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Kuala Lumpur,
the federal capital of Malaysia, is the main
gateway to the country, and one of Asia's most
dynamic cities currently experiencing dramatic
change. Kuala Lumpur commonly referred as KL (as
New York usually referred as NY). KL is the
largest city in Malaysia with the population of
over 1.5 million people consist all of
Malaysia’s many ethnic group (3 major ethnic
groups are Malay, Chinese and Indian).
Covering some 243 sq km, it lies approximately
40km from the coast. KL was originally a tin
mining settlement founded in 1875 at the
confluence of the Gombak and Klang rivers. From
a small tin mining settlement, it continues to
grow and today, KL is home to more than 4
million people.
KL will definitely have plenty to offer, from
shopping to sightseeing to unique culture from
those 3 major ethnic groups….Malay, Chinese and
Indian.
First time visitors to Kuala Lumpur can be
forgiven for feeling a little disorientated by
the traffic congestion, the modern glass
skyscrapers, giant department stores and all
trappings of any modern city, yet beneath this
veneer of modernity lies the heart and soul of
very interesting metropolis.
Not to be
missed while you are in KL is Petronas Twin
Tower also famously known as KLCC, one of the
modern marvels of the world. It was the tallest
building in the world until 2004 when the title
was taken over by Tapei101. With the total
height of 452 meters above street level and 88
stories, with its unique design, at least you
should take 1 snap with this famous building as
a background.
In recent years, Kuala Lumpur has been erecting
massive new building as a symbol of its
aspirations to be proud by capital, not merely
of Malaysia, but the world. Kuala Lumpur
impressive skyline and its modern structures do
give it the feel of an international city. Some
visitors like this, since they can find enough
global stamps of familiarity to be able to take
to the city easily. From fast food outlets to
shopping malls and department stores,
international brand names and products abound,
at least superficially so; occasionally, some
aspects are tempered with local quirkiness, such
as Indian curry pizzas.
The city's varied architectural styles are
outstanding - modern skyscrapers, handsome
colonial buildings, quaint old shop houses in
Chinatown and little India and suburban Malay
Kampung (villages). While Malaysians live side
by side, certain areas reflect the varied
cultural mix.
The
city's more contemporary structures of glass and steel
conveniently appeal to enough camera-happy visitors to make
tourism one of the city's biggest revenue earners. In fact,
building like Petronas Twin Tower are gradually taking
precedence over the traditional tourism attractions that
date back to colonial times.
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Kuala Lumpur certainly presents more to explore
and discover "
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