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Malaysia is a beautiful country, rich with culture and diversity. Not only that, but compared to the US, it is realtively inexpensive. We spent two days there and this is what we did:
Here is our itinerary and the hotel we stayed at. It was only about 45 USD/ night, and by US Standards, it was a 4 star hotel.
This is a lot to read. If you are using Yahoo Trip Planner, you can copy these things from my trip and add them to yours. The link is below.
Also, instead of doing the walks, we ended up hiring a driver. It cost us about 100 USD, but there was 7 of us, and we used the itinerary below. It was well worth it. I can find the drivers info if you are interested, or you can ask the concierge at the hotel to arrange a driver.
Corus Hotel
Jalan Ampang
Kuala Lumpur, 50450
Heart of the commercial district
159MYR/night
Colonia District Walk
1.4 miles, estimated time: 1.5 hrs....Walking Tour of the city includes the following sites: KL Train Station, Grand Heritage Station Hotel, Malayan Railway Administration Building, Pusat Islam Malaysia, Masjid Negra, Pejabat Pos Besar, Petronas Fountain, Kompleks Dayabumi, Old City Hall, National History Museum, Kuala Lumpur Memorial Library, Merdeka Square, Royal Selangor Club, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, memorial arches, St. Mary's Cathedral treehouse fountain, and the Masjid Jamek
Chinatown Walk
1 mile estimated time: 1 hour A walking tour of Masjid Jamek, old shophouses, Chettiar House, Medan Pasar,painted shophouses, OCBC Building, Federal Stores Building, MS Ally Company, Bank Simpanan Building, Sze Yah Temple, Central Market, Guandi Temple, Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Chan See Shu Yuen Temple, and the Koon Yam (Guanyin) Temple.
Lake Garden (Taman Tasik Perdana)
Jalan Perdana
The brainchild of Alfred Venning, the British State Treasurer in the 1880s, this botanical garden, set amid lakes in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, is the city dweller's favourite rendezvous. Nestled deep in the city centre are a sprawling 104 hectares of close-cropped lawns, undulating hills and carefully cultivated gardens. Situated near Jalan Parlimen, Lake Gardens offers locals and visitors a wide range of facilities such as playgrounds, jogging tracks, exercise stations and rowing boats while other attractions within the park include a bird park, a butterfly park, a deer park and flower gardens. Admission: Free
Masjid Negara
Jln Perdana
The contemporary National Mosque has a 240-ft minaret, a purple roof, and geometric-pattern grillwork. Though not Asia's largest mosque, it can accommodate 10,000 worshipers. Signs remind you to dress modestly, to remove your shoes when entering, and to be aware that certain areas are off-limits, especially during prayer times. The mosque complex also includes a library and a mausoleum. OPEN: Sat.-Thurs. 9-6, Fri. 3-6.
National Museum
Jalan Damansara
The National Museum is a palatial structure adopting the style of old Malay architecture. Its imposing entrance is flanked by murals depicting aspects of Malaysian culture and history. Inside there are exhibits on local history, culture and traditions, arts and crafts, economic activities, currency, weapons and local flora and fauna.
Outside, old locomotives, vintage cars and other relics of transport from days gone by can be found. Reconstructed Malay palaces from other parts of the country also grace the expansive grounds.
Admission: Free
Jl Tar
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
good for shopping during the day. Recommendations: The Global Silk Store for cheap clothes and Batik (185 Jl TAR)
Petaling Street
Kuala Lumpur Tourist Information
Petaling Street
Kuala Lumpur, 50000
Malaysia
Also known as Chinatown, Petaling Street is one of Kuala Lumpur's most popular tourist destinations. In the evenings, a line of stalls come to live in front of the pre-war shops, offering products of every description, from fake leather goods to the obligatory "Dunhill" watches. The area attracts many locals and visitors in search of bargain items, including inexpensive dresses, shoes, fabrics and souvenirs. It transforms itself into a bustling and lively night market when part of the road is closed to traffic at about 6pm.
Tour of Royal Selangor Factory - PewterView
open 9a-5p
National Art Gallery (The)
Since its establishment in 1958, the gallery shifted three times before it finally settled into its own purpose-built premises. Located in the beautiful neighbourhood of Lake Titiwangsa, it exhibits work by Malaysian artists.
The building's unique structure, combining a blend of slate, tinted glass and a striking metallic roof, houses five galleries including a creative gallery and workshop, a resource centre, an auditorium and the gallery's administrative centre. Its collection now numbers over 2,500 pieces.
The gallery holds a variety of exhibitions and educational programs. It also organises travelling exhibitions of Malaysian artists.
Admission: Free
National Art Gallery
Located at Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin (opposite The Kuala Lumpur Railway Station), the National Art Gallery is housed in a 1932 building which is conserved under the National Heritage Trust. The building was formerly the Majestic Hotel. The art gallery showcases a the works of contemporary artists, and a permanent collection of works of local and foreign origin are also displayed. The National Art Gallery is open from 10am to 6pm daily (closed on Friday from 12:45-2.45 pm) Admission is free.
Malaysian Tourist Complex
109 Jalan Ampang
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
On Monday May 22nd there will be a Malaysian Traditional Dance Performance at 2pm and a "Dikir Barat" Performance at 330p. Admission is RM5
Jl Ampang (Embassy Row)
At the northen edge of the Golden Triangle) Jl Ampang was built up by early tin millionaires and is lined with impressive mansions. Many of these stately buildings have become embassies or consulates, so the street is nicknamed Embassy Row
Petronas Twin Towers
+60 3 382 8000
Kuala Lumpur City Centre
At a dizzying height of 452 metres, Petronas Twin Towers, a pair of 88-storey buildings, are the world's tallest free-standing towers. Apart from offices, these awesome towers also house a state-of-the-art concert hall--the Petronas Philharmonic Hall, home of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra and the Petronas Performing Arts Group.
The designs on the towers are based on geometric patterns common in Islamic architecture. Special features of the towers include the double-deck sky-bridge and high speed double-deck lifts. The first few floors house shopping arcades restaurants, a science museum and the concert hall and are the only floors open to public. Admission is free, however tickets are limited and issued daily on a first-come-first-served basis.
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