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Kuala Lumpur is the capital and largest city of Malaysia. The city contrasts ultra-modern buildings with the traditional Malaysian way of life.

Malaysia has a long and diverse history. Evidence of human inhabitants has been found dating back 50,000 years or more. At times Malaysia has been a Sumatran kingdom, a Portuguese possession, a Dutch trading centre and a British protectorate. All these influences, and others from China and elsewhere in Asia, show in the diversity and vibrancy of the capital.

Accommodation and Food

Kuala Lumpur has a range of accommodation available to suit all budgets. There are plenty of good hotels in the city, which use the usual 1-5 star rating.

Eating out is not an important part of the Malaysian culture, so it is quite difficult to find really authentic Malay cuisine in a restaurant. A few offer traditional dishes but you may have to search for a while to find one. However, for most visitors the difference between the real thing and what is offered in restaurants is not great. You can also find good Malay food on sale from roadside stalls. International cuisine is widely available.

Things to Do

Kuala Lumpur is a city of contrasts. Visitors can enjoy the manic energy of Chinatown and sample some of the region's unique cuisine from a roadside hawker in the afternoon, then visit an exclusive restaurant or the theatre in the evening.

There are many sights to see within the city, most of them with great historical significance. The century-old Sultan Abdul Samad Building with its 130-metre clock tower shows many of the influences that shaped Kuala Lumpur. A mix of British, Moorish, Arab and Indian architecture, it today is home to a government department and a centre for handicrafts. At night it is lit up spectacularly.

For those seeking a bit of history there is the National Museum or the National library. Alternatively, there are numerous mosques and temples to visit, many of them with their own fascinating history. The city's several museums are also worth a visit.

Among the shopping experiences on offer is the Central Market in Kuala Lumpur, which is both a market and a cultural centre. The market is popular for its handicrafts including Batik fabrics, glass blowing and pewter work. You can watch the craftsmen at work in many cases, or enjoy other attractions such as dance and art classes, shadow-puppet plays and fortune telling. For a more modern shopping experience the Central Square complex is close by with its cinemas and fast food restaurants.

The region around Kuala Lumpur also boasts a number of excellent parks and gardens. These include the National Zoo, the Lake Gardens and the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), which is located about an hour's drive from the city in Kepong. Close to the city lie the Batu Caves, where a Hindu temple is sculpted from natural limestone. On the climb up to the temple (nearly 300 steps) you will be all but mugged by monkeys wanting you to feed them. More accessible is the Museum Cave with its religious paintings.

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