Kuala Lumpur was founded in 1857 at the confluence of the Gombak and Klang rivers which name Kuala Lumpur literally means "muddy confluence". Kuala Lumpur gained historical significance in 1957 when the first Malayan flag was raised on the grounds of the cricket field, Merdeka Square, to mark the country's independence from British rule. Kuala Lumpur came of age in 1974, when it was formally detached from its mother state of Selangor and made into a unit of its own called the Federal Territory. Kuala Lumpur City Centre was also historically part of a suburban residential area north of the old Kuala Lumpur town that linked to the town via Ampang Road and populated by bungalows and mansions back in colonial early-20th century. As large scale development moved northwards from old Kuala Lumpur town after the 1950s, development of the area gradually shifted from low-density residential homes to high-density commercial complexes and offices raising the development of suburb into a new commercial centre for Kuala Lumpur. In 1988, the Selangor Turf Club site and adjoining residential parcels were sold to be cleared away for the KLCC project.

How to Get There

By Train

There are many train system that can easily reach Kuala Lumpur. For KTM network, tourists can reach Kuala Lumpur city centre from Port Klang and to KL Sentral. There are many places in Kuala Lumpur that you can further explore by using LRT and Monorail such as Suria KLCC and other attractions near Kuala Lumpur city centre.

By Car

From Kuala Lumpur International Airport, tourists can reach for taxi, bus or rent car and continue to Kuala Lumpur city centre for 45 minutes by using Kuala Lumpur- Putrajaya road or ELITE highway.

Tourist Attractions

KL Tower

KL tower is a communications tower located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Its construction was completed on 1 March 1995 and features an antenna that increases its height to 421 metres (1,381 feet) and is the 7th tallest freestanding tower in the world. After installation of facilities and amenities, Kuala Lumpur tower was opened to public on 23 July 1996. Menara Kuala Lumpur was officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on 1 October 1996 at 20:30 MST. Among the distinguished guests were the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Jaafar ibni Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Najihah, the wives of the Sultan of Brunei, Sultana Hajah Saleha and Princess Hajah Mariam Binti Abdul Aziz . The tower also has an elevator to reach the upper area composed of top-class restaurant providing diners with a panoramic view of the city.

Batu Caves

Batu Caves is a limestone hill comprising three major caves and a number of smaller ones located approximately 11 kilometres to the north of Kuala Lumpur. This 100-year-old temple features idols and statues erected inside the main caves incorporated with interior limestone formations said to be around 400 million years old. Situated about 30 minutes away from Kuala Lumpur city centre, the temple is considered an important religious landmark by Hindus.

Hotels

Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Concorde Hotel is placed at a strategic location where all excellent attractions are just an easy stroll away, including Malaysia Tourism Center, Suria KLCC Shopping Center, Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, and Kuala Lumpur Tower. There are around 581 rooms that are elegantly and beautifully furnished with a cable TV and tea/coffee maker. The en suite bathrooms offer a shower and complimentary toiletries. Besides that, this hotel features a gym and outdoor pool, 4 restaurants and bars as well as free private parking is provided. Melting Pot Cafe serves local and Western specialties while Chinese dishes are served at Xin Cuisine. Poolside dining is also available at Spices Restaurant & Wine Bar and Crossroads Lounge offers snacks and live music.

Le Apple Boutique Hotel

Le Apple Boutique Hotel is located in the center of Kuala Lumpur and only 400 metres away from the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. All rooms at Le Apple Boutique Hotel composed of superior rooms and deluxe rooms with a choice of King, Queen, and Twin beds and fitted with air conditioning, a minibar and a safety deposit box as well as WiFi. They also have a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom equipped with a spray bidet and hairdryer. The warm and friendly staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist you with luggage storage and currency exchange services and other assistance.

Royale Chulan

The Royale Chulan Hotel offers 5-star Malaysian hospitality and situated less than 1 kilometre from Pavilion Shopping Centre, Bukit Bintang and Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. There are 300 deluxe rooms and 102 well-appointed serviced apartments and studios and every room offers classic European-style furnishings and flat-screen TVs with international channels and private bathrooms equipped with a rain shower, bathtub, slippers and free toiletries. Besides that, there is a buffet breakfast at Warisan Café and other dining options include Chinese specialities at Tai Ping Restaurant, fine French dining at L'Heritage and authentic Malay dishes at Bunga Emas. Other than dining options, there is Telega Bunga Spa provides relaxing massage treatments and a steam bath for guests to unwind and relax.

Cabana Inn

Cabana Inn is ideally situated in KLCC and nearby to attractions and landmarks at Kuala Lumpur. Guests can find many interesting facilities and amenities such as wireless internet access, non-smoking rooms, air conditioning and desk. There is also dining options and free parking available at this hotel.