Shopping Kuala Lumpur – An Unmatched Experience
Kuala Lumpur is perhaps one of the best places in the world for shopping. Travelers are in the true meaning of the cliché spoilt for choice as the cultural background of Malaysia gives them an opportunity to shop for arts and crafts as well as the chic modern clothes boutiques and electronics superstores, give them a chance of shopping for fashionable clothing and high tech electronics equipment.
The places to go shopping are almost as varied as the good on offer. Travellers can chose from an Array of differently themed designated shopping areas. Petaling Street is Kuala Lumpur’s dedicated Chinatown zone, though you get people of all races and international tourists flocking to this area shopping for everything from food stuffs to toys and fancy watches to bootleg fashion. .
A variety of shopping malls, specializing in different products, are within walking distance of each other in Bukit Bintang which is probably the most popular shopping area in the city. Suria KLCC Shopping Mall is an upper-class, shopping destination for both locals and tourists, located in Ampang, which is a hotbed for nightspots and tourist attractions. Mid-City Mega Mall has over 400 stores with even more in the pipeline; shoppers can buy anything from trendy clothing to cheap electronics equipment.
Kuala Lumpur offers visitors a variety of shopping opportunities for both traditional and modern goods. As the cultural centre of Malaysia, KL has a wide range of complexes, markets and shops that enable you to shop for local arts and crafts. At the same time, as a modern and sophisticated city, designer brands jostle for attention in expansive shopping malls and centres along with the latest electronics, fashion accessories and jewellery.
The Luxury Kuala Lumpur Hotel , Grand Millenium Kuala Lampur is located in the heart of the downtown Golden Triangle with in easy reach of many shopping districts, Bukit Bintang is just a stone’s throw away! The Grand Millenium offers you convenience and style not found in most Kuala Lumpur Hotels.
Cultural and History Handed Down by a Coulourful Past
April 27, 2009 by admin
Filed under Restaurants
The largest city in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpar the capital. The city is commonly referred to as KL in Malaysia.
Kulala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang is directly connected by the high speed train service which takes 28 minutes where as a car can take up to one hour.
KL proudly provides a home to an amazing array of cultural and historical vestiges handed down by a colourful past. It provides a home to a multitude of tongues, languages, religions, customs and quirks, plus a home to its three largest communities Indians Chinese Malays,and a multitude of lesser known tribes.
Today the original city centre at Merdeka Square is the core of the citys history. Buildings like the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, the Royal Selangor Club, and the Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station are gorgeous examples of British style.
The main shopping areas in Kuala Lumpur are the Jalan Tuanku,Abdul Rahman area, Jalan Petaling or Jalan Bandar area, and Jalan Bukit Bintang area.
A must for any tourist is Petaling Street the heart of Kuala Lumpurs original China Town and a bustling night market serving as a bargain hunters paradise. Petaling Street maintains much of its traditional atmosphere, particularly at night when vendors spread their wares out on the street. While it is possible to purchase anything from gems and incense to toys and t shirts here, enjoying the night market is really a matter of just wandering about and enjoying its sights, sounds, and energy. Incredible bargains amidst a melange of signs, shops, noise and roadside food stalls open until the small hours of the morning.
Night markets and street vendors are scattered around the heart of the city making it a vibrant and exciting place to visit. Different cultures compete to sell their produce and temples from various religions stand side by side, each with their own unique beauty and heritage.
Petronas Towers one of the worlds tallest buildings rise above the skyline of Kuala Lumpur, with a height of 1453 feet and, inevitably, they have become the symbols for the astounding growth that has taken place in Malaysia over the last two decades.
The Eye on Malaysia is the tallest portable observation wheel South East Asia. This giant Ferris wheel allows visitors to experience a 360 degree panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur during a 12-minute ride that goes 60 metres high. It offers a magnificent view of Kuala Lumpur.
