Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide
9:01 AM
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, the capital of the Southeast Asian country of
Malaysia is definitely not your normal metropolis. It is a melting pot of
different Asian minorities and as a result, it forms a city with a diverse
culture- a mix of Malay, Chinese and Indian settlements peacefully living under
one developed city. How amazing is that?
Getting There
Most International and domestic flights arrive and depart at either
the Kuala Lumpur International Airport
(KLIA) 1 for Malaysia Airlines and KLIA
2 for budget airlines, both
terminals is an hour away by car from the main city but with the construction
of the KLIA Ekspress, travelling
from the airport to the city center is now faster than ever; at just RM35,
one-way, you’ll be zipped to the city in just under 20 minutes and you won’t
even feel it thanks to the train’s Wi-Fi connection.
Where to Stay
Luxury
If you want to relive Kuala Lumpur’s colonial past, The Majestic Hotel’s Majestic Wing is the place to be. Songs from the 60s
welcome you as you enter your modern-colonial designed suite. From the
bathroom’s claw-foot bathtub and art-deco tiles to the old-british chairs, this
wing screams old glamour! See more on The Majestic’s old world glamour on the
previous post.
Place to enjoy a Cuppa
A few minutes away from KL Sentral lies the neighborhood of Bangsar
and this is where the third-wave coffee culture is slowly making a scene. With
the recent opening of Pulp by Papa
Palheta and Lorem Ipsum, Bangsar
might be the third-wave coffee heaven in a few years.
Where to chow
Mamak food is very popular with Malaysians. One popular Mamak chain
is Pelita that serves authentic
Mamak food with an authentic Mamak set-up. A personal favorite of mine would be
the Nasi Goreng Ayam and the Roti Canai that can be a bit spicy but
with a glass of Teh Tarik, you’re
very much good to go. The best t
I personally love the Colonial
Café at The Majestic. The menu screams Colonial British/Malaysian and just
the fact that the menu was handed down from one generation to the other makes
it even more wonderful. I personally love their take on the Hainanese Chicken Chop. Really, I’d go
back again just to eat that.
Bring a piece of Malaysia with you
If you want something authentic to bring home, head over to the Central Market where the traditional
crafts are. I suggest getting an authentic pair of Malaysian war masks that is
said to ward off unwanted spirits from your home (Of course, a little haggling
is needed to get the best price for the keepsake that you want. Now, that’s a
skill you have to master!)
Relive the Yesteryears
A walk around KL Sentral would definitely transport you back to the
good old years. Thanks to the beautifully preserved buildings of Old Kuala Lumpur Station, The Majestic
Hotel and the KTM (Keretapi Tanah
Melayu) Building. Few meters from this area you’ll see the grandoise Sultan Abdul Samad Building and the
colorful shop-houses of the Old Market
Square (Medan Pesar)
Remind yourself you’re still in Kuala Lumpur
After walking around that little time machine called KL Sentral,
its time to remind yourself that you’re still in modern Kuala Lumpur with a
walk around KLCC, where the Petronas Twin
Towers is located. This is a must-see when in the city; I mean, you haven’t
been to Kuala Lumpur if you haven’t seen this (and that’s a fact). Towering
about 170 meters above ground, it’s impossible to miss this!
A few meters away from the Petronas Towers is the Menara Tower, which is the 7th
tallest freestanding tower in the world. Since tourists visits the Twin Towers
more than this structure, the observation deck is not that packed with people
but in my opinon, has a better bird’s eye view of the entire city.
More information about Kuala Lumpur
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Voltage: 220-240 Volts
Photos by Passport Out
0 comments