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Kuala Lumpur: Heartbeat of the Nation

Kuala Lumpur: Heartbeat of the Nation

The city of Kuala Lumpur, or KL as it is better known, the heartbeat of the nation buzzes with vitality. This vibrant city is the centre of entertainment, shopping, commerce, culture and most activities of import to the nation. A charming mix of old and new with towering skyscrapers sharing elbow space with charming, colonial structures Kuala Lumpur has a unique character. The people, a heady multi-racial, multi-cultural and multi-religious blend, make the concoction of Kuala Lumpur even more striking. As the commercial hub Kuala Lumpur has excellent comprehensive offerings for business and MICE activities. Kuala Lumpur is truly the gateway to a world of action, excitement and discoveries with great shopping, dining, places of interest and entertainment opportunities. What more could a visitor ask for?

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Getting There & About

Getting There & AboutKuala Lumpur is accessible easily from within and outside Malaysia. The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) located 75km south of the city center is the main point of entry feeding into Kuala Lumpur. The Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) located close to KLIA is the base for budget airlines. From the KLIA terminal the KLIA speed rail service, the ERL (Express Rail Link), will get you to KL Se...
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Entertainment & Shopping

Entertainment & ShoppingShopping Shopping in the city of Kuala Lumpur offers variety, value and convenience with a great range of shopping establishments catering for every taste and budget. Visitors will be able to find modern air-conditioned shopping malls, departmental stores, duty free shops, hypermarkets and night markets all over the city. The Golden Triangle, an area bounded by Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Imbi,...
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Great City Destinations

Great City DestinationsPetronas Twin Towers Designed by the renowned Cesar Pelli and completed in 1996 the Petronas Twin Towers is among the tallest buildings in the world. The two 88 storey towers, which stand at 452 metres, meet in mid air on the 41st and 42nd levels via a double deck skybridge. Standing on the skybridge you get an amazing view of the city and also the heady sensation of being suspended in mid air hi...
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Eco-Adventures and Great Outdoors

Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve The Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve is located in the heart of the city. The 10.5ha site, a gazetted Forest Reserve, is a pristine jungle reserve with a rich variety of flora and fauna. The approximately hour’s leisurely walk through the reserve can be a refreshing and rejuvenating experience. Desa Waterpark This is the only water-themed park within the city. It has Asiaâ...
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Arts & Cultural Exploration

Arts & Cultural Exploration   Masjid Jamek (Jamek Mosque) Founded in 1909, Masjid Jamek is situated at the confluence of the historically significant Gombak and Klang rivers. Designed by A.B. Hubbock, the mosque typifies North Indian Islamic architecture at its finest. It has three domes surmounting the prayer hall with a 21.3m high central dome. At the cornersare two red and white striped minarets26.8m high. Its entran...
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Culinary Delights

Kuala Lumpur offers the country's best selection of foreign and local cuisines. With its many nationalities and different ethnic groups, this capital city serves up an extensive diverse array of cuisines to suit every taste. The best places to sample local dishes are at the many hawker stalls scattered throughout the city where variety is the norm. Most of these are located outdoors, but they are...
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Nightlife

With so many different cultures blending together, nightlife in Kuala Lumpur is anything but dull. With one of the liveliest night scenes in the region, Kuala Lumpur abounds with choices of cool and happening nightspots, whether it is to sip wine in elegant surroundings, guzzle beer in a smoky pub, drink coffee/tea, dance or belt out the latest hits in a karaoke centre. For more relaxed evenings,...
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Kuala Lumpur Shoppers Galore

For travellers who want to indulge in some serious shopping, the Klang Valley provides the ideal place withits shopping centres to mega malls and quaint shopping streets and even bazaars. In fact with somethingto suit every taste the country’s most exciting shopping destinations can be found within the Klang Valley and its fringe areas.
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Tourist Information Centre

Kuala Lumpur Tourist Information Centre Jalan Raja Kuala Lumpur 50050 Malaysia Tel: 60 3 2693 6664 Kuala Lumpur Railway Station Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin 50050 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 603-274-6063 Level 2, Menara Dato' Onn Putra World Trade Centre 45 Jalan Tun Ismail 50480 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 603-441-1295 Malaysia Tourist Information Complex (MATIC) 109 Jalan Ampang 50450 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 603-242-3929...