Malaysia: Fomous Landmarks IN

FOMOUS
LANDMARKS
IN
MALAYSIA
Landmarks in Malaysia not be would complete without its crowning jewel The Petronas Towers. They stand tall as the tallest twin towers in the
world, reaching over 450 metres high, and between 1998 and 2004 even topped the list as the tallest buildings in the world outright.
The towers represent more than just a tall building to Malaysians – they were envisioned to symbolize the country’s ambition to be a global
powerhouse, with the use of glittering glass and steel styled to mimic Islamic art motifs, a nod to the dominant religion in Malaysia, Completed built
in 1996.
Situated at Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, today the Towers provide office space to anchor tenant, Petronas, as well as companies like
Bloomberg, Boeing, IBM and Microsoft. It’s also a huge tourist attraction as visitors can visit the world’s highest two storey bridge, the Skybridge,
and the Observation Deck on the 86th floor. And if you love to shop, you can get your fix at the Suria Shopping Centre
A highlight of any visit to
Kuala Lumpur is a visit to the 400 million
year old Batu Caves.
These limestone hills housing Hindu temples
and shrines play an important role in the
lives of the people that call this region home
and provides a glimpse into their history and
culture.
A massive statue of Lord Murugan, one of
the largest in the world, stands guard at the
entrance. Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims
to climb the numerous steps and reach a
cave filled with interesting formations and
religious monuments. This vantage point
also offers a good view of the city below.
This temple is simple but beautifully
designed, surrounded by a large number of
monkeys that also call this area home.
Fortunately it is pretty easy to get here from
the city centre and a visit to the caves is
sure to be time well-spent.
On a trip to this popular island along the west coast of
Malaysia you will most likely spend most of your time
on the beach, basking in the sun, cocktail in hand, in
one of the most luxurious resorts in Langkawi.
Yet you’ll be missing out if you don’t go up one of its

most famous landmarks, the Langkawi Sky Bridge.
While walking on the 125m long curved cable bridge
660m up above the island is a must, just going up the
cable car to get there is an adventure in itself. It is the
world’s steepest cable car! While the queues can get
intense during weekends and peak season, you’ll
forget all about it as the views are breath-taking.
Once you’re at the top of the cable car, get your

camera ready for some epic shots. Then either walk
down the slightly steep path for around 10 minutes or
take the SkyGlide cabin down to the bridge for an
additional few Malaysian Ringgit. The SkyGlide takes
around 2 mins. It really is amazing to see Langkawi
from up above with all the gorgeous surrounding
islands and azure oceans.
Borneo is famous for a number of landmarks but if you are a fan of the great outdoors to you visit then Kota Kinabalu park
The park is centered around Mount Kota Kinabalu which is the tallest peak on the island and one that people come from far and wide to tackle.
The summit however is more than a day’s climb and you need to register as only a limited amount of people are allowed to trek up per day. If you
aren’t a big fan of long hikes, then don’t ditch the park off your list just yet. There are numerous small trails that are perfect for a quiet peaceful
walk. The forests of Borneo are diverse and interesting, so I highly recommend the visit.
The Crystal Mosque or Masjid Kristal is a mosque in Wan Man, Terengganu, Malaysia. A grand structure made of steel, glass and crystal, the
mosque is located at the Islamic Heritage Park on the island of Wan Man. The mosque was constructed between 2006 and 2008, and was officially
inaugurated on 8 February 2008 by the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu. It has the capacity to accommodate
over 1,500 worshipers at a time.
The Stadthuys (an old Dutch spelling, meaning city
hall) is a historical structure situated in the heart of
Malacca City, the administrative capital of the state of
Malacca, Malaysia in a place known as the Red Square.
The Stadhuys is known for its red exterior and nearby
red clocktower. It was built by the Dutch in 1650 as the
office of the Dutch Governor and Deputy Governor.
Stadthuys
When Malacca was handed over to the British in the
19th century, the Malacca Free School was opened in
the vicinity of the Stadthuys on 7 December 1826, by
missionaries residing in the state, in response to a
letter dated 19 April 1825, signed by a J. Humprey, J.
W. Overee and A. W. Baumgarten, which called for an
English institutional education to be built in Malacca.
The school which the British provided free education
to residents was eventually renamed Malacca High
School in 1871 upon a takeover by the British
government, and moved out to its present site at Chan
Koon Cheng Road in 1931.
Situated at Laksamana Road, beside the Christ

Church, the supposed oldest remaining Dutch
historical building in the Orient, is now home to the
History and Ethnography Museum. Among the
displays in the museum are traditional costumes and
artifacts throughout the history of Malacca, which
makes it Malacca's premier museum.
A day’s trip through George Town takes explorers past landmarks such as Fort Cornwallis, St. George’s Church, the Kapitan Keling
Mosque, and the Chinese clan jetties off Weld Quay.
One of Malaysia’s few Unesco World Heritage sites, the capital city of Penang is famous for its street art and historic buildings. A day’s trip
through the city, whether by foot or trishaw, takes the explorer past landmarks such as Fort Cornwallis, St. George’s Church, the Kapitan
Keling Mosque, and the Chinese clan jetties off Weld Quay.
A relic of Kuala Lumpur’s British colonial past, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building sits pretty in the background of countless Merdeka Day
parades on Dataran Merdeka, which is directly in front of it. Housing many key government departments during colonial times, the Sultan
Abdul Samad Building currently houses the Malaysian Information, Communications and Culture Ministry.

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Yet you’ll be missing out if you don’t go up one of its

Once you’re at the top of the cable car, get your

Situated at Laksamana Road, beside the Christ

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