National Mosque
This beautiful mosque sits on a 5.2 hectare plot close to the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station. Green lawns, water fountains, pools and a modern design embody a contemporary expression of traditional Islamic art, calligraphy and ornamentation. Its most striking feature is the multi-fold umbrella-like roof and a 245-foot minaret.

Islamic Art Museum
The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia located at Jalan Lembah Perdana houses various themed galleries. Among the galleries found here is the Islamic Architecture Gallery which showcases miniature replicas of renowned buildings such as the Taj Mahal, Imam Ismail Albukhary Mosque and Museum and the Amir Timur Mausoleum. Apart from this gallery is the Standard Chartered Ottoman Room which displays objects from the reign of the Ottoman Empire of Turkey and Syria. In the Al-Quran and Manuscripts Gallery is a collection of more than 200 Islamic manuscripts which include a 30-Judz' Al-Quran from the Ming Dynasty.

National Planetarium
The planetarium is situated atop a hill within the Lake Gardens close to the National Mosque, the National Museum and the Bird Park. Among the interesting features found with in the planetarium are the Space Theatre, Space Science Exhibition, Resource Center, Viewing Gallery and Ancient Observatory Park. The Space Theatre screens two shows daily the Space Science Show and Space Movie. There is also an observatory equipped with a 14-inch telescope.

Istana Negara
Istana Negara is the official residence of the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, the King of Malaysia. It is located on a hillock a Jalan Istana on the fringe of the city center. Immaculately landscaped green terrace grounds that are ablaze with flowers all year round surround the palace. The palace is also the venue for state functions and ceremonies.

Sri Mahamariaman Temple
Located along Jalan Tun HS Lee, this temple is one of the most elaborate Hindu temples in the country. The temple has hundreds of intricate carvings of Hindu deities. Italian and Spanish tiles cover the walls of the interior. Built in 1873, it also houses a giant chariot that is used to transport a Hindu deity during the annual festival of Thaipusam. Visitors to the temple may have a chance to witness a fascinating traditional Hindu wedding or pooja (prayer ritual).

Thean Hou Temple
The Thean Hou Temple is located on a hill overlooking Jaland Syed Putra. It is said to be one of the largest Chinese temples outside China. The temple has interesting Oriental architecture composed of celestial dragons and other mythical creatures.

Kuala Lumpur Tower
The tallest in Asia and the fourth highest telecommunications tower in the world at a height of 421 meters - with superb panoramic views and the bird's eye view of the Klang Valley from the dizzying height of its observation deck or revolving restaurant. The tower also serves as a transmission station for telecommunications, radio and television.

Malaysia Tourist Information Complex (MATIC)
This complex, built in 1935, was once the residence of Eu Tong Seng, a wealthy Chinese miner and planter. It subsequently served as the war office of the British Army, the headquarters of the Japanese Army, the venue for first sitting of the Malaysian Parliament and also the installation ceremonies of several kings of the country. Extensive renovation works were carried out in 1988 to convert the building into tourist information complex.

Bird Park
The Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is the largest bird park in South East Asia. Many species of birds from around the world co-exist in an environment that has been carefully created to resemble their natural habitats.

Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens or Taman Tasik Perdana
The "green belt" - 91.6 hectares (227 acres) of planned parkland less than 1 km (0.6 mi) west of the central city - built in 1880s. The main focus of the park is Tasik Perdana - the Premier Lake - where locals and visitors cavort on the banks or in little paddle boats. It offers facilities such as a children's playground, jogging tracks, exercise stations and rowing boats. The Panggung Anniversari, set in a secluded valley within the park, is the venue for regular musical and cultural performances. Attractions in the park can be reached either on-foot, or by regular shuttle buses.

Petronas Twin Tower
Declared as Malaysia's and the world's tallest buildings, the Petronas Twin Towers, are the inspired symbol of Malaysia's new landmark to the world, situated in the north-west corner of the Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC) development. The buildings were built to house the headquarters of PETRONAS, Malaysia's national petroleum corporation. Soaring 452 meters up to the sky, the Petronas Twin Towers mark both in time and space an historic achievement and the national pride of Malaysia. These 88-story buildings are a testimony of the capabilities and determination of the Malaysian people in bringing to reality a project of such a mammoth scale, an engineering feat unparalleled in the country.

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