Kuala Lumpur; Your gateway to Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, the federal capital of Malaysia, is thefamous building as a background.In recent years, Kuala
main gateway to the country, and one of Asia's mostLumpur has been erecting massive new building as a
dynamic cities currently experiencing dramatic change.symbol of its aspirations to be proud by capital, not
Kuala Lumpur commonly referred as KL (as Newmerely of Malaysia, but the world. Kuala Lumpur
York usually referred as NY). KL is the largest city inimpressive skyline and its modern structures do give it
Malaysia with the population of over 1.5 million peoplethe feel of an international city. Some visitors like this,
consist all of Malaysia's many ethnic group (3 majorsince they can find enough global stamps of familiarity
ethnic groups are Malay, Chinese and Indian).Coveringto be able to take to the city easily. From fast food
some 243 sq km, it lies approximately 40km from theoutlets to shopping malls and department stores,
coast. KL was originally a tin mining settlement foundedinternational brand names and products abound, at
in 1875 at the confluence of the Gombak and Klangleast superficially so; occasionally, some aspects are
rivers. From a small tin mining settlement, it continues totempered with local quirkiness, such as Indian curry
grow and today, KL is home to more than 4 millionpizzas.The city's varied architectural styles are
people.KL will definitely have plenty to offer, fromoutstanding - modern skyscrapers, handsome colonial
shopping to sightseeing to unique culture from those 3buildings, quaint old shop houses in Chinatown and little
major ethnic groups....Malay, Chinese and Indian.FirstIndia and suburban Malay Kampung (villages). While
time visitors to Kuala Lumpur can be forgiven forMalaysians live side by side, certain areas reflect the
feeling a little disorientated by the traffic congestion, thevaried cultural mix.The city's more contemporary
modern glass skyscrapers, giant department storesstructures of glass and steel conveniently appeal to
and all trappings of any modern city, yet beneath thisenough camera-happy visitors to make tourism one of
veneer of modernity lies the heart and soul of verythe city's biggest revenue earners. In fact, building like
interesting metropolis.Not to be missed while you are inPetronas Twin Tower are gradually taking precedence
KL is Petronas Twin Tower also famously known asover the traditional tourism attractions that date back
KLCC, one of the modern marvels of the world. It wasto colonial times.Kuala Lumpur certainly presents more
the tallest building in the world until 2004 when the titleto explore and discover.Yazid is the the webmaster
was taken over by Tapei101. With the total height offor Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide. Visit his website at for
452 meters above street level and 88 stories, with itstips and information about Kuala,
unique design, at least you should take 1 snap with thisLumpur, and Malaysia.