Sightseeing
The National Monument is a sculpture that commemorates those who died in Malaysia's struggle for freedom, principally against the Japanese occupation during World War II and the Malayan Emergency, which lasted from 1948 until 1960. It is located in the Federal capital, Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Houses of Parliament are situated near the monument.
It is the world's tallest bronze freestanding sculpture grouping.[1] Every year on 31 July on Warriors' Day, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the Prime Minister, heads of military, and the police pay their respects to the fallen heroes by laying garlands at the monument.
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Tugu Negara
The National Monument is a sculpture that commemorates those who died in Malaysia's struggle for freedom, principally against the Japanese occupation during World War II and the Malayan Emergency, which lasted from 1948 until 1960. It is located in the Federal capital, Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Houses of Parliament are situated near the monument.
It is the world's tallest bronze freestanding sculpture grouping.[1] Every year on 31 July on Warriors' Day, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the Prime Minister, heads of military, and the police pay their respects to the fallen heroes by laying garlands at the monument.
Putrajaya, officially the Federal Territory of Putrajaya, is a planned city and the federal administrative centre of Malaysia. The seat of government was shifted in 1999 from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya, because of overcrowding and congestion in the former. Kuala Lumpur remains Malaysia's national capital, and is the seat of the King and the Parliament, and is the country's commercial and financial centre. Putrajaya was the idea of former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. It became Malaysia's third Federal Territory, after Kuala Lumpur and Labuan, in 2001.
Named after the first Malaysian Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, the territory is entirely enclaved within the Se
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Putrajaya
Putrajaya, officially the Federal Territory of Putrajaya, is a planned city and the federal administrative centre of Malaysia. The seat of government was shifted in 1999 from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya, because of overcrowding and congestion in the former. Kuala Lumpur remains Malaysia's national capital, and is the seat of the King and the Parliament, and is the country's commercial and financial centre. Putrajaya was the idea of former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. It became Malaysia's third Federal Territory, after Kuala Lumpur and Labuan, in 2001.
Named after the first Malaysian Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, the territory is entirely enclaved within the Se
Once the world's tallest, these 88-story towers bear a modern Islamic design & a visitor skybridge.
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Petronas Twin Towers
Once the world's tallest, these 88-story towers bear a modern Islamic design & a visitor skybridge.
Designed to resemble a mosque, this planetarium offers a space theater, exhibits & an observatory.
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Planetarium Negara
53 Jalan PerdanaDesigned to resemble a mosque, this planetarium offers a space theater, exhibits & an observatory.
Grand 1800s government building featuring copper domes & a large clocktower with a 1-ton bell.
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Sultan Abdul Samad Building
Jalan RajaGrand 1800s government building featuring copper domes & a large clocktower with a 1-ton bell.
This landmark square has a 96m flagpole to mark the site of the first Malayan flag-raising.
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Merdeka Square
Jalan RajaThis landmark square has a 96m flagpole to mark the site of the first Malayan flag-raising.
Science & learning center featuring interactive exhibits & play areas for young kids & toddlers.
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National Science Center
Science & learning center featuring interactive exhibits & play areas for young kids & toddlers.
Limestone caves at the top of steep steps housing Hindu temples & shrines, plus a huge deity statue.
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Batu Caves
Limestone caves at the top of steep steps housing Hindu temples & shrines, plus a huge deity statue.
Parks & Nature
Lake Gardens, known officially as Perdana Botanical Gardens, is Kuala Lumpur's first large-scale recreational park. Measuring 91.6 hectares, it is located in the heart of the city and established in 1888.[1] Lake Gardens served as place of refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city during colonial times. It contains large sculpted and manicured gardens and a host of attractions.
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Perdana Botanical Garden
Lake Gardens, known officially as Perdana Botanical Gardens, is Kuala Lumpur's first large-scale recreational park. Measuring 91.6 hectares, it is located in the heart of the city and established in 1888.[1] Lake Gardens served as place of refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city during colonial times. It contains large sculpted and manicured gardens and a host of attractions.
Thousands of colorful birds in free-roaming areas, walk-through aviaries & traditional enclosures.
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Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
920 Jalan CenderawasihThousands of colorful birds in free-roaming areas, walk-through aviaries & traditional enclosures.
Arts & Culture
The National Mosque of Malaysia (Malay: Masjid Negara Malaysia, مسجد نݢارا مليسيا) is a mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It has a capacity for 15,000 people and is situated among 13 acres (53,000 m2) of beautiful gardens. The original structure was designed by a three-person team from the Public Works Department: UK architect Howard Ashley, and Malaysians Hisham Albakri and Baharuddin Kassim. The mosque was built in 1965 on the site of a church, the Venning Road Brethren Gospel Hall, which had stood there since 1922 but was appropriated by the Malaysian government.[2] The mosque is a bold and modern approach in reinforced concrete, symbolic of the aspirations of a then newly independent Mal
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National Mosque
Jalan PerdanaThe National Mosque of Malaysia (Malay: Masjid Negara Malaysia, مسجد نݢارا مليسيا) is a mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It has a capacity for 15,000 people and is situated among 13 acres (53,000 m2) of beautiful gardens. The original structure was designed by a three-person team from the Public Works Department: UK architect Howard Ashley, and Malaysians Hisham Albakri and Baharuddin Kassim. The mosque was built in 1965 on the site of a church, the Venning Road Brethren Gospel Hall, which had stood there since 1922 but was appropriated by the Malaysian government.[2] The mosque is a bold and modern approach in reinforced concrete, symbolic of the aspirations of a then newly independent Mal
Cultural heritage site with restored art deco facade offering shopping, eateries & an outdoor stage.
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Central Market
Cultural heritage site with restored art deco facade offering shopping, eateries & an outdoor stage.
A 1800s Hindu temple, Kuala Lumpur's oldest, featuring a monumental, ornately carved entrance tower.
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Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
167 Jalan Tun H S LeeA 1800s Hindu temple, Kuala Lumpur's oldest, featuring a monumental, ornately carved entrance tower.
Shopping
If you have an appetite for shopping till your drop, IOI City Mall is a must to visit. One of the largest City Mall situated south of Klang Valley. The mall houses everything that a shopper needs from retailing experience, food & beverages, entertainment to an ice skating ring.
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IOI City Mall
Lebuh IRCIf you have an appetite for shopping till your drop, IOI City Mall is a must to visit. One of the largest City Mall situated south of Klang Valley. The mall houses everything that a shopper needs from retailing experience, food & beverages, entertainment to an ice skating ring.
One of the established neighbourhood shopping malls to cater all your shopping needs.
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AEON Taman Equine Shopping Centre
2 Jalan EquineOne of the established neighbourhood shopping malls to cater all your shopping needs.
Everything Else
Farm In The City is a new Malaysian village themed petting zoo in Taman Equine, Seri Kembangan, between Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.
Here children can pet cute and cuddly animals within enclosures that are designed to mimic natural habitats.
More than 100 species of exotic and rare species are on display behind glass walls or in open compounds - there are no steel barred cages for the creatures living here.
The kampong setting has been well landscaped and planted with over 60 types of tropical fruit tree and shrubs.
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Farm In The City
Jalan Prima Tropika Barat 1Farm In The City is a new Malaysian village themed petting zoo in Taman Equine, Seri Kembangan, between Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.
Here children can pet cute and cuddly animals within enclosures that are designed to mimic natural habitats.
More than 100 species of exotic and rare species are on display behind glass walls or in open compounds - there are no steel barred cages for the creatures living here.
The kampong setting has been well landscaped and planted with over 60 types of tropical fruit tree and shrubs.
Food Scene
One of the best Japanese Restaurant serving authentic and fresh Japanese dishes. Serves lunch and dinner.
Try their 'TA-KE' menu, Cha-Soba... its delicious!
Please call for RSVP.
Restoran Jepun Miyagi
One of the best Japanese Restaurant serving authentic and fresh Japanese dishes. Serves lunch and dinner.
Try their 'TA-KE' menu, Cha-Soba... its delicious!
Please call for RSVP.
Malaysia very own Chinatown located in Kuala Lumpur.
The area has dozens of restaurants and food stalls, serving local favourites such as Hokkien mee, Ikan Bakar (barbecued fish), asam laksa and curry noodles.
Haggling is a common sight here and the place is usually crowded with locals as well as tourists.
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Petaling street market car park
Malaysia very own Chinatown located in Kuala Lumpur.
The area has dozens of restaurants and food stalls, serving local favourites such as Hokkien mee, Ikan Bakar (barbecued fish), asam laksa and curry noodles.
Haggling is a common sight here and the place is usually crowded with locals as well as tourists.
Starbucks Coffee Drive Thru
Non halal restaurant serving a pork rib dish cooked in broth popularly served in Malaysia.
Restaurant Yuen Chung Heng Bak Kut Teh
20 Jalan Equine 9DNon halal restaurant serving a pork rib dish cooked in broth popularly served in Malaysia.
Non-halal cafe, opens 11:30am till 10pm from Monday to Friday. Quiet and good place to chill during weekends.
Nice food! Waiters are also friendly.
Their set lunch is doesn't put a dent on your wallet.
STREET COOL CAFE & LOUNGE
28-1 Jalan Equine 1GNon-halal cafe, opens 11:30am till 10pm from Monday to Friday. Quiet and good place to chill during weekends.
Nice food! Waiters are also friendly.
Their set lunch is doesn't put a dent on your wallet.
Drinks & Nightlife
All under one roof - there's F&B with assorted food to meet your taste buds, bars, nightclub, mall and the surrounding area is a commercial hub.
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SetiaWalk Mall
13a Persiaran WawasanAll under one roof - there's F&B with assorted food to meet your taste buds, bars, nightclub, mall and the surrounding area is a commercial hub.