Traveling Malaysia
Tuesday, 27 April 2010 07:03 | 
Author: Jonathan Asher |
A vibrant and bustling Asian city, Kuala Lumpur is a modern yet traditional city where east meets west. It is a great place to start your Asian travels. If your beginning to research your trip or are just interested in the city our Kuala Lumpur travel guide can get you started.
A vibrant and bustling Asian city, Kuala Lumpur is a modern yet traditional city where east meets west. It is a great place to start your Asian travels. If your beginning to research your trip or are just interested in the city our Kuala Lumpur travel guide can get you started.
From the Kuala Lumpur City Centre, all the main districts are easily accessible by public transport. If shopping is your thing, then Kuala Lumpur is definitely somewhere you might like to visit. Internationally renowned for its shopping centre's that range from high end stores to touristy markets. Getting accommodation close to the city centre will make things easier for you and five star hotels here are some of the cheapest in the world. Couchsurfing or hostels are still good options if you're traveling on a budget although you might be able to spring for a nice hotel.
Our full Kuala Lumpur guide has more specific information on food to try. Briefly though, the city has a mix of all the major Asian cuisines alongside American fast-food chains and coffee shops. Eating out in KL is one of the best things to do in the city if you're on a budget (or if you aren't) as it is often cheaper than making the food yourself. The Jalan Alor district is full of restaurants with reasonable prices, alcohol however is quite expensive everywhere you go due to high taxation.
The Indie Travel Podcast Kuala Lumpur guide talks about a range of top attractions including the Petronas Towers, the tallest twin towers in the world, The Golden Triangle is a popular shopping centre for your more high end products whilst Chinatown and Little India are more tourist orientated. Head to Chow Kit to visit the local food markets or go to the Central Markets when it heats up for air-conditioned, indoor markets.
Every year during January or February each year, millions come to watch Hindu devotees perform Kavadi Attam from the city centre to the Batu Cave which are Located an hour or so out of the city. Kavadi Attam is a dance performed in honor of the God of War which involves the physical burden of carrying the Kavadi and usually involves some form of spikes or hooks penetrating the skin.
To check out the full Kuala Lumpur Travel guide visit http://indietravelpodcast.com/podcast/088-travel-kuala-lumpur-malaysia/ and also have a listen to the Kuala Lumpur guide podcast at http://indietravelpodcast.com/video/first-day-in-kuala-lumpur-travel-talks-14/
A vibrant and bustling Asian city, Kuala Lumpur is a modern yet traditional city where east meets west. It is a great place to start your Asian travels. If your beginning to research your trip or are just interested in the city our Kuala Lumpur travel guide can get you started.
From the Kuala Lumpur City Centre, all the main districts are easily accessible by public transport. If shopping is your thing, then Kuala Lumpur is definitely somewhere you might like to visit. Internationally renowned for its shopping centre's that range from high end stores to touristy markets. Getting accommodation close to the city centre will make things easier for you and five star hotels here are some of the cheapest in the world. Couchsurfing or hostels are still good options if you're traveling on a budget although you might be able to spring for a nice hotel.
Our full Kuala Lumpur guide has more specific information on food to try. Briefly though, the city has a mix of all the major Asian cuisines alongside American fast-food chains and coffee shops. Eating out in KL is one of the best things to do in the city if you're on a budget (or if you aren't) as it is often cheaper than making the food yourself. The Jalan Alor district is full of restaurants with reasonable prices, alcohol however is quite expensive everywhere you go due to high taxation.
The Indie Travel Podcast Kuala Lumpur guide talks about a range of top attractions including the Petronas Towers, the tallest twin towers in the world, The Golden Triangle is a popular shopping centre for your more high end products whilst Chinatown and Little India are more tourist orientated. Head to Chow Kit to visit the local food markets or go to the Central Markets when it heats up for air-conditioned, indoor markets.
Every year during January or February each year, millions come to watch Hindu devotees perform Kavadi Attam from the city centre to the Batu Cave which are Located an hour or so out of the city. Kavadi Attam is a dance performed in honor of the God of War which involves the physical burden of carrying the Kavadi and usually involves some form of spikes or hooks penetrating the skin.
To check out the full Kuala Lumpur Travel guide visit http://indietravelpodcast.com/podcast/088-travel-kuala-lumpur-malaysia/ and also have a listen to the Kuala Lumpur guide podcast at http://indietravelpodcast.com/video/first-day-in-kuala-lumpur-travel-talks-14/
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For a great guide to Kuala Lumpur Visit Indie Travel Podcast forpodcasts on Kuala Lumpur.