One of the favorite destinations of tourists in Southeast Asia is Malaysia. This country was under British rule during the 18th century and became an independent country in 1957. The country is divided into two parts, Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. One of its cities and its capital, Kuala Lumpur is situated on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur is actually only the second largest city in Malaysia in terms of population, second only to Subang Jaya. However, it has the highest rate growth in Malaysia’s urban region in relation to population and economy. The city made great contributions by hosting international sport events and other cultural and political events. Many tourists visit Kuala Lumpur because of its rich cultural heritage and modern architectural structures.
Historical landmark such as the imposing temple of Thean Hou is a popular tourist attraction in Kuala Lumpur and is the most common place for foreigners to visit in the city of Kuala Lumpur. It is one of the oldest and biggest temples found in Southeast Asia. Another temple is the Sri Maha Sakthi Mohambigai Amman that is a 100 year old refuge located in the center of Mid Valley City.
Batu Caves is another popular tourist attraction. A limestone hill consists three big caves and some small caves. A thousand year old temple displays statues and idols built inside the main caves. The largest and most popular of the caves is the Cathedral cave. Visitors ascend the 272 steps to get access through the caves. As you go up the stairs, macaque monkeys will intervene with your footsteps.Going inside the caves may have potential risk of endangering yourself. If you want to experience viewing the caves, for your safety and security you should obtain travel insurance. A lot of insurance companies offer packages that are suitable for any kind of travelers, you just need to find the best travel insurance deal for you.
One of the safest places to visit Kuala Lumpur and enjoy nature’s flora and fauna is the Bird Park. It was opened in 1991, which spreads throughout 20 hectares of property. It is considered as one of the largest bird parks in the world. It houses over 3,000 birds in more than 200 species from different parts of the world. Probably the two most distinguishing tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur are the Petronas Twin Towers, which was formerly the tallest building in the world and the Menara KL tower.