Malaysia has many treasures, of which the first and foremost is its capital, Kuala Lumpur. This charming city with 1,5 million inhabitants is a growing tropical metropolis filled with high technology, color, shopping opportunities and interesting cultural heritage. Combined with the friendly and outgoing atmosphere found in the city, all this makes Kuala Lumpur a popular Asian city destination.
Green city. Kuala Lumpur's Lake Gardens Park is a delight for those who want something green. With its botanical gardens, zoos, and leisure activity services, this green wonderland is an ideal place for a refreshing day-tour, and also the most popular park in Malaysia. the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve in the middle of the city offers you more nature experiences. You can also admire the central Merdeka Square with its combination of colonial and modern buildings, visit some of the many museums in Kuala Lumpur, or enjoy the popular cultural offerings of the city, for example theatre or concerts in Kuala Lumpur.
Cultural attractions. Introducing you the interesting world of Malay culture, Central market is an important cultural center. This charming market building offers you not only an excellent opportunity to admire its interesting architecture, but also ideal surroundings for shopping in Kuala Lumpur. There are also handicraft demonstrations such as batik painting or glass blowing available. Central market is located next to Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown, which with all its street merchants and all its color is an interesting spot as well.
Recreation and entertainment. You can also enjoy golf in Kuala Lumpur, and spas in Kuala Lumpur offer you refreshment in between your city activities. There are also many possibilities for nightlife in Kuala Lumpur.
Children's favourites. Kuala Lumpur offers interesting facilities also for the youngest of the family. There is a popular zoo just outside the city for admiring wild animals. Many visitors to Kuala Lumpur also like to stop by at the theme park of Klang Valley, offering you water fun and - believe it or not - even a snow house.
Kuala Lumpur, the colorful Malaysian capital with cultural attractions
Kuala Lumpur is a dynamic and bustling capital city of Malaysia with various attractions. The skyline of Kuala Lumpur is marked by a well-known landmark, the Petronas Towers, twin towers that are an impressive sight with their height of 452 meters. These famous towers were built in 1998, and are a symbol of economical growth of Malaysia.Green city. Kuala Lumpur's Lake Gardens Park is a delight for those who want something green. With its botanical gardens, zoos, and leisure activity services, this green wonderland is an ideal place for a refreshing day-tour, and also the most popular park in Malaysia. the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve in the middle of the city offers you more nature experiences. You can also admire the central Merdeka Square with its combination of colonial and modern buildings, visit some of the many museums in Kuala Lumpur, or enjoy the popular cultural offerings of the city, for example theatre or concerts in Kuala Lumpur.
Cultural attractions. Introducing you the interesting world of Malay culture, Central market is an important cultural center. This charming market building offers you not only an excellent opportunity to admire its interesting architecture, but also ideal surroundings for shopping in Kuala Lumpur. There are also handicraft demonstrations such as batik painting or glass blowing available. Central market is located next to Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown, which with all its street merchants and all its color is an interesting spot as well.
Recreation and entertainment. You can also enjoy golf in Kuala Lumpur, and spas in Kuala Lumpur offer you refreshment in between your city activities. There are also many possibilities for nightlife in Kuala Lumpur.
Children's favourites. Kuala Lumpur offers interesting facilities also for the youngest of the family. There is a popular zoo just outside the city for admiring wild animals. Many visitors to Kuala Lumpur also like to stop by at the theme park of Klang Valley, offering you water fun and - believe it or not - even a snow house.
Practical information for your trip to Kuala Lumpur
Whatever the season, the weather in Kuala Lumpur is enjoyably warm.
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The city has a tropically warm climate all year round, with temperatures rarely dropping below 20 degrees of Celsius, and often reaching 30 degrees at midday. There is a rainy season which lasts from November to January, and it might be wise to avoid this period if you are planning to concentrate on outdoor life during your visit to Malaysia.
How to get there. Flights to Kuala Lumpur are widely available from all major airports of the world. Kuala Lumpur is also a place where you can get to some other locations such as Langkawi and Kota Kinabalu using internal flight connections. you can also easily travel to Kuala Lumpur by bus or train from Thailand or Singapore. Public transport in Kuala Lumpur is offered by a rail network, buses and taxis. Car rental in Kuala Lumpur is also widely available.
High class services. Malaysia is a popular travel destination with high class tourist services, which is true also for restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, as well as hotels in Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur is considered a safe destination, although crime such as pickpocketing does happen. Common sense and general safety procedures should however be followed. Breaking of the strict drug laws in Malaysia may lead to severe punishments. English is commonly spoken in Kuala Lumpur.
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