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Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
This 130 years old temple was intriguing designs and decorative features by some of the best Indian artists and craftsmen. Intricate carvings of Hindu deities, and hand-painted motifs depicting stories of ancient Hindu divination. Sri Maha mariamman Temple  is constructed in the late i9th century, this elaborately designed Hindu temple is the oldest in the country with a tower gate adorned with intricate carvings of Hindu Gods and deities while the interior houses the statue of goddess Maha Mariamman embellished with precious stones and gold.

Thean Hou Temple  is a beautifully built six tiered temple decorated with golden roofed pagodas and lanterns is dedicated to the Hainanese goddess Thean Hou. Located at the top of Robson Hill it is considered the largest Chinese temple in South East Asia occupying an area of 1.67 acres.  

Batu Caves

Batu Caves  is located 13km north of KL, Batu Caves (400111 long and loom high) comprises of several limestone caves that contains a Hindu shrine. Getting to the shrine is via a 272, steps that leads to the mouth of the main cave. Once a year, millions of Hindu devotees and other visitors throng the caves to celebrate the Thaipusam festival.  

Petronas Towers

Sky Bridge At Petronas Twin Towers  

Petrosains
 

Aquaria KLCC  a world class interactive aquatic exhibition center of 60,000 square feet of aquarium, features over five thousand aquatic species and animals.

Aquaria  is located inside Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre which is a 10 minutes walk from the Petronas Twin Towers, Aquaria showcases some of the most captivating aquatic life from Malaysia and throughout the world. Some of the highlights of the aquarium includes a 90 meter long underwater tunnel, the 10 foot long gigantic Arapamia, and an Aqua Theatre.

Bird Park

As one of the largest bird parks in the region, the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park houses over 5,000 birds from about 160 species found throughout South-East Asia. The main attractions here are the rhinoceros hornbills, the hill mynah 'talking' tiong, African macaws and flamingoes.  

Butterfly Park

Only a stone's throw from the Bird Park is the colorful and beautifully landscaped Butterfly Park where over 6,000 butterflies from 12,0 species roam and fly freely in a simulated natural rainforest environment.  

Orchid Garden

Situated beside the Butterfly Park, within the Lake Garden vicinity, the Orchid Garden houses about 3,000 orchid species from around the world, with 800 species from Malaysia alone. An adjoining section is devoted to the hibiscus, Malaysia's national flower. This section showcases more than 2,,ooo varieties of hibiscuses.  

National Craft Centre

Located at Jalan Conlay, visitors can watch how traditional crafts are made at this popular tourist spot. Many interesting traditional crafts are also on sale here.

Kuala Lumpur Philharmonic Hall  

This is an arts venue and is the headquarters of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO), comprising a cast of international musicians performing chamber concerts and traditional cultural performances.  

The Petronas Art Gallery

Closed on Monday This is a centre located in KLCC dedicated to the fine arts and features masterpieces by local and foreign artists.  

The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC)

Located in Sentui West, the centre is also noted for its performing arts, specially theatre and music.  

Istana Budaya

Another favorite venue for local and international theatres and performing arts. Istana Budaya has state-of-the-art facilities to cater for mega shows, plays and concerts. Among the notable performances that have been held here were Boney M, Fame and our local production Puteri Gunung Ledang.  

The Golden Triangle  

The commercial hub of the city contains the Petronas Twin Towers and has an interesting nightlife. Shopping complexes, western restaurants and glitzy clubs are among its attractions.  

KL Tower  

Currently the world's fifth tallest tele-communication towers, it is located at the Bukit Nanas forest reserve and-offers a great view of KL city.  

Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC)  

This is the first major convention and exhibition centre in Malaysia and has hosted many major international trade exhibitions and conferences.  

Aalso known as KLCC  is another convention and exhibition centre in Kuala Lumpur located close to Petronas Twin Towers and Suria KLCC.  

Lake Gardens  

This park is a 92h park with a Butterfly Park, Deer Park, Orchid Garden, Hibiscus Garden and South- East Asia's largest Bird Park.  

Merdeka Square  

This was the site where the lowering of the Union Jack flag and hoisting of the Malayan flag on the start of August 31,1957, took place.

National Monument (Tugu Negara)  

This memorial commemorates those who fell in Malaysia's struggles for freedom during the Malayan Emergency of 1946-60.  

The King's Palace  

This is the official residence of Their Majesties the King and Queen and can be visited by joining a bus tour.  

The National Science Centre  

Located in Bukit Damansara, the Centre houses many different exhibits designed to stimulate, excite and encourage visitors to take an active interest in Science and Technology.  

Central Market  

Once a wet market, it offers an assortment of arts and craft items, varying from antiques and paintings to souvenirs and clothing. It is also known as Pasar Seni in Malay.  

Petaling Street  

The Chinese Night Market area (Chinatown) is a favourite place for tourists looking for bootleg clothes and accessories.  

Mid Valley Mega Mall  

Situated in Bangsar, the large shopping mall houses several hundred retail outlets catering to the needs of different shoppers and leisure seekers.  

Bukit Bintang Plaza  

Find a wide selection of fashion and electronic items at bargain prices in this favourite shopping location in the city.  

Berjaya Times Scpiare  

An upmarket shopping mall complete with its very own indoor theme park and movie theatres.  

Pavilion  

With 1.3 million square feet of retail space, this spanking new mall is occupied by high end luxury labels such as Ted Baker, Armani, Guess, Juicy Couture, Bebe and more.  

Brickfields, Jalan Masjid India And LebuhAmpang

Dubbed as the 'Little India' areas in KL, the streets are packed with colourful textiles shops and outlets that sell Indian products such as clothes, food and spices.

Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve

This small tropical forest located in the centre of Kuala Lumpur City gazetted as a Forest Reserve in 1906, and now is one of the city's green lungs.  

Deer Park  

Located near the Lake Garden is an enclosed ?ha deer farm where deer, fawns and does can be seen roaming in its habitat, surrounded by lush trees and ponds.  

Little India  

Jalan Masjid India is a colourful street with numerours wholesale and retail Indian traders who sell everything from Indian brass oil lamps, jewellery, sarees, Indian handcrafts to perfumes and spices.  

Malaysian Tourism Centre (MATIC)  

Located on Jalan Ampang, MATIC is a one-stop tourist information centre. Come here for all your travel enquiries.  

National Mosque  

Completed in 1965, the mosque's main dome was designed in the shape of an eighteen-pointed star to represent the 13 states of Malaysia and the nve central Pillars of Islam.  

Royal Selangor Pewter  

Free admission Located in Setapak, just 2,0 minutes from the Kuala Lumpur city centre, the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre is an award-winning destination which offers a fun and an educational visit. Apart from learning about the history of tin and pewter through interactive exhibits and seeing how pewter is made at the factory, you can also enrol in the 'School of Hard Knocks' pewtersmithing workshop where you can create your own pewter dish. The half-hour workshop is conducted in groups of at least four people. A nominal fee is charged. End your visit at the retail store that offers a wide selection of pewter designs

KL Old Railway Station  

The Kuala Lumpur Railway Station is another Moorish-style structure designed by architect A.B. Hubback. It was built in 1910, but was extensively renovated in 1986.  

Heritage Centre  

Located on 2, Jalan Stonor, the centre conducts two guided tour a day from nam to 3pm and takes tourists to places like the Rumah Penghulu (Village Chief House) that is furnished the same way old houses were in the early thirties.  

Telekom Museum  

This interesting museum that is located on Jalan Raja Chulan takes visitors through the history and evolution of the telecommunication industry.  

Chow Kit Market  

Chow Kit is open daily from morning to 5 pm and is located at the northern end of Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman Named after the district its in. Chow Kit is the largest "wet market" in Kuala Lumpur where one can find a variety of fruits, vegetables and spices, as well as meat, chicken, nsh and crabs. There are also stalls selling food, clothes, silk, shoes, cassette tapes and fabrics.  

Lorong Tunku Abdul Rahman  

For those who want some variety in shopping and some local colour, you can visit this night market on any Saturday. The market is from 5 pm till 10 pm.  

Changkat Bukit Bintang  

Head on down to the row of pubs and bars if you wish to unwind after a hectic day of sights-seeing around town. Among the many picks include Havana, Deutsches Haus, Frangipani and The Green Man.  

Jamek Mosque  

One of the most photographed buildings in KL, the mosque is situated on Jalan Tun Perak and was designed by British architect AB Hubbock in 1909.

Malaysia is a mix of old and new, a fast becoming one of the world's premier tourism destinations. It's high-tech infrastructure, stable political and economic climate and not forgetting its innate attractive qualities represents for the most part an unforgettable and pleasant experience for any who comes and visit.  

Malaysia is a relatively young country with long history. Formed in the year 1957 and became independent from colonial rule when the Union Jack was lowered and the first Malaysian flag was raised in Kuala Lumpur's Merdeka Square on midnight 31st August 1957. Six years later, the expanded Federation of Malaysia was formed in 1963 through a merging of Malaya and Singapore as well the eastern states of Sabah (then known as North Borneo) and Sarawak in Borneo. It was then that the name Malaysia was officially adopted, to reflect the new nation's diverse cultural and racial landscape.  

As Frank Swettenham had wrote, Malaysia's land is inspired by a feverish desire for growth and reproduction. Not only this desire permeates its lands or 'flora and fauna but its people as well. In the relatively short span from its inception, Malaysia has transformed itself from a fledgling backwater country into one of the fastest growing economies in the world. In this context, Wawasan 2,02,0 or Vision 2,02,0 that is a Malaysian ideal introduced by the former prime minister of Malaysia, Mahathir Bin Mohamad in 1991 can be mentioned as the ideal symbol of Malaysia's desire for growth. The vision calls for a self-sufficient industrial, developed nation, complete with an economy in 2,02,0 that will be eightfold stronger than its economy of the early 19903, a target that Malaysia is well on its way to.  

But this vision may well remain just a vision if not for the peoples of Malaysia that is the driving force striving to turn it into reality. Essentially a multicultural society, Malaysia's population is of a diverse ethnic, religious and cultural make-up. Consisting of Malays, Chinese, Indian and various indigenous peoples, the population of the country is living proof that various disparate races and cultures can live and work together in harmony and achieve mutual benefits. Another result of Malaysia's multicultural society is there is hence also a profusion of faiths and religions, with Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Sikhism and even shamanism woven into Malaysia's rich spiritual tapestry.  

Modern Malaysia has made its mark on the global platform. It is a recognized venue for many international events and the successes it had attained have considerably raised its standing internationally. Due to the fact that many of the principled and weighted policy pursued by Malaysia over the years had produced tangible results, either it is economically, environmentally or in a social context, Malaysia is among the leading prosperous nations of South East Asia. This prosperity is reflected in Malaysia's rapidly changing skyline such as the internationally known The Petronas Twin Towers. The towers (also known as the Petronas Towers or Twin Towers), in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia are the world's tallest twin buildings. The 88-floor towers are constructed largely of reinforced concrete, with a steel and glass facade designed to symbolize strength and grace using geometric principles typified in Islamic architecture. Completed in 1997 and rising up 1,483 ft (451.9 m) like sentinels in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the towers are joined at the 4ist and 4^nd floors (i75m above street level) by a 19:? ft-long (58.4 m) double-decker sky bridge - linking the two sky lobbies and facilitating the movement between the two towers. The sky bridge is opened to the public but the free passes; limited to 1700 people per day must be obtained on a first-come, first-served basis. The sky bridge is i7om above the ground and offers a thrilling bird's eye view of the capital Kuala Lumpur. With people that are warm, friendly and laid back, Malaysia continues to welcome the world unto its beautiful shores. Blessed with countless scenic, cultural, entertainment and gastronomic attractions, Malaysia is truly a destination not to be missed. Its infrastructure is among the most modern and efficient in the world, making any visitors visit a quite pleasant matter.  

One of the unique experiences Malaysia offers is of course its immense natural beauty; the very same thing that the Resident General Frank Swettenham admired so much more than a century ago. Although entirely committed to progress and industrialization, Malaysia remained committed in persevering its rich variety of landscapes and natural treasures. Officially listed as one of the world's 17 megadiverse countries as identified by the UNEPWorld Conservation Monitoring Centre, Malaysia is home to a majority of the earth's species and is therefore a haven for nature lovers. A large part of Malaysia's verdant tropical forests remains untouched, and even today it still strikes the visitors as remote, somewhat strange and breathtaking.  

Many books and travel literature have been written about Malaysia containing many different opinions. But almost all of which agree upon the fact that Malaysia is a spectacular country that is worth a visit. Still in its 5oth Independence or Merdeka Day celebrations and Visit Malaysia Year, it is indeed an ideal time for holidaymakers to come discover and experience unforgettable moments in Malaysia.

#1Masjid Jamek (Friday Mosque)
 

Built in 1909, it is one of the most stunning and popular sights in the city.

#2Sultan Abdul Samad Building
Built in 1897 with a unique Moorish-style design, the Sultan Abdul Samad building has long been a famous landmark for Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur.

#3Masjid Negara (National Mosque)
Built in 1965, which gleams every bit as brilliantly as any of Kuala Lumpur’s skyscrapers.

#5Tugu Negara (National Monument)
An impressive brass sculpture designed by an American, cast in Italy and erected in Kuala Lumpur in 1966.

#6Muzium Negara (National Museum)
Since 1963, the National Museum has been an essential stop for anyone interested in delving beyond the skyscrapers and discovering more about the rich history and culture of Malaysia.

#7Old Railway Station
Its domes and minarets’ unique features make it one of the most photograph railway station in the world.

#8Menara Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur Tower)
The onion-dome topped, needle-like Menara Kuala Lumpur is the fourth tallest telecommunications tower in the world.

#9Central Market
The blue and pink pastel Art Deco Central Market was built in 1936 and spent many years as the home of the city’s largest fresh produce market.

FOODS IN KL

Kuala Lumpur has a myriad blend of all the cultures in Malaysia so it would be easy to sample the best that each ethnic has to offer. For a taste of a Malay meal, try Rendang, a meat dish cooked with coconut milk and spices. For a Chinese meal, try porridge or congee and the popular dough fritters known as Yau Char Gwai. For an Indian cuisine, try the Fish Head Curry, fish simmered in a tangy curry gravy.

Berjaya Times Square

The largest shopping mall in Malaysia has 3,450,000 square feet providing more than 700 shops. The huge building housing the biggest Borders Bookstore, Metrojaya Department Store, Cold Storage Supermarket, Ampang Superbowl and Asia’s largest indoor theme park and Malaysia’s first-ever IMAX 2D & 3D theatre.

Berjaya Times Square is an architectural masterpiece. This ‘world’s largest building ever built in a single phase’, with 7.5 million square feet of built up floor area, is  becoming an international landmark offering shopping, luxury accommodation, business, fine food and beverage and abundant entertainment to a million visitors every month.

Mid Valley Megamall : http://www.midvalley.com.my

The 4 Shopping Malls in KL for Christmas decoration :

1-U
KLCC
Midvalley
Pavilion

Following are top tourist sites in and around  Kuala Lumpur City :

Eye on Malaysia

Eye on Malaysia The largest portable ‘observation wheel’ in the world, allows visitors to experience a 360-degree panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur during a 12-minute ride that goes 60 meters high.

 

Genting Highland

45 minutes away from Kuala Lumpur City is Genting Highlands, a city in itself billed as the City of Entertainment withfamily-oriented theme parks, international shows and live performances, a golf course, an equestrian course, and Malaysia only licensed casino. The highlands resort offers low-cost comfortable bus services at frequent intervals from  KL city. The buses travel up to a cable-car station midway and visitors continue their journey on what Genting claims to be the fastest cable-car in the region. More on Genting Highland....

Old China Town better known as Petaling Street. The entire crowded, colorful street  is sheltered from the hot sun and rain. Totally alive at night, be prepared to sweat a little to explore the crowded street of Chinese signs and shops, activity and noise.

This old China Town is around Petaling street, Jalan Sultan, Jalan Hang Lekir, Jalan Tun HS Lee. It is centred around the Pasar Seni light rail station, bordered by Jalan Sultan Mohamed on the west and Jalan Cheng Lock in the north.

Shops here sell a wide variety of Chinese food, medicine and all sorts of merchandise. There is a market, goldsmith shops, restaurants, food shops and even bookshops. There are small hotels that popular with backpackers.  It is best to shop here in the morning and enjoy  open air dinning here at night.  

Petaling Street is packed with street stalls selling fashion goods, bags, time pieces and many others that you can bargain to your heart’s content. Its a place noted for selling imitation goods.

Jalan Kelab Tropicana, off Jalan Tropicana Utama, Persiaran Tropicana,
Tropicana Golf & Country Resort. 47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: 603 - 704 8888   Fax: 603 - 704 3688
Designer: Marsh Watson Pte Ltd     Description: 27 holes, par 72 - East (6162m), West (3060m)

1 - Japanese Embassy
2 - American Embassy
3 - French Embassy
4 - British Embassy
5 - Australian Embassy

Direction guide to KL Tower, KLCC and Japanese Embassy

Detailed Map of Peninsular Malaysia

Showing main highways and railways of Peninsular Malaysia

Here is a list of Malaysia Country Maps if you are looking for more detailed maps on Malaysia : Malaysia Country Maps

 

Map resources from Tourism Malaysia where you find tourist maps on each state of Malaysia : http://trade.tourism.gov.my

The Royal Lake Club is nestled in the Lake Gardens of Kuala Lumpur

If you could find your way to the Lake Garden, you could find the club easily.

Royal Lake Club is flanked by outstanding monuments and national buildings such
as the Bangunan Parlimen.

Lake Garden

Kuala Lumpur Road Map to Lake Gardens showing Location of Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens

And direction to Bird Park, Butterfly Park and other tourist attractions around the Lake Gardens

Click to enlarge map of KL city . (3 Mb)

Driving  Map of Genting Highland Resort -

For those driving for the first time to Genting Resort, this road map will be very helpful.

This guide indicate the location of main buildings and attractions.

Click on the small map to see the full map.

Walking Map of Genting Highland Resort - The map is a useful guide to walking around the resort.

The map show location of each hotel and attractions You shouldn't be lost in this City of Entertainment with this location guide.

The source of the above Genting maps :  http://www.genting.com.my

 

Road Map to OUM Open University Malaysia Campus in Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia's first open university : http://www.esabah.com

An illustrated guide of Kuala Lumpur Bird Park :

Useful direction map for first time visitors to KL Bird Park

Tourist Map of Malacca (Melaka) :

Useful direction map for first time traveler to Malacca. Map shows direction to all tourist attractions in Malacca

Johor Bahru Road Map
Road map and highway guide with detailed street plan of Johor Bahru and location map of Waterfront City,  Johor State Zoo etc

This map also provides latest townships, tourist attractions, accommodation and shopping complexes.

Tourist Map of Kuala Lumpur City

A colorful location map of KLCC  and a detailed street guide of Bukit Bintang. With  KL Rail Transit System. Users can also find tourist attractions, museums , accommodation, shopping complexes and Hotels.

Click to enlarge original map. (3 Mb)

Traveler's Map of Malaysia & Kuala Lumpur
 

A colorful location map of Peninsular Malaysia and a detailed street plan of Kuala Lumpur city. With  complete KL Rail Transit System, including STAR, PUTRA, KTM, KL Monorail and ERL. Users can also find tourist attractions, museums , accommodation, shopping complexes, commercial buildings and embassy locations.

Kuala Lumpur Road Map & Highway Guide
Road map and highway guide with detailed street plan of Kuala Lumpur City and location map of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Sepang F1 Circuit, Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC), Putrajaya and Cyber Jaya.

This complete map of Kuala Lumpurn icluding Klang Valley Transportation Linkages and the complete Kuala Lumpur Rail Transit System (STAR, PUTRA, KTM, PRT, ERL).

This map also provides latest townships, tourist attractions, accommodation and shopping complexes. Available from major bookstores.

Driving around in Kuala Lumpur City

Street Map of Kuala Lumpur : The book KUALA LUMPUR & KLANG VALLEY with maps covers most areas in KUALA LUMPUR CITY and Kalng Valley. It cost RM45

The URL :  www.naviandmap.com