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Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia, and is 396 km from Singapore. It was founded in 1857 when 87 enterprising miners paddled up the Keluang River in search of new tin deposits. Kuala Lumpur became the capital of the Federated Malay States in 1896 and the seat of British administration. KL inherited from this period a system of roads and fine examples of gracious colonial architecture, which are still evident today.
It is now a cosmopolitan city, even though its name still means ‘muddy estuary’. It has a mixture of old colonial buildings, soaring sky scrapers and Malay mosques, with Moorish design. Clean and beautiful, with tree-lined streets, parks and public flower gardens, KL transforms into a veritable wonderland of lights at night, earning its name “Garden City of Lights.” |
The Railway Station
Built in 1910 with its Moorish spires and cupolas, is considered to be one of the most beautiful stations in the world.
Central Market
Centre for the development of Malaysian culture, arts and crafts.
National Mosque
The roof has the appearance of a partly opened umbrella.
National Museum
Built in the style of a Malay palace, its impressive façade of two large murals, each depicting scenes of Malaysian history and craft, reflects a colourful past. The museum houses various galleries each with its own theme. | |
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Sri Mahamariaman Temple
Built in 1873, this is one of the most ornate and elaborate Hindu temples in the country. It houses a giant chariot that is used to transport a deity during the annual Hindu festival of Thaipusam.
Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens
Built round an artificial lake in the 1980s, 91.6 hectares of undulating greenery, flowering shrubs and shady trees form the city’s most popular park. |
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