KUALA LUMPUR
Kuala Lumpur ("muddy confluence" in Malay) refers to the city's location at the meeting point of the Klang and Gombak rivers, which was historically a muddy area important for tin mining ventures. The city is a fascinating blend of old colonial historic buildings and modern skyscrapers, the most well known of which are the twin Petronas Towers. We took a city tour.
Textile Museum
Textile Museum
One of the oldest structures in Kuala Lumpur, the Sultan Abdul Building has been used by the government since its inception and presently houses the Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture of Malaysia. It was actually designed by a British architect.
The police horses are a firm tourist attraction
The Royal Selangor Club (RSC). Occupying the northern fringe of the square, this social & sports club opposing the Sultan Abdul Samad Building is another monumental structure that is a reflection of the city’s opulence, culture and history. Founded in 1884, the RSC was initially a tiny wooden building that was strictly used as a social club, where high ranked officials and the elite of the society gathered for an evening of rendezvous, drink and merry. It was in 1890 that the humble edifice of the building underwent an extreme makeover. Taking inspiration from the Tudor style of architecture, the renovated building had more space and an extra floor.
Independence Square
The confluence of the Klang and Gombak Rivers and is said to be the original centre of the city. In the background is the Sultan Samad James Mosque.
Mural depicting Colonial life.
Central Market
Peacock sculpture
Durian fruit
Fighting Kites
Sin Sze Si Ya Temple near the Central Market
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
Kuala Lumpur skyline from the restaurant in our hotel.
Durian has a fetid smell and Mangosteen juice stains fabrics.
Probably a new model car under real life testing.
In the afternoon, we visited the famous Petronas Towers.
