Kuala Lumpur Trip Overview
Malaysia is blessed with a multi-racial society consisting mainly Malays, Chinese and Indians. The many different ethnicities that currently exist in Malaysia have their own unique and distinctive cultural identities. The country consists Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia and obtained it’s independence on Aug 31,1957.A small community in Malacca are descendants of former Portuguese colonists who married Malay women. While they have adopted Malay culture, they speak their own language and are Catholics. Each ethnic group has its own underlying culture that separates it from the others, and they have achieved different levels of integration. The Chinese have integrated with Malay culture in a number of areas, including parts of Terengganu, and they form Malayanised groups such as the Baba Chinese in Malacca and the Sino-Kadazan of Sabah. Their combined British rule brought some joint sense of identity to all the ethnic, with English ideas and ideals providing some unifying features.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
Malaysia is blessed with a multi-racial society consisting mainly Malays, Chinese and Indians. The many different ethnicities that currently exist in Malaysia have their own unique and distinctive cultural identities. The country consists Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia and obtained it’s independence on Aug 31,1957.A small community in Malacca are descendants of former Portuguese colonists who married Malay women. While they have adopted Malay culture, they speak their own language and are Catholics. Each ethnic group has its own underlying culture that separates it from the others, and they have achieved different levels of integration. The Chinese have integrated with Malay culture in a number of areas, including parts of Terengganu, and they form Malayanised groups such as the Baba Chinese in Malacca and the Sino-Kadazan of Sabah. Their combined British rule brought some joint sense of identity to all the ethnic, with English ideas and ideals providing some unifying features.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, 163 Jln. Tun H.S. Lee, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
The Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Founded in 1873, it is situated at edge of Chinatown in Jalan Bandar. In 1968, a new structure was built, featuring the ornate ‘Raja Gopuram’ tower in the style of South Indian temples.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Petaling Street Market, Jalan Petaling City Centre, 3 Min Walk from Central Market Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur 50000 Malaysia
Lively, colorful Chinatown is centered on Petaling Street, known for its fashion shops and a large covered market with produce, clothes and accessories. Local artists sell paintings and crafts at nearby Central Market, where stalls also dish up noodles and curry. Places of worship in the area include the Taoist Guan Di Temple and the 19th-century Sri Mahamariamman Temple, with a facade of carved Hindu deities.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: TheLove@Matic, Pusat Pelancongan Malaysia, Lot 139 Malaysia (MaTiC, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Experience the wonderful flavours prepared by Saloma’s culinary team and enjoy a mesmerizing dance performances.
The colonial architecture building depicts the perfect, cosy ‘home’ or ‘residence’. It has a high-ceiling and commanding Theatre restaurant. The airy Lounge is showcase of an exquisite combination of Thai, Indonesian and locally-made pre-dining tables, comfortable sofas. Adjacent is the Bistro which is perfect for smaller private events overlooking the totally relaxed Courtyard. Each space makes an ideal venue to hold any seminars, press conferences, event launches, wedding dinners, etc.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The River of Life, Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur 50050 Malaysia
(PHOTO STOP) Klang River (river of life) is a river which flows through Kuala Lumpur and Selangor in Malaysia and eventually flows into the Straits of Malacca. It is approximately 120 km (75 mi) in length and drains a basin of about 1,288 km2 (497 sq mi). Klang River has 11 major tributaries.
Duration: 20 minutes
