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Kl has changed during the last couple of decades right into a thriving metropolis with spectacular architecture varying from Menara KL towards the legendary Petronas Twin Towers - the 2nd-greatest structures on the planet. Boasting a number of Southeast Asia's biggest departmental stores along with a colourful jumble of street marketplaces, Kl is really a retail paradise.
KL has maintained most its historic structures featuring numerous tranquil spots inside the city center itself such as the lush eco-friendly lung of Lake Gardens and also the greenery of Tasik Titiwangsa. Its landscape is a mix of modernity and traditional charm, with pre-war shop-houses and hawker stalls alongside highrises and complicated structures. To describe it briefly Kl is really a gateway to some truly multihued Asian experience.
The city also merges with the adjacent cities of satellite town Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, Subang Jaya,Klang and Port Klang, creating a huge conurbation called the Klang Valley. The town could be split into the next areas, because both versions provides a particular attraction or activity:
KL City Centre - This is the most important part of Kuala Lumpur where you’ll find the former colonial administrative centre, with the Merdeka Square, Sultan Abdul Samad Building and Selangor Club.This area includes Kuala Lumpur’s old Chinese commercial center which everybody describes now as Chinatown.
Golden Triangle - The area of Kuala Lumpur located to the north-east of the city centre, the Golden Triangle is where tourist could find city’s departmental stores, five-star hotels, Petronas Twin Towers.
Tuanku Abdul Rahman / Chow Kit -It's fast restoring its old fame following a decade of slow growth.Situated just 500 meter north of Chinatown & adjacent to the Petronas Twin Towers, this is actually the traditional colourful shopping area of Kl north from the city center that turns into high gear during the festivals of Hari Raya Puasa (Eid ul-Fitr) and Deepavali approach. Located just beside the Golden Triangle (northern neighbour) with many famous budget hotel accommodations. Tthe most important landmarks here are such as traditional Kampung Baru food haven and The mega Putra World Trade Centre.
Brickfields - El born area, situated south from the city center, is Kuala Lumpur’s Little India full of saree shops and indian food restaurants. Kuala Lumpur’s main railway station, KL Sentral, is located here.
Damansara and Hartamas - Largely suburban, both of these districts towards the west from the city house some interesting pockets of restaurants and consuming areas.
Bangsar and Midvalley - Situated south from the city, Bangsar is a popular restaurant and clubbing district while Midvalley, with its Megamall, is one of the city’s most popular shopping destinations.
Kl has lots of bus stations or devices/terminuses/termini(Malay: stesen bas or hentian) which handle lengthy distance express bus services many locations are offered by several terminal. Observe that usually you will have to exchange your ticket for any 'boarding pass' before boarding public transit, so it's advised to reach public transit terminal 10-fifteen minutes prior to the departure time (they are saying half an hour, but that's not essential).
