Kuala Lumpar Guide

By Author: Bonny Kominek
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A true Asian Tiger, Malasia does its utmost to impress its visitors. Skyscrappers a-plenty, mixed with luxury beach retreats and ancient rainforests make it one very enthralling country.

Its capital, Kuala Lumpur pays homage to commerce, international trade and wealth without forgetting its humble roots as a tin-mining community. Poverty is still evident on a large scale, but so are prosperity and a constant feeling of hope.

There are so many shopping malls in KL, it''s a wonder anyone has any money left to do anything else, but there is plenty more on offer despite bargain-priced clothes and electronics.

It''s really through the architecture of Kuala Lumpur that the tremendous diversity of religions, cultures and historical periods become evident. Head to Merdeka Square, the beating, pulsating heart of the city to see the Victorian St. Mary''s Cathedral, Moorish Sultan Abdul Samad Building and the mock-Tudor Royal Selangor Club.

Kuala Lumpur is a mix-match of religions, time periods and styles and this is most evident in its architecture. Head to Merdeka Square, the beating, pulsating heart of colonial ...
... KL to see the Victorian St. Mary''s Cathedral, Moorish Sultan Abdul Samad Building and the mock-tudor Royal Selangor Club.

The Islamic Art Museum, surrounded by the stunning, tranquil and picture-perfect Lake Gardens, is well worth a visit. It is home to an outstanding collection of more than 7,000 ceramics, glassworks, woodworks, weaponry and textiles. Plus the building itself is astounding: a huge five-domed glass and stone structure.

Just the other side of the Lake Gardens is the National Museum. The interesting displays chart Malaysia''s cultural and economic history and offer an insight into Asian life before skyscrapers, cars and gadgets.

Further to this aquatic theme, the Sunway Lagoon is Malaysia''s most prominent theme-park. All the rides are water-based, and with slides allow you to get up to thrill-educing speeds and attractions such as the longest suspension bridge in the world, this is not just a place to take the children. Kuala Lumpur is indeed a city that cannot fail to delight and impress.

Also, but not just for children, is Sunway Lagoon. This is Malaysia''s best water theme park complete with five themed zones: Water Park, Wild Wild West, Elephant Walk and the Surf Pool. The slides allow you to get up to thrill-educing speeds and there are rollercoaster''s, fairground rides and even the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world. Kuala Lumpur is a city that cannot fail to delight and impress. Bonny Kominek is a travel expert and freelance writer. They recommend Octopus Travel for Kuala Lumpur hotels.