Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. It is situated at the junction of the Gombak and Klang rivers in the south-west part of the Malaysian Peninsula. The city was founded in 1857 by Chinese tin miners and became the capital of the Federated Malay States in 1896.

Kuala Lumpur is a major commercial and transportation hub in the middle of a tin-mining and rubber-growing region. A trip to Kuala Lumpur is a great way to start exploring the Far East for anyone who hasn’t been there before. This is the region of Conrad’s novels, and adventures on the South China Seas, and anyone taking a break in these parts will be immediately struck by the sheer romance of the place.

The King of Malaysia also has his official residence here, and the city’s geographical and cultural position have transformed the city into the financial and economic centre of Malaysia. The entire region has a rich cultural history that goes back thousands of years, and there are many museums and galleries to explore.

The city has hosted major cultural, political and sporting events since the early 1990s and is perhaps best known these days, especially in the West, as home to the Petronas Twin Towers, the world’s tallest twin buildings and a glittering symbol of Malaysia’s confidence in its economic future.
Kuala Lumpur has a largely service-driven economy, and visitors are guaranteed a friendly welcome with all their needs catered for in the major hotel chains that are now such a firm presence.

Kuala Lumpur is more than just a capital city: it is a monument to Malaysian ingenuity and determination. From humble beginnings as a tin-mining shanty town, Kuala Lumpur has evolved into a 21st-century metropolis, dominated by the tallest skyscrapers in Southeast Asia and flush with the proceeds of international trade and commerce.

Additional Kuala Lumpur information

• A Brief History of Kuala Lumpur
• Nightime in Kuala Lumpur
• Shopping in the Capital
• Yet more shopping ...
• The National Art Gallery
• The National Museum
• Royal Selangor
• The Parks of Kuala Lumpur
• Lake Gardens Park
• Deer Park, Butterfly Park & Orchid Garden
• The Plantations
• Temples & Palaces
• Batu Caves
• The Towers of Kuala Lumpur - Petronas
• The Towers of Kuala Lumpur - Menara