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The
Petronas Twin Towers are the world's
tallest twin towers and second and
third-tallest singular towers, standing
adjacent to one of the busiest shopping
malls in Malaysia, Suria KLCC.
The Golden Triangle, the commercial
hub of the city, contains the Petronas Twin
Towers and has a distinctive nightlife.
The Menara Kuala Lumpur, currently
the world's fifth tallest telecommunication
tower, is located on the Bukit Nanas hill
beside Convent Bukit Nanas. Its observation
deck on the top floor provides great city
views, and you'll be a few meters higher
than the Twin Towers since the tower is
built on a hill.
Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) is
the first convention and exhibition centre
in Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (also
known as KLCC) is another convention and
exhibition centre in Kuala Lumpur. It is
situated in the Petronas Twin Towers and
Suria KLCC area. A gigantic aquarium called
Aquaria KLCC recently opened here, housing
more than 5,000 varieties of tropical
fishes. It has an underwater tunnel, various
exhibits of flora and fauna, and multimedia
kiosks.
Dayabumi a major landmark located
near Masjid Negara. It is an office
building.
Kuala Lumpur General Post Office is
located next to Dayabumi.
Lake Gardens, a 920,000 square metre
manicured garden near the Malaysian
Parliament building, was once home to a
British colonial official. They include a
Butterfly Park, Deer Park, Orchid Garden,
Hibiscus Garden and South-East Asia's
largest Bird Park. (Bird park pics)
Stadium Merdeka (Independence
Stadium), was initially erected for the
country's declaration of independence on
August 31, 1957.
Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square/Merdeka
Square), was the site of the lowering of the
Union Jack flag and hoisting of the Malayan
flag on the start of August 31, 1957. |
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