Kuala-Lumpur.org http://www.kuala-lumpur.org A travel guide to KL, the capital city of Malaysia Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:32:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Kuala Lumpur http://www.kuala-lumpur.org/2008/02/04/kuala-lumpur/ http://www.kuala-lumpur.org/2008/02/04/kuala-lumpur/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:35:06 +0000 admin http://www.kuala-lumpur.org/2008/02/04/kuala-lumpur/ Kuala Lumpur, a rapidly growing metropolitan region in Malaysia, specializes in shopping and conference tourism.

Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, is known as an international shopping destination. Tourists flock to Kuala Lumpur for its mega malls and widely varied shopping centers.

The city, being the largest in Malaysia, has more to offer than just great shopping. Kuala Lumpur is home to numerous attractions and is also popular location for conference tourism.

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KL Visitor Attractions:

Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC)

Also known as the Golden Triangle, KLCC, is the commercial center of Kuala Lumpur. There you will find the famous Petronas Twin Towers and is the number one place for shopping and a great night in town.

Aquaria

A very unique aquarium based on the Journey from land to sea. There you will find wildlife from the highlands to the coast, reefs, and the ocean. Aquaria is located in the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center within the city center.

Old Railway Station

Though no longer the main station this one stands above the rest due to its unique Moorish architecture.

Jamek Mosque

There are plenty of beautiful mosques in Kuala Lumpur but this mosque is the most famous one, being one of the oldest mosque.

Other popular KL tourist attractions

  • Tugu Negara (National Monument),
  • Chinatown,
  • KL Tower,
  • Central Market,
  • Chow Kit Market,
  • the House of Parliament,
  • Istana Negara (National Palace),
  • Istana Budaya (Palace of Culture).
  • The ferris wheel at Titiwangsa Lake
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Depending on the country of origin, a tourist may need to present a visa.

The only health requirement before entrance to Kuala Lumpur is proof of vaccination (Yellow Fever Vaccination certificate) for Yellow Fever for tourists coming from regions where the disease is endemic.

]]> http://www.kuala-lumpur.org/2008/02/04/entry-requirements-to-kuala-lumpur-and-malaysia/feed/ Getting around KL http://www.kuala-lumpur.org/2008/02/04/getting-around-kl/ http://www.kuala-lumpur.org/2008/02/04/getting-around-kl/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:26:38 +0000 admin http://www.kuala-lumpur.org/2008/02/04/getting-around-kl/ Getting around Kuala Lumpur is not a problem since the transit system in the city is very modern and efficient.

The train/railway system is extensive and runs different routes and areas between railway stations are serviced by buses.

Metered taxis are also available 24 hours although most taxis charge extra between the hours of 12am to 6am.

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The currency in Malaysia is called Ringgit (RM). RM 1 is approximately 0.3US$. Credit cards are accepted in major stores throughout Kuala Lumpur.

Tipping is not required nor expected in Malaysia.

Water is up to drinking standards but care should be taken in choosing restaurants since diarrhea is a common problem among tourists.

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