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| Kuala Lumpur Travel |
| Cultures collide in Kuala Lumpur (KL), where old blends with new to dazzling effect.Glinting modern sky-scrapers, including the immense Petronas Towers, rub shoulders with bejewelled old temples. Lose yourself amid the alleyways of Chinatown for a taste of the 'KL' of old, or hit the city's first-class malls and department stores for some of the Far East's finest shopping opportunities.For more down-tempo appeal, an afternoon at Lake Gardens offers the chance to glimpse a dazzling array of exotic flora and fauna. With such convenient access to several of Malaysia's most idyllic islands, as well as the popular city of Singapore, it's easy to include 'KL' in any itinerary. So, if you fancy sampling the shops, sky-scrapers and old-meets-new mix that makes Kuala Lumpur such a unique city, you'll find plenty of great offers on the site. |
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Kuala Lumpur Hotels Offers |
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Kuala Lumpur Hotel Reservations - Capitol from - £17.5
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Cheap Kuala Lumpur Hotels - Concorde from - £20.5
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Discount Hotels in Kuala Lumpur - Melia from - £19.75
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Discount Hotels in Kuala Lumpur - Pan pacific from - £18.5
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Kuala Lumpur Hotel Reservations - Swiss garden from - £19.25
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Kuala Lumpur Flights Offers |
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Emirates - £446.00 |
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines - £463.00 |
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Emirates - £490.00 |
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Kuala Lumpur- Need to Know |
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| Airport Directions |
The fastest way to the city centre is by the KLIA Express train, which takes 28 minutes and costs RM35. Alternatively, express coaches depart from the airport"s basement every half hour from 6.15am-12.30am. The coaches make drop-offs at major hotels along the way and a ticket costs RM15. |
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| Transport |
Kuala Lumpur"s yellow and black or red and white cabs are convenient and cheap. It is fairly easy to get a cab either by queuing at taxi stands or flagging one down by the street. Within the city, hop onto the monorail. |
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| Currency |
Malaysian Ringgit |
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| Cost of Living |
Affordable food and transportation, but some places are getting expensive. |
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| Health and Hospital |
Dial 999 for police, 911 for ambulance and 994 for fire in emergencies. |
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| Embassy Numbers |
Australia (3) 2146 5555; Austria (3) 2148-4277; Canada (3) 2718 3333; France (3) 2148 4122; German (3) 2142 9666; Italy (3) 4256 5122; South Africa (3) 4026 5700; Spain (3) 2142 8776 |
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| Public Holidays |
New Year"s Day (Jan 1); Federal Territory Day (Feb 1); Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb); Hari Raya Puasa (date varies); Labour Day (May 1); Vesak Day (May/June); The King"s Birthday (June 5); Hari Raya Haji (date varies); National Day (Aug 31); Prophet Muhammad"s Birthday (date varies); Deepavali (Oct/Nov); Christmas (Dec 25) |
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| Time Zone |
GMT +8 |
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| Dial Codes |
Country code +60, (3) for Kuala Lumpur |
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| Etiquettes |
Pointing with the forefinger is considered rude, as is pointing with your feet. |
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| Visas |
Visa requirements change, so check with the embassy. Americans and most Europeans do not need visas. |
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| Language |
Malay, but younger Malaysians speak English and some locals speak a Chinese dialect. |
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| Safety |
Kuala Lumpur is very safe. |
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