The national capital and largest city in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur and commonly known as KL. In 2016, the population in KL is around 1.73 million. KL is the cultural, economic and financial centre. KL consists of an extensive range of public transport networks such as Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), Light Metro (LRT), Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), monorail, commuter rail, and airport rail link. In this world, KL is one of the leading cities for shopping and tourism by possessing three of the ten largest shopping malls in the world.
For tourism, the major tourist destinations include PETRONAS Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur Tower, Petaling Street, Central Market, KL Bird Park, Aquaria KLCC and more. Whereas, the most entertainment hubs in KL are located at Golden Triangle, including Marini’s on 57, Wine Bar & Restaurant, Hard Rock Cafe and so on.
Moreover, the first recreational park in KL is Lake Garden which includes Butterfly Park, Deer Park, Orchid Garden, Hibiscus Garden, and Kuala Lumpur Bird Park. Other parks in KL are ASEAN Sculpture Garden, KLCC Park, Titiwangsa Lake Gardens, West Valley Park, and so on.
Besides, three forest reserves in KL are Bukit Sungai Putih Forest Reserve, Bukit Sungai Besi Forest Reserve and Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve which consists of various types of fauna, particularly treeshrews, monkeys, birds, pygmy goals, budgerigars, and squirrels.
KL is a retail and fashion hub in Malaysia. There are 66 shopping malls in KL. Some of the shopping malls are:
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Bangsar Shopping Centre
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Bangsar Village
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Berjaya Times Square
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Mid Valley Megamall
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Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Shopping Mall
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Starhill Gallery Kuala Lumpur
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Sunway Pyramid
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Suria KLCC
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The Garden
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Low Yat Plaza Shopping Mall
KL is a real foodies heaven where you can dine and eat all day and night. In KL, you can search for everything from high-class restaurants which is worth a Michelin Star, to street stalls selling cooked local delights at a low price. Some of the famous restaurants include:
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Bijan
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Capital Cafe
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Devi’s Corner
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Dining in The Dark
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Grella’s
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Hong Ngek
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Kafe Old Market Square
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Leaf & Co Cafe
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Merchant’s Lane
Hotels in KL range from stylish boutique hotels to swanky five-star properties. The most popular Kuala Lumpur hotels offer unique amenities such as stunning rooftop swimming pools and direct access to public transportation and shopping malls. Some hotels in KL are suitable for corporate events, training, seminar, as well as conferences. Examples of hotels in KL are:
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Capri by Fraser Kuala Lumpur
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Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
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Hilton Kuala Lumpur
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Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
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PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur
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Prince Hotel & Residence
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Shangri-La Hotel
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Sheraton Imperial KL
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The Majestic Hotel
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Traders Hotel KL