Ampang is one famous historic town and a busy district of Kuala Lumpur city. Ampang is being put under Titiwangsa constituency. Ampang is divided into two parts which are Ampang Kuala Lumpur and Ampang Selangor. Ampang Kuala Lumpur can be identified as being along the famous Ampang road and Ampang Hilir. Historically, in 1857 when Raja Abdullah became the representative of the Selangor Sultanate, he opened a tin mining industry in Klang Valley and Ampang was one of the earliest tin mining areas. The name "Ampang" means "dam" in Malay and the place was named in reference to the miners' dams. The success of tin mining in Ampang led to the development of Kuala Lumpur and up to these days, Ampang continues to develop as one busy town to the metropolitan city of Kuala Lumpur

How to Get There

By Car

Getting to Ampang by driving own car, you can use KLCC as your landmark. From Hulu Kelang area, you can use Jalan Ulu Kelang or Jalan Tun Razak. From Cheras, you can use Jalan Shamelin. From Bangsar, you can use lebuh raya Sultan Iskandar which was previously known as Mahameru.

By Train

Getting to Ampang by train, there are a few stations you can go to. Ride Putra LRT and get off at Ampang station or KLCC station. From these stations, you can get a taxi to take you to your destination

Tourist Attractions

KLCC Park

KLCC Park is a public park that is beautifully designed in a tropical greenery. It aims to provide calm environment in the midst of the hectic city. The man-made lake built in the middle of the park aims to provide serenity to the park and the twin towers. The park features jogging track, foot path, children playground and pool, as well as a mosque. During weekend, this park is flooded by the locals who come to release their work stress while enjoying the music and fountain shows. Many foreign tourists are also seen visiting, relaxing and snapping pictures around the park.

Aquaria KLCC

Aquaria KLCC is an underwater tunnel that contains hundreds different species and thousnads land and aquatic lives from Malaysia and around the world and is known as one of the best aquarium in Asia. Opened for visitors daily, including weekends and public holidays from 10.00 am to 8.00 pm, you will get to see many rare aquatic species here.

Petrosains, The Discovery Centre

This interactive science discovery centre is dedicated to the field of petroleum science and presents science and technology in a fun and entertaining way. An ideal and educational place to visit where you are encouraged to touch, feel and manipulate the displays and exhibits. This place is closed only on Monday and opened for visitors on any other day from morning till evening.

Hotels

De Palma Hotel Ampang

Located at Jalan Selaman 1/2, Palm Square, Ampang Point, Kuala Lumpur, 68000, De Palma is a three stars popular hotel for both business and leisure purposes. It accommodates spacious, well-equipped and very clean guestrooms that will surely make the guests to stay comfortably as home. The rate offered begins from RM145 per night.

Oakwood Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur

Situated at 222, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450, this four stars hotel gains praises and compliments from its guests. Located in the middle of busy Ampang road yet with peaceful and relaxing stay, this hotel is highly recommended for business travellers and even for those who come to explore this metropolitan city. The hotel lobby is designed uniquely and the guestrooms are designed in simple yet modern concept. The rate starts from RM255 per night.