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Best option to get from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to the city (and return) is via the Express Rail Link - KLIA Ekspres. This takes you to KL Sentral in about 28 minutes. KLIA tickets are available near the baggage collection area, as well as outside, and on some Malaysia Airline flights. From KL Sentral take a taxi to your hotel or wherever you need to go. The "budget" taxis are the cheapest, but small with limited luggage space.

Seriously, the Batu Caves would b a good place to explore. It is just located outside of the city and takes about 20 minutes to get there.

Genting Highland

Do you know how to tie a saree correctly? Should you fold your banana leave inward or outward after you finish eating?

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Did you know the KLCC Park is designed by the top garden designer from Brazil?

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Look out for the world famous Sarawak hornbill, a bird with horn so heavy, it can hardly walk.

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This was where the Union Jack was first lowered when Malaysia achieved her independence. One of the tallest flagpoles in the world is also here. You will see the Jalur Gemilang, the name of the Malaysia flag (which means Stripes of Glory) fluttering in the air on a breezy day.

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This is the Taj Mahal of Malaysia. Look carefully at the chatris, the plate-shaped roofs high above. Trains were used to carry tin during colonial times. One of the most majestic Mughal inspired buildings in Malaysia.

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Here you can find hundreds of species of flora and fauna. A great place to get to know Malaysia's greeneries.

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This is the oldest mosque in the city. Check out the minaret, where the loud speakers broadcast the call to prayer. Notice also the domes, believed to be the gateway to the vaults of heaven.

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Women are not allowed into the bar area to this day. It's a colonial heritage. The front gate is also known as the Bulldog, owing to the fact that two real life bulldogs used to be chained here.

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Tower One was built by a Korean company, while Tower Two was built by a Japanese company. Korean and Japanese national flags were put on each building, and a friendly competition began as the flags rose higher and higher as the towers were being built. The friendly competition was finally won by the Koreans by a thin margin.

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See the famous bronze instruments of the Malaccan Sultanate here. Allocate half a day for a more meaningful visit.

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Yap Ah Loy, a powerful Chinese leader opened a tapioca mill in Petaling Street where tubers from his farms were brought to be ground into flour. This is why even till today, Petaling Street is called 'Chee Cheong Kai' which means 'starch factory street' in the Cantonese dialect.

Petaling Street is famous for it's the street food. Try a local fruit called the 'air mata kucing' which means 'cat's eye', mixed with syrup and ice. 'Air mata kucing' makes a good icy drink on a hot day. Other stalls offer a variety of Chinese pancakes, chessnuts, 'tau foo fah' which is a soy bean dessert, and a host of other interesting Chinese street food.

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The spinning top hosts a revolving restaurant. Very good spot for dinner and checking out the skyline at night.

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Catch the sight of the infamous Dugong, a really strange fish said to have the head of a cow. See it for yourself.

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Orchid is the queen of flower in Malaysia. The national flower is the hibiscus.

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There's no better way to experience Malaysia than visiting its wet markets.

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Catch the famous Rajah Brooke butterfly here. Also, see if you can spot butterflies as small as a coin.

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The building is said to resemble a certain object. See if you can guess what.

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The Petrosains is the perfect place for tourists travelling with children.

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Maybank is one of the oldest banks in Malaysia. Check out the historic building.

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It is said that at certain times in the morning, the midst makes the forest reserve look like an elf forest.

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Probably the most iconic Mughal inspired building in KL, check out how many types of domes there are.

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If you're visiting KL during Ramadhan, get here for the best baazar food.

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The name of the current King is Duli Yang Maha Mulia Al-Wathiqu Billah Tuanku Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah. See if you can say it in one breath.

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On August 27th 1975, a communist terrorist set an explosion at the monument and it suffered extensive damage. It was later restored and a fence was erected around the place. This area was declared a protected area between sunset and dawn. Everyday at dawn, a soldier raises the national flag and lowers in at dusk.

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One of the most spectacular gardens in KL. There are a few tourist spots around the area, but get pair of a good walking shoes.

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Some of the most iconic and historic Islamic relics can be found here. Islam is the official religion in Malaysia, but other religions are practised widely.

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The Temple of the Mother Goddess, legend has it that Guan Yin was originally a man.

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The temple is sometimes known as The Green Temple.

On the red pillars on both sides are Chinese characters that remind the current generation not to forget their ancestors. Chinese people remember their ancestors through a unique tradition called ancestor worship. They would put up pictures or inscriptions about their ancestors and offer food and joss sticks as a way to seek their blessings. It's similar to the Catholic practice of seeking intervention from the saints, upright people who have passed away.

The first thing that will strike you is the open space concept. You will realize that the courtyard is inside the building as opposed to the outside.

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Look carefully at the doors. They're big. Why? Because this placed used to be a printing place, and the big doors are made so that the printing machines can be brought in.

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A Penghulu is the village chief.

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An excellent introduction to Malaysian art!

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Pudu Market is as wet, dirty, and oh-so bustling. Ditch your Zegna and wear some boots.

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The iconic wall has been torn down recently. The wall used to feature art work by inmates.

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If you stand far enough, the roofs look like two umbrellas- one open and one folded.

Many tour guides say that the 18 points on the roof symbolize the 13 states of Malaysia and the 5 pillars of Islam. This is not true, and one of the architects has already confirmed that. However, the story still goes around among locals and tourists alike.

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From the inside, you will see the nave, or the centre walkway that leads to the altar, has an open-timbered roof constructed of Malaysian merbau and seriah wood, two precious Malaysian woods.

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The starting point to learn more about Chines culture and Buddhism.

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On the red pillars on both sides are Chinese characters that remind the current generation not to forget their ancestors. Chinese people remember their ancestors through a unique tradition called ancestor worship. They would put up pictures or inscriptions about their ancestors and offer food and joss sticks as a way to seek their blessings. It's similar to the Catholic practice of seeking intervention from the saints, upright people who have passed away.

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A good place to learn more about the birth of telecommunication in Malaysia.

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The site of many protests, the mosque lies in the heart of the Malay community.

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At the main entrance arch, look up and you will see a red fish right in the middle of the entrance arch. Strain your eyes and you will see that the fish is actually spouting water from its mouth and balancing a giant pearl. The fish is a symbol of prosperity in Chinese culture. This is because the word for fish in Chinese, which is 'yu', sounds like the word for riches or abundance.

At the door there are two fierce looking Chinese soldiers- they are the guardians of the door and they protect the temple from demons. Each of them holds a weapon and a pearl.

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Bring your kids here if you're travelling with children.

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The police force is not the most beloved in Malaysia, but its history is fascinating.

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This wall was recently demolished.

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Mariamman is the goddess of rain, and she is very popular in South India. In Tamil, one of the many languages of India, 'mari' means rain, referring to her association with rain. But 'mari' also means change, referring to her changing forms into many other gods. She is also the god of diseases. During the summer months in South India, in March to June, people walk miles carrying pots of water mixed with turmeric and neem leaves to ward off illnesses like measles and chicken pox.

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Set at an awkward angle to Jalan Tun HS Lee and Lebuh Pudu, the temple is built according to feng shui principles.

In 1859, a war broke out between the Malays and the Chinese. In this conflict, Kapitan Shin Kap, the head of Sungei Ujong, south of Kuala Lumpur, was captured by the Malays and beheaded. His death became sensational because according to local legend, when Kapitan Shin Kap's head was chopped off, white blood flew out. The Malays believe that the spilling of white blood indicates that the person is a saint. They begged for forgiveness and allowed the Chinese to retrieve his body for burial. As a result of this miracle, the Chinese began worshipping him as the deity of Chinese miners in Malaya and Kapitan Yap Ah Loy built Sze Ya temple in his honour.

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Genting is more than just gambling and casino. Good food, amazing theme park, just a lovely place to hang out to run away from the heat.

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An Indian trader was inspired by the 'spear'-shaped entrance of the main cave. The spear is the divine weapon of Lord Murugan. Apparently, he saw that the entrance of the main cave was shaped like a spear- to see that, you might need to stretch your imagination a little.

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