| KUALA LUMPUR RAILWAY STATION
Built in 1910, the station is yet another heritage building
that reflects the influence of Moorish architecture.
SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD BUILDING
A stately, historic building rich in character,
it was built in 1897 to house several important government
departments during the British administration.
NATIONAL MOSQUE
This uniquely designed mosque embodies a contemporary
expression of traditional Islamic art, calligraphy and
ornamentation.
ORCHID GARDEN
Over 800 varieties of orchids, including the exotic
species, thrive abundantly on this 1 hectare floral
paradise.
Open: 9am - 6pm Daily * Admission: Free (except on Saturday,
Sunday and Public Holiday)
DEER PARK
Roaming in idyllic bliss amid ponds, trees and dense
vegetation, within a 2 hectares enclosure, are spotted
deer from Holland.
Open: 9am - 6pm Daily * Admission: Free
HIBISCUS GARDEN
Hibiscus, the 'Queen of Tropical Flowers' thrives in
glorious shades in this garden where over 500 varieties
are grown. Among them is the " rosa sinensis ",
Malaysia national flower.
Open: 9am - 6pm Daily * Admission: Free (except on Saturday,
Sunday and Public Holiday)
BUTTERFLY PARK
More than 15,000 plants have been used to creat this
tropical rainforest setting of this park. It houses
over 6,000 butterflies. There is a nursery and breeding
area for butterflies.
Open: 9am - 6pm Daily * Admission: RM5 (adults) RM1(children)
MERDEKA SQUARE
Facing the Sultan Abdul Samad Building is Dataran Merdeka
or Merdeka Square, an immaculately - turfed 8.2 hectare
area of historical interest.
MASJID JAMEK
Situated at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak Rivers,
the mosque forms a startling contrast against the modern
buildings behind it.
NATIONAL ZOO
Located 13km northeast of Kuala Lumpur, the National
Zoo houses some 200 species of animals, birds and reptiles
while the aquarium has 80 species of marine and fresh-water
life.
Open: 9am - 6pm Daily * Admission: RM5 (adults) RM2
(children)
NATIONAL MUSEUM
Located on the fringe of the Kuala Lumpur Lake Garden,
the National Museum serves as the principal museum in
the country. The design of this palatial building is
based on the classical Malay architecture.
Open: 9am - 6pm Daily * Admission: RM1 *Children below
12 years: free
PETALING STREET (CHINA TOWN)
Known as KL's Chinatown is endowed with a distinct character
of its own.
KUALA LUMPUR BIRD PARK
One of the largest bird parks in the region the Kuala
Lumpur Bird Park houses over 5,000 birds, with 90% local
10% imported from overseas.
Open: 9am - 5pm Daily * Admission: RM3 (adults) RM1(children)
KUALA LUMPUR TOWER
Situated atop Bukit Nanas in the vicinity of KL's hotel
district, this 421m high concrete tower is Asia's tallest
and the fourth tallest in the world.
Open: 9am - 10pm Daily * Admission: RM8 (adults) RM3(child
from 4 to 2 years)
PETRONAS TWIN TOWER (KLCC)
Currently the world's tallest two freestanding towers,
the 88-story Petonas Twin Towers soars to a dizzying
height of 452m above the city skyline.
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