Interesting Places in Malaysia

     Istana Budaya, also known as The Palace of Culture, opened in September 1999, is Malaysia's main theater for the performing arts and theater from within and outside the country, including musical theater, opera, dance and classical music orchestra performances and concerts. It is located next to National Art Gallery in Jalan Tun Abdul Razak in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

We must visit the theater to watch the musical performances. Recently, a musical "Upin and Ipin" was presented at the Palace of Culture and the performance is interesting because the full orchestral accompaniment music and dance by the actors.

     Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is a pair of twin towers that was once the tallest building in the world before overtaken by Taipei 101. However, this tower is still the tallest twin towers in the world and is also the tallest building in the 20th century. Petronas Twin Towers held the title of tallest building from 1998 to 2004 in terms of level measurement from the main entrance to the structure, the original height reference used by international organizations Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat since 1969 (three additional height categories were introduced as the tower this was almost completed in 1996).

Under the Petronas Twin Towers is Suria KLCC. There are many places to shop - malls like Isetan, Adidas, Parkson and others. In addition, there is also Aquaria. There are many types of marine life that can be observed there. Among the sea creatures that can be seen here are the Sand Tiger Shark, the Giant Blotched Fantail Ray, the Arapaima and many more. There is also a place called Petrosains on the top floor of Suria KLCC. People can learn new things such as digging and processing of oil and numerous science fun facts. In addition, there is a Kinokuniya bookstore which is one of the best bookstores in Malaysia.

 

     Genting Highlands or Tanah Tinggi Genting is located 2000m above sea level is the top of the mountain which is located in the Main Range in Peninsular Malaysia and is a famous resort in Malaysia. Across the border state of Pahang and Selangor, a trip to Genting Highlands took about an hour by car from Kuala Lumpur or via cable car to move the fastest in the world. Genting Highlands was built by Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong.

   For most people who visit Malaysia, usually they will visit the theme park located at the peak of Genting Highlands in Banjaran Titiwangsa, located 51 km from Kuala Lumpur. If you want to stay longer, there are many hotels at the summit. You can get there by bus and is usually priced at RM5 for a one-way journey. Then you can ride the cable car that takes 11 minutes to reach the summit which is also priced at RM5. Getting there by bus is cheaper than a taxi which costs around RM 60-70. However, the duration of the journey by bus is longer than by taxi.