The Kuala Lumpur City Center is well described by its developers who aptly named it “A City Within a City.” Home of some of Malaysia's most popular landmarks, it provides a mecca of cultural, dining, recreation, shopping and entertainment experiences.
Attractions are interesting and nightlife is plentiful. Sightseers marvel at the colonial-era buildings around the square, the iconic Petronas Twin Towers and at the beauty of Lake Gardens to the west. Tourists take in sights to the south such as an old Moorish-style railway station, the National Mosque, the Islamic Arts Museum and the National Museum. Shoppers and bargain hunters swarm the markets and eateries of China Town.
Public Access
KLCC is quite accessible via public transport. Buses operate on various routes and there are nearby train stations. The easiest way to get to the KLCC may be by rail either by the KTM Komuter or by light rail transit. Pasar Seni and Masjid Jamek are the main stations of the Kelana Jaya LRT line.
Those traveling from the KL Sentral Hub in Brickfields will want to take the Kelana Jaya Line. Travelers from the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur can take the KTM Komuter to the City Centre. The main stations are Kuala Lumpur (known as the Old KL Station) and Bank Negara. Getting to attractions will then require some walking.
Most of the bus routes begin and end in the City Centre. Main bus terminals include Terminal Sultan Mohamed, Pasaraman Kota, Bangkok Bank, Kotaraya, Sinar Kota, and Puduraya. Keep in mind that these stations may be referred to by other names. For example, Pasaraman Kota is also known as Klang Bus Station. Some routes may terminate on the outskirts of the city. City shuttles may be available from some terminals.
Accommodations
Accommodations to fit every taste and budget are located within the City Centre. Most budget friendly accommodations are located in Chinatown. Mid-range and luxury accommodations are plentiful. Inexpensive guesthouses with common rooms and amenities such as free wireless Internet, coffee, tea and breakfast are cozy places to meet other travelers. Clean, cheap hostels operated by Malaysian-Chinese are air-conditioned and comfortable at budget prices.
Amenities at these hostels range from free breakfast to kitchens for light cooking. Reasonably priced hotel rooms have amenities such as private baths, coffee and tea makers, microwaves, cable TV and access to outdoor swimming pools and lounges. More expensive accommodations in the way of hotel rooms, suites and apartments have luxury amenities such as mini-bars, room service, flat screen TVs, entertainment systems and spas.
Best Things to See and Do
Viewing the vibrant and bustling city from a roof top bar is a great way to relax and watch the action. Watch the sun go down and the city lights come on with drinks and food. Some of the most breathtaking scenery, including the Petronas Twin Towers can be enjoyed from one of the city's unique rooftop bars.
KLCC Park is a beautiful garden of 50 acres with trees and foliage situated near the Suria KLCC shopping center. It adds a touch of greenery to the Petronas Towers and the concrete world that surrounds it. Lake Symphony, a 10,000 square meters made-made lake is located in the park. The lake has a 43-meter bridge across it, and daily water shows at noon and in the evenings delight visitors with fountains that shoot water at height of up to 42 meters.
Take a break from the shopping at Suria KLCC Shopping Mall and stroll through the Petronas Art Gallery, conveniently located within the mall. There are around 1,000 local and international works of art from traditional to contemporary.
Shopping, local cuisine, and many points of interest are available in KLCC, “The City Within A City.”
Martin Wynn
