Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia and the largest metropolis in Southeast Asia. Among the inhabitants of the city adopted the name KL.

Interestingly, the entire capital administrative apparatus in 2005 moved to Putrajaya, which was specially built for this purpose.

Translated from Malay, the name of the city means “dirty river mouth” due to the fact that the waters of the Klang and Gombak rivers, merging into a single stream, acquire a gray color due to deposits of tin at their bottom.

Language

Malay.

Religion

Islam is considered the state religion of Malaysia.

Geography

Kuala Lumpur is located in the southwestern part of the Malacca Peninsula, in the valley of the Malaysian Klang and Gombak rivers.

Climate

Equatorial, very hot and humid climate; the average temperature in the year from + 26.9 to + 28 C.

Precipitation: 2627 mm per year.

Population

Population: about two million in the city and about seven million in the suburbs (2014). Nationalities: Malays, Chinese, Indians.

Attractions

Kuala Lumpur is the most beautiful and interesting metropolis in Asia, in the city you can see interesting museums, picturesque parks, beautiful architectural structures, monuments.

"Petronas" (1998) - twin towers, built according to the canons of Islamic architecture, are considered the tallest in the world. At an altitude of 170 m (40-41 floors), the tower is connected to each other by a glass bridge.

In the park next to the towers you can see a spectacular show of dancing fountains.

On the TV tower of Menara (421 m) there is an observation deck and a revolving restaurant. This place is chosen by base jumpers for their legal tricks, and the newlyweds hold wedding ceremonies here.

In the capital you can see buildings in different architectural styles:

Neo-Moorish style - Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Tudor style - Anglican Cathedral of St. Mary.

The National History Museum is built in Victorian style. Neo-Gothic is the Church of the Holy Rosary.

With children, you should visit the impressive Aquaria KLCC aquarium, where you can feed marine life or swim with sharks. In the shopping center Berjaya Times Square will be fun to ride from the roller coaster.

Delicious and safe to eat both in the capital’s street cafes and in expensive restaurants.

The national cuisine of Malaysia has a taste of spicy food of India and China, its main dishes are noodles and rice with various additives. The peculiar taste of local cuisine may not appeal to everyone, and in this case, meals can be ordered at the hotel.

In the capital of Malaysia, it is convenient to travel by taxi, tourist double-decker buses, monorail or using the above-ground metro.

Kuala Lumpur should take into account the mentality of the locals who profess Islam. Women tourists should avoid open and tight clothing, men do not need to wear shorts.