Malaysia's capital city (pop. 8.6 million), near the souther presents a skyline marked by modern skyscrapers (most famously the Petronas Towers, pictured above) but also sprinkled mosque minarets and Mogul-style domes. KL has a huge amount to offer, including historical monuments; lush parks; ethnic experiences like Chinatown and Little India; and of course a varied, dynamic shopping, dining, and nightlife scene.Landmarks not to miss besides the Petronas Towers and their observation decks and Sky Bridge include the origami-lke National Mosque; the 36-year-old Chinese Thean Hou Temple (one of the largest in Southeast Asia), which includes elements of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism; the National Museum; the National Art Gallery; the Islamic Art Museum; traditional Malaysian performances by groups like PUSAKA, and the Central Market, whose 300 stalls offer among other things a great array of traditional and modern art, crafts, and accessories.
Read more in Tripatini contributor Travel Guide´s post 10 of the Top Spots to Visit in Malaysia.
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