"Kuala Lumpur..." Kuala Lumpur by yen_2

Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide: 5,926 reviews and 13,250 photos

Ma men..who shares the same passion with me=)

...The Melting Pot...

Hubby and I @ 41st floor, Skybridge, Twin Towers**

As one of the visitors of Kuala Lumpur*,I always fascinated with the obvious muti-cultured country which predominantly Malay, with the smaller groups of Chinese, Indians, Euroasians, Potoguese and many other mixed races. I also noticed that the the city itself was divided along racial lines. The focal point of new Malaysia. While the city's past is still present in the evocative British colonial buildings of the Dataran Merdeka and the midnight lamps of the Petaling Street nightmarket, that past is everywhere met with insistent reminders of KL's present and future. The city's bustling streets, its shining, modern office towers, and its cosmopolitan air project an unbounded spirit of progress and symbolize Malaysia's unhesitating leap into the future.

From the bridge view...

As you may know, I don't have a plan to go here..hubby called me right after when he arrived in his office last Monday, if I like to go in KL? My..what about the ticket? He told me, he booked a ticket for two on that same day..so, rushed to booked a hotel..as I want to stay around the KLCC areas that aren't too expensive(of course, we don't plan this)..I searched and searched but most of the hotel doesn't allow bookings on that same day..So, posted a VT KL forum hoping that somebody might help. And Audrey, did help! When we arrived in the Airport, I was very confident to let hubby call the Agent in KL..then, where the HELL was my wallet???My Goshh...I got the wrong wallet? Luckyly, hubby has his Citibank ATM, so you see, we haven't booked a Hotel yet but all went well..Stayed near in KLCC around Bukit Bintang areas a 3 Star Hotel! This is really what happens when you don't plan ahead your trips..well, I learned my lessons...We had a great time afterall! But the story did not end there! Until we got in the KL airport..The plane almost leaved us, I thought the flight time was 9:15 pm but it was 8:15pm! Grrrr..We arrived around 8:05pm..No..it's not our fault! It's in the Hotel, they told us that the flight was moved properly..instead of writing it by 19:15-boarding time, they wrote it as 9:15-departure...Anyway, we're now in BKK!heheh

Well, It's something to look forward to..I can't imagine a KL page without this proudly standing tall building..Viewed from the park and it's amazing!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Not too crowded...as it is desserted during weekends or holidays..
Cons:Do they charge jaywalking here? Some people are crossing the streets when it's not yet green light!
In a nutshell:Truly Asia as they say....

Last visit to Kuala Lumpur: Jul 2003
Intro Updated May 1, 2004
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ATLC Dec 27, 2006 at 11:14 PM

Enjoyed this page and hope the ratings will help it forward :-)))
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Sandi-2004 Nov 18, 2004 at 2:48 AM

Interesting pg on an exotic place. Just returned from MX & did my pgs. Now I'm looking for my next trip. I don't want to let go of the joy of travel. How wonderful that this trip was a surprise for you. What a delight.
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dmirebella Jun 26, 2004 at 5:45 AM

hi Yen - the 'British black and white building' at Merdeka Square is now actually an exclusive members only club - The Selangor Club :-) Glad that you had a good time in KL tho!!
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ukirsari May 7, 2004 at 6:16 AM

Awww, a great page, Yen. The Moorish Railway Station and the building in front of it, I have the same pictures .. but lazy me to upload them :) Next time will be, and this page give me the inspiration. Thanks and lotta hugs!
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eden_teuling Mar 12, 2004 at 2:57 AM

lovely photo of you and Albert I , Yen! Hope both your Alberts are doing fine. Thanks for the lovely tips! Hope to be there one day in the future!! bes-elisabeth
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Luchonda Feb 28, 2004 at 11:46 PM

Very good pics and info on the hightlights of KL - thx for sharing
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brmi Feb 24, 2004 at 2:06 AM

great page, I love that park photo, It is great when there is large park surounded by big and new buildings.
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saa73 Feb 15, 2004 at 2:21 AM

good pages. chinatown's renovations are complete, the city hall erected a roof over the entire street to protect tourists from rain and sun!
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mansionion Nov 2, 2003 at 9:25 AM

Nice page! I like the details of the pics in Thean Hou Temple.
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city_guy Oct 14, 2003 at 8:25 PM

Hi Yen, good info on my city :) Hows things getting along? Are you still in Bangkok? ☺