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Mary’s Cathedral Jalan Raja www.stmaryscathedral.org.my Station: Pasar Seni/Masjid Jamek St Mary’s Cathedral is one of the former British colonial buildings in Kuala Lumpur.. Royal Sela

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A visit to Kuala Lumpur

www.tourism.gov.my

Kuala Lumpur epitomizes the rapid development

the Southeast Asian economies have experienced

since the end of the 2nd World War Kuala Lumpur’s

population exceeds 2 million, and the city is an

amazing mix of buildings from the colonial period,

traditional Malaysian buildings and modern

high-rises

Kuala Lumpur impresses by its modernity and the

sense of possibility it conveys Its twin towers,

Petronas Towers, which were the world’s tallest at

the time they were built, can be seen from afar, and

below one finds museums, business quarters,

shopping centres and parks where the tropical heat

can been enjoyed in delightful surroundings

While Kuala Lumpur itself is a fascinating mix of Colonial and modern architecture, the nearby Administrative Capital of Putrajaya is characterized

by beautiful buildings inspired by Malaysian culture and tradition

Have a good trip!

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Historical outline

Despite its size, Kuala Lumpur is a young city;

building in this area, where the rivers of Klang and

Gombak meet, did not start until 1857, when 87

Chinese miners came looking for tin

Tin was a valued material at the time of

industrialization in the mid-19th century, not least in

Great Britain and USA The Chinese prospectors

discovered tin in the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur, and

the point of the rivers’ confluence was the ideal

place for a trading post in the large jungle-clad area

The place was called ’Muddy Confluence’ – Kuala

Lumpur in Bahasa Malaysia

Settlers poured into the area of the tin finds, and

after a few years there were several settlements –

mainly at the ’Muddy Confluence’ and at Ampang,

which today is a suburb of Kuala Lumpur In 1868,

administrative structures were established for the

settlements, and the local clans elected Yap Ah Loy

leader of the Chinese community Yap Ah Loy was

thus the first mayor of Kuala Lumpur, and he

represents the foundation of the city

Kuala Lumpur’s rapid development from a mining

community to a real city created chaotic conditions

along the way The area was plagued by malaria,

which cost the lives of many miners The quick

riches and the as yet fragile administrative structures

meant widespread lawlessness, which was only

aggravated by the many newcomers eager for a share

in the wealth

In addition to Kuala Lumpur’s own problems, the

Malaysian Civil War broke out when local sultans

fought each other for the throne in Perak, which

belonged to the State of Selangor north of Kuala

Lumpur

The merchants in the so-called Straits Settlement

were concerned about the consequences of the civil

war for the economic development of the area

Accordingly, they decided to ask Great Britain to intervene and secure peace

Great Britain, which had huge economic interests in the tin production, sent Governor Andrew Clarke

to negotiate a peaceful solution to the conflict Clarke managed to negotiate the Pangkor Peace Treaty, which ended the civil war in 1874, and a new sultan ascended the throne in Perak In addition, the British established a permanent presence, and demanded to be consulted for approval of all actions that were not specific to Malay religion and tradition

In 1880 the capital was moved from Klang to Kuala Lumpur, which greatly sped up the development of the city Great Britain’s colonial administrator, Frank Swettenham, also chose Kuala Lumpur as his administrative centre Following a fire in 1881, he commenced construction of brick buildings, which served to protect the city against fires as well as to improve the general health of the citizens

Swettenham united four of the area’s sultanates and formed the Federated Malay States in 1896 Kuala Lumpur, being centrally located, was chosen as the capital It was managed by the British in typical colonial fashion: The Sultan Abdul Samad Building was the political centre, and leisure time was spent playing cricket on Padang or relaxing at the Selangor Club Only whites had access to the Royal Selangor Club, and the place became a symbol of British imperialism

During the 2nd World War, Kuala Lumpur was invaded by Japan After the War, the British returned and the city continued to grow due to a comprehensive expansion program establishing several new suburbs from 1948 and onwards

The desire for independence from Great Britain increased however, and a Communist-led resistance movement began to gain influence At midnight on August 30, 1957, the Union Jack was taken down for the last time in front of the Royal Selangor Club

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and a crowd consisting of tens of thousands of

people Following this event, Kuala Lumpur became

the capital of the new independent Federation of

Malay, and from 1963 capital of present-day

Malaysia

Following the proclamation of independence from

Great Britain, unrest ensued between Kuala

Lumpur’s different population groups - unrest that

culminated in 1969 with the declaration of a state of

emergency that was to last for two years

Economic development, and a wish to work together for further progress, finally ended the unrest, and in 1974 Kuala Lumpur became a Federal Territory of Malaysia New buildings proliferated, among them Petronas Towers, the world’s tallest buildings, and the population increased to today’s more than 2 million

The city’s expansion has continued in recent years

In 1998 Kuala Lumpur hosted the Commonwealth Games In 1999 the Federal Administration moved

to the newly built area in Putrajaya, south of Kuala Lumpur

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Tour 1: Kuala Lumpur

1 Merdeka Square

Merdeka Square

Station: Masjid Jamek

The centrally located Merdeka Square is of historical

importance as the scene of Malaysia’s Proclamation

of Independence in 1957 It was here the Malaysian flag

was raised for the first time, which is marked by one the

world’s highest flagpoles, measuring fully 95 metres

2 St Mary’s Cathedral

Jalan Raja www.stmaryscathedral.org.my Station: Pasar Seni/Masjid Jamek

St Mary’s Cathedral is one of the former British colonial buildings in Kuala Lumpur It was built in

1887 in typical English Gothic style, but has been renovated several times during the 20th century

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3 Royal Selangor Club

Jalan Ampang Hilir

www.rscweb.org.my

The Royal Selangor Club House was built in 1910 in

a blend of Tudor and British Colonial style It was

the centre of British society in the city, and it is still

today a quintessentially British part of the city scene

4 National History Museum

Jalan Raja 29

www.nationalhistorymuseum.gov.my

Station: Pasar Seni/Masjid Jamek

Malaysia’s Natural History Museum lies in the old

bank building and was erected in 1909 The

exhibition illustrates Malaysia’s history via

documents and various historical items

5 Sultan Abdul Samad Building

Jalan Raja Station: Masjid Jamek

The beautiful Sultan Abdul Samad building, which used to house the area’s British administration, was built in 1897 The style is a blend of English Colonial style and Moorish architecture Its impressive facade is 137 metres long, and its clock tower 41 metres tall The building houses Malaysia’s Supreme Court

is Moorish-inspired with lots of domes and spires

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7 Bank Negara Money Museum

Jalan Dato Onn

http://moneymuseum.bnm.gov.my

Station: Bank Negara/Bandaraya

On the ground floor of the Bank Negara building

lies the Money Museum, which details the Malaysian

currency’s establishment and development Both old

and new coins and notes can be seen in the

museum’s fine numismatic display

8 Little India

Jalan Masjid India

Jalan Masjid India and Lebuh Ampang are the main

streets in the area called Little India A visit to this

city quarter is a good way of experiencing the

atmosphere, customs, religion, handicraft, and

cuisine of India

9 Maybank Numismatic Museum

Jalan Tun Perak 100, 1 sal, Menara Maybank

Station: Masjid Jamek/Plaza Rakyat

Menara Maybank’s lobby is a museum showcasing a

large collection of different currencies There is

everything from ancient shells and gold pieces to

modern coins and notes

10 Chinatown

Petaling Street

Station: Pasar Seni

Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown can be experienced

along the street of Jalan Petaling There is always

plenty of activity, various Chinese markets and

ample shopping opportunities It is a delight to go exploring in this lively and colourful neighbourhood!

11 Kwong Siew

Chinatown Station: Pasar Seni

Immigrants from the Chinese Guangdong Province founded Kwong Siew Temple in 1886 The present-day temple was finished in 1888 in a traditional Chinese style

12 Sri Mahamariamman

Chinatown Station: Pasar Seni

The colourful Sri Mahamariamman Temple is, with its many details, a pleasure to behold, and a fine example of a classic Hindu temple Its 22-metre-tall tower is particularly impressive The temple was built in 1873

13 Central Market

www.centralmarket.com.my Station: Pasar Seni

Central Market, Kuala Lumpur’s large food market, was built in 1936 in Art Deco style Today it houses various shops and restaurants, and it often hosts cultural activities as well

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14 Kuala Lumpur Railway Station

Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin

Station: Pasar Seni/Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur’s old Railway Station was built in

1910 in an architectural style reminiscent of Arabian

Nights The Architect behind the many minarets,

domes, spires and arches is British A.B Hubbock,

who also designed the Masjid Jamek Mosque

15 National Mosque

Jalan Perdana

Station: Pasar Seni/Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia’s National Mosque was built in 1965 as an

example of the capabilities of the new independent

Malaysia, as well as a religious centre for the

country’s Muslim community The roof is

constructed in 18 parts, which symbolize the

country’s 13 states and the 5 Pillars of Islam The

mosque can accommodate 10.000 people, and its

minaret is 73 metres tall

16 Islamic Arts Museum

Jalan Perdana www.iamm.org.my Station: Pasar Seni/Kuala Lumpur

This museum contains an exquisite collection of Islamic art There are, among other things, old manuscripts, calligraphy, miniature models of famous mosques and the museum’s highlight, a reconstruction of an 18th century Osman sultan’s quarters

17 National Museum

Jalan Damansara www.museum.gov.my Station: KL Sentral

The National Museum in Kuala Lumpur was built

in traditional Malaysian style in 1963 The Museum’s many exhibitions depict Malaysia’s history via archeological finds and artifacts from traditional Malaysian life throughout the centuries There are also exhibitions showcasing local animals and plants, as well as locomotives - symbols of the country’s industrial development

18 National Planetarium

Jalan Perdana Station: KL Sentral

Malaysia’ s national planetarium is situated on a hilltop with a beautiful staircase leading to the main entrance In addition to movie showings, the planetarium has a space science-related exhibition, and there is a splendid view of Kuala Lumpur from the observation deck on the fourth floor

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19 Istana Budaya

Jalan Tun Razak

www.istanabudaya.gov.my

Station: Sentul

Kuala Lumpur’s National Theatre is home to

Malaysia’s Symphony Orchestra, as well as the

country’s leading theatre troupe The architecture is

oriental, the most characteristic feature being the

beautiful blue Minangkabau roof

20 National Art Gallery

Jalan Temerluh

www.artgallery.gov.my

Station: Sentul

The National Art Gallery in Kuala Lumpur

showcases both local and international visual art In

addition to the permanent exhibition, there are also

changing theme exhibitions

One of the museum’s characteristics is its spacious, high-ceilinged atrium, where the light radiates through the glass roof Some of the museum’s exhibits can be viewed from different levels

21 National Library

Jalan Tun Razak 232 www.pnm.my Station: Ampang Park

The architecture of the large and very modern National Library is inspired by the traditional Malaysian tengkolok headwear Those interested in books will find the library’s great collection very interesting

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At the time of their construction, at 452 metres the

Petronas Towers were the world’s tallest buildings,

and they are still the world’s tallest twin towers On

the 41st floor, there is a bridge connecting the two

towers from which there is an excellent view of

Kuala Lumpur

Within the Petronas Towers lies the beautiful

Petronas Philharmonic Hall, home to the Malaysian

Philharmonic Orchestra

The Petronas Towers have various exhibitions, such as the Petronas Gallery, which showcases Malaysian and international visual art, as well as Petrosains Interactive Science Discovery Centre, which details the production of oil, from deep in the ground to the refined product

23 Malaysia Tourism Centre

Jalan Ampang 109 www.mtc.gov.my Station: Kg Baru

The Malaysia Tourism Centre is situated in a historical mansion dating back to English colonial times, and is now surrounded by modern

skyscrapers The Tourism Centre is very well equipped with information for tourists about Kuala Lumpur and the rest of Malaysia

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24 Kuala Lumpur Tower

Bukit Nanas

www.menarakl.com.my

Station: Bukit Nanas/Dang Wangi

The mighty Kuala Lumpur Tower is 421 metres tall,

which makes it one of the world’s tallest steel

constructions There is an excellent view of the

Malaysian capital, which can be enjoyed from the

tower’s observation deck (276 metres), or from the

rotating restaurant (282 metres)

25 Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve

Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve www.menarakl.com.my/recreationalpark.html Station: Bukit Nanas/Dang Wangi

The beautiful Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, situated

on a hilltop in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, is with its many nature trails an excellent opportunity to experience a tropical jungle

26 Golden Triangle

Golden Triangle Station: Plaza Rakyat/Bukit Bintang

The area called the Golden Triangle has the city’s highest concentration of modern shopping centres, hotels and entertainments The area is worth visiting by day as well as by night when all the neon signs and buildings are illuminated

27 Bintang Walk

Bukit Bintang Station: Bukit Bintang

Bintang Walk is the main street in the Golden Triangle; with its entertainments, shopping opportunities, and restaurants under the palm trees,

it seems to epitomize the modern Malaysia

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Tiêu đề	A visit to Kuala Lumpur
Tác giả	Stig Albeck, Ventus Publishing ApS
Trường học	Unknown
Chuyên ngành	Tourism
Thể loại	Essay
Năm xuất bản	2008
Thành phố	Kuala Lumpur

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