Visiting the Capital City
Kuala Lumpur
A small cyber city with a population of 1.6 million people which not only became a vision of modernity with its best skyscrapers, restaurants and nightlife in the country, but also possesses rich cultural heritage through the unity of its multicultural society. After one hundred and fifty years since tin hacked a base out of the jungle, the city evolved tremendously into an affluent 21st century metropolis with its vast economy and development despite the remarkable cultural diversity.
The ethnic of Malays, Chinese prospectors, Indian immigrants and British colonials all helped to shape up the city as well as leaving a mark of amazing assortment of cultural traditions.
Intermission
From the previous post, I have shared briefly about the history of Kuala Lumpur so, this time I will share about the interesting places that you can visit along with the complete information on accommodations, the convenient transportation and plus with additional information on how to save your budget but I will also include the luxurious places as well just in case if you're visiting the country for a special anniversary, honeymoon or any other special or romantic vacations.
Budget Expenses
First and foremost, I would like to share about expenses for those who take control on their credit flow. So, like any travellers out there, we normally always set our budget at the top list before anything else unless if you're a multimillionaire who doesn't really care about the limitation of expenses or someone who is 'The big spender!'. If you know what I meant.
Before we start any further, I will just share some travel tips with you guys which you probably already done it!
1) Flight ticket reservation
Make sure you book your tickets at least 3 months in advance and if you can make it much earlier, the better!
Economy class of course.
Always be alert of the discounts and promotion rate by signing on the membership of your preferable chosen airlines and get the information of their promotions from time to time through e-mails or any ways possible.
Example websites:
I always think that Etihad Airlines always have great deals and promotion flight rate. - www.etihad.com
Other websites that can help you find better deals:
Expedia.com , Lowfares.com, Tripbase.com, bestfares.com and many more which you can look it up.
2) What to see?
THE SKYSCRAPERS
1) Kuala Lumpur Tower (Menara Kuala Lumpur)
i) Quick Fact :
Opened in 1st October 1996
1379' (320m) in Height
Designed by Kumpulan Senireka SDN BHD
The Seventh tallest communication building in the world.
The bulbous pinnacle of the tower is inspired by a spinning Malaysian top and the 276metre high viewing deck is over 100m higher than the Skybridge of the Petronas Twin Towers.
ii) Location :
2, Jalan Puncak Kuala Lumpur
The building is situated on top of the forested hill and when it comes to the view, it certainly trumps the Petronas Twin Towers. (Opens 9am - 10pm)
iii) Transportation :
Free Public bus service :- Take RAPID KL bus (Purple line) in Pasar Seni station.
The bus destination is to BUKIT BINTANG. (Make sure you take the right bus because there's quite a few of purple line buses!)
It will take you from Pasar Seni station, city center (look at the arrow at the map above) through Jalan Raja Chulan where you have to take off at the bus stop nearby the KL tower. (ask the bus driver to help you with this)
Free shuttle service at the entrance at the bottom of the hill every 15 to 20 minutes that take you to the top of the hill where the tower is. (9am - 9.30pm)
iv)Tickets:
Available at the entrance which cost about RM38 ($15 or less approx). Make sure to update the foreign exchange info from time to time.
v) Additional Info :
You can purchase the tickets from the backpackers accommodations that sell the tickets for tourist and get it for more cheaper deals!
This free shuttle bus also will take you to Bukit Bintang where you will find a massive shopping mall, The Pavillion where most of the high street fashion brands are placed there as well as A-list brands such as Prada, Gucci, Pandora and lots more.
2) The Petronas Twin Towers
i) Quick Fact :
- Design by an Argentine American architect, Cesar Pelli.
- Tallest building in the world from 1998 to 2004
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An elegant headquarters of the National Petroleum company, Petronas.
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(Opens 9am - 7pm: Tuesday to Sunday, 1pm to 2.30pm on Fridays and closed on Mondays)
iii) Transportation
The RAPID LRT train, Kelana Jaya line.
You can take this train from Pasar Seni or KL central but it depends on your location. (refer to train map for more precise details)
If you take from either of these destinations, the cost will be RM1.60 or Rm2.00 ($0.40/$0.50 only!)
This train will go under tunnel where it will direct you into the Suria KLCC shopping Mall (free entrance) which is connected with the Petronas Twin Towers.
FREE shuttle bus service:
Take the same RAPID KL purple line bus that goes by the KL tower and take off at a bus stop nearby The Pavillion.
Once you get off, you will see a skybridge that connects the Pavillion and the Petronas KLCC shopping mall. More interesting fact is that the bridge is equipped with cooling air-condition that makes your walking journey more convinient and soothing as the weather in this country might goes up to 30 degree Celsius sometimes depends on the season.
Tickets:
There are three types of packages for going up the Petronas twin towers which can be purchased at the counter ticket at the basement.
The cheapest deal access is the 41st floor skybridge, 170m above ground.
For the 88th floor observation deck in tower 2 is for RM40
Gain your access to the member only Malaysian Petroleum Club for a meal! A premium package including lunch/dinner for RM200/RM350 ($60/$105 approx)
Additional information :
There's a beautiful mini recreational park at the back of the KLCC Suria shoppingmall and a magnificent musical water show that took place at 8pm for about 5- 7 minutes or so and at 9.50pm before the mall is closed.
Plus, there's track for people to jog and an open pool and big playground for kids.
[More information on places to go below]
3) Travel within the country
Internal Transportation
I strongly encourage, that you use the public transportation that are available/provided effectively because it will certainly help you to organize your financial more wisely!
Kuala Lumpur Public Transportation
Rail Transport
1)KTM (Keretapi Tanah Melayu- Heavy rail) - Intercity/Urban public transport
A - Sentul - >Port Klang line.
B - Rawang -> Seremban line.
2) RAPID LRT (Light Rail Transit) - Urban public train. (Refer to the above map)
C - Ampang -> Sentul line.
D - Sri Petaling - >Sentul Timur line.
E - Kelana Jaya Terminal Putra
3) KL Monorail - Mono train, which is smaller than the rest and goes only within Kuala Lumpur in shorter distance compare others.
Rail Line :
Titiwangsa -> Chow kit ->Medan ->Tuanku -> Bukit Nanas -> Raja Chulan -> Bukit Bintang -> Imbi -> Hang Tuah -> Maharajalela -> Tun Sambathan -> Kuala Lumpur sentral. ( F : Refer to the above map)
4) KLIA Ekspress - High speed train service linking KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) to Kuala Lumpur city centre.
KLIA Transit to Kuala Lumpur (35 minutes : RM35 stops at 4 different stops)
KLIA Ekspress to Kuala Lumpur ( 28 minutes Non-stop train)
Additional info :
The tickets will cost about approximately $10 but it is so worth it as you will experience the comfort of the modern high speed train that will save more time but just in case if you're wondering to get more cheaper transportation, then I suggest you take the bus instead. Read more below for KLIA bus transit.
Public Bus Transportation
RAPID KL buses
i) Airport shuttle bus services
There is a bus terminal nearby the airport going to Kuala Lumpur City center which cost about RM10 or RM8 (only for $3/$4!) depends on the bus company.
Air Asia, Airport Coach, Aerobus etc.. (you'll see the available buses when you reach the terminal)
ii) RAPID KL Buses ( In the city center)
You can take buses to these touristic places & shopping malls. Just Suggestions and you don't have to do it all! ;-)
KLCC ( Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre+ Petronas Towers)
KL TOWER
Lake Garden & Bird Park
Museums
China Town
Merdeka Square (Independence Square)
Central Market
National History Museum
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
Islamic Arts Museum
Sze Ya Temple
Little India
Malaysian Tourism Complex ( For more info!)
Massive Shopping Malls
KL Suria (KLCC)
Mid Valley
Times Square
Pavillion
Sunway Pyramid
IOI Mall
Mines Resort City
ONE Utama
There are so many more to see and activities to do in Kuala Lumpur and more in other cities of Malaysia which I will continue to write in the next post!
I hope with this general information, you will able to get the picture of how the country really is and how to travel within this country in a more easier, cheaper and better ways. In my next post, I will continue sharing more information on Kuala Lumpur on the budget and luxurious accommodations along with more elaboration more of the activities that you can here.
Stay in tune every week for more!
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