Attractions
Petronas Twin Tower
A modern and sophisticated city, admire the architectural splendors here such as the Petronas Twin Towers, the world's second tallest structure.
The Petronas Twin Towers are Kuala Lumpur's most prominent landmark. At 452 meters-high, it is the world's second highest structure and was built in 1998. The towers' design and architecture are inspired by Islamic art with a modern outlook, reflected by its steel and glass façade. A sky bridge connects the two towers mid-way, and it is here that visitors can come up and catch a bird's eye view of the surrounding city.
At the base of the Twin Towers is a popular upmarket shopping mall, mostly for tourists and society's upper class. Called Suria KLCC, the mall houses a large array of expensive fashion shops and other elite stores such as Marks and Spencer. The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra is also located inside the Towers' base. Outside, there is a beautifully-landscaped park where visitors can conduct recreational exercise or simply stroll around the marble paths and admire the fountains and flowers. There's also a wading pool that's free for children to swim in.
Kuala Lumpur Tower
The KL Tower, or Menara Kuala Lumpur, is the world's fifth tallest structure at 421 meters-high. A telecommunications tower, it was completed in 1995 and houses a revolving restaurant at the top.
Visitors can climb Bukit Nanas to access the building and head by lift to the observatory deck on top. Here, there are built-in telescopes that they can use to zoom in on parts of the surrounding city.
Petaling Street ( China Town)
Petaling Street is the center of Kuala Lumpur's original Chinatown. It's the place that never sleeps. Adventurous visitors should not miss a walk on Petaling Street.
Even in daytime you have great bargains. Petaling Street is not open for the traffic. It is a great place for locals to get some goods at bargain prices and certainly an eye-opening experience for tourists.
Chinatown has a bustling market serving as a bargain hunter's paradise and one of the premier shopping areas in the city with its distinctly oriental atmosphere.
If you're looking for cheap clothes, fabrics, souvenirs, electronic items, watches, DVDs, CDs and more? Then Petaling Street is the place for you. It is easy getting to Petaling Street. Take a taxi, but also numerous bus companies service the area.
To get the best atmosphere you must go at night!
Central Market
The history of Central Market goes back to 1888 where the location it now stands was used as an open wet market. Later when the open market continued to expand, a permanent structure was built to house all vendors. By the 1930s, the permanent structure was further improvised to have the current facade which we can see today and thence on opened its doors to Kuala Lumpur's growing population as a wet market.
Towards the end of the 1970s, the Malaysian Heritage Society decided to preserve the building under its heritage programme and through an allocation of RM9 million granted by the Federal Government, the building underwent another facelift to renovate the building from a wet market to a Centre for Malaysian Culture, Arts and Handicrafts. Ever since then the facade remained unaltered to retain the charm of the yesteryear.
On the 15 April 1986, Melewar Leisure Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Kumpulan Melewar Berhad took over the ownership of the building and used it to promote the Malaysian Culture through the sales of Malaysian Arts and Handicrafts products.
Today Central Market has a new management team who is spearheaded by Mr. Bernard Bong. He and his team are committed to further entrench Central Market as a Centre for the promotion of the Malaysian Culture & Heritage and a must-visit tourist destination.
Pavillion KL
Retail therapy, here you go!!!
All designer brands .....posh restaurants!!!!
Luna Bar
603 2332 7777
Menara Pan Global , Jalan Punchak
Off Jalan P.Ramlee, Kuala Lumpur 50250
Luna ( highly recommended by Kay, lovely night view of KL !!!)
Dine and chill in cool, urbane style by this rooftop poolside lounge bar. Dining begins in the evening, and partying from 10pm.
