Culture-Shocking Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, sometimes abbreviated as K.L., is the federal capital and most populous city in Malaysia. Rated as an alpha world city, Kuala Lumpur is the cultural, financial and economic center of Malaysia due to its position as the capital as well as being a key city. 

(reference and lifted from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuala_Lumpur)

Kuala Lumpur Suggested Itinerary with Budget:

Notes and Highlights

1. One thing I like in KL is that the sun sets around 7 to 8 pm, making days longer for roaming around the city. 

2. I will never, ever (if I will go back) trust Malaysian taxi drivers. Upon arrival at KL Sentral, we looked for the monorail as this would be our transport to our hostel. Unfortunately, we failed to locate the monorail station and so we decided to ask for some directions from the taxi drivers stationed  just outside KL Sentral. One of the drivers, seemingly sincere and kind, told us that the monorail is blocks and blocks away. Because we were too exhausted, plus we're carrying our luggage and it was already dark, we decided to ride his taxi for 35 ringgit (around 500 pesos). The next morning, since we were all energized, we tried finding the monorail station. To our surprise, it's just across the street from where we have asked the driver. 

3. Petronas is indeed a classic piece of architectural treasure. One should visit it at least twice, one during day and one at night. 

4. I was not mesmerized by Batu Cave. Maybe because I have seen caves in Cagayan which are better than it. Plus, I am afraid of monkeys.

5. Like Petronas, KL trip is not complete without visiting Putrajaya. I'd rather go back to Putra than to explore Batu Cave again. 

6. Putrajaya tours are provided by legit taxi drivers just outside Putrajaya Station. The tours vary per hour and per number of destination.

7. I did not enjoy Jalan Alor Street. Maybe because of three things: I was too exhausted; the place was too congested; We ate at a not so good restaurant. 

8. The KL transport system is good. At least better than Philippines'. The use of MRT is the best option to explore the city. The bus terminal in Bandar Tasik Selatan is indescribably organized and efficient.  

9. Sleeping at LCCT is permitted but do exercise extra caution. 

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