Pavilion Shopping Center. Plaza Low Yat - a huge selection of equipment

You can see a lot of things in Kuala Lumpur, but for me the main ones are still the Twin Towers and Batu Caves, I listed the rest at the end of the article.

Continuing my acquaintance with the capital of Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur, after the Batu Caves, I decided to visit the main attraction - the famous twin towers - Petronas Twin Towers - a symbol of the city and all of Malaysia.

From Chinatown (Chinatown) from the Pasar Seni metro station, I got to the KLCC station ( Kuala Lumpur City Center), came for a ticket, but everything was sold for the next screenings, so I had to buy what was there and walk for three and a half hours along shopping center and a beautiful park nearby.

A ticket then cost 50 in March 2012, and now it’s already 84.8 ringgit - it’s not cheap, I must say. The course is 1 ringit = 10 rubles, then in 2012, and now in 2016 15-16 rubles.

The towers are of course beautiful and majestic, already breathtaking, cool. Create a sense of scale. Made in modern style. And in general, the entire city center is filled with modern techno-style buildings, although the twin towers themselves are based on Islamic motifs in their design, reflecting the culture and religion of Malaysia.

Below is a large and very decent shopping center with a supermarket on the lowest floor, also not cheap, there are many cafes and restaurants on different floors, and on 4 (if I'm not mistaken) a large space is given over to budget food, where for 7-10 ringit you can eat.

Yay I'm here! Petronas Twin Towers

Nearby is a pretty nice park, where it is nice to take a walk or sit on a bench. There is also a small pool with free entertainment for children. And on the other side of the park in the building is aquarium museum, but I didn’t go to it - I saved it, and I’ve seen it more than once in Thailand. But the light and music show or musical fountain Be sure to look right in front of the towers, it starts the show at 20:00 — Insanely beautiful, but only on weekends and holidays, and the rest of the time it’s just a fountain. Here on my channel there is a video camera https://youtu.be/1rPlcGFkRuU fresh from the summer of 2016.

Well, after a walk in the park, exploring the area and the shopping center, you can go on an excursion - the time has come.

Excursion to the Petronas Towers

We gathered everyone who came to the group and took the elevator to the 51st floor - to the bridge connecting both towers. There they gave time to stare and take pictures at an altitude of 170m.

It was on this bridge that the main characters of the movie "The Trap" ran, represented by Catherine Zeta-Jones and Sean Connery. Now I'm standing here too! Great! Height 170 m. Here is a simple video I shot on the bridge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9qDbb5aVDM

This suspension bridge is fixed on huge supports with the help of hinges.
Then everyone was called back to the elevator and we went even higher, moving from one elevator to another, until we reached the 86th floor! Along the way, looking through and listening to the history of the construction of these unique structures.

The towers were designed by the Argentinean architect Cesar Pelli, who won an international competition announced by Malaysia.

In cross section, each tower is two squares superimposed on each other, forming an eight-pointed Islamic star, to which small arcs are added to increase the space and area of ​​​​the interior.

High-speed elevators with many buttons rushed first to the 83rd and then to the 86th floor, from where the whole of Kuala Lumpur is visible at a glance. In total, each building has 88 floors, and the height with spiers is 452 meters. Without balls and spiers 375 m.

The towers were built of extra-strong concrete with stainless steel and glass trim. The foundation is piles over 100m deep. Together with the project, all this was built from 1992 to 1998.

Here I am already on the 86th floor, watching the city from a bird's eye view. The neighboring tower is especially good.

In the hall, in addition to the white layout of the towers and viewing devices, there are also screens - a kind of toy. You show your ticket to the screen, and different pictures begin to appear on it - for example, towers are being built, but if you bring them up incorrectly, they will line up with spiers or your hand will twitch and they will break - funny.

Here I gathered a crowd of guys - it was fun and the pictures remained as a keepsake, otherwise it’s inconvenient to take pictures and keep the ticket evenly. Well played and that's enough, it's time to return to the ground. 🙂

Botanical Garden in Kuala Lumpur

In all the cities where I visit, I try to visit the botanical garden, and here - in the capital of Malaysia. From Chinatown, you can walk in 30 minutes to walk among beautiful exotic trees and admire the lush vegetation. While walking, I passed through some kind of market where they sold different goodies - food and drinks, as it turned out - the Muslim market, it worked in the morning and only once or twice a week, but I didn’t know that then and decided that on the way back I’ll buy myself something anything. I went to the botanical garden, so as not to be distracted from the planned.

Here is located bird park, but I decided to save on a ticket, and besides, I saw exotic birds on when I was still a package tourist, and now I'm a backpacker, and besides, I'm unemployed - travel Asia on my own and cheap, on their honestly earned earlier funds.

The garden is beautiful and pleasant, and there are few people. Not everyone walks between skyscrapers.
When I came back about three hours later, the market had already closed and almost everyone had moved out, leaving behind a bunch of work for the cleaners. Only one tent had not yet been removed. Fortunately for me, there was a couple of glass dispensers with some strange dark brown and light green liquid. I was terribly thirsty. I waited for someone to show up to find out what it was and how much. The owner of the tent came, and realizing what I needed, he offered a glass with a light green liquid already poured and closed with a lid. When asked how much it costs, he said that not at all - he gave it in general. I was delighted, thanked and destroyed half a glass in one fell swoop, then he offered me exactly the same one and handed me a plastic bag with a glass placed in it.

- "That's lucky!" I was delighted, thanked my uncle and went to have a meal on the nearest bench. The glasses contained rice and soy drinks with young rice buds. In general, with two three hundred gram glasses of this drink, I got drunk and ate at the same time. I was overjoyed and still remember the incident. After that, I decided that the city of Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia received me very kindly. Actually, until now I have been periodically connected with this country in one way or another - I have already worked there twice.

What else to see in Kuala Lumpur

What else to see - television tower, I didn’t climb it - the twin towers ate the budget, but many people like it. There is a piece of forested area next to the tower, and even next to the tower, towards the exit, you can see a bunch of monkeys, and you can also walk along the bridges, although this is not at all like in the jungle or even Kinabalu, but it will do for the city, And for the first time, it's great. Yes, next to the tower communication museum and you can go there if you want.

Located near the botanical garden National Museum there are several rooms. More precisely, this botanical garden is located next to the museum. At the KL Sentral metro station. From the museum on the bridge you can get to Planetarium, but on the contrary it is very interesting in my opinion Police Museum It's completely free, but interesting.

If you go through the whole Botanical Garden, then at its other end on a hill is memorial monument heroes and soldiers. It's beautiful around there too.

Shopping, architecture, food, ethnic neighborhoods and more

A bunch of shops, huge beautiful malls and shopping centers, great mosque, the station building and many buildings in a modern style also deserve attention.

And next to China Town (Chinatown - Chinatown) there is a quite decent two-story shopping center called Pasar Seni. There on the second floor you can eat from 5 to 10 and above ringgit. And on the ground floor they sell all sorts of souvenirs and gifts. There is also a massage, or rather peeling with fish, and not small ones, and there are a lot of them in the pool. The whole thing costs only 5 ringgit in 10 minutes, i.e. then in March 2012. 50, and now at the rate of 2015 about 70 rubles. How difficult it was at first to put your feet in the pool and endure these unusual sensations when biting - it was a thoracic sensation. But then the legs, like a baby’s, are super!

peeling with fish

Yes, still in the capital of Malaysia walks free bus Go KL, and even several routes - red line, green, purple and blue - you can look at the city center and then get off anywhere. There is also an Indian district, you can also walk.

And do not forget about the caves - be sure to go, I wrote about them in a previous article.

More Putrajaya Putrajaya- this is in the direction of the airport, you can take a train or bus from Chinatown, which is cheaper - 4 ringit one way. There are beautiful government buildings, a mosque and it's nice to take a walk.

Yes, I will add that in Kuala Lumpur there are also several ice rinks. I was in San Way Piramid, the ice there is terrible, soft, melted, worth the pleasure of 20 ringit along with skate rental, but I do NOT recommend. This does not apply to the first trip - I added information from 2016

This is how my first three days in Kuala Lumpur went. I liked this city - I don’t know why, but I feel good in it, as they say, like at home. 🙂

Late in the evening, I said goodbye to the wonderful staff of my guest house and his manager and went to the subway to get to KL-central, from where buses go to the airport. Having said that I have an electronic ticket for an Air Asia flight, I took their comfortable bus to the airport for free, spent 5 hours there, and on an early morning flight flew to Cambodia to the city to see ancient temples. Of course, there are stories too.

Most of the sights in Kuala Lumpur are concentrated in the city center, so travelers have no difficulty choosing what to see and where to go.

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Outside the city are only the Batu Caves, which are a must-see. However, it will be very easy and convenient to get to them - on the Kuala Lumpur metro.

What should be seen first?

The main attractions of Kuala Lumpur, which you must see, are:

1. Petronas, twin towers.
2. Menara TV tower.
3. Royal residence.
4. National Mosque and Jamek Mosque.
5. Central city market.
6. Aviary or bird park.
7. Central Park.
8. Botanical Garden.
9. National and ethnological museums.

Their location can always be clarified on the map, almost everything is concentrated within walking distance, and it is easy to get to remote places using the metro services.

This is probably the most interesting of all the attractions in Malaysia. These are limestone cliffs filled with temple buildings, statues, labyrinths of caves, bridges, stairs and tunnels connecting them. All this very organically fit into the lush tropical vegetation. The age of the natural formation itself is disputed, but it is generally accepted that this place is more than 400 million years old. Of course, the rocks themselves, and not human buildings.

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This huge reserve, combining the creations of man and nature, got its name from the Sungai Batu River, located nearby. At the foot of the rocks, on the banks of this river is located a small village with the same name, in which very friendly and hospitable people live. Here you can have a bite to eat and relax after a long walk through the caves.

The annual Thaipusam Buddhist festival, which Malaysia is known to the whole world, is held in this reserve complex.

You can explore the territory daily, between 7 am and 9 pm, you will not need to pay for admission.

The most convenient way to get there is by train, find right direction Kuala metro map will help. Any train going to the Gombak area will do. Departure frequency 10-15 minutes.

The caves are located just 13 kilometers from the center of Kuala Lumpur, if desired, they can be reached by taxi, rented car or by bus. If you choose to travel by bus, you need to take routes 11, 11D and 13 on Pentaling Street, this is in Chinatown. Flight 69 from Jalan Pudu Street also follows the attraction.

A trip by metro will cost 2 RM, by bus 2.5, and a trip in a taxi will cost about 40 RM.

Petronas Twin Towers

As these skyscrapers are often called - Petronas, they are the hallmark of the whole country, its front photo frame. Moreover, the towers not only attract tourists, being placed on all the covers of booklets about Malaysia, but they are also the subject of public love and pride.

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The height of skyscrapers in 88 floors is 451.9 m. On the 86th floor is open Observation deck, and at the 41st floor level there is a bridge connecting the towers in the air. In addition, skyscrapers have art Gallery, theater and concert venues, several restaurants and cafes, a shopping center. At the foot of the Petronos there is a very picturesque park with many cozy corners.

The cost of visiting the observation deck is 40 RM. It is open from morning until 17:00. A walk on the air bridge will cost 10 RM. The towers themselves are open to the public from 9:00 to 21:00, except Mondays, and on Friday there is a technical break - from 13:00 to 14:30. The cost of an entrance ticket directly to the skyscrapers themselves is 75 RM for adults and 35 RM for children.

Petronases rise in the very center of the city and you can reach them on foot from almost any area. You can also take a taxi or metro to the KLCC station.

TV Tower Menara

As you can see on any map of Kuala Lumpur with sights, the TV tower is located very close to Petronos. Its height is 421 meters, and at a level of 276 meters there is a panoramic observation deck, open until 21:00.

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It is best to come here in the evening, as the TV tower has a unique illumination, for which it was nicknamed the "Garden of Light". The cost of visiting depends on how many attractions and objects located inside will be viewed. On average, this is from 49 to 117 RM for adults and from 29 to 87 RM for children.

Menara is open every day from 9:00 to 22:00, entrance and ticket office from Jalan P Ramlee street.

The square where all important holidays are held and on which a lot of interesting museums, is located a few blocks from the television tower, and immediately after it begins Chinatown.

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Unlike the towering skyscrapers around, there is not a single modern building here, only colonial buildings. However, each building is painted with ultra-modern and very effective lighting, which gives the square an absolutely unforgettable look in the evening and at night.

You can get here on foot, walking around the city center or by subway to Masjid Jamek station.

The official residence of the current monarch with a very interesting landscaping of the park. Only here in Kuala Lumpur you can see the guard of honor, which changes every 48 minutes.

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There are no excursions inside the residence, but the entrance to the territory at the palace is completely free, the doors are open from morning until late evening.

You can get there on foot or by subway to the KL Sentral station.

National Mosque and Jamek Mosque

The national mosque, in contrast to the Jamek mosque better known from tourist guides, is a modern building that can accommodate at least 15 thousand worshipers at the same time.

The mosque is also interesting in that the territory attached to it covers an area of ​​almost 53.5 thousand square meters, filled with a garden, paths, gazebos. fountains and benches. The doors of the mosque open before sunrise and close after sunset. There is no entrance fee, but clothing must be appropriate for the venue.

The modern national mosque is located in the very center of the city, near the Kuala Lumpur KTM metro station (suburban line) and Pasar Seni.

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The Jamek Mosque or Masjid Jamek, as it is indicated on all maps, even those printed in Russian, is the complete opposite of the national one. Its building was built in 1909 by Arthur Hubbeck in an amazing mixture colonial style and style traditional for mosques in the Middle East.

Entrance fee is not required, a certain time is provided for visits by tourists - from 8:30 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 16:30, daily. Of course, you need to dress appropriately for the place.

The mosque is located in the center, next to the metro station of the same name. Entrance from Jalan Tun Perak street.

This place is very interesting, and is not mistakenly included in all guidebooks in the list of attractions recommended for visiting in Kuala Lumpur.

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The malls were built in 1928 as ordinary marketplaces for the sale of agricultural products, but now it is an endless intertwining of souvenir shops, "flea" junk shops, craft shops, commission shops and "doubtful places" where you can buy absolutely everything from antique jugs to refrigerators.

You can wander here for hours, so you should stock up on a bottle of water. The market is located near Independence Square, and it is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00.

This place will be interesting for both children and adults. Visitors here move through the tunnels, and around them and above their heads, fish swim, of which there are over 5 thousand species.

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The aquarium is open daily, on weekdays it is open from 11:00 to 20:00, on weekends and holidays - from 10:30 to 20:00. Entrance ends at 19:00. The cost of visiting depends on which halls will be inspected:

• 35 to 80 RM for adults;
• 25 to 52 RM for children;
• 25 to 45 RM for seniors over 60.

The Kuala Lumpur Aquarium is located in the center of the map, just a few meters from the twin towers.

Bird Park and other parks

The largest bird park in the world, covering an area of ​​​​about 8 hectares and home to more than 3 thousand varieties of birds.

The park is open daily from 9:00 to 18:00. The cost of visiting is 48 RM for adults and 38 for children. In the park developed infrastructure with quite reasonable prices, so there is no need to worry about where to dine or visit the sanitary facilities.

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The park is located next to the China District, on Jalan Cenderawasih. You can get to it on foot during a walk or take the metro or bus 115.

There are a lot of parks in Kuala Lumpur, there is an orchid garden, a deer park and many more different places where you can relax while admiring nature.

Among them, it is worth highlighting the Botanical Garden and the large Central Park. The first one will be of interest to all lovers of flora, and the second one is a traditional place for recreation and entertainment.

Finding parks and gardens is easy, you don't even have to open the map. While walking around the city center, they will definitely come across along the way.

Video: Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.

Museums

There are not as many museums in Kuala Lumpur as, for example, in Rome or Moscow, or any other European center. If time allows, then it makes sense to look into each, but if there are sorely lacking hours, then the following should be highlighted:

1. National Museum - open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, admission costs 5 RM for adults and 3 for children, people over 60 do not need to pay, near the KL Sentral metro station and the stop of the free "red" city bus "GO KL".
2. Ethnological Museum - open every day from 09:00 to 17:30, admission is free for everyone, and it is located opposite the building of the National Museum.

Kuala Lumpur is a very convenient city for travelers, because using transport to visit interesting places it does not require transport. All sights are concentrated in the center and you can slowly get around them, walking along the streets.

In addition to metro and scheduled buses, there are also free "red" routes, it is quite easy to navigate them - on each bus there is a sign listing the stopping points.

All this makes your stay in Kuala Lumpur very comfortable and full of only positive emotions.

Hello friends! It's been a while since I wrote about cities, right? Just returned home, to Almaty, and seriously began to work on what is called planning, setting goals, and. I go on a rake, I stuff cones. Meanwhile, I decided to write an article about what to see in Kuala Lumpur in 1, 2 or 3 days, which does not at all claim to be a complete description, but will be saturated with love and gratitude. For this city I adore to hysterics.

And I love it for a reason... If only because the capital of Malaysia is quite small. It is quite possible to bypass it in 48 hours. Or even for 24. True, this would be utter blasphemy, because Kuala Lumpur needs to be able to inhale, drink and smoke like sandalwood incense.

Already on my first visit, right before the flight to, I wandered the streets with great joy and rejoiced at the incredible heat that I managed to miss during the cold winter in.

I am just delighted with its drive, cleanliness, views and smells. This is the most logical door in Southeast Asia; and a city that, thanks to Malaysia's loyal visa policy, is very easy to get to.

Photo of the city during a walk

My favorite features of Kuala Lumpur:

• Internationality. Mix of nationalities, mentalities and cultures. Only here you can go to lunch for $ 2 and at the same time get drunk on the belly of Chinese noodles, Indian sweets and Malay rice.
• Variety of cuisines and cheap street food. As a great lover of gluttony, it is especially pleasant for me to eat varied and interesting food right on the street, where in the evening a huge number of carts, trays and points crawl out, exuding all the flavors of the world.
• Cleanliness and order on the streets. The policeman is a friend of the tourist, the locals are smiling and beautiful.
• Kuala Lumpur (like all of Malaysia) is the only place in Asia where I start to feel ashamed of my English. Because they are very well owned here.
• Harmonious combination antiquity and modernity. Who doesn't know the famous Petronas Towers??? But as soon as you step aside from them, you start to stumble over old Chinese mansions, traditional Indian temples (albeit daubed) and authentic Chinese pagodas.
• Transport system. You can get anywhere and from anywhere. There are metro, monorails and even free GO KL buses around (more on them below in the article).
• Possibility to walk. In the center of Kuala Lumpur, there are several parks where you can roam with great pleasure while waiting for your flights somewhere in Bali.

Some people say that Kuala Lumpur is an expensive city. For me: perhaps within access to duty attractions. But for a backpacker, there is expanse here: a lot of tasty and varied food; Chinese tea shops (I really love the delicate aroma of oolongs) and a bunch of good hostels. True, bedbugs are often found in the latter. And it happens that mosquitoes get it. Especially against the backdrop of sticky year-round stuffiness typical of the local latitudes.

If you are flying somewhere with children, there will also be something to do here.

About attractions

There are many attractions in Kuala Lumpur! I will focus only on those that aroused my personal interest. In general, I like just walking more than watching some regular museum or contemplating a hyped waterfall in terrible crowds of frenzied tourists. Fortunately, in Kuala there are a lot of options for walking (which is a rarity for Asian cities). Of course, many sights can be seen in 1 day, but still it is better to allocate 2 or 3 for this.

On the map:

petronas towers

The main symbol of Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur, 459 meters high. Located in the heart of the capital, not far from one of the main backpacker spots South-East Asia- back streets of Chinatown.

Beautiful and monumental buildings, which are eight-pointed stars in a section, as a symbol of tribute to Muslim traditions. To be honest, I didn't go upstairs. But inside, I walked a bit around the shopping center. Pompous, beautiful and expensive.

Price: from $25 per person for the ascent to the tower itself.

petronas towers

For me, it’s like this - for 1 time, because it’s much more interesting around. Even despite the wide avenues, high glass of concrete and steel against the backdrop of greenery and relaxation.

Batu Caves

The main Hindu shrine outside, a functioning temple and one of the main attractions of Malaysia. It is located rather not in Kuala Lumpur itself, but rather in its environs.

Incredibly powerful energy, crazy Tamil rituals with skin and tongue piercing, forbidden even in India itself, trance and mysteries. And if you get there in the midst of some festivity, the frenzy of shock is guaranteed. Look at the photo. Already on them everything becomes extremely clear.

Crowded Batu caves during one of the holidays

Getting to the Batu Caves is easy: KTM Komuter train on the Batu Caves-Port Klang Route line. Either bus 11, 11D from Chinatown

Price: free for entrance to the territory. But for individual caves they ask for money (something around 3-4 dollars)

Chinatown and Petaling Street (Jalan Petaling)

My favorite place Kuala Lumpur. You can easily get here for 10 ringit (2.5 dollars) by shuttle bus from the airport. Around - full Shanghai: Chinese street food, Chinese goods, Chinese junk, Chinese tea and Chinese old Chinese. Everything is very textured, bright and noisy. This is where I always eat after flights in a large food court, where I always order soup with rice noodles and large fish balls.

There, on the corner, right next to the crossing to the other side of the street, they periodically sell chilled coconut water. Yummy is rare. In the heat under 40 you can't imagine better.

Getting to Petaling is easy: metro Puduraya and the bus station of the same name with the ability to leave for KLIA airport or KLIA2.

Retail space Chinatown

Central Park (KLCC Park)

This prefix "park" amuses me for small green areas within the boundaries of Asian cities. But still, it's nice here. Fountains, playgrounds, walking paths. Plus - a great view of the Petronas, in some places even too much. I like to just walk around and sit on the benches. True, I can’t stand it for a long time - the heat drives me out. But, compared to the madness of the Batu caves, it is very relaxed and calm at home.

Types of KLCCs

Botanical Garden

But this place looks like a park much more than KLCC: silence, huge tropical trees, paths and long lake, near which it is possible with some hope to wait out the humid Malaysian hell. My favorite place in Kuala Lumpur. True, on my last visit, it was here that I suddenly had some kind of acute intestinal ailment.

I almost missed my plane to Delhi. But next time I will definitely visit again. Benefit from the main transport hub of the city KL Central - 15 minutes on foot.

Bird park

Another wonderful park in Kuala Lumpur. Unfortunately, I didn't get to it, unfortunately. It is located almost door to door from the lake park and 5 minutes walk from the national museum. A bunch of birds in quasi-natural conditions with a net stretched over the territory of the park (so as not to scatter)

You can get everything from the same KL Central in 20 minutes of a leisurely walk.

Remarkably, all these attractions (with the exception of the Batu caves) can be reached on foot. Which I did in my few short runs to Kuala Lumpur (well, the city is small). I really love walking tours.

Just remember to stock up on water and a little patience, because the differences between the air-conditioned sterile guts of airports and the surrounding reality are very large.

It was because of this temperature shock that I decided in my next foray into Malaysia most spend time on, in order to freeze a little. Just before the dash to the chicest in Indonesia.

Free buses GO KL Citybus

Here, as in Penang, it is possible to ride between the sights for free. Look for GO KL CityBus buses (there are already 4 branches). True, associations of taxi drivers are actively fighting with him. Like, bread is taken away from them, the poor. But what is the thrill for travelers? You can read more on the website GO KL CB.

And getting to Kuala Lumpur is easy. Right here I am always looking for cheap flights.

As a conclusion

As you can see, there is a lot to see and feel in Kuala Lumpur. Always glad to be back on his streets soaring from hell; take a walk from Petalinga to Petronas and be sure to eat from the belly in one of the street Chinese eateries.

I am writing an article, and my heart is already pounding from a warm, murmuring joy. It is always pleasant and easy to write about your favorite... So I think, what places do you have the same joyful associations? Write in the comments, very interesting.

One of the parks in the city

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Sri Mahamariamman

Sri Mahamariamman is the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur and one of the most important Hindu shrines throughout Malaysia. It began to be erected in 1873 and was built by order and at the expense of the head of the local Tamil community, guest workers from South India, who came to the country in large numbers at that time.

In the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, there are a lot of places that you should definitely see: there are also beautiful historical monuments, and wonderful religious buildings, and many the most beautiful parks. What is nice, almost all of this is located in a small area of ​​​​the city and you can easily see the sights of Kuala Lumpur while walking.

Undoubtedly, one of the most famous sights of the city are the Petronas Twin Towers. These 88-story buildings, spiers stretching into the sky, hold the world record: there is not a single building in the world higher. At the height of the 41st floor between the towers there is a covered bridge, the highest in the world.

A beautiful view of Petronas and the whole city opens from the observation deck of the Menara television tower, which is 420 meters high.

Malaysia is a Muslim state and its capital is filled with many the most beautiful mosques, among which is a huge National Mosque, Masjid Negara Mosque and the oldest Jame Mosque in the city, surrounded by a palm grove.

Various religions "distinguished themselves" in Kuala Lumpur with their temples. One of the Buddhist sacred places- Temple of Chan Si Shu Yen, built in the ancient Chinese style, and it is located in Chinatown. The Hindu Temple of Sri Mahamariamman, which looks like a magnificent Indian palace, also stands there.

There is also the magnificent Royal Palace of Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur, where the residence of the Malaysian king, or rather the Sultan, is actually located. Tourists will not be able to see the magnificence of the palace halls and gardens surrounding it, but it is quite possible to witness the changing of the guard ceremony. But the Ministry of Culture is now located in the Palace of Sultan Abdul-Samad, and this building of incredible beauty is especially magical at night thanks to beautiful lighting. Its facade overlooks Independence Square, which the Malays consider a symbol of their freedom.

To learn more about the history and culture of Malaysia, it is worth visiting the National Museum, which owns the richest historical collection, which includes works of art, ethnological exhibits, weapons, costumes, dishes and musical instruments.

Undoubtedly, one of the most famous sights of the city are the Petronas Twin Towers.

Kuala Lumpur has several natural parks. Central Lake Park is a collection of theme parks covering a vast area. There are parks dedicated to butterflies, birds, deer, an orchid and hibiscus garden, a playground for children and fountains with fabulous lighting. In the Deer Park, you can get up close with tiny kanchil deer, and in the Bird Park you can see more than 3,000 species of birds from around the world: a net is stretched over the park, and the conditions in which the birds are kept imitate their natural environment. Nearby is the Butterfly Park, which will take you to a real a tropical forest and amaze with an incredible amount of these amazingly beautiful insects.

Another interesting natural and religious monument is located 14 km from Kuala Lumpur - Batu Caves, which are about 400 million years old. Later, the cave halls were transformed into magnificent temples, and thousands of Hindu pilgrims come here to climb the long stairs to the main Temple Cave and see the giant gilded statue of Murugan, the son of Lord Shiva.

Kuala Lumpur and South Malacca

• Where to stay: In the main city of the Malay Peninsula and all of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, a great variety of hotels are waiting for tourists - from budget "kopeck pieces" in "little India" and other colorful quarters to expensive and high-quality hotels in the historical center.

It would seem that in a city of a million people it is not so easy to see all its sights. However, in the capital of Malaysia, most of the interesting places are concentrated not only within the city, but also in the very center. In addition, many of them can even be reached on foot, and to famous caves Batu, located outside the city limits, you can go on a convenient metropolitan metro.

Tourists who were lucky enough to meet the most interesting city Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur - certainly were able to appreciate all its advantages. It simultaneously combines the advanced achievements of civilization, and carries some unique aura preserved from ancient times. Here you can meet skyscraper high-rise buildings, visit amazing sights and even relax in the shade of landscaped green spaces. park areas. Of course, the main attention of many guests of the metropolis is riveted to central square Independence, but in other areas of the city there are many things that are definitely worth a look.

We propose to start our walk with an acquaintance with the oldest of the mosques located in Kula Lumpur, which was created in 1909 on the idea of ​​a brilliant native of Great Britain A. Hubback. It is located in a symbolic place where the rivers Klang and Gombak merge together. The place was not chosen by chance, because according to historical information, it was here that the first settlement existed, which was destined to soon become the capital of the state.

For those who understand the directions of architecture, it will be obvious that the building is made in the Moorish style, its colors are dominated by red and white tones. The complex includes several towers, minarets and three domes. And the role of the background is played by perennial plantations of coconut palms. It is not surprising that the remains of the most prominent figures of the city and the country are stored here, under the tombs of which a considerable area is allotted. For a long time, this particular mosque was the main one in the entire country, until in 1965 the more modern Negara was awarded this honor.

The second striking reminder of the long presence in Malaysia of colonial Britain is Cathedral named after St. Mary. Erected in 1898, this grandiose cathedral is a real example gothic architecture island European state of the early period. In his features, everything is concise and there is not a single superfluous detail. This is what the architects think it should look like. Holy place to communicate with God. But the most interesting tourists waiting inside. In the center of the hall is the main pride of the cathedral - the old organ, which was created by the recognized genius of his time, Henry Willis, whose inventions adorn the best cathedrals in London.

The interior of the premises is designed in the usual style: the walls are lined with white stone, and the figured windows are decorated with multi-colored stained-glass windows. The rays of the sun passing through them create a unique play of colors and a unique color illusion. It is worth agreeing that the creators managed to achieve the main goal - to create an atmosphere of solemnity and peace. By the way, not so long ago, only the British were allowed into these halls, who were the main participants in the ceremonies of worship. Today in the cathedral you can meet parishioners from various ethnic classes.

Golf Club

Not far from the cathedral is the Royal Selangor Golf Club, which is used to spend free time after the morning service, the British. It is not difficult to guess who came up with the idea to create the first golf club in Malaysia. After all, the British have long been famous for their addiction to this measured sporting event. In 1893, an advertisement appeared in the newspaper, according to which everyone could take part in the first golf tournament, which was to be held on the local hill of Petaling.

As soon as the local rich of English origin hit the ball, it was decided to create the first golf course on this hill. The players liked the mixed terrain and natural water obstacles.

Despite the fact that the Royal Selangor club in its early years had only a few members and only one small field, a century later it has become one of the most prestigious clubs of our time. Nowadays, on its territory there are already three golf courses of different sizes, tennis courts, swimming pools and gyms, and even a real school for learning martial arts! Accordingly, in order to feed club members and visitors, it was necessary to think over a network of eating establishments. Today, guests and members of the club are served by several restaurants and cafes, where you can taste not only dishes local cuisine but also to appreciate the recognizable recipes of European and Asian cuisine.

Although the club is designed for professional players, for whom large-scale competitions are held, beginners will be able to learn the skill of stick handling and hitting technique from experienced masters and instructors.

main square

Independence Square was once a common cricket ground for the British. Perhaps that is why she received such a name, which seems to “scream” about the cherished freedom that Malaysia received after the departure of the British colonialists. In 1957, the flag of an independent state was raised here for the first time. The Malaysians were so eager to gain freedom that they decided to create a huge flagpole to raise the banner, which reaches a height of 95 meters and is still a real record holder.

By the way, the most interesting sights of the city are located on the territory of the square, the main of which is the palace of Sultan Abdul-Samad. It was erected back in 1897 by another British representative, Arthur Norman. According to sources, the author drew his inspiration from the state of the Great Moghuls, who treated their rulers with special trepidation and wanted to emphasize them in every possible way. high status building marvelous palaces for them.

The main decoration of the building is a high chapel, the top of which is decorated with an exquisite dome covered with gilding. The chapel, however, like the cathedral itself, combines two directions in architecture at once - Moorish and Victorian. The author managed to perfectly combine the different notes of these trends, and the result exceeded even the wildest expectations. Tourists can spend hours enjoying marvelous arches, minarets and domes, which are very similar in shape to bulbs.

Not surprisingly, Malaysians compare the chapel to the English "Big Ben". Well, if you get into the vicinity of the castle in the evening, it seems as if you were in a real oriental tale- Hundreds of multi-colored lanterns generously pour their rays on the walls of the castle and its towers.

Textile Museum

If you love history, be sure to check out National Museum textiles, in the halls of which you can trace the entire history of Malaysia. It houses a large collection of samples of fabrics, national clothes, festive and everyday clothes and colorful patterns. It was from these drawings that it was possible to distinguish people who belonged to different class groups.

Gallery visitors will learn about the technique of fabric production, how and with what techniques patterns were applied to clothes. To make it easier for guests to navigate, the galleries are divided into four main expositions, each of which contains enough information and samples of fabrics, mechanisms that were used in different historical eras. One of the galleries contains thousands of unique jewelry, hairpins and brooches that were typical for different regions Malaysia.

In fairness, it is worth noting the building of the history repository itself, which also represents a vivid example of neo-Moorish architecture. The facade is generously decorated with towers, carved arches and tall spiers.

Market and Chinatown

Kuala Lumpur's main market is far from last place in our daily guide. Here you can always find something for the soul, finally buying original souvenirs for relatives and friends. Initially, it was conceived as a market for the sale of seafood and spices. Today, it looks more like a huge pavilion, which contains all kinds of goods in a comfortable room for visitors. Dozens of air conditioners are responsible for the internal atmosphere. The prices here are more than affordable.

Do not forget about Chinatown, which in Kuala Lumpur has its own characteristics. The quality of goods here, although not high, but the prices will become a real “balm for the souls” of numerous shopaholics. Well, for those who have long dreamed of clothes or accessories from well-known manufacturer, here they will offer an excellent copy at a bargain price.

The Batu Caves are famous for their ancient age of about 400 million years. These natural formations were discovered 200 years ago, and soon one of the Indian merchants began to build a temple to the god Muruga near the entrance to the cave. Later, the tallest statue, reaching 43 meters, was erected here, on which about 300 liters of gold paint were spent. In 1920, a staircase of 272 steps was built leading from huge statue before entering main cave. In addition to the many steps, the staircase is distinguished by a large number of various religious figures and statues, forming a kind of sculptural composition. The walls of the caves are also decorated with sculptural deities, and the light penetrating through the natural fault makes it possible to view the cave from the inside. In the far cave at the altar, Hindus often pray, who revere these places and strive to conduct their rituals here. Bats live in one of the caves of Batu. Therefore, not everyone is allowed here, so as not to disturb the bats.

The attraction of the capital of the Kingdom of Malaysia is the Royal Palace - the official residence of the monarch. Built in 1928 at the expense of a Chinese millionaire, this building was purchased by the Malaysian government in 1957 and became his property. Beautiful flower beds and well-groomed lawns are laid out on the territory of the palace, and many exotic birds settled in gardens with rich vegetation. The palace gates are guarded by a royal guard dressed in colorful uniforms that mix traditional Malaysian and British styles. The most important state events and ceremonies are held in the National Palace.

Kuala Lumpur has many different religious buildings. Despite the predominance of Islam, representatives of different religious denominations also feel great here. In particular, the oldest Hindu temple, Sri Mahamariamman, is the main shrine for Hindus not only in the capital, but throughout Malaysia. The temple was built in the 19th century, when guest workers from South India began to arrive on the rubber plantations of Malaysia. According to Hindu beliefs, the goddess Mahamariamman protects from diseases and provides food.

Therefore, in a foreign land, it became necessary to build a temple where one could ask his deity for protection and salvation. In 1885, the building was moved to the outskirts of Chinatown and a five-tiered gopuram tower, decorated with colorful sculptures of Hindu deities, was erected over the entrance to the temple. This Hindu temple houses a silver chariot with many bells. Every year, on the Thaipusam holiday, which falls in January-February, a statue of the god Murugan is placed on a chariot and transported through the streets of the capital, accompanied by an elegant crowd, heading to the Batu caves.

Among the temples and buildings of the colonial period, the modern skyscrapers of Kuala Lumpur occupy special place. The Petronas Towers are considered not only the tallest twin towers in the world, but also a symbol of modern Malaysia. The buildings of the towers are made in the Islamic style and resemble two huge ears of corn. At a height of 170 meters, the towers are connected glass bridge with an observation deck. From here you have a stunning view of the entire city. To keep the palm in height, local architects equipped the towers with spiers. Thus, the built towers in Chicago were significantly lower, losing their briefly acquired primacy.

Among the high-rise buildings of Kuala Lumpur, it is worth noting the Menara TV Tower, which has the glory of being the tallest man-made structure in all of Malaysia. The Menara TV tower quickly gained popularity among newlyweds. Here, special show programs, photo shoots, and banquet services are arranged for young people getting married. The tower is quite legally used by base jumpers for mind-blowing parachute jumps. Even at night, the tower is clearly visible from any part of the city due to the amazingly skillful illumination, nicknamed local residents"Garden of Light" Construction of this scale is also an example of careful attitude to nature. A century-old tree growing near the TV tower was tried to be preserved during construction work, although it was not cheap.