Title: A Walking Tour Kuala Lumpur Author: Audrey Southgate and G. Bryne Bracken Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
ISBN: 9789812615923
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Kuala Lumpur is a twenty-first-century, with glittering skyscrapers linked by state-of-the-art transport infrastructure. Yet nestling amid the tropical greenery that still graces much of the city center are reminders of the city's colonial past. Elegant mansions, pretty shop-houses and lively street markets that seem more in keeping with the nineteenth century. "KL". as it is more generally known, contains many treasures, from the soaring glory of the Petronas Towers to the tranquil beauty of the Jamek Mosque. Lush greenery in the Lake Gardens Park to the bustling street markets of Chinatown and Little India. Five-star hotels line Bintang Walk where the world's finest designer fashions are for sale, while around the corner you can find a haven of traditional artisanship in the Kuala Lumpur Craft Complex. Brother-and-sister team, Audrey Southgate and Gregory Byrne Bracken, take you on a series of fascinating journeys through this tropical capital city, where old meets new so charmingly, and surprising facts await you around virtually every corner.
Interesting features:
- Pleasant walks through the heart of Kuala Lumpur
- Hand-drawn sketches of the city's architectural treasures
- Useful hints and tourist tips
- Clear and helpful maps
- Helpful icons indicating the city's various attractions
- A simple Malay language and phrase guide
- Glossary of architectural terms
