Landmarks - Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia LANDMARKS Merdeka Square, located just west of the point where the Gombak River joins the Kelang, marks the heart of the city. To the south, on the Kelang’s west bank, are the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, where Malaysia’s Federal Court sits; the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, constructed in a Moorish architectural style; and the main post office. To the east and north of the city centre, the Golden Triangle includes luxury hotels, multistored office buildings, and a development project known as the Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC). The KLCC contains the world’s tallest building, the Petronas Towers.
P. Ramlee Memorial The memorial was set up in honour of the late P. Ramlee, the country’s most versatile performer, musician, composer, singer, actor and director. Admission is free. Address: 22, Jalan Dedap, Taman P. Ramlee Opening Hours: 10.00am - 5.00pm, daily Closed: Monday, except Public and School Holidays
Tun Abdul Razak Memorial Once the official residence of Malaysia’s second prime minister, Tun Abdul Razak bin Dato’ Hussien, the memorial houses a large collection of his personal and official memorabilia during his tenure as prime minister. Admission is free Address: Sri Taman, Jalan Perdana Opening Hours: 10.00am - 5.00pm, daily • Closed: Friday 12.00pm - 3.00pm, Monday (except Public and School Holidays),
Kuala Lumpur Tower This 421m concrete tower is reputed to be the highest in Asia and the fourth highest in the world. Visitors can enjoy a bird’s eye view of the Klang Valley from its observation deck or revolving restaurant. The tower serves as a transmission station for telecommunications, radio and television.
Railway Station Locate at Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin you will see the Railway Station. In itself it is a beautiful example of Moorish style architecture. It was built in 1910. The Station is open daily from 7:30 am - 10:30pm.
Petronas Twin Towers Petronas Tower is the tallest building in the world. It is located in an area refered to as the Golden Triangle. Surrounded on all sides by shopping, commerce and entertainment outlets, you’ll feel like you’re in another country altogether. This area contains all the expensive hotels and restaurants. It is not the area if you want to save money.
Sultan Abdul Samad Buildung KL’s ’Big Ben’ is home to the the Judicial and Municipal Courts. At the Southern end of the building there is Handicraft centre which is worth a look in for good quality souvenirs.
Royal Palace (Istana Negara) Located at Jalan Negara is the Royal Palace. Unfortunately closed to the public, this is the official residence of the king. You can at least peek through the gates at the istana and its lovely grounds.
Batu Caves The huge Batu Caves are located 13km out of the city and are among KL’s best known tourist attractions. Now used for Hindu festivals and pilgrimages, the caves also form an intense backdrop to the spectacularly masochistic feats performed annually by Thaipusam devotees. The main cave, a vast open space known as the Temple Cave - is reached by a 272-step climb. Beyond the stairs is the main temple.
There are several other smaller caves in the same formation, including one with elaborately painted Hindu figures. Inside the caves are monkeys that swing through caverns filled with statues of Hindu gods and goddesses. The Batu Caves also host the interesting (and notorious) Hindu festival Thaipusam.
During the festival the faithful pierce their flesh with an array of sharp objects ranging from hooks on the back to spears through the mouth. While it’s not for the faint-of-heart it nonetheless draws more than 100 000 visitors between mid January and mid February (the date depends on the lunar calendar). You can reach the caves by either the 11D bus (from the Central Market) or bus 69 from Jalan Pudu. The trip takes about half an hour. Old Tin Mining Areas
China Town Chinatown is located about 300m south-east of Merdeka Square. It is a crowded, active and colourful area. The central section, Jalan Petaling, is a frantically busy market that is closed to traffic. It is most spectacular at night, when the combination of street stalls, food, haggling and bright lights makes impressions on all five senses. You’ll find old shophouses selling everything from traditional Chinese herbs and medicines to jewelry and baskets. Fortune tellers, flower sellers, sign painters, haberdashers all display their wares on the pavements.
Merdeka Square Merdeka Square is in the heart of downtown KL. It is also the site of the proclamation of independence in 1957. Surrounding the square are many interesting and buildings of historical interest, including the Royal Selangor Club where KL’s elite meet, the Sultan Abdul Samad building, the National History Museum and and the modern Dayabumi Complex.
Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial This memorial is dedicated to the memory of Malaysia’s “Father of Independence” and first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj. The memorial houses the memorabilia and artifacts depicting the life and activities of the Tunku, and exhibits records and documents pertaining to his premiership. Admission is free. Address: Jalan Dato Onn. Opening Hours: 10.00am ~ 12.15pm, Tuesday - Sunday, Friday 3.00pm - 5.00pm • Closed: Monday
Kelang, marks the heart of the city. To the south, on the Kelang’s west bank, are the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, where Malaysia’s Federal Court sits; the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, constructed in a Moorish architectural style; and the main post office. To the east and north of the city centre, the Golden Triangle includes luxury hotels, multistored office buildings, and a development project known as the Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC). The KLCC contains the world’s tallest building, the Petronas Towers.