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Live & Loud |  Stadium Negara
Nov - Dec 2009 (annual)
World-class acts from all music genres take to the stage at the Stadium Negara and the Bukit Kiara in Kuala Lumpur for the Live & Loud music festival. |
Federal Territory Day |  Kuala Lumpur
Feb 2010 (annual)
The Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya celebrate Federal Territory Day with parades, firework displays, exhibitions and cultural shows. |
Petronas Twin Towers |  Petronas Twin Towers
Daily; not Mon
At 452m, the city-centre, 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers form the world's tallest twin buildings. Curved and pointed bays feature the Islamic influences of American architect Cesar Pelli. Enjoy stunning city views from the 41st-floor Skybridge that connects the towers. |
Batu Caves |  Batu Caves
Daily
These sacred limestone caves in Selangor are around 400 million years old and represent the most important Hindu shrines outside of India. As the focus of the Thaipusam Festival, millions of pilgrims climb Batu Caves' 272 steps to the summit of the hill each year. |
Central Market |  Central Market
Daily
Central Market is a bazaar-style trading hub which first opened its doors in 1936. A modern renovation has added a wealth of handicraft stalls. Find carvings, silks and masks alongside fresh produce and the city-centre historical market and heritage site. |
National Museum |  National Museum
Daily
Set on the edge of the beautiful Lake Gardens, the National Museum (Muzium Negara) dates back to 1963. Collections chart Malaysia's rich cultural heritage. Delve beyond the skyscrapers to discover historical artefacts and regional craftwork and traditions. |
Thean Hou Temple |  Thean Hou Temple
Daily
The picturesque Buddhist Thean Hou Temple was built in 1987 by the Hainanese and sits atop Robson Hill. Three altars, a multi-arched gateway and grandiose carvings give this building plenty of "wow" with an elaborate shrine dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy. |
Islamic Arts Museum |  Islamic Arts Museum
Daily
The Islamic Arts Museum in the Lake Gardens boasts an exquisite collection of over 7000 ceramics, glasswork, woodwork, weaponry and textiles, housed in a magnificent five-domed building. Temporary exhibitions range in theme from scripture, carvings and pearls to falconry. |
Lake Gardens |  Lake Gardens
Daily
Joggers, picnickers and handholding couples alike flock to the handsome 92-hectare Lake Gardens (Taman Tasik Perdana) set on an artificial lake west of the Colonial District. The parkland features a Bird Park, Orchid Garden, Butterfly Park and Insect Museum. |
Royal Selangor Pewter |  Royal Selangor Pewter
Daily
For elegant pewter vases, tankards, bowls and other ornamental pieces there is no finer place in the city than the super-swish Royal Selangor Pewter. Choose from a range of traditional and contemporary items at this outlet of Malaysia's upmarket nationwide chain in Setapak Jaya. |
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