Colonial District
The small Colonial District is centred on the beautifully tended Merdeka
Square on the west bank of the Klang. This is where Malaysia's
Independence was proclaimed on August 31, 1957. Nearby, to the
south, the National Museum of History (daily 9am-6pm; free), on the
corner of Jalan Raja, provides an informative romp through the main
points of the nation's history, from the geological formation of the
Peninsula to Prime Minister Mahathir's Vision 2020. South along Jalan
Sultan Hishamuddin, the 35-storey Dayabumi Complex is home to the
national oil company, Petronas, which maintains the excellent Galeri
Petronas, on the ground floor, displaying contemporary Malaysian art.
Continuing south down Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, you'll see the
impressive seventy-metre-high minaret and geometric lattice work of
the Masjid Negara , the National Mosque (daily 9am-6pm except Fri
2.45-6pm). To enter, you need to be properly dressed: robes can be
borrowed from the desk at the entrance. Behind the mosque on Jalan
Perdana is the ultra-modern Museum of Islamic Arts (Tues-Sun
10am-6pm; RM8). This fascinating collection of textiles, metalwork and
ancient Korans is a must-see, as it's the first of its type in the world.
Check out the calligraphic section, which includes handwritten sections
of the Koran, some dating back a thousand years, and many of them
intricate and beautiful.
A hundred metres south, the spires, minarets, domes and arches of the
1911 train station is probably the city's most famous building. Ten
minutes' walk west along Jalan Damansara brings you to the extensive
ethnographic and archeological exhibits of the Muzium Negara ,
Malaysia's National Museum (daily 9am-6pm; RM1). Alongside
dioramas of traditional Malaysian life, from simple kampung (village)
activities to elaborate wedding and circumcision ceremonies, you see
wayang kulit (shadow play) puppets, kris daggers, and traditional
musical instruments.
Once at the National Museum you're only a short walk from the
extensive Lake Gardens and the interesting National Planetarium
(Tues-Sun 10am-7pm; RM1), where displays illuminate the Islamic
origins of astronomy as well as Malaysia's modern-day thrust for the
stars. Also in the park, close to the Orchid Garden, you'll find the
excellent Bird Park (daily 9am-6pm; RM3), whose walkways loop around
streams to take in the habitats of indigenous species such as hornbills
and the Brahminy Kite. There are many entrances into the park, but the
main one is a thirty-minute walk due west of Merdeka Square along
Jalan Parlimen.
The small Colonial District is centred on the beautifully tended Merdeka
Square on the west bank of the Klang. This is where Malaysia's
Independence was proclaimed on August 31, 1957. Nearby, to the
south, the National Museum of History (daily 9am-6pm; free), on the
corner of Jalan Raja, provides an informative romp through the main
points of the nation's history, from the geological formation of the
Peninsula to Prime Minister Mahathir's Vision 2020. South along Jalan
Sultan Hishamuddin, the 35-storey Dayabumi Complex is home to the
national oil company, Petronas, which maintains the excellent Galeri
Petronas, on the ground floor, displaying contemporary Malaysian art.
Continuing south down Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, you'll see the
impressive seventy-metre-high minaret and geometric lattice work of
the Masjid Negara , the National Mosque (daily 9am-6pm except Fri
2.45-6pm). To enter, you need to be properly dressed: robes can be
borrowed from the desk at the entrance. Behind the mosque on Jalan
Perdana is the ultra-modern Museum of Islamic Arts (Tues-Sun
10am-6pm; RM8). This fascinating collection of textiles, metalwork and
ancient Korans is a must-see, as it's the first of its type in the world.
Check out the calligraphic section, which includes handwritten sections
of the Koran, some dating back a thousand years, and many of them
intricate and beautiful.
A hundred metres south, the spires, minarets, domes and arches of the
1911 train station is probably the city's most famous building. Ten
minutes' walk west along Jalan Damansara brings you to the extensive
ethnographic and archeological exhibits of the Muzium Negara ,
Malaysia's National Museum (daily 9am-6pm; RM1). Alongside
dioramas of traditional Malaysian life, from simple kampung (village)
activities to elaborate wedding and circumcision ceremonies, you see
wayang kulit (shadow play) puppets, kris daggers, and traditional
musical instruments.
Once at the National Museum you're only a short walk from the
extensive Lake Gardens and the interesting National Planetarium
(Tues-Sun 10am-7pm; RM1), where displays illuminate the Islamic
origins of astronomy as well as Malaysia's modern-day thrust for the
stars. Also in the park, close to the Orchid Garden, you'll find the
excellent Bird Park (daily 9am-6pm; RM3), whose walkways loop around
streams to take in the habitats of indigenous species such as hornbills
and the Brahminy Kite. There are many entrances into the park, but the
main one is a thirty-minute walk due west of Merdeka Square along
Jalan Parlimen.
| National Monument |
| National Planetarium This blue domed structure sits atop a hill in Lake Gardens. It includes the space theater and the exhibit of the Arianne IV space engine. Head towards the Observatory to view the heavenly bodies, the space theme park or cross the overhead pedestrian bridge to the National Museum |
| The Sultan Abdul Samad Building Built in 1897, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building houses the Supreme Court and the Textile Museum in Kuala Lumpur. |
Points of Interest
National Art Gallery - Flanked by the
National Theater and the National Library, it
houses various facets of art in Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur Train station - Built in 1910
the building reflects the Moorish
architecture with train services to Singapore
and Thailand.
Royal Palace - The Royal Palace or Istana
Negara as it is called in Malaysia is the
official residence of the King of Malaysia.
Visitors can witness the changing of the
guards daily.
National Mosque - An expression of
traditional Islamic art, with its multi fold roof
and a 73m high minaret.
Dataran Medeka - A 100 meter high
flagpole marks the spot where the
Malaysian Flag was hoisted on Aug 31st
1957 signifying the independence of the
country.
National Sports Complex - Houses
various stadiums and the Aquatic Center.
Masjid Jamek - Situated at the confluence
of the Klang and Gombak river, the mosque
was built in 1909 making it the oldest
mosque in the city. It features Moorish
architecture.
The National Science Center -
Established in 1996, the building resembles
a truncated cone capped with a geodesic
dome. Features include environmental,
discovery, future and thinking machines.
National Zoo and Aquarium - The zoo
houses some 4,000 species of animals,
birds and reptiles. Watch the sea lions
during feeding time or let the kids take a
train ride around the zoo.
Petaling Street (Chinatown) - This
colorful street of shops, restaurants and
hawker stalls bustle with excitement,
especially at night. Shops here sell anything
from textiles to Chinese medicine.
Jalan Masjid India - Another colorful street
of sidewalk artist, street traders and shops,
selling anything from Indian brass lamps,
glass bangles to gold jewelry.
National Art Gallery - Flanked by the
National Theater and the National Library, it
houses various facets of art in Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur Train station - Built in 1910
the building reflects the Moorish
architecture with train services to Singapore
and Thailand.
Royal Palace - The Royal Palace or Istana
Negara as it is called in Malaysia is the
official residence of the King of Malaysia.
Visitors can witness the changing of the
guards daily.
National Mosque - An expression of
traditional Islamic art, with its multi fold roof
and a 73m high minaret.
Dataran Medeka - A 100 meter high
flagpole marks the spot where the
Malaysian Flag was hoisted on Aug 31st
1957 signifying the independence of the
country.
National Sports Complex - Houses
various stadiums and the Aquatic Center.
Masjid Jamek - Situated at the confluence
of the Klang and Gombak river, the mosque
was built in 1909 making it the oldest
mosque in the city. It features Moorish
architecture.
The National Science Center -
Established in 1996, the building resembles
a truncated cone capped with a geodesic
dome. Features include environmental,
discovery, future and thinking machines.
National Zoo and Aquarium - The zoo
houses some 4,000 species of animals,
birds and reptiles. Watch the sea lions
during feeding time or let the kids take a
train ride around the zoo.
Petaling Street (Chinatown) - This
colorful street of shops, restaurants and
hawker stalls bustle with excitement,
especially at night. Shops here sell anything
from textiles to Chinese medicine.
Jalan Masjid India - Another colorful street
of sidewalk artist, street traders and shops,
selling anything from Indian brass lamps,
glass bangles to gold jewelry.
| The Villas of Sunway Kuala Lumpur |
| The Datai offers the weary and sophisticated urbanite a retreat to nature. Hear, see, and feel nature at its pristine best as footpaths take you through century's old virgin tropical rain forest. |
| The Datai Langkawi Island |
KL Lake Gardens
Built around two lakes this
tropical gardens within the city
has a relaxing ambiance for
walks through exotic blooms,
foliage, imposing sculptures and
majestic raintrees. Visit these
individual attractions withing the
park...
Orchid Garden - Over 800
varities of orchinds
Hibuscus Garden - The
"Queen of Tropical Flowers",
over 500 varities grown on of the
is Malaysia's national flower.
Deer Park - Roaming the park
are the Spotted deer from
Holland and Malaysia's very own
Mousedeer.
Butterfly Park - More than
15,000 plants have been use to
create this tropical rainforest
setting for the park. It houses
over 6,000 butterflies.
Bird Park - The world's largest
covered bird park housing more
than 3,000 birds.
Built around two lakes this
tropical gardens within the city
has a relaxing ambiance for
walks through exotic blooms,
foliage, imposing sculptures and
majestic raintrees. Visit these
individual attractions withing the
park...
Orchid Garden - Over 800
varities of orchinds
Hibuscus Garden - The
"Queen of Tropical Flowers",
over 500 varities grown on of the
is Malaysia's national flower.
Deer Park - Roaming the park
are the Spotted deer from
Holland and Malaysia's very own
Mousedeer.
Butterfly Park - More than
15,000 plants have been use to
create this tropical rainforest
setting for the park. It houses
over 6,000 butterflies.
Bird Park - The world's largest
covered bird park housing more
than 3,000 birds.
| A luxurious resort, great food, awesome views, mini tours, golf and a whole lot of beach. The mystical rainforest on the fringes of the property makes this resort a unique hideaway. Ocean front rooms have spectacular views of the setting sun. |
SWISS GARDEN
DAMAI LAUT
As a graduation gift to my
son, and before he went off
to college to start his adult
life, I decided to spend
some time with him and
planned on one of those
'father and son' vacation
trips. We looked around and
decided on The Swiss-
Garden Resort & Spa
Damai Laut. It had
everything we needed
…beach, private
championship golf course,
restaurants and interesting
day tours.
When we arrived at the
resort, the hospitality we
received was warm and
friendly and the ocean front
room we had came with a
stunning view. We quickly
checked out the place and
there was a lot of ground to
cover.
Right at the resort was the
Damai Laut Golf & Country
Club. This beautiful 18-hole
(72 par) Golf Course was
challenging and it came
with awesome views of the
Straits of Malacca. I can see
why it was voted the Best
Resort Golf Course
2005/2006. We quickly
made our reservations for
tee times and we decided to
start off at 8am since the
Club offered breakfast for
the early golfers.
Our stay at the Swiss
Garden Damai Laut was
very enjoyable and
memorable. We play golf,
relaxed at the SamSara Spa
and was pampered, went
island hoping, shared some
water sports, and the day
tours or eco-tourism was
very enlightening. We visited
the turtle sanctuary,
charcoal factory, mangrove
reserve and the hot springs.
I am sure the both of us will
be talking about this for a
long time to come.
Grateful father.
DAMAI LAUT
As a graduation gift to my
son, and before he went off
to college to start his adult
life, I decided to spend
some time with him and
planned on one of those
'father and son' vacation
trips. We looked around and
decided on The Swiss-
Garden Resort & Spa
Damai Laut. It had
everything we needed
…beach, private
championship golf course,
restaurants and interesting
day tours.
When we arrived at the
resort, the hospitality we
received was warm and
friendly and the ocean front
room we had came with a
stunning view. We quickly
checked out the place and
there was a lot of ground to
cover.
Right at the resort was the
Damai Laut Golf & Country
Club. This beautiful 18-hole
(72 par) Golf Course was
challenging and it came
with awesome views of the
Straits of Malacca. I can see
why it was voted the Best
Resort Golf Course
2005/2006. We quickly
made our reservations for
tee times and we decided to
start off at 8am since the
Club offered breakfast for
the early golfers.
Our stay at the Swiss
Garden Damai Laut was
very enjoyable and
memorable. We play golf,
relaxed at the SamSara Spa
and was pampered, went
island hoping, shared some
water sports, and the day
tours or eco-tourism was
very enlightening. We visited
the turtle sanctuary,
charcoal factory, mangrove
reserve and the hot springs.
I am sure the both of us will
be talking about this for a
long time to come.
Grateful father.
| PANGKOR LAUT RESORT |
| North of Kuala Lumpur, not far off the beaten track lies a private island the locals call Pulau Pangkor. Pangkor Island, one with nature, idyllic and unspoiled, is surrounded by warm tropical waters. The Pangkor Laut Resort on Pangkor Island blends in and complements nature, leaving the island's 2 million year old tropical forest intact and your stay an experience to remember. |
The Royal Selangor Golf
Club, the premier golf club
in Malaysia, is popularly
known as the RSGC. It has
a long history and has
played a prominent role in
the popularity of golf in the
country by hosting many
international golf
tournaments and celebrities
alike. The Club is also
home to over 6000
members including
Royalties, Ministers and
foreign diplomats.
This mature and beautiful
landscaped golf course is
smack in the middle of the
city. In fact, the city has
grown around the golf
course and has left this
sanctuary for many wildlife
inhabitants untouched. It is
the ‘green lung’ for the city
and some of the trees on
the courses are over a
hundred years old. To play
this wonderful course, you
have to be invited by a
member or recommended
by the concierge of a five
star hotel. The caddy
service is excellent and the
staff very friendly.
Club, the premier golf club
in Malaysia, is popularly
known as the RSGC. It has
a long history and has
played a prominent role in
the popularity of golf in the
country by hosting many
international golf
tournaments and celebrities
alike. The Club is also
home to over 6000
members including
Royalties, Ministers and
foreign diplomats.
This mature and beautiful
landscaped golf course is
smack in the middle of the
city. In fact, the city has
grown around the golf
course and has left this
sanctuary for many wildlife
inhabitants untouched. It is
the ‘green lung’ for the city
and some of the trees on
the courses are over a
hundred years old. To play
this wonderful course, you
have to be invited by a
member or recommended
by the concierge of a five
star hotel. The caddy
service is excellent and the
staff very friendly.
| The Royal Selangor Golf Club |
| At the Royal Selangor Golf Club, right in the heart of the city, you can hear the sounds of bird chirping. Spectators include monkeys and the occasional iguanas. The caddy service is excellent! Check with your hotel for reservations. |
| The Petronas Twin Towers is the backdrop to the Royal Selangor Golf Club in the heart of Kuala Lumpur |
| To know Malaysia Is to Love Malaysia |
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