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!