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Interesting People and Places in Kuala Malaysia

It is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia that you experience what Malaysia is all about. Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia, a bustling and modern metropolis of 2 million inhabitants made up of a rich diversity of races, cultures, religions and backgrounds. These include Malays, Chinese and Indian. Then there are other minor ethnic groups such as the Senoi, Kadazan, Iban etc.

Kuala Lumpur’s Interesting People

The people of Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia as a whole are well-known for their warm hospitality toward tourists. People are naturally friendly and genuinely helpful. They go out of their way to assist tourists in just about anything. The people of Kuala Lumpur are generally middle class urbanites, many of whom are professionals like doctors, accountants, engineers, bankers and the like. They work in the city and commute on the road and by train to work everyday.

It is somewhat of a pleasant paradox in Kuala Lumpur where its standard of living is high but its cost of living is low. In Kuala Lumpur there are luxurious 5-star hotels, huge shopping malls, exciting theme parks, exquisite cuisine and wonderful places of interest. All these facilities found in Kuala Lumpur are as good as in any major city of the world yet the prices you pay is nowhere near what it costs in places like New York, London, Tokyo or even neighboring Singapore.

If you are on a tight budget, there is no shortage of amenities as well. In Kuala Lumpur you can find budget motels, bed and breakfast lodges and backpackers’ inns aplenty.

Kuala Lumpur’s Places of Interest

The Petronas Twin Towers – The Most Famous Tourist Attraction In Malaysia

The Petronas Twin Towers are the second tallest buildings in the world. The towers are called Menara (Malay for “Tower”) 1 and 2 and are linked together by a sky-bridge located about half-way up the towers, which is open to the public. Among other things, it houses a huge conference centre called the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) widely regarded as one of the best in the world. Besides that, the Towers also host the Aquaria, where you can see some fascinating marine life on display. The best views of the Towers are at night when it is fully lit up.

The Kuala Lumpur Tower (KL Tower)

The best unrestricted views of Kuala Lumpur are from the viewing point of the KL Tower. Viewed from here, one can have a complete panoramic view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline because the Tower itself is circular in structure. Eating in the restaurant in KL Tower is having a meal in the highest point of Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown – for Great Bargains amidst a Bustling Atmosphere and Good Food

If you want some reasonably priced clothing or leather products or even copy watches then look no further than Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown where you will find rows of market stalls selling clothes, personal accessories, souvenirs and copies of branded goods.

Central Market

Central Market has an excellent selection of local handicrafts, jewelry, mementos, clothes and more. They are usually sold by Malays, most of whom make these items themselves. Sometimes you can deal with the craft makers personally who would hand-make a personalized item just for you. This would certainly be something to talk about back home!

The Night Market in Kampung Baru

Kampung Baru is a Malay area of Kuala Lumpur. Here you will find its famous night market selling all sorts of things. The best time to visit is on a Saturday night when the bustling night time market comes alive.

Shopping Malls

In Kuala Lumpur, you will experience shopping in Malaysia at its best. One of Kuala Lumpur’s finest shopping venues is the immaculate Pavillion Mall that has hundreds of shops as well as some outstanding restaurants. South East Asia’s biggest shopping centre is Berjaya Times Square in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle. Annexed to the Petronas Twin Towers is the trendy and chic Suria KLCC. For a taste of what the rich and famous would buy, check out the Starhill Gallery where the elite of Kuala Lumpur shop for designer clothing & products.

Whether through its people or places of interest, you will be completely dazzled by Kuala Lumpur and everything it has to offer.

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