Kuala Lumpur is the heart of Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur (or, as the locals call it, KL-Kay El) is the political capital of Malaysia. Not far from it there is also an administrative capital, called Putrajaya, where ministries and government are located. But today we will talk about the beautiful city of Kuala Lumpur.

So, this city with a million inhabitants is located 40 km from the coast and is located in a valley, surrounded by pebble rocks. Originally it was a mining settlement built on a tin deposit. But the mining and trade of tin slowly declined, and the city continued its development. Now it is the cultural center of Malaysia. It surpasses all other cities in terms of the speed of development of banking, finance, tourism, trade and information technology. Both shopping and sightseeing are truly unforgettable in KL.

The symbol of this city is the Petronas Twin Towers, which are recognized as one of the wonders of the modern world. Until 2003, they were considered to be the tallest buildings in the world. The towers bear the names of Menarah 1 and Menara 2. At level 41, they are connected by a "heavenly bridge" - Skybridge. The bridge is an excellent viewing platform, open to visitors on all days except Monday. Interestingly, you can get tickets for Skybridge for free. But for this you need to endure a huge queue, since it is impossible to make an order through the Internet or to get them in another way. At 16:00 the muezzin sings his prayers from this bridge, and the towers are transformed, in fact, into a huge mosque.

In the towers are located boutiques of famous brands, a huge shopping center, a lot of restaurants, a philharmonic society of Malaysia, a science center.

What else can you see?

• Overview of the city from a height: a telecommunications tower that resembles a rattle in shape. Plus there is an excellent restaurant;
• Religious attractions: Jamek Mosque, Shri Mahamariman Temple, Tin Hu Temple;
• Natural parks: Nanas Nature Reserve (located near the center of Kuala Lumpur), a bird park, a butterfly park , an orchid garden.
• Museums: the National Museum, the Police Museum, the Museum of Islamic Art (it can see miniature copies of mosques from around the world), the Museum of National History.
• Shopping: the "golden triangle" KL, which includes markets and squares Wong, Lowe and Imby.
• Pilgrimage: calcareous caves near the KL. Hindus make a pilgrimage during the festival of Taipusam, accompanying him with interesting, and sometimes eerie rituals.
• Entertainment: the Highlands of Genting, 40 km from the city - there are theme parks, golf courses, live performances.

Hotels in Kuala Lumpur are best reserved near the center so that Petronas towers are within walking distance. According to tourists, hotels Dorsett Regency 4 *, Renaissance 5 *, Traders Hotel 4 *, Shangri-La 5 * are well recommended. Accommodation in them will cost from 80 to 100 cu. per day. Hotels in Kuala Lumpur are original buildings, rooms are very cozy, the staff is polite, and the menu - an excellent choice of dishes. Reserve rooms better through agencies or the Internet, so that there is no gap with the settlement.

Reviews of tourists about the city of Kuala Lumpur:

• Citizens of the city are fluent in English, they are very friendly, unobtrusive, friendly;
• There are no beggars in the streets, very clean;
• Although Islam is the main religion (in its softest manifestation - Sufism), restrictions on clothing, elective law, work for women does not exist;
• The most common brand of cars is a product of the local car industry called "Proton". They are driven by a large part of the local population, as well as the entire government.
• Fine roads, but not very disciplined drivers;
• In museums, the fee is almost symbolic, the same for local residents and tourists;
• No entry visa is required, all formalities take place at the airport.