Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide

Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide makes the trip easy for the tourists who wish to visit this capital city of Malaysia. The city is well connected with the other parts of the world as well as with the rest of the country.
There are a number of tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur, besides shopping destinations. All these places of interest are unique in their own way and provide a lot of entertainment to the tourists.

Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide encompasses all the necessary information about Kuala Lumpur, which would help tourists to enjoy their trip to this city. Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia and covers an area of around 243 square kilometers. Kuala Lumpur, popularly known as KL, is situated in the midst of hills, which make it a picturesque locale. The city was once a leading tin producer but now has invested in diverse business fields. The population of Kuala Lumpur is around 1.5 million. It is the commercial, cultural and political capital of Malaysia and is hailed as one of the fast developing economies.

Kuala Lumpur- the Tourist Destination

Kuala Lumpur is a beautiful city, which is home to a number of tourist attractions. The best part being the Petronas Twin Towers that is considered to be a wonder of the modern world. This is one of the most popular tourist spots as the towers are one of the tallest in the world, joined by a sky bridge at the 41st and the 42nd floors. These towers colloquially known as the 'Menara' are open for tourists from Tuesdays to Sundays from 8.30 in the morning to 5 in the evening.

Another attraction, located at the foot of the towers, is the KLCC Shopping Mall, which is one of its kind. This mall sells all sorts of products right from branded to simple ones. There are also some famous eateries in the mall. Then there are also the Philharmonic Orchestra and Petronasian Discovery Center. This is the city center, which is reachable by the Light Rapid Transit train or bus from any part of the city. The major hotels are also located near this place.

Another important center of the city is the Kuala Lumpur Tower, which is a telecommunication tower standing tall at a height of 412 meters. It also features among the tallest structures in the world. The giant structure takes after a baby's rattle and offers a fantastic bird's eye view of the whole city of Kuala Lumpur. It has an observatory and a restaurant, which offers delicious a la carte menu. Other places of interest in Kuala Lumpur are:

• Jamek Mosque
• Thean Hou Temple
• The National Mosque
• Sri Mahamariaman Temple
• Nanas Forest Reserve
• The Lake Gardens
• National Monument
• Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
• Orchid Garden
• National Museum
• National Planetarium
• Sultan Abud Samad Building- the Supreme Court
• Parliament House

Kuala Lumpur is a shopper's paradise. The Central Market is the traditional shopping center in Kuala Lumpur where the real Malaysia could be discovered. Other than that the KLCC, the Pasar Malam and the Mid Valley Mega Mall are some of the best shopping destinations in the world. Other places for shopping in Kuala Lumpur are:

• Imbi Plaza
• Berjaya Times Square
• IOI Mall

There are a number of museums which are a storehouse of historical elements of Kuala Lumpur. The National Museum of Kuala Lumpur unfurls the history of Kuala Lumpur to the visitors. The Tunku Abdul Rahman Memorial hall is the former residence of the first Prime Minister of Malaysia. The Tun Abdul Razak Memorial, which is the former residence of the second Prime Minister of Malaysia, is also a museum now. Other museums located in Kuala Lumpur are:

• The Islamic Art Museum
• KL Natural History Museum
• The Police Museum
• The Civil Service Memorial

A trip to the Batu Caves of Kuala Lumpur would be one of the most memorable trips of one's life. The cave is situated at a short distance from the city center. This place happens to be a pilgrimage site for the Hindu population residing at Kuala Lumpur. They have to climb 272 stairs before getting access to the main cave. Apart from the caves there is also Rawang forest for the adventurous tourists. The Temple Park is also a great hang out for the people who wish to get relief from stress.

The Genting Highlands is another place to visit. It is like a city with almost everything inside it. Malaysia's only legitimate casino is located over here. Getting to Genting is very easy as it provides a cable car system, which is the fastest in the world. The cable cars drop the tourists at convenient locations.

Hence, the travel guide of Kuala Lumpur will help the tourists to plan their trip in a most effective manner.