I WAS HERE! Yep in 1996 when I was on the U.S.S. Anchorage LSD-36 . Wonderful place to visit
Kuala Lumpur – KL to
its friends – is more than just a capital city: it is a monument to Malaysian
ingenuity and determination.
This is one of the Cities I visited when I was in the Navy.
What a beautiful city it is too. There is so much to see and do here. Put it on
your list of places to visit
From humble beginnings as a tin-mining shanty town, KL has
evolved into a 21st-century metropolis, dominated by the tallest skyscrapers in
Southeast Asia and flush with the
proceeds of international trade and commerce. Over the years, KL has faced its
share of challenges but nothing has succeeded in suppressing the determination
of locals to make KL, and Malaysia, a leader
among Asian tiger economies.
The marketing slogan for the Malaysian
tourist board is ‘truly Asia’ and nowhere is this more
true than in the capital. KL is every inch the Asian cyber-city: historic
temples and mosques rub shoulders with space-age towers and shopping malls;
traders’ stalls are piled high with pungent durians and counterfeit DVDs; and locals
sip cappuccino in wi-fi–enabled coffee hops or feast at bustling street side
hawker stalls serving food from across the continent.
The most striking thing about KL from a
visitor’s perspective is its remarkable cultural diversity. Ethnic Malays,
Chinese prospectors, Indian migrants and British colonials all helped carve the
city out of the virgin jungle, and each group has left its indelible mark on
the capital. Eating, shopping and nightlife are undeniable highlights of any
visit to KL, but don’t restrict yourself to the city – there are numerous parks
and monuments dotted around KL that make easy day trips for a break from the
hustle and bustle.
Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/malaysia/kuala-lumpur#ixzz2AcrXItcp
Weather
KL’s temperature ranges from 21°C to 33°C
and the average humidity exceeds 82%. Although there’s rain through the year,
March to April and September to November are the wettest months.
Festivals & Events
KL is the place to be for Malaysia’s
major holidays and festivals, including Chinese New Year, Deepavali and
Thaipusam. Dates for nonreligious events shift from year to year so check the
exact dates of the following festivals locally.
Flora Fest KL goes flower-crazy in
January/February with exhibitions and the international Floral Parade.
City Day KL commemorates becoming a
federal territory on 1 February each year with celebrations at Tasik Perdana
and Lake Titiwangsa gardens.
KL International Tower Jump (www.kltowerjump.com) Adrenaline junkies
descend on KL in March for the one day they can legally Base jump off the
Menara KL.
Malaysian Grand Prix (www.malaysiangp.com.my) Special shopping
promotions accompany the annual Formula One race at Sepang International
Circuit in March/April.
Malaysia Fest (Colours of Malaysia)
Two weeks in May – a celebration with exhibits of traditional arts and special
cultural performances around town.
Shopping Carnival Shopping in KL becomes even
more of a bargain as prices plummet during this annual June sale.
KL Festival (www.klfestival.org.my) July is a month of
events showcasing Malaysian art, dance, theatre and music.
National Day Join the crowds in Merdeka
Sq at midnight on 31 August to celebrate the anniversary
of Malaysia’s
independence in 1957. There are parades and festivities the next morning –
check with the MTC for this year’s venue.
KL International Buskers
Festival (www.malaysiabuskers.com)
The streets fill with performers for nine days of musical and acrobatic fun
during December.
HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE TOUR ADND
THAT YOU JOIN US AS WE WILL BE GOING TO SINGAPORE NEXT
UNTIL THEN….. THANK YOU FOR
GOING ON TOUR WITH ME!
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Ya it was a wonder Port of Call to visit. Had a Great time here.
I remember this port call on my first cruise, lot of fun.