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Kuala Lumpur Tourist Attractions
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Established in the mid-1800s, Kuala Lumpur is the youngest
Southeast Asian capital. It's also one of the wealthiest and most appealing,
blending charming colonial buildings with modern skyscrapers. As the
commercial capital of Malaysia, it is situated midway along the west coast
tin and rubber belt of Peninsular/West Malaysia, at the confluence of the
Klang and Gombak rivers in hilly country west of the Main Range (Banjaran
Titiwangsa). It is about 25mi (40km) from the coast of the Straits of
Malacca and her ocean port, Port Klang. It sits at the center of the
Peninsula's extensive and modern transportation network, serving as the
ultra-modern cultural, commercial and transportation center of Malaysia. In
1972, Kuala Lumpur was designated a municipality and in 1974 an area of 94
sq mi (243 sq km), including the municipality, was designated the Federal
Territory of Kuala Lumpur which is surrounded by the State of Selangor. As
the commercial capital and largest city in the nation with a population of
1.3 million (2000 Census), it is to some extent a reflection of the rest of
the country. The residents of KL are predominately comprised of Malays,
Chinese and Indians. The ethnic mix is evident in the various dialects,
unique cuisines and diverse cultural offerings. Thus in KL, as in the rest
of Malaysia, one will witness extraordinary diversity - in customs,
religious beliefs, dress, cuisine, even language, although English is widely
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BATU CAVES
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Caves and Suburbs Tour) Lying just north of Kuala Lumpur not far from Templer
Park are the Batu Caves, another visually enchanting natural marvel. Carved
out of limestone, these meticulously sculpted caverns are sacred Hindu
shrines. Nevertheless, visitors are allowed to visit daily. Inside you’ll
find a Hindu Temple, as well as an art gallery featuring mythological Hindu
statues. Discovered in 1878, the Batu Caves are part of a large limestone
outcrop and house several items of religious significance to Hindus. An
exhausting, 272-step climb, during which scores of cute but aggressive
monkeys beckon for munchies, brings you to the Temple Cave, which features a
Shrine to Lord Subramania, a Hindu deity. Inside this cave it is dark, damp,
cool and a little eerie, but nonetheless spectacular. If the climb up is too
daunting, The Museum Cave on the ground level has bright paintings of Hindu
gods and other mythical figures. Real coconuts are sold at the bottom of the
steps, too, as a refreshing treat after the climb up and down.
The most fascinating time to visit the Batu Caves is during the festival
of Thaipusam, which usually falls in January or February. This remarkable
festival features hundreds of Hindu devotees who make a journey from a river
near the bottom of the steps up to the Temple Cave carrying on their
shoulders "kavadis," huge, half-wheel-like structures which are hooked into
the devotees' skin. Some devotees also pierce their tongues and cheeks with
sharp skewers. This is done to reflect gratitude for blessings received or
penance for past sins. It is an awesome, if not gruesome, sight.
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 Kuala
Lumpur City Highlights
Explore the charm of Kuala Lumpur with a skyline that blends the Old World
with the New. Highlights include Jamek Mosque, Chinatown, the majestic Royal
Palace and the National Museum. Interested in Craft? You will visit the
local Craft Cultural Complex where you may see a demonstration of jewelry
making…
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Golf Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is a treasure trove of golf clubs with superbly interesting
courses. Golfing in a single course would not do justice to the avid
golfer as each of the numerous courses have an identity and playability
of its own. For a true experience in golfing, grab your clubs and Kuala
Lumpur's great courses will provide you with the caddies!
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Taman Tasik Titiwangsa is one of the most popular
metropolitan recreational parks located in the northern part of Kuala
Lumpur.
Taman Tasik Titiwangsa near with Istana Budaya, National Gallery, Sutra
Dance Theatre and a little further on, the National Library.Taman Tasik
Titiwangsa provides facilities for row boats, kayaks, children’s playground,
traffic games field, house-riding and musical fountain. There are also
courts for tennis and squash, sports complex and other sporting facilities.
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country's latest tourist attraction, a giant ferries wheel called "Eye on
Malaysia" in the heart of capital.
At 60 meters high, the 'Eye on Malaysia' offers a bird eye's view of the
capital Kuala Lumpur.
Unlike the London Eye which is a permanent fixture, the Swiss-made
Malaysian Eye will be stationed beside Lake Titiwangsa for a year. |
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Hotel Kuala Lumpur
