Kuala Lumpur – Asia’s Gem
Kuala Lumpur or K.L is the capital of Malaysia, a country located in
the Southeast Asian region. Kuala Lumpur when translated can mean
muddy city, muddy influence or muddy estuary. The Parliament of
Malaysia seats on this city. The Istana Negara, which is the
official residence of the Malaysian king, also seats in Kuala
Lumpur. Being the primate city, K.L is indeed the cultural and
economic centre. Globalization and World Cities Study Group and
Network (GaWC) named Kuala Lumpur as the only global city in
Malaysia, which paving way for K.L to become an alpha city.The
Klang Valley characterizes Kuala Lumpur. Titiwangsa Mountains bounds
Kuala Lumpur in the east and a number of minor ranges border the
north and south. In the west, the Strait of Malacca borders K.L.
Touring Kuala Lumpur
Being the capital city Kuala Lumpur plays host to many tourist
attractions. Tourists and even locals visit these tourist
attractions all year round. If it is your first time in Malaysia
then here is a short list of the places that you must visit. The
first must see place is the Petronas Twin Towers. This is the
Malaysian version of the New York Twin Towers. The Petronas Twin
Towers stand at 452 meters and have 88 floors on each tower. The
towers have a glass and steel exterior, which never fails to attract
tourists. For science buff, your visit to Kuala Lumpur will be all
worth it if you visit the Petrosains. This science and discovery
center will surely blow your minds away. Petrosains is more than
just an exhibit it is an interactive exhibit. Visit the different
sections and learn science more about science. For marine enthusiast
the Aquaria KLCC is the perfect place to visit. The Aquaria KLCC is
an excellent gigantic museum that houses thousands of underwater
species. The highlight of this place is the mini replica of the
ocean where visitors can view daily feedings through large acrylic
window.
Business Hours
Each place has its own schedule. Some places close early while
others close late. To help you plan your tour for the day
efficiently here are the business hours of each must visit
attraction in Kuala Lumpur. The Petronas Twin Towers is open
everyday Mondays to Fridays. You can visit the tower any time you
want. The Petrosains on the other hand stays closed on Mondays but
is open for the rest of the week. Opening hours are Tuesday – Friday
09:30am – 5:30pm (last admission 4:00pm), Saturday, Sunday & Public
Holiday 09:30am – 06:30pm (last admission 5:00pm). For the Aquaria
KLCC, it is open daily from 11:00 in the morning to 8:00 in the
evening, last ticket sale and admission is at 7:00 in the evening.
Get the most out of Kuala Lumpur by touring around the city and
discovering new sights. Chronicle each tour with a picture so you
will have something to remind you of this amazing city when you go
back home.
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