India/Malaysia /Sabah/Kota Kinabalu

Kuala Lumpur often referred to as KL is the one of the World’s most beautiful cities. On one hand the city is dotted with highly sophisticated architectural landmarks, while on the other it has its own share of historically important places. The world’s largest twin building – The Petronas Twin Towers is considered as the pride of Kuala Lumpur and is its most significant landmarks. Kuala Lumpur is blessed with numerous architectural gems such as Istana Negara, the king’s official residence, Sultan Abdul Samad building, Dataran Meredeka and Dayabumi Complex.The old railway station in KL featuring Moorish style of architecture is another important architectural landmark. Besides this, other major tourist places on interest in the city include mosques, churches, museums, night clubs and zoos. The numerous restaurants and bars lined across the streets of the city serve tourists with mouth watering cuisines from around the world.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Historical

Time Zone: (UTC+08:00)

Pincode: 57000

STD Code: +606 3

Info Website: www.tourism.gov.my/

Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year.

HistoryEdit

Kuala Lumpur has its origins in the 1850s, when the Malay Chief of Klang, Raja Abdullah bin Raja Jaafar Raja Abdullah, hired some Chinese labourers to open new and larger tin mines for tin prospectors.The miners landed at the confluence of Sungai Gombak (previously known as Sungai Lumpur, meaning “muddy river”) and Sungai Klang (Klang River) to open mines at Ampang, Pudu and Batu. These mines developed into a trading post that became a frontier town.

Places to Visit

How to ReachEdit

By Air : Kuala Lumpur International Airport is located 43 kilometres south of the city centre. Airport departure taxes are USD 12 for international flights, USD 6 for travel to Singapore and Brunei, and USD 2 for domestic flights.

By Train : Guests may also ride on the KLIA Express train. The non-stop journey between KL Sentral and KLIA takes only 28 minutes.The KLIA Express operates at 15-minute intervals during peak hours and 20 minutes during off-peak. This service is available between 5 am and 1 am daily. A one-way ticket on KLIA Express is approximately USD 10.From KL Sentral, it is a 20-minute taxi ride to the hotel. Taxi coupons are available at any registered counters at the arrival hall of KL Sentral, costing approximately USD 5.

By BuS : Cheapest way to travel between Kuala Lumpur city center is to board one of coaches that depart from KL Sentral. Airport Coach is one of them; they charge around RM18 to bring you to KLIA.

By Taxi : Budget taxis that require purchase of a coupon are also available. Coupons can be purchased at any budget taxi registered counter in the airport arrival hall.

By Other : N.A

Top HotelsAdd

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

My Hotel @ KL sentral ; No 1 Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ; Ph – 60 3-2260 5000 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Elevators, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500

Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur ; Jalan Stesen Sentral Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ; Ph – 60 3-2263 7888 ; Facilities – Valet Parking, Banquet facilities, Doctor on call, Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning,Baby sitting, Conference facilities, Elevators,Free airport shuttle, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur ; Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ; Ph – 60 3-2380 8888 ; Facilities – Health Club, Massage Services, Valet Parking, Banquet facilities, Doctor on call, Disco, Beauty salon,Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour roomservice,Airconditioning, Baby sitting, Conference facilities, Laundry, Parking, Wheel chair access, 24-Hour Security, Body Treatments.

Top RestaurantsAdd

• Gobo Chit Chat ;  Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ; M –  60 3-2332 9888 ; Food Serve :  Malaysian Chinese

• Din Tai Fung ;  LG 207, Lingkaran Syed Putra Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ; M –  60 3-2283 2292 ; Food Serve :  Malaysian Chinese

• Bijan ;  3, Jalan Ceylon Bukit Ceylon, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ; M –  60 3-2031 3575 ; Food Serve :  Malaysian Chinese

Must Eat FoodAdd

Chettinad banana leaf rice –  Village Park Restaurant ; 45, Jalan ss21/37 Damansara Jaya Petaling Jaya ; Ph/M –  603 2274 0502 ; Cost –  N.A ; Famous for – Cuisine.

Salted egg yoke sotong – Robson Heights Seafood Restaurant ; 10B, Jalan Permai, Off Jalan Syed Putra,50460 Kuala Lumpur, ; Ph/M –  603 2274 6216. ; Cost –  N.A ; Famous for – Cuisine.

Curry puff, and fried sesame ball. –  Mr. Chiam’s Goreng Pisang Stall ; Facing the YMCA Brickfields, KL. ; Ph/M –  012 617 2511 ; Cost –  N.A ; Famous for – Cuisine.

Must Do ActivitiesAdd

Must ShopAdd

Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

SkyBar ; Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ; Ph/M: 60 3-2332 9888 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A
Zouk Club (KL) ; 113, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ; Ph/M: 60 3-2171 1997 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A
Maison ; 14, Jalan Yap Ah Shak, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ; Ph/M: 60 3-2694 3341 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

SpaAdd

Angsana Spa ;  Level 5 Crown Plaza Mutiara Hotel, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, 50250, Malaysia ; Ph/M – 60 3-2141 4321 ; Cost:  N.A ; Services –  N.A
Jentayu Spa by Sheila Majid ;  No. 5 Block D2 Level G4 Solaris Dutamas (Publika), 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ; Ph/M – 60 3-6205 3402 ; Cost:  N.A ; Services –  N.A

FestivalAdd

Chinese New Year ; Venue:  Kuala Lumpur ; Period :  February ; Details:  Chinese New Year celebrations, also known as the Spring Festival, in China start on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month of the Chinese calendar. The festival lasts for about 23 days, ending on the 15th day of the first lunar month in the following year in the Chinese calendar.

Safety / WarningEdit

1. Sort out and check your travel documents, hotel bookings, tour bookings, flight tickets etc.
2. Compile and print and list of important emergency numbers like your Embassy number in KL, your bank numbers, credit card companies, whom to contact in case of emergency. Malaysian emergency number is 999 or 112 from a mobile phone.
3. Call your credit card companies up and inform them that you will be on holiday in Malaysia.
4. Clean out your purse and leave unneccessary documents/cards.
5. DO NOT accept offers for tours, hotel bookings etc from strangers who contact you through the TA messaging system. You do not know these persons/company.

HelplineEdit

• Within Malaysia : 1 300 88 3000 24-hour call centre  (Ticketing, lost baggage, group bookings, flight cancellations, general enquiries)
• Outside Malaysia : +603 7843 3000 (long distance call charges apply)

ItineraryEdit

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