Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the largest city of Malaysia. Being a young city (founded only in 1857) it developed fast into a bustling metropolis of 1.5 million people (6 million including the satellite cities in the Klang Valley). Kuala Lumpur, or simply KL (as it is it called by Malaysians), literally means “muddy estuary” in Bahasa Malaysia. With good and cheap accommodation, great shopping and even better food in this multi-cultural melting pot, increasing numbers of travellers are discovering this little gem of a city.
Having been in the shadow of other big cities in the region like Bangkok and Singapore, KL was put back on the map for good with the opening the Petronas Twin Towers in 1997, until 2004 the highest and still one of the most impressive buildings in the world. Though, the sights are not what makes this city unique, it’s KL itself and it’s mixture of people and visitors. 

Cameron Highlands is a highland region located about 20 km east of Ipoh and about 150 km north of Kuala Lumpur in Pahang, Malaysia. At 5,000 ft (1,500 m) above sea level it is the highest area on the mainland, and enjoys a cool climate, with temperatures no higher than 25C and rarely falling below 12C year round. The area is popular for it’s tea plantations and jungle walks.

Bukit Bintang

shot from KL Tower over Bukit Bintang area with Times Square (upper right) shot from KL Tower over Bukit Bintang area with Times Square (upper right) Main shopping, dining and entertainment area of Kuala Lumpur. Many backpacker accommodations are here. - Major shopping malls just around the corner: Lot 10 (mostly fashion), BB Plaza & Sungai Wang (everything and anything, people sometimes get lost in there, pirated DVDs), Low Yat & Imbi Plaza (computer equipment, electronics, pirated software & DVDs), Times Square (giant shopping mall with an indoor theme park including a roller coaster) - There is food available everywhere 24 hours a day, check out Jalan Alor at night for countless mainly Chinese hawker stalls

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