Despite rapid development, Kuala Lumpur has
managed to retain her charm, with a skyline that blends the
Old World with the New. See the contrast between the Indo-Moorish
architecture and the ultra modern edifices, the Petronas Twin
Tower - tallest in the world. Drive pass the elegant Jamek
Mosque, the bustling Chinatown and take a photo stop at the
majestic Royal Palace.Final stop will be the Royal Selangor
Visitor Centre to get an insight of pewter smithing and innovative
pewterware design.
KUALA LUMPUR SIGHTSEEING
SULTAN ABDUL
SAMAD BUILDING
The
Sultan Abdul Samad Building is also a heritage building
that house several important government departments
prior to independence in the 19th Century. The architecture
also has a Moorish character and is a major landmark
in the city. Today it is occupied by the Federal Court
of Malaysia.
THE MYSTIC BATU
CAVES
The
Tamil-style Hindu temple complex at Batu Caves.The caves
are also the leading Hindu shrine in Malaysia and the
scene every year of the festival of Thaipusam, honouring
the diety Lord Murugan, Son of Siva. The caves was discovered
by William Hornaby, an American naturarist in 1878.
The Caves became a popular destination for picnic parties
during colonial days.
The Batu Caves, a well-known Hindu shrine located in
a huge limestone outcrop outside KL, attracts a daily
stream of visitors aas well as thousands of devotees
during the annual Thaipusam festival.
NATIONAL MONUMENT
KUALA LUMPUR
Constructed
in 1966, it is reputed to be one of the world's largest
free-standing bronze sculptures. The 15.54 metre high
sculpture, which was designed by the American sculptor
Felix de Weldon, portrays seven men from the Malaysian
Armed Forces holding the national flag, each symbolising
one of seven qualities: leadership, unity, strength,
vigilance, suffering, courage and sacrifice.
PATRONAS TOWERS
On
April 15, 1996, the Council on Tall Buildings named
the Petronas Towers the tallest in the world, passing
the torch to a new continent.In both engineering and
design, the Petronas Towers succeed at acknowledging
Malaysia's past and future, embracing the country's
heritage while proclaiming its modernization. The end
result, says Pelli, is a monument that is not specifically
Malaysian, but will forever be identified with Kuala
Lumpur.
The
Sultan Abdul Samad Building is also a heritage building
that house several important government departments
prior to independence in the 19th Century. The architecture
also has a Moorish character and is a major landmark
in the city. Today it is occupied by the Federal Court
of Malaysia. 
The
Tamil-style Hindu temple complex at Batu Caves.The caves
are also the leading Hindu shrine in Malaysia and the
scene every year of the festival of Thaipusam, honouring
the diety Lord Murugan, Son of Siva. The caves was discovered
by William Hornaby, an American naturarist in 1878.
The Caves became a popular destination for picnic parties
during colonial days. 
Constructed
in 1966, it is reputed to be one of the world's largest
free-standing bronze sculptures. The 15.54 metre high
sculpture, which was designed by the American sculptor
Felix de Weldon, portrays seven men from the Malaysian
Armed Forces holding the national flag, each symbolising
one of seven qualities: leadership, unity, strength,
vigilance, suffering, courage and sacrifice.
On
April 15, 1996, the Council on Tall Buildings named
the Petronas Towers the tallest in the world, passing
the torch to a new continent.In both engineering and
design, the Petronas Towers succeed at acknowledging
Malaysia's past and future, embracing the country's
heritage while proclaiming its modernization. The end
result, says Pelli, is a monument that is not specifically
Malaysian, but will forever be identified with Kuala
Lumpur.
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02 nights accommodation with breakfast.