Faces of
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur

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

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.

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Changkat Bukit Bintang

address: Changkat Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur
kl-changkat-bukit-bintang5.jpg, Changkat is a street of mostly 2-storey pre-war colonial buildings which are turned into pubs, restaurants and clubs. It is one the most happening nightlife and clubbing areas in Kuala Lumpur.
Changkat is a street of mostly 2-storey pre-war colonial buildings which are turned into pubs, restaurants and clubs. It is one the most happening nightlife and clubbing areas in Kuala Lumpur.

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restaurants & bars on Changkat:
Envie Club Lounge (bar, club)
Le Bouchon (french restaurant, phone: +603 2142 7633)
Pinchos Tapas Bar (spanish restaurant)
Racks Bar & Baby Backs (restaurant specialzing in pork ribs)
Finnegan's Irish Pub
Twenty One Kichen + Bar
The Ceylon Bar
The Social
Pampas South American Grill & Bar
Baan 26 (Thai seafood restaurant & bar)
The Magnificent Fish & Chips Bar
Never Mine Bar
Giovino (Wine Shop, Italian & Greek Restaurant & Bar)
Sutraa Kitchen & Bar (Indian restaurant & bar)
Yoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar
Healy Mac's Irish Bar & Restaurant
Green Man Pub (British pub)
Daikanyama Japanese Restaurant & Bar
The Whisky Bar
Werner's
Luminous Restaurant & Bar
Temptations Kitchen & Bar
El Cerdito Spanish Tapas Bar
El Cerdo Restaurant (pork restaurant, phone: 03-21450511)
Flam's Restaurant & Wine Bar (Italian restaurant, phone: 603 2145 8333)
Elixir (cocktail bar, phone: 03 2145 8111)
Spritz Restaurant & Bar (Italian restaurant, phone: 2141-2789)
Gypsy's Wine & Bar (phone: +603 2144 2826)
Reggae Bar KL (phone: 03-20418163)
Frangipani Restaurant & Bar (restaurant & club, phone: +60 3 2144 3001)
Ciccio Ristorante (Italian restaurant, phone: 603-2141 8605)
Havana (Cuban restaurant & bar, phone: 603 2142 7170)


restaurants & bars just off Changkat:
Tabla Bar and Cafe (Lorong Sahabat, Oldies Bar and Kitchen with live music)
Bakita Restaurant & Bar (Jalan Berangan, phone: 03 2141 7733)
Albion (Jalan Berangan, British kitchen & bar, phone: 603-2141 9282)
Bar Italia (Jalan Berangan)
LAVA Pub & Bistro (Jalan Berangan)
Palate Palette Restaurant & Bar (Jalan Mesui, fusion food, phone: 142 2148)
No Black Tie (Jalan Mesui, Jazz club, live music, phone: 321423737)


Changkat Bukit Bintang from corner to Lorong Sahabat


looking down Changkat from in front Radious International Hotel


Changkat during day time

Changkat Bukit Bintang Tours:

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KL PubCrawl

The pubcrawl takes you, and around 40 travelers & locals to 4 bars and finish the night at a club!

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price:
RM70


Related Places

Bukit Bintang

Main shopping, dining and entertainment area of Kuala Lumpur. Many backpacker accommodations are here too.

Jalan P. Ramlee

Jalan P. Ramlee, just south of KLCC, is Kuala Lumpur′s central clubbing district

Heritage Row

Nightlife area at Jalan Doresmy. Nightlife spot for the rich and beautiful. Row of refurbished colonial-era shop houses.

Bangsar Baru

Bangsar, to the south of downtown, popular entertainment area for local yuppies and expats with an Mediterranean flair.

Hotels in in Kuala Lumpur
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Travellers Palm Lodge
Travellers-Palm-Lodge-Kuala-Lumpur.jpg, <p> One of the last remaining small and personal hostels in town. Located right in the middle of Bukit Bintang.  Run by owner Suzy for almost 15 years.</p>

One of the last remaining small and personal hostels in town. Located right in the middle of Bukit Bintang.  Run by owner Suzy for almost 15 years.

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Sahabat Guesthouse
Guesthouse / small hotel in an residential side street in Bukit Bintang, just behind the clubbing street Changkat Bukit Bintang
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Attractions
Attractions

Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore

Architecturally unique (durian shaped) Performing arts centre alongside Marina Bay, near the mouth of the Singapore River. It contains a concert hall, theatre, outdoor performing centres and the Esplanade Mall.

Fort Canning Park, Singapore

Fort Canning Park is a heritage park in the centre of Singapore with a history dating back to the 14th century with variaty of attractions and places of interest.