Hello, hello! I am so sorry for my long periods of absence on this blog, but end of school year work, performance class and World Cup have kept me very busy. However, I have not forgotten the joy of vacations and food! </p><p>With hot-and-cold weather in my end of the world and so much going on, my mind longs for the vacation that I had several years ago in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Many thanks and hugs goes to my high school bestie and her family for making this trip a very memorable and fun one (despite the allergies, it was wonderful to reunite with you all!)
Here are some pointers when going to KL: (Due to limited time, I believe they are rather famous landmarks)
Petronas Twin Towers
Formerly the world’s tallest building until the construction of Taipei 101 in 2004, each of the Petronas Towers is 73.5 metres tall with its tallest antenna at 75.4m. To incorporate traditional culture, fabric and carvings are seen in the foyer of the entrance hall of towers. Currently, Towers One and Two are offices for corporations while tourists have access to Suria KLCC, the upscale retail centre at the feet of Petronas Towers.
Petronas Towers
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
http://www.petronastwintowers.com.my
Aquarium KLCC
Aquaria KLCC
Beneath the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre/City Centre and accessed by an underground entrance in Petronas Twin Towers, it’s the Aquaria KLCC! It has a rich collection of species ranging from sharks and tropical fish, to jellyfish and corals in Malaysia and around the world. The highlight is the Oceanarium which consists of a tunnel and moving walkway where you can take all the pictures of these wondrous species without feeling exhausted! My personal favourite is spotting sting rays and if there is enough time, I would definitely go for dive with the sharks and fish spa as well. (Dive with the Shark involves diving in the aquarium to see (already fed) sharks in a cage)
Aquaria KLCC
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Complex, Jalang Pinang, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
http://www.aquariaklcc.com/
http://www.jomjalan.com/listings/aquaria-klcc-2/ (for fish spa)
Sunway Lagoon and Resort
Sunway Lagoon is an amusement park with resort facilities managed by the Sunway Corporation. The amusement park is divided into wildlife section, resort plus beach (amusement park visitors can access to beach but not resort), extreme park, scream park and amusement park. As I feel sick after roller coasters and upside down rides (it has been this way since high school and frankly, carrying everyone’s bags and taking pictures seem better), I opted for the wildlife and beach package. Sunway Lagoon has an extensive collection of wildlife from alligators to jaguars and birds, but the beach is the highlight for me. With free DJ service, beach and swimming pool areas with a few more dollars to enjoy surfing, it’s the perfect treat for a sunny day.
For those who are more adventurous, Sunway Lagoon is home to the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, and there are also bungee jumping, fox trails, paintball and kayaking options available at extra cost.
Sunway Lagooon and Resort
3 Jalan PJS 11/11, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
http://www.sunwaylagoon.com.my
Perdana Botanical Garden
Nestled in a busy metropolis, Perdana Botanical Gardens, formerly known as Lake Gardens or Taman Tasik Gardens is in the Heritage Park of Kuala Lumpur. It offers a refreshing break with extensive collection of flora, guided walks and various gardens. To Philippa Gregory fans, one of the guided walks has an air of Gregory’s White Queen and Red Queen (white and red flowers) but we are distracted by the sight of an adorable deer in the deer park. Perdana Botanical Gardens is a popular site for wedding and (surprisingly) cosplay photos, and as Malaysia’s dominant religion is Islam, please note that kissing is not allowed in the park.
Perdana Botanical Gardens
Jalan Kebun Bunga | Tasik Perdana, Kuala Lumpur 50480
http://www.klbotanicalgarden.gov.my/
To be continued in part 2 🙂
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