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Central Market KL

The Central Market was built in 1888 by the British Colonial Government to be used as a wet market for Kuala Lumpur's early citizens. It was here that the tin-miners bought their fresh produce and other food ingredients to feed their mine workers. It is located beside the Kla...

The Central Market was built in 1888 by the British Colonial Government to be used as a wet market for Kuala Lumpur's early citizens. It was here that the tin-miners bought their fresh produce and other food ingredients to feed their mine workers. It is located beside the Klang River as road communications were insufficient and the river was used as a main transport channel.

By 1933, further expansions were made to the market to include warehouses. As KL experienced rapid development in the 1970s, plans were made by the authorities  to demolish the site in order to make way for the Dayabumi Complex. However, there was much objection to this move to eradicate the Market and intervention by the Malaysian Heritage Society proved timely as they successfully petitioned against the destruction of the building and the site was declared as a "Heritage Site".

This wet market was very convenient to the early city dwellers because it was within the vicinity of the Klang Bus Station, a feeder bus service for KL and PJ as well as Klang. The KL Railway Station was also within walking distance. There was always the presence of fishy smells in both the buses and trains as commuters took home their provisions.

In 1985, the Central Market was renovated and renamed Pasar Seni. It ceased being a wet market and was transformed into a indoor bazaar with more than a hundred small shops, hawker centre, restaurant, fast-food outlet, selling all kinds of souvenirs and crafts, batiks etcetera. 

The Annexe building at the back of the main building houses art galleries, theatre and performing arts centre beside housing many arts & crafts shops. It is one of the major art spaces in KL and is a hotspot for creative arts activities all year round. 

The walking mall, also known as Kasturi Walk is an open-air bazaar which also sells many souvenirs besides housing street musicians and buskers.

 

KL Tower

Kuala Lumpur Tower is built on Bukit Nanas. It was the site of a fort built by Sutan Puasa, an early settler and Malay headman of the mining town of Kuala Lumpur. Visits to the Observation Deck cost RM49 per person and you can catch a panoramic view of the entire city of Kuala Lumpur.

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Kuala Lumpur Tower is built on Bukit Nanas. It was the site of a fort built by Sutan Puasa, an early settler and Malay headman of the mining town of Kuala Lumpur. Visits to the Observation Deck cost RM49 per person and you can catch a panoramic view of the entire city of Kuala Lumpur.

It was opened to the public in on 2 October 1996 and has since become the symbol of Kuala Lumpur and one of its most popular tourist attractions. It receives an average of 2,500 visitors per day. It serves as an integrated telecommunications tower from which TV and FM radio signals are transmitted for the metropolitan area. Two express lifts transport the visitors to the observation platform at 276 m above ground level in 60 seconds.  

The 421m high tower, ranks the world 5th tallest tower after:
- Toronto’s CN tower (553 m),
- Moscow’s Ostankino tower (537 m)
- China’s Shanghai Oriental Pearl tower (468 m).
- Borj-e Milad Tower, Taheran (435 m)

- Number of lifts: 4 express lifts, which takes only 54 seconds from ground to the observation deck at 276 meters or 920 feet
- Number of steps: 2,058 from basement to TH11
- Architect: Kumpulan Senireka Kuala Lumpur
- Construction Firm: Wayss Freytag of Germany
- Cost of Construction: RM270 million
- Construction Period: 1991 to 1995
- Officially Opened: 1st October 1996 by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad
- Owner: Malaysian Government
- Managed by: Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd a subsidiary of Teleko

The tower structure consists of 5 sections:
i. Foundation Base,
ii. Touristic Building,
iii. Tower Shaft,
iv. Tower Head, and
v. Antenna Mast

Touristic Building. It houses a mini-theatre, souvenir and handicraft shop, photo shop, a snack shop and others. A 15-minute documentary showing the construction of Menara Kuala Lumpur is screened continually. The Touristic Building also extends to a 146 m pedestrian mall with a reflecting pool in the center.

Tower Shaft. The vertical-ribbed tower shaft links the Touristic Building to the Tower Head. The two express lifts and staircase are contained within tower shaft.

Tower Head.  It consists 6-storey.
TH1 -  an observation platform,
TH2  - a revolving restaurant Atmosphere 360
TH3 - Mega View Banquet Deck
TH4 - Telecommunication Station
TH5 - Building services
TH6 - Broadcasting Station.

The observation platform is equipped with 8 viewing binoculars, and can accommodate 200 people at any one time. An excellent view of the city is after a heavy rain. The revolving restaurant serves lunch, high tea and dinner. It takes 90 minutes to make a complete revolution and provide spectacular scenic view for the diners.

Antenna Mast. The 86 m antenna mast forms the last section of the tower. 
KL Tower has also become the venue for extreme sports, namely the
- Towerthon and
- BASE Jump (Buildings, Antenna, Spans, Earth).

In the Towerthon, thousands of people with extremely strong knees run 1km from the street level upwards through the rainforest and culminates with a run up 2058 steps to reach the Mega View Dect at 288m above the ground.

BASE jumping is only for those who have nothing better to do with their lives – the daredevil jump off the tower and hope that their parachutes open in time to cushion their landing.

Atmosphere 360 Revolving Restaurant located at 282m plus 94m atop a hill, makes it a spectacular place to dine and entertain your guest or yourself for lunch or dinner or tea. You have a choice of buffets or ala carte.  The restaurant can accommodate up to about 250 guests at any one time. The restaurant comprises of a revolving floor and as you partake of your meal, you will be slowly rotated 360 degrees to catch the entire view of the city. 

Top Kuala Lumpur Tours

$155 Per Day

A Must Visit - Putrajaya, Malaysia New Administrative Capital

The Charm of Putrajaya

Tropical Gardens,Lakeside Cafe, Lake Cruise

If you are in Malaysia, do pay a visit to Putrajaya- a totally different city from Kuala Lumpur - the new administrative capital of Malaysia. She is a charming modern eco city with award-winning architectures, surrounded by tropical gardens and a total of 60 lakes. In Putrajaya, the commitment to nature is to replant a tree for any tree removed. Visit the Botanical Garden. Visit the 'floating' Pink Mosque. 

The optional 45-minutes Putrajaya Lake Cruise on a 400-hectare man-made lake enables you to have a whole view of Putrajaya.

$155 Per Day

The Other Side of Kuala Lumpur - The Best Trip in KL

Discover the Hidden Gem of Kuala Lumpur Off-Track

As the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur started humbly as a muddy estuary, and today Kuala Lumpur has transformed into a modern city with two million population. The multi-racial society here are humble, peaceful and harmonious.

Visit the magnificent Petronas Towers, the vibrant local street markets, the hidden villages beneath the modern skyscrapers, the local arts and crafts and the mouth-watering cuisine of Asian Melting Pot. Let's make the most of your limited free time while you are here in Malaysia. 

Itinerary : 

Pick up from hotel

A Visit to Batu Caves

The Supreme Monarchy Palace

Batek Gallery

National Monument

Petronas Twin Tower

Head back to hotel