure off downtown Kuala Lumpur. The buses also have free WiFi. GO KL buses run every 5 minutes and are on the lines Purple line and Green Line divided. The following stops are approached as a tour: Purple line - HAB Pasar Seni> Bangkok Bank> Muzium Telekom> Menara Olympia> KL Tower> The Weld> Wisma Lim Foo Yong> Pavilion> Starhill Gallery> Bukit Bintang> Wisma Boustead> Wisma MPL> Simpang Bkt Ceylon> Muzium Telekom (Opp)> Kota Raya; Green Line - KLCC> Wisma BSN> MATIC (Malaysia Tourism Center)> Concorde Hotel> Menara Hap Seng> The Weld> Wisma Lim Foo Yong> Pavilion> Starhill Gallery> Bukit Bintang> Monorail Raja Chulan> Wisma Rohas Perkasa> Citibank> Menara Atlan.
| Hop-on, hop-off tickets | |
| Adults | RM 38.00 |
|---|---|
| Group of 5 | RM 160.00 |
| Children and seniors | RM 17.00 |
| Children under 5 years | free |
| Hotline (free) | 1-800-88-5546 |
- Kuala Lumpur Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, 11 Jalan Semarak, 54100 Kuala Lumpur. Tel.: 60 (0)3-26911382. The KL Hop-On Hop-Off drives on a circular route to all places of interest in the city. The double-decker buses with a glass roof need 45 to 60 minutes for a round trip and are on the road daily from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The ticket is valid for 24 hours and you can get off at any of the 22 stops and continue on any of the nearest buses. This gives you access to around 40 attractions in the city. In this way, you can get from one place of interest to another in a simple way and without a map. On the bus itself there is an audio guide in Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mandarin, Hindi, Arabic, Japanese, French and Spanish. In addition, the buses are equipped with WiFi and are disabled-friendly. The tickets are available on the bus itself, at local travel agencies or via the Internet. Some hotels and guest houses also sell the tickets. The following stops are served during the tour: MTC -> KL Tower -> P. Ramlee -> KL Convention Center & Aquarium -> Karyaneka -> Bintang Walk -> Tengkat Tong Shin -> China Town -> Central Market -> National Palace - > KL Sentral -> National Museum -> Lake Garden -> National Mosque -> Dataran Merdeka -> Medan MARA -> Raja Laut -> BulatanPahang -> Titiwanga -> Citi Bank -> KLCC.
taxi
| transport | |
| KLIA Ekspres / Transit | 03-22678000 |
|---|---|
| Hertz car rental | 03-87764507 |
| Avis car rental | 03-87874087 |
| Comfort taxi | 03-80242727 |
| Kl taxi | 03-92214241 |
| Public Cab | 03-62592020 |
| Radio cab | 03-92217600 |
| Sunlight | 03-90589986 |
| KLIA Airport Limo | 03-92238080 |
There are tons of taxis in the city. Fares are quite cheap. The first kilometer costs RM 2.00. Then 10 Sen are to be paid per 200 m. Between 00:00 and 06:00 the meter price increases by 50%. Additional people cost 20 Sen extra each, luggage in the trunk 1.00 RM each. Often the drivers do not want to use the taximeter. Sometimes a bit of persuasion is required here. If in doubt, take another taxi.
Tourist Attractions
The individual sights of the city can be easily visited on a daily basis within the individual districts. As a rule, there are short distances there that can also be covered on foot. You can move between the different parts of the city using one of the inexpensive local transport options or a taxi. The first and most important points of contact for every traveler are certainly:
- KLCC - The city project in Golden Triangle with the striking twin towers, the Petronas Twin Towers, is certainly a must for every visitor.
- KL Lake Gardens - The highlight of this very attractive park area is the KL Bird Park, the largest accessible free-flight bird park in the world.
- The area around the Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpurs colonial center offers an interesting contrast to the modern business districts. Southwest of the square you can tour the busy Chinatown company, to the northwest of it there is a tour through Little India at.
- If you want to have a complete overview of Kuala Lumpur, you can go to the Hulu Langkat Look-Up Point drive. From up here there is a great view of Kuala Lumpur. A drive to the point is particularly worthwhile at dusk. There are restaurants and a small observation tower there.
With the Kuala Lumpur Hop-On Hop-Off Bus (see mobility) you can visit many important sights with a day ticket. There is also printed material and multilingual audio information on the bus.
religion
- Important Hindu shrines are the well-known ones Batu caves in the north of the city as well as the temple Sri Mahamariamman Temple in the city center.
Arts and Culture
- in the KLCC there is that Aquaria KLCC (Aquarium in the Convention Center of the KLCC) and that Petrosains (Science to explore and experience yourself in the KLCC)
- There are a number of must-see galleries in Kuala Lumpur. Especially worth mentioning is that Starhill Gallery in Bukit Bintang, where some outstanding local gallery owners exhibit their art. Are worth mentioning, for example The Gallery or Heng Artland
activities
Fitness: Many of the upscale hotels have their own sports clubs. The usage fee for one day is usually 50.00 RM. However, memberships for a short period of time can reduce the cost of use.
Massage: If you want to treat yourself to a quick massage in between, you can go to the busy street Jl. Bukit Bintang drop by. There are quite a number of massage parlors here. The one-hour body massage is available for around RM 60.00.
Amusement parks: The is right in the center of a huge shopping center Time Square Theme Park, Malaysia's largest indoor theme park. It is quite big and popular Sunway Lagoon in neighboring Subang Jaya. If you want to take a little more than an hour's drive, you can take a trip to Genting Highlands company - a casino and entertainment complex on a 1760m high mountain, accessible by cable car.
Festivals and Celebrations:
| City Day | February 1st | Kuala Lumpur's celebration of recognition of its status as an independent federal territory is mainly in the Tasik Perdana and on Lake Titiwangasa celebrated |
| KL International Tower Jump | March | On this day, the base jumper community is officially allowed to jump from the television tower. |
| Kampong festival | June July | One day festival with art and culture performances in Desa Blonde - a garden 40 minutes east of town |
| Flora festival | July | Festival with flower exhibitions and a flower parade |
| National Day | August 31 | On Independence Day, thousands flock to Merdeka Square. Of course, there are also celebrations in other places. Here you should inquire at the local tourist information office. |
| Malaysia festival | September | For two weeks the art and culture of the country will be shown and celebrated with exhibitions and performances. |
| Shopping Carnival | October | "Grab your wallet and go for a bargain hunt" is the motto on this day, when there are discounts in a number of shopping centers. |
shop
In Kuala Lumpur, shopping enthusiasts can plan one or the other day in addition. From cheap pirated CDs to exclusive fashion brands, there is everything in town. in the Golden Triangle there are countless shopping malls. This neighborhood is the current peak of consumer frenzy. The range of technology and, above all, fashion is inexhaustible. The central market (nowadays air-conditioned and only geared towards tourist needs but with fair prices) and the shops of Chinatown in City center offer handicrafts and souvenirs as well as lots of inexpensive goods, certainly some of questionable origin.
kitchen
Probably one of the main attractions are the restaurants and hawker stalls in Kuala Lumpur. Here people cook and eat practically around the clock. You can find it everywhere indian and chinese restaurants, but only a few malay Restaurants and stalls (except during the month of fasting, when Rahmadans bazaar open everywhere in the afternoon). Good Malay food can mostly only be found in upscale restaurants, the Indian restaurants are mostly South Indian (as the Indian immigrants mostly came from the South Indian, Tamil region), but North Indian cuisine (the Indian cuisine known from Europe) can also be found. Most Indian restaurants are run by Muslims, too Mamak stalls are the social meeting places for Malaysians. Here you will meet friends and business partners Teh Tarik (sweet Indian milk tea) and Roti Canai (Egg cake-like bread with curry or dhall) and talked or watched football until the early hours of the morning. Due to the tropical climate, people usually eat outside on plastic chairs at plastic tables, surrounded by numerous colorful fairy lights.
One of the most popular and busiest food streets is Jalan Alor in Bukit Bintang with mostly Chinese restaurants that are open until the early hours of the morning. In one of their cross streets, the Jl. Ckt. Bukit Bintang you can take a small culinary trip around the world. Many international restaurants are lined up here - e.g. Lebanese, German and Russian cuisine, to name just a selection.
To get a good overview of the local cuisine (and also for options for western food) the food courts of the numerous shopping malls are recommended. These quite large self-service restaurants can be found in almost every shopping center. The food court on the 2nd floor from the Suria KLCC, the shopping mall under the Twin Towers.
nightlife
Bars and Clubs: In the vicinity of backpacker hostels there are more often cheaper bars. Many clubs etc. take a cover charge (20-30 RM) with a free drink instead of admission. Well-known centers of nightlife are the clubs and bars of the Golden Triangle, Desa Sri Hartamas as well as the Asian Heritage Row. Individual recommendations can be found in the district articles.
Movie theater: Some of the large shopping centers also have a cinema, for example there are movie theaters in the Suria KLCC and Time Square. Tickets cost around 10 RM.
accommodation
Kuala Lumpur has some very good hotels at fair prices. While just a few years ago almost all hotels in Chinatown or on Puduraya Bus station has been up lately Bukit Bintang developed into a backpacker center. Especially along the road Tengkat Tong Shin there are numerous accommodations. It is advisable to spend a few more ringgit and stay in one of the new hostels in Bukit Bintang. Despite the very lively district (shopping and dining around the clock), the accommodations here are quieter and more pleasant. The cheaper alternatives are still in Chinatown and Pudu, but the quality is usually only moderate. They are therefore only recommended for those with an extremely tight budget. If you only stay for a long time on Kuala Lumpur International Airport has, or just the racetrack in Sepang who want to visit, which is right next door, will also find accommodation directly at the airport.
The hotels in "Little India" can be reached directly from the main train station through the Nu- Shopping centers took full advantage of their now central location. For 85-150 RM you get below average middle class in 2017. It is better to be near the old train station ("old Kuala Lumpur" renovation until approx. 2019).
Learn
Universities:
- 1 University of Malaya (Universiti Malaya).
This is the oldest university in Malaysia. She is from the 1949 King Edward VII College of Medicine and the Raffles College emerged. - International Medical University (Universiti Perubatan Antarabangsa)
- 3 Open University Malaysia (Universiti Terbuka Malaysia)
- Wawasan Open University (Universiti Terbuka Wawasan)
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There are also branch offices in the city:
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
security
Kuala Lumpur is - like every other metropolis in the world - fraught with a certain security risk, but with a keen mind, the greatest dangers can be avoided. Kuala Lumpur is much safer than major European cities, and the risk of robberies in particular is very low. Nevertheless, one should always keep a watchful eye to avoid unpleasant experiences with pickpockets or trick thieves.
Women are occasionally snatched from handbags by motorcyclists passing by. It is therefore advisable to carry the handbag on the side of the body that faces away from the street. You are also well advised to adapt to the humble nature of the Malays. This means not to state that you are not wearing any high-quality watches or pieces of jewelry, etc.
Lately there have been an increasing number of complaints about alleged games of chance, in which mostly single travelers are addressed on the street. Under the pretext that a family member would travel to the respective country and one would be grateful for information, the victim is lured into private apartments, where participation in a game of chance is then forced, which ends in high financial losses after initial winnings. In such situations every possible escape route must be taken; the perpetrators are only interested in money, but do not become violent.
The greatest danger is road traffic, as there is little appreciation for the individual integrity, especially of pedestrians. Every street should be crossed carefully and very quickly. Even if pedestrian lights are green, it is advisable to keep a watchful eye.
Malaysia is an Islamic country, so there are (for Europeans) quite conservative ideas about affection and behavior in public. Kissing in public is frowned upon, the same applies to skirts that end above the knees and shirts without sleeves. In Kuala Lumpur these regulations are not seen as strictly, but in the country or in Borneo one should follow them. Homosexuality and prostitution are forbidden by law, but both are quite openly lived out in Kuala Lumpur.
As in all countries in Southeast Asia, the death penalty applies in Malaysia for possession and trafficking in drugs, and you should definitely keep your hands off it, as at least long prison sentences are threatened and you should not count on the help of the Foreign Office, as Malaysia generally refuses to interfere.
Finally, it should be noted that the countless construction sites are also a potential source of danger. Bad marking of danger spots (e.g. slippery areas, open holes and shafts) or falling building material cannot be ruled out.
Kuala Lumpur is not as safe as Singapore, but with a keen mind the greatest dangers can be avoided.
health
Hospitals / Polyclinics:
- Twin Towers Medical Center KLCC, Jl Ampang (Suria KLCC (4th floor)). Tel.: 60-3-23823500. Open: Mon-Sat: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Dentists:
Pharmacies: There are also pharmacies in all shopping centers. Often, drugstores also have their own drug department.
Practical advice
| Emergency numbers | |
| Ambulance / Police | 999 |
|---|---|
| fire Department | 994 |
| Tourist police | 03-21668322 |
Tourist Information: There are several tourist information centers in Kuala Lumpur. One of the most famous is:
- Malaysian Tourist Center, 109 Jl. Ampang. Tel.: 60-3-21643929. There are more in the individual districts.Open: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- 5 TOURISM BUREAU @ KUALA LUMPUR CITY HALL, 11, Jalan Tangsi, 50480, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel.: 603 - 2698 0332, Fax: 60-3-26983819, Email: [email protected].
Immigration Office:
- Immigration Office, Block I, Pusat Bandar Damansara (1 km west of Perdana Lake Garden). Tel.: 60-3-20955077. Visa service.
Internet: In the busy parts of the city, in particular, it is rare to find yourself near an internet café. But some don't open until around 10:00 a.m. If you want to surf early, you have to fall back on what is usually available in your hotel. There are also cyber and internet cafés in the larger shopping centers. The Starbucks chain started offering free WiFi in its branches some time ago. Many restaurants followed suit. Anyone who has a laptop with them is well supplied with Internet access in the city's business areas. There is also open and free Wi-Fi in the airport. A well-kept list of free WiFi hotspots in Kuala Lumpur and other cities in the country can be found here
Post: The main post office is in the Jl. Raja Laut. You can also send poste restante items here. Pick-up is on the second floor. There are other post offices in the individual districts.
Telephone fax:
- Telecom Malaysia, Jl. Raja Chulan. Telephoning and faxing is possible here.Open: Mo-Fr: 8.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m., Sa: 8.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m.
trips
Detailed descriptions of excursions with routes can be found at Excursions around Kuala Lumpur.
- Kuala Selangor. A popular destination north of the city. The small town is by the sea and offers a hike in the mangroves and a visit to an old fortress from colonial times. When it is dark you can go on countless boat trips Firefly admire the city.
- Putrajaya. Satellite city and seat of government 25 kilometers south of Kuala Lumpur. The city is not yet as populated as planned by the town planners, but it offers well-designed architecture and landscaping. The easiest way to drive is with that KL transit. It is also possible to book a day tour with a local travel agency (approx. 100 RM).
- Genting Highlands. The small hotel and casino town is located on a mountain at an altitude of 1760 meters. You can even officially gamble here. Two amusement parks (inside and outside) make a visit a family experience.
- Pulau Ketam. Those who are not afraid of the two-hour journey by suburban train and boat will find an interesting contrast program on Pulau Ketam. The nice fishing island invites you to explore the houses and paths built on stilts as well as to enjoy fish and seafood.
- Kuala Gandah Elephant Reservation. Price: An organized tour costs around RM 200.
- Colmar Tropical. Replica of the Alsatian place (half-timbered buildings, etc.). Not far from Genting.
literature
Magazine about Kuala Lumpur: Several magazines appear in Kuala Lumpur which cover current events and events in the city.
- Juice - The monthly magazine about the current club scene is free and available in restaurants, bars and good hotels.
- KL Lifestyle - Das Monatsmagazin über Kuala Lumpur ist auch kostenlos und an den selben Orten verfügbar.
- KLue - Für 5.00 RM wird man umfassend über alles informiert, was an interessanten Dingen in der Stadt vor sich geht. Das Magazin an Zeitungsständen erhältlich.
Web links
- http://www.dbkl.gov.my – Offizielle Webseite von Kuala Lumpur
