Despite rapid development,
KL has managed to retain her charm, with a skyline that blends
the old world with the new. See the contrast of the distinctive
Mughal-Victorian architecture of the Bangunan Sultan Abdul
Samad against the ultra modern edifices, namely the Petronas
Twin Towers, which was once the world's tallest building,
and remain the world’s tallest twin edifices. While
the city’s congested traffic system can be a logistical
headache for rush hour commuters, it is nevertheless handy
for tourists, with a number of bus and rail options for travel
in the city, making navigation in the sprawling city much
easier. The real pleasure, though, is walking around to savour
the sights and sounds of this colourful city. Feel free to
ask if you are unsure; Malaysians are sometimes a rather shy
lot but there will always be locals who will be happy to point
you the way.
Butterfly
Park
Over 6,000 butterflies make the Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park
their home. Located right next to the Bird Park, the
Butterfly Park is designed to resemble the natural habitat
of the butterflies, with more than 15,000 plants from over
100
species. There are at least 120 butterfly species here, with
a nursery and a breeding area for the butterflies. Be sure
to visit the accompanying insect museum which has some interesting
and unusual exhibits.
Location
Jalan Cenderawasih, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (+603) 2693 4799 Admission
RM17.00 for adults and RM8.00 for children (aged 2-11) Opening Hours
Daily 9.00 a.m – 6.00 p.m
Central
Market
Established in 1888 as the central wet market; today this
building has been refurbished and classified as a heritage
building, and is now a cultural showcase for Malaysian
products, traditional arts and crafts. For the avid shopper
with an eye for the unique, this place offers a wide array
of antiques, jewellery, batik, wood carvings, pewter ware,
kites and novelty items and many other souvenirs. As you browse
through the quaint shops, you will be enthralled by all that
this place has to offer. The charming ambience
is further complemented by the portrait painters, fortune
tellers and palmists, who will make your visit more memorable.
Indulge and satisfy your palate with the wide range of eateries
and food, featuring local, oriental and western cuisine.
Location
Jalan Hang Kasturi, 50050 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (+603) 2031 0339 / 5399 / 7399 / 9399 Admission
Free Opening Hours
Daily, 10.00 am to 10.00 pm
Deer
Park
Located at the Lake Gardens, this park, which is more than
2 hectares in size, has been turned into a suitable habitat
for these gentle and intelligent creatures. Look out for the
tiny rainforest mousedeer or kancil. Visitors, especially
children will enjoy feeding the fawns and does.
Location
Jalan Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel:
KL Tourism Office (+603) 2615 8188;
Tourism Infoline toll free – 1300-88-5050 Admission
Free Opening Hours
Daily, 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
Dewan
Filharmonik Petronas
The country’s first dedicated music hall and home to
the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO), the Dewan Filharmonik
Petronas has hosted some of the world’s
finest musical artistes and orchestras, such as the soprano
diva, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, the Vienna Symphony, the New
York Philharmonic, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and sitar
prodigy Anoushka Shankar.
Location
Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala
Lumpur Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday, 10.00 am to 6.00 pm;
(9.00 pm on performance nights)
Hibiscus
Garden
Hailed as the ‘Queen of Tropical Flowers’, this
national flower (‘bunga raya’ in Malay) is grown
in over 2,200 varieties in this garden, some of them rare
and exotic. You will find the hibiscus in a large range of
colours and varieties, ranging from the single petal variety
to the multiple petal varieties. Located within the Lake Gardens,
the hibiscus is planted along the footpaths and terraces within
the compound of this 0.9 hectare area. For those who wish
to purchase any of the
blooms, look out for the bazaar held every weekend here.
Location
Jalan Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: KL Tourism Office (+603) 2615 8188;
Tourism infoline toll free – 1300-88-5050 Admission
FREE on weekdays.
RM1.00 for adults. Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. Opening Hours
Daily, 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
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