A little over 150 years ago, Kuala Lumpur was just a dirty mouth where the Klang and Gombak rivers flowed. Today it is already a large metropolis, which is the capital of Malaysia, in which from the "dark past" there is only the name, which is translated "dirty river mouth". During its short history the city acquired impressive buildings, exotic parks and museums, so any tourist will find what to see in Kuala Lumpur. Consider the main attractions of the capital Kuala Lumpur, which can not be missed.
Petronas Twin Towers
The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur became the world famous symbol of the capital of Malaysia. Tourists are struck by their height of 452 meters, 88 floors, original construction, but the most attractive feature is the observation deck, which connects two skyscrapers among themselves at level 41 of the floor. If you decide to conquer the twin towers in Kuala Lumpur, keep in mind that the number of visits to the viewing platform is limited. About 1,000 tickets with a prescribed time of visit are distributed free of charge every morning to those who wish, and after four hours of the day the playground closes.
Royal Palace of Istana Negara
Another symbol of Kuala Lumpur is the royal palace of Istan Nigara - the official residence of the King of Malaysia. Of course, parks, tennis courts, golf courses, ponds, gardens that fill the courtyard area are blocked from visitors, but tourists found entertainment. Every day at the gate a lot of curious eyes gather to watch the ceremony of changing the guard.
National Museum
Excursions in Kuala Lumpur often go through the National Museum. It is here that you can trace the whole history of the development of the culture of the Malaysians, the museum presents exhibits from different historical periods from antiquities to modern painting. The facade is decorated with a mosaic depicting stories from the past life of the local population.
National Zoo
Only 13km from the capital Kuala Lumpur there is a zoo, amazing variety of wildlife, there are more than 400 of them. In the zoo you can see marine and river dwellers in a huge aquarium. On the territory of the zoo regularly show programs with the participation of animals, which give an unforgettable experience to the smallest tourists.
Central Lake Park
Central Lake Park is located near the city center. In fact, it represents several unique parks surrounding the lake. When tourists come to Kuala Lumpur, they hurry to visit the Bird Park with thousands of rare specimens, the Butterfly Park, where the natural habitats of these insects are artificially simulated, the Garden of Orchids and the Hibiscus and the Deer Park, where even the smallest cloven-hoofed mice live - mouse deer.
Batu Caves
The karst caves of Batu are impressive 10 km from Kuala Lumpur. The whole complex, open to tourists and pilgrims from around the world, consists of three large main caves and several smaller ones. At the head of the caves is a gilded statue of the war god Murugan, its height is 42 meters. The most popular cave can be called the Temple Cave, it is led by a hundred-meter staircase of 272 steps. A little lower you can find the Dark Cave, in which the monkeys live. The third cave is the Art Gallery, where you can admire art objects dedicated to Hindu mythology.
River and firefly park
The park and the river of fireflies are located an hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur, but do not give up for a while to leave the city, this fabulous spectacle is worthy of it. In the park, tourists come after sunset, put on life jackets, board boats and go to the other side of the river, where they are waiting for a unique glow of thousands of fires-insects.
Malaysia is a hospitable country with a visa-free entry for citizens of some countries, for example Russia, with a valid passport for at least six months.