Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Docked at Port Klang and took coach into KL.  Traffic was VERY busy...it took over 2 hours to travel 20 miles into KL, as we hit rush hour and it was raining.  Once in the city, we walked through the Chinatown market, where "knock-offs" were being sold (purses, watches, electronics).  Didn't go into any temples, as we would have had to remove our shoes and it was raining.  Spent time in the Central Market, where a nice selection of quality merchandise was being sold. Currency is the Malaysian Ringghit (4 Ringghit = $1 US)

Petronas Twin Towers was the highlight of this tour.  We were able to go to the bridge (level 41), then up to floor 86 for panoramic views of the city. The towers are over 1500 feet tall and have 88 floors. Designed by Cesar Pelli and constructed of stainless steel and glass. One tower built by a Japanese company, other by a South Korean company.  Named for the national oil company of Malaysia, which helped finance construction.

Chinatown market in Kuala Lumpur

dried octopus and squid for sale in the market

Goods for sale in the KL Central Market

Lots of Batik and Indian clothing in the market

View from floor 41 (bridge) of the Petronas Twin Towers

View from floor 86 of the 1500 foot tall Petronas Tower

Petronas Tower is taller than the
KL tower in the background

Beautiful administration building near
Independence Square

On the bridge (floor 41) of the Petronas towers

outside the Petronas Twin Towers in KL

KL train station