Selamat Datang di Kuala Lumpur
Pheng
Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, is considered one of the best gateways to Southeast Asia. There are many things to see in Kuala Lumpur: the old city center, the Golden Triangle, China Town. Unfortunately the city is not very pedestrian friendly; traffic is hectic and drivers are not very patient.


Choosing hotel location to spend the nights during your holidays will have an impact on your itinerary. During our stay in KL, we stayed near Chinatown. The location is crowded but many major tourist attractions are accessible by foot. Buses and train terminals are also walking distance from the hotel. Hotel is small and simple but cheap and clean.

Chinatown, based in Petaling Street, is undoubtedly one of the most popular tourist spots in Malaysia. It is well-known bargain hunter’s paradise; a place where you can find all sorts of stuff from Souvenir Items, Chinese herbs to imitation goods. At night, Petaling Street, transforms into a lively and vibrant night market, filled with hundreds of stalls offering all kinds of goods at cheap prices. The best thing about it is that the prices can still be lowered as haggling is the way of life here.

Located along Jalan Hang Kasturi – only a few minutes away from Petaling Street – is the renowned Central Market. Also known as Pasar Seni, this market is one of Kuala Lumpur’s most familiar landmarks as well as a popular tourist attraction. n the area you will find many international fast food restaurants, souvenir shops and street vendors.


Sultan Abdul Samad Building is a complex built during the British times that houses the Courts House. It is topped by a shiny copper dome and a 40m high clock tower, dubbed 'Big Ben'. The building sits in front of the Independence Square, Merdeka Square. This is about 10 mins walk from Chinatown. Close to the the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, you have one of the nicest skyscrapers in KL, the Dayabumi Complex. 

After visiting the Old Center, we will get back to the Golden Triangle, where most skyscrapers in the city are, among them the Petronas Towers. The other major landmark in this area is the Menara KL Tower. Constructed in 1994, the tower stands at 421 metres and effortlessly trumps the Petronas Twin Towers with the highest and most spectacular view of the city. This gleaming tower’s spindle-like apex is visible from almost anywhere in Kuala Lumpur. KL Tower is 15 mins walk from Chinatown, but be sure to visit Muzium Telekom and Bukit Nanas (Pineapple Hill) Forest Reserve.

The jewel of the crown is, of course, the Petronas Twin Towers, one of the tallest buildings in the world. It is located in a district called the Golden Triangle, where you will find many other skyscrapers, shopping malls, expensive restaurants and hotels. The Golden triangle is also the nightlife area. The Petronas Twin Towers, with its 452 meters, used to be the tallest building in the world. Today it is the third tallest. It is 1 bus ride to KLCC from Chinatown.



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What’s so special about Melaka?
Pheng
Malacca (Melaka) is one of Malaysia’s most popular tourist destinations. The Spanish-colonial ambience in this state just reminds me of Zamboanga [1][2], my hometown. But wait, there's more!!! This is the first place on earth where you could find ruins and monuments both from Asia and Europe situated closely to each other! Taking a stroll in Malacca will be like traveling through the era of Malay Sultanate with the mixture of Chinese & India influence, Dutch Empire, Portuguese and British.


Malacca is a small city with many eye-catching sights and attractive modern establishments. It is easy to go around on foot or trishaws to explore the many places that make Malacca unique. You may also ride buses to visit the different famous sites in this state, as trishaws may be expensive. As you explore them, you'll learn about the rich heritage and history that has shaped the landscape and left a mark on Malaysia's cultural lifestyle.

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In fact, the city is a mix of old and new, historical establishments and old shops stand side-by-side with shopping complexes and modern offices. There are just so many colorful sights in the city. Follow this map and you'll be able to see the "must-see" places in this state.


These are my favorite Malacca sites:


This is the town square. Malaysia's own 'Red Square', the rather triangular group of red-painted buildings was the center of town during the Dutch years. In its center is a large garden with the Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower, built in 1886 by a well-to-do Straits Chinese, at one end. In the center of the garden is a large fountain carved from red English marble. It was built in 1901 to commemorate Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee.

Around the landscaped square are the important buildings of the Dutch colonial administration. The Stadthuys was home to the Dutch administration, while Christ Church was its religious center.



From Stadhuys, you can climb up the hill to St Paul's Church using the stairs, or you can turn right and follow the road (Jalan Kota) at the base of the hill, which will bring you to several of the museums and eventually to the ruins of the A'Famosa Fort. Behind the old gate another stairway head up to the top of the hill.

Last but not the least is Maritime Museum (Muzium Samudera). It is constructed after “Flor De La Mar“, the Portuguese ship that sank off the coast of Melaka with its hull laden with treasure.

This museum showcases the famed Malay Sultanate of the 14th century, including the Portuguese, Dutch and Bristish era. There are also exhibits of foreign ships that once landed at the port of Melaka. From Town Square, walk along Jalan Merdeka until you arrive at the Maritime Museum on your right. Entrance to the museum is 3 Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

For more info: Asia for Visitors 

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Wo xue pinyin, er bushi changge
Pheng
Yinwei wo nan rushui, wo xiangdao le changge. Dan wo zenme neng chang, ruguo wo bu zhidao zhe shou gequ de geci? Suoyi wo zhao le ge ci. Ranhou wo faxian ziji xuexi pinyin... :D

Xiexie Sweet Rapture ...


** Just practicing...Feel free to correct if my grammar and pinyin is wrong..thanks in advance :)
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