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The Malaysian
Tourist Information Complex is nearby, at 109 Jalan Ampang (00 60 3 2164 3929' www.tourism. gov.my).
It opens daily 9am-6pm. South of KLCC, heading down
Jalan Sultan Ismail, the major shopping and
entertainment area known as the
Golden Triangle is
packed with
bars, clubs and giant malls.
Kuala Lumpur City Skyline
In the heart of the Golden Triangle,
Number Eight
at 8-10 Tengkat Tong Shin (00 60 3 2144 2050'
www.numbereight.com. my) is one of the smartest
budget
 options in town, occupying a couple of
restored traditional Chinese shophouses. Doubles
start from RM95 (pounds 14) while a dorm bed costs
RM30 (pounds 4.50), including breakfast. Another
evocative choice is the Heritage Station Hotel,
inside the historic Raj-style KL Train Station on
Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin (00 60 3 2273 5588'
wwwheritagehotel malaysia.com). Most rooms have been
given a contemporary makeover, but suites with four-
poster beds offer a taste of colonial grandeur.
Doubles start at RM98 (pounds 14) and suites are
RM178 (pounds 26), including breakfast. For more
comfort, try the Shangri- La Hotel at 11 Jalan
Sultan Ismail (bookable through 0870 128 6000'
www.shangri- la.com/ kualalumpur) which offers
spacious, tastefully furnished rooms and facilities
including a pool and tennis courts. Doubles cost
from RM565 (pounds 81) including breakfast.
For a quick look over historic Kuala Lumpur,
start
off outside St Mary's Cathedral and walk south
along Padang Merdeka, passing the mock-Tudor
Royal Selangor Club and the National History Museum.
Cross Jalan Raja Laut and head east along Lebuh
Pasar Besar. Turn south down Jalan Hang Kasturi,
where you'll find the Central Market, then east
on Jalan Cheng Lock. Take a right turn on to Jalan
Tun HS Lee to reach the Sri Mahamariamman Hindu
temple). Take a left turn on to Jalan Sultan
then head south to the frenetic street market on
Jalan Petaling.
Kuala Lumpur Flower Shop
Lunch ON The Run
Kuala Lumpur is a great place to try all kinds of
Asian food, often cheaply. Check out the hawker
stalls along Jalan Masjid India for tasty Indian
fare, or try the food courts inside the big shopping
centres' the one inside the Sungei Wang Plaza (11)
offers simple Malay and Chinese dishes.
Window Shopping
Malaysia's biggest shopping mall, Berjaya Times
Square, is on Jalan Imbi (00 60 3 2144 9821'
www.timessquarekl. com) and houses 1,000 individual
shops and an indoor theme park. For more local
flavour, head to the art deco Central Market (9) on
Jalan Cheng Lock and shop for arts, crafts and
antiques.
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Kuala Lumpur Window Shopping Batik Dress for
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Kuala Lumpur Window Shopping Traditional Malay
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Kuala Lumpur
Window Shopping Batik
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The
Bangsar district is full of bars and
restaurants,
and particularly lively on Saturday
and Sunday nights.
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Kuala Lumpur Bangsar District Thai Restaurant
Cuisine Lanna
 
Kuala Lumpur Bangsar District Vietnamese
Restaurant Cuisine
Dining With The Locals
In an old Chinese mansion at 35 Jalan Ampang, The Kapitan's Club (15) (00 60 3 2031 0242) is a perfect
place to
sample traditional Nyonya (Straits Chinese) cooking. Excellent night markets abound in Kuala
Lumpur.
Chinese Tea House and Restaurant
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Try Chow Kit Market, off Jalan Tunku
Abdul Rahman, open from around 6pm to 2am daily,
which has food stalls selling Malay, Indian and
Chinese snacks.
A Walk In The Park
To the west of the city centre are the Lake
Gardens, originally laid out
in the 1880s as a peaceful
setting for the villas of the
governing British elite.
Today it's a welcome patch
of greenery centered on a large
artificial lake, with formal
lawns and landscaped
gardens. The gardens are
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Kuala Lumpur take a ride
on the Monorail
Kuala Lumpur a ride in
the Monorail
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Kuala Lumpur Monorail
Ride Station
Take A Ride
on the Monorail,
the best thing to
explore the new city
center and avoid the
gridlock.
Hop on one of the
regular buses from
Puduraya Bus Station to
the Batu Caves, 15km
north of town. The caves
are sacred to Malaysia's
Hindu community, and are
adorned with colorful
statues.
The best time to
visit is during the
Thaipusam festival
-very similar to the
Vegetarian Festival
in
Phuket,
Thailand, in January or
February when up to a
million pilgrims make
their way here. The
caves are open 8am-8pm
daily, admission free.
Write A Postcard
Sit down to afternoon tea in the revolving
restaurant of the 421m-
high KL Tower (20)
(00 60 3 2020 5444'
www.menarakl.com.my) and
write a postcard home.
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Kuala Lumpur National
Museum Dayak Native from
Sarawak
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KualaLumpur National
Museum Dayak
Head Hunter from Sarawak |
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Visit Kuala Lumpur China
Town,
Kuala
Lumpur's China Town
is a prime Malaysian
tourist destination due to
history, nightlife and
shopping, especially in the
evening Kuala Lumpur's China
Town is in full swing, full
of attractions each having
its own distinct flair.
To go to
China Town just take the
Kuala Lumpur Monorail,
the elevated rail just stops
at the edge of Kuala
Lumpur's China Town almost
in front of a beautiful and
exotic Chinese Temple.
Chinatown's
people went to many racial
struggles and there was a
continues increase in the
Chinese population over
centuries and especially
during British colonial
times. One can find
historical marks of this
time almost everywhere. But
to be honest
Penang's China Town
is even more attractive.
Located in
Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown
are plenty of restaurants,
stores, malls, mostly along
the main axis which is
Petaling Street.
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Cultural Afternoon
Take a whirlwind tour through the history and
culture of
Malaysia at the National
Museum (21)
on Jalan Damansara (00
60 3 2282 6255'
www.museum.gov.my).
Intriguing displays
include traditional
costumes and musical
instruments plus
exhibitions on the
rituals and ceremonies
followed by the
country's various ethnic
groups.
Icing On The Cake
The fascinating Islamic Arts Museum is housed
in a striking modern building on Jalan Lembah
Perdana (00 60 3 2274 2020'
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Here you can learn about artistic
traditions from across the Muslim world and look
over beautifully presented exhibits including jewellery from India, textiles from Central Asia and armour from the Ottoman Empire. A highlight is an
ornate, reconstructed room from 19th-century Syria.
Open 10am-6pm daily except Monday, admission RM12
(pounds 1.75).Copyright Independent Newspapers UK Limited
and ProQuest Information and Learning
Company. All rights Reserved. Author
Richard Watkins
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