Kuala Lumpur Trip Overview
National Museum building has a sweeping, traditional Minangkabau-style roof and a main entrance flanked by two large murals of Italian glass mosaic that portray the country’s major historical events and cultural activities. A couple of years ago the National Museum underwent an extensive renovation that had an all-new gallery added to its complex.
Free City Tour: TUGU NEGARA (NATIONAL MONUMENT), SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD BUILDING, ISTANA NEGARA (NATIONAL PALACE) and DATARAN MERDEKA (MERDEKA SQUARE).
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
National Museum building has a sweeping, traditional Minangkabau-style roof and a main entrance flanked by two large murals of Italian glass mosaic that portray the country’s major historical events and cultural activities. A couple of years ago the National Museum underwent an extensive renovation that had an all-new gallery added to its complex.
Free City Tour: TUGU NEGARA (NATIONAL MONUMENT), SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD BUILDING, ISTANA NEGARA (NATIONAL PALACE) and DATARAN MERDEKA (MERDEKA SQUARE).
Itinerary
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Stop At: National Museum, Jalan Damansara Muzium Negara, Department Of Museum Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 50566 Malaysia
10.00am meet and greet our friendly English Speaking Driver at the hotel lobby and proceed for your tour and You will be picked-up from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and take a tour through the Kuala Lumpur City.
Opened in 1963, the museum is housed in a striking building incorporating traditional Malay and Minangkabau architectural features. Two giant murals of Italian glass mosaic line the front facade of the museum and portray highlights from Malay history and culture.
This gallery displays the results of historical research and archaeological excavations. Exhibits include Palaeolithic-era stone tools from 200,000 years ago, Neolithic pottery, a replica of Perak Man skeleton (reckoned to be 10-11,000 years old), a bronze Son Dong bell found near Muar, Johor which originated from Vietnam in 150AD, and a seated Bodhisattva statue thought to be around a thousand years old.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: National Monument, Jalan Taming Sari Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur 50480 Malaysia
Now we start a free City Tour to TUGU NEGARA (NATIONAL MONUMENT), SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD BUILDING, ISTANA NEGARA (NATIONAL PALACE) and DATARAN MERDEKA (MERDEKA SQUARE).
TUGU NEGARA (NATIONAL MONUMENT)
Situated overlooking the KL Lake gardens, the huge bronze monument was built to pay tribute to the soldiers who gave their lives defending the country during the Communist Insurgency in 1950s. The National Monument was designed by Felix de Weldon, the architect of the famous Iwo Jima Memorial
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Jalan Raja Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur 50050 Malaysia
SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD BUILDING
Sultan Abdul Samad Building one of the city’s most enduring attractions, Built in 1897, the building is said to have been the finest in the Malay states. It features an imposing porch, graceful horseshoe shaped arches, shiny copper domes and a 41.2 metre clock tower. The Ground Floor of this building house a Tourist Information Centre.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Istana Negara, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur 50490 Malaysia
ISTANA NEGARA (NATIONAL PALACE)
Istana Negara or the National Palace is the official residence of the king of Malaysia. This majestic edifice at Jalan Duta officially became the National Palace in 2011, replacing the old palace in Jalan Istana. Covering 97.65 hectares, the palace boasts a traditional Malay design with Islamic art work that were created by renowned sculptors from Terengganu and Kelantan. The palace is graced by 22 domes, with the largest standing at 44 metres in height.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
DATARAN MERDEKA (MERDEKA SQUARE)
Dataran Merdeka is the one of the most important heritage sites in the city. The Union jack was lowered to mark the country’s independence from colonial rule. Hence the name dataran Merdeka, which means ‘Independence Square’.
End of the tour return to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Duration: 20 minutes
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