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22 January 2012

KL Tower near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The KL Tower is a 421m high telecommunications and broadcasting tower which actually appears to be taller than the Petronas Towers, because it is built on a hill. Amidst the city of Kuala Lumpur stands the Menara Kuala Lumpur at 515m above sea level.
It's a joke, and everybody knows, that the Petronas Towers are the highest buildings in Kuala Lumpur.
It also claims to house the highest McDonald's in the World. This tower has an observation deck, where you finally can manage to get a bird's eye view of the city.
Menara Kuala Lumpur ranks fourth amongst the tallest telecommunications towers in the world and was constructed over a period of four years and completed in May 1996. Menara Kuala Lumpur is designed to withstand wind pressures of up to 90mph.

Menara Kuala Lumpur (officially) stands majestically atop Bukit Nanas (Pineapple Hill) at 421 meters and 94 meters above sea level, is one of the first and perhaps most enduring images a visitor to KL will encounter.

When you're taking a taxi to go to the
KL-Tower, it's better that he drops you off up the hill at the entrance.
There's also a "free shuttle service".
Please, report this at the gate down the hill (look at the photo)When you want to walk up the hill, you'll The verdant green surrounding of the Bukit Nanas Forest – the only oldest gazetted forest reserve in the country. Age-old trees, flora and fauna indigenous to tropical climates.
As a tourist I would advise you to go up the hiil with the "shuttle service" or taxi and to walk down the on your way back!
When you're down the hill go right and then left and take a nice cold coffee at the Starbuck Coffee. You need that.

The KL-Tower's architecture reflects the country's Islamic heritage with the construction detailing Arabic Scripts, Islamic tiles, classic Islamic floral and abstract motifs and soothing colour combinations.The main public area and entrance is at the upper ground level. At this level there are 9 shops, a fast food restaurant, a mini-theatre , which shows a documentary on the construction of the tower (every 15 minutes) and an open-air amphitheatre (222 seats).
There are also public toilets.
Before going to the "observation deck", you'll have to buy a ticket. Price RM8.-
After that you'll proceed to the fast speed elevator, which will bring you very to the "observation deck"
Downstairs are also several souvenir shops, but it's better to wait till you're back again.

25 December 2011

Malaysia | Places Over Sabah

Sabah Tourism City: Kota Kinabalu

Famous Sabah Tourism Attractions

Kinabalu National Park

Kinabalu Park, one of the must visit destination for Borneo holidays trip, is situated at around 80 km from the State capital, Kota Kinabalu.

Mount Kinabalu

Another must visit Borneo holidays destination on Sabah tourism map. Mount Kinabalu is the highest peak yet most accessible mountain in South East Asia, which towers 4,095m (13,445ft) above the Kinabalu Park.

Climbing to the Peak of South East Asia

Climbing to Mount Kinabalu peak is the key target for most visitors Borneo holidays plan and the recommended activity by Sabah tourism.

Pulau Sipadan Island

Sipadan island is located off the town of Semporna on the East Coast of Sabah.

Pulau Layang Layang

Sepilok Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Centre

Tambunan Rafflesia Reserve Centre

Sabah: An Excellent Borneo Holiday Destination

Richly blessed with natural diversity, lush primary rainforests, beautiful beaches, vibrant coral reefs, mysterious indigenous and unique cultures and fantastic cuisines, Sabah tourism industry offers all kind of activities for a wonderful Borneo holidays.

Malaysia, Good Places to Visit

Rawa Island

In this island, you will feel that you are in charming rustic it characterized by sugary sands and transparent waters .

Tioman island

The largest of Malaysia east coast islands, tioman famed for its warm waters, coral reef and soft sandy beaches. Snorkeling and diving is excellent and sunbathing, best luxury hotel “japamala”resort.

Pangkor laut island

Pangkor island resort is the idle romantic getaway and atop notch 5 star luxury hotel, best spa .

Langkawi Island

langkawi has been given geopark status by unesco,there are most luxurious hotels such as, the datai,westin,four seasons,casa del mar and aman.

Redang Island

One of the largest and most beautiful, the island offers excellent diving and snorkeling.

National parks& wildlife sanctuaries :

It is the finest national parks in south East Asia

1. Taman Negara

You can go there not only by boat but also by car, offers to visit one of the pristine primary rainforests in the world, the park cover 4343 km. You can residence in the village opposite the park cost of accommodation is less expensive than in the park and more choice of restaurants.