 | Kuala Lumpur Today Kuala Lumpur has jolted from its rural beginnings into a bustling and booming cosmopolitan city in just a matter of decades. This rapid transformation is what makes Kuala Lumpur so attractive. For instance, the speed at which KL has changed is evidence of the innovative and progressive ideas, architecture and individuals currently found in the city. However, the rapidity of this speed is also what has caused KL to hold on to its traditional roots, giving modernity a quaint charm. In order to get an idea of what Kuala Lumpur is |
 | Kuala Lumpur Back Then Kuala Lumpur was founded in 1857 by a group of miners searching for tin by the Kelang and Gombak rivers. The flowing interconnectedness of these rivers is what inspired the early settlers to call this place Kuala Lumpur, which translates to “muddy confluence". However, the miners, who were ill equipped to fight off tropical diseases such as malaria, began falling ill and soon died. Nevertheless, the tin found by these early arrivals lured more miners to KL that it soon sprawled into a booming, though anarchistic, town. |
 | Shangri-La Hotel Known as one of KL's finest hotels, the Shangri-La Hotel offers its guests a serene atmosphere and |  | Palace of the Golden Horses The Palace of the Golden Horses overlooks an 150 acre lake with extensive surrounding gardens. It ha |
 | Melia Kuala Lumpur Melia Kuala Lumpur is an international 4 star hotel located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur city - kno |  | Crowne Plaza KL The Crowne Plaza Kuala Lumpur is a regal 36 storey 5-star hotel. It encompasses 5 floors of parking- |
 | Westin This newly opened hotel (since 2004) holds a large piece of the percentage pie when being considered |  | Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel
The elegant Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel is located in the heart of the Gol |
 | Suria KLCC Suria KLCC is an upscale shopping center located within walking distance from the Petronas Towers. |  | Starhill Gallery KL's most glamorous and luxurious mall, along with being the most expensive, is the Starhill Galler |
 | The Pavilion The Pavilion is a swanky, chic shopping mall where you can see brands like Bvlgari, Gucci, Chopard, |  | Mid Valley Megamall Known as one of the biggest malls in Southeast Asia, the Mid Valley Megamall has about 300 stores, |
 | Royal Selangor Pewter The Royal Selangor Pewter Factory has been Malaysia's main pewter manufacturer since 1885. Its merc |  | Sungei Wang Plaza Sungei Wang Plaza and BB Plaza adjoin to form one of KL's biggest and best shopping complexes. You |
 | Megasale Carnival All bargain lovers will feel as if they have reached bargain heaven when arriving at KL during the M |  | Deepavali "Diwali" The Diwali festival or “festival of lights" illuminates Kuala Lumpur with spectacular firewor |
 | Food & Fruit Fiesta Malaysia The Food & Fruit Malaysia celebration combines an exotic blend of Asian cuisine along with an au |  | National Day Malaysia's day of independence (August 31) brings Kuala Lumpur to an all out celebration with homes |
 | Flora Festival & Parade Kuala Lumpur blossoms in July with ornate exhibitions and flower sales displaying Malaysia's varied |  | Hari Raya Aidil Fitri The Hari Raya Aidil Fitri, the most important festival of the Muslims marks the end of the holy mont |
 | Lafite If you have had your fill of Asian cuisine, then try something new and head over to Shangri-l |  | Mahsuri Tagged as one of the best restaurants in the country, the Mahsuri is sure to satisfy your appetite a |
 | Scalini's La Piccola You will not get better Italian food in Malaysia then at Scalini's La Piccola Italia. A testament t |  | Seri Melayu If you are looking for the local dining flavor, search no further than Seri Melayu. This restaurant |
 | Restoran Saray Restoran Saray is about one of a dozen restaurants located on a funky strip referred to as 'Asian H |  | Eden Village The intimacy and coziness found in Eden Village, perhaps because it is meant to resemble a Malay ho |
 | Fast Facts Location: Western Peninsula Malaysia. Dialling code: 60 ( country ) 03 ( city ) Population: 1.4 million (city); 1.9 million (metropolitan area). Languages: Malay (official) Known as Bahasa Malaysia English (other) Tamil (other) Chinese (other) Time zone: GMT + 8. Emergency numbers: Police & Ambulance : 999 Fire : 994 Civil Defense : 991 International Operator : 108 Multilingual Services : 198 National Directory Inquiry : 103 Kuala Lumpur International Airport : 603 2267 4311 Malaysian Tourist Information Center : 603 2164 3929 Kuala Lumpur Tourist Police : 603 2146 0522 Electricity: 220 volts or 250 volts AC, 50Hz; three-pin flat plugs are standard. Average January temperatures: 32°C (90°F). Average July temperatures 32°C (90°F). Annual rainfall: 2,700mm (105 inches). |
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