Images of Kuala Lumpur

“Imagine a city, with a skyline punctuated by minarets, Mogul-style domes and skyscrapers; imagine colourful, food-stall-lined streets shaded by a leafy canopy of banyan trees.” – Lonely Planet

Arriving in Kuala Lumpur from Bangkok, my first impression was of a quieter, cleaner city, with palm trees lining the streets and people strolling at a leisurely pace.

• What impressed me the most? The Petronas Twin Towers (the tallest twin towers in the world) and the Batu Caves!
• What surprised me? The nightlife in the streets of Jalan Alor, with its incredible street food and live music.
• What’s funny? The KL Monorail – you never know what to expect!
• What did I try? Blue rice and stingray!
• What did I get? Food poisoning from mussels…

Now, let me tell the story through images.

“When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.” – Ansel Adams

Streets of Kuala Lumpur

Old and new

Apartment building

Street in the Bukit Bintang area

Break time

Jamek Mosque and motorbikes

Kuala Lumpur monorail

Teenagers of Kuala Lumpur

Hijab fashion

Petronas Towers

Petronas Towers | 88-storey buildings | 452 metres tall
(left: view from KLCC Park; right: view from the 86th floor of the twin tower)

Petronas Towers

Petronas Towers

The 58 metre-long, double-decker Sky Bridge connects the Petronas Towers at the 41st and 42nd floors

Petronas Towers @ 86th Floor

Kuala Lumpur view from the 86th Floor of Petronas Towers

Batu Caves

Batu Caves | Hindu Shrine | Steps to the cave: 272

Batu Caves pilgrims

272 Steps of penitence – Batu Caves

Father and Child Ascending to the Batu Caves

Batu Caves Entrance

Batu Caves Hindu Shrine

Monks from Sri Lanka at Batu Caves

Merdeka Square

Merdeka Square & Sultan Abdul Samad Building

View from Merdeka Square

Old City Hall

Old City Hall, Kuala Lumpur

Food

Blue rice specialty dish

Grilled stingray

Mussels… It looks good, but so bad for stomach if not fresh!

Chinese food, Jalan Alor

Indian sweets, Batu Caves

Street food, Jalan Alor

Kuala Lumpur may not have been what I expected, but that’s exactly what made it memorable. From iconic landmarks and colorful food to lively streets and a few unexpected surprises, every corner had a story to tell. Until the next adventure!

Links

• Kuala Lumpur travel guide (Lonely Planet)

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