K.L Tower

              
Menara Kuala Lumpur (officially) stands majestically atop Bukit Nanas (Pineapple Hill) at 421 meters and 94 meters above sea level, is one of the first and perhaps most enduring images a visitor to KL will encounter. Absolutely stunning views from the observation platform.

                 Merdeka Square

(Independence Square or Dataran Merdeka) is situated in the centre of the city. It's close to the Gombak river, the Masjid Jamek, Central Market and China Town. It's the core of KL's history. Here you find buildings like the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, the Royal Selangor Club, and the National History museum. Some of them peppered with Moorish flavour. A 100 metre-high flagpole marks the spot where the Malayan Flag was hoisted on August 31, 1957 signifying the independence of the country from British rule.

Petronas Twin Towers.


Standing 88 Storeys and 452 mtrs high. The Petronas twin towers were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 - 2004 Built on the grounds of the former Selangor Turf  Club the towers were never meant to be the tallest in the world it was only due to a chance meeting between  the then Prime Minister Dr Mahathir and architect Cesar Pelli where the PM asked how many more metres would it take for the Petronas Twin Towers to get the "tallest building in the world" tag. It was then back to the drawing board where after some frantic calculations it was deemed achievable.


Monkey in The Park At Lake Gardens
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  Sultan Abdul Samad Building  
                    

Constructed in 1897, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building is one of the most distinguished landmarks In Kuala Lumpur. Designed by British architect A.C. Norman, in traditional Moorish style, the building reflects the cultural background of Malaysia. When planning the buildings location it was decided that it should be placed in the centre of the old mining town Kuala Lumpur. The building was initially used for the colonial secretariat offices and is now home to the Supreme and High courts of Malaysia. One of the most important historical sites in Kuala Lumpur, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building is a must to visit.

Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens
(Taman Tasik Perdana) dates to the 1880s and is the city's most popular park. Built around an artificial lake, it encompasses 91.6 hectares of undulating greenery interspersed with flowering shrubs, shady trees, exceptional botanical gardens, and other notable features.  There is a children's playground, jogging tracks, exercise stations, rowing boats.
The Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park, Bird Park Orchid Garden,  ,  Hibiscus Garden, & the K.L Mouse Deer Park.

  Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park

The Butterfly Park houses some 6,000 butterflies of over 120 species. The park is an imitation of the butterfly's natural habitat. It includes more than 15,000 plants from 100 species that have been used to recreate a Malaysian rainforest atmosphere. There is a nursery and breeding area for the butterflies. Visiting hours are from 9am to 5 pm on weekdays. Admission fees are RM15 for adults and RM8 for children.

      Kuala Lumpur Bird Park

Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, the largest bird park in South-East Asia, holds thousands of birds representing nearly every major species of this part of the world. Open from 9am - 6pm daily except public holidays.    Admission is 28 RM  for adults, and 20 RM for children ages three to 12.  Children under 3 are free.