Petaling Street - KL's very own Chinatown is a hive of sound and activities. Located at the heart of KL's bustling Chinatown, Petaling Street is the place to head for those who are interested in experiencing the excitement of bargaining for their purchases.

Petaling Street is endowed with a distinct character of its own. Its popular night market is a daily feature. Walk, linger or browse as the sights and sounds capture one's imagination. Flanking both sides of this treet are shops selling anything from textiles to Chinese Herbal medicines. This is a good place to purchase Chinese artifacts lie igurines, incense-holders, paintings, joss-sticks and bric-a-brac. Other interesting items include herbs for traditional remedies and sweetmeats.

Aged craftsmen at work in their shophouses can be seen producing goods such as lanterns, tinware and calligraphy items along the streets. Baskets and bouquets of fresh flowers make a refreshing sight amid the bustle and din of hanggling over prices. Petaling Street is also known for its jewellery shops with their fascinating variety of beautifully crafted gold items set with priceless gemstones. Traders spread out their mats along narrow five-foot ways, offering brightly coloured trinklets, wall hangings, teapots, curios and ornaments from India and Myanmar.

A wonder world of birds and a tropical paradise not be missed by all. Located in the serene and scenic famous Lake Gardens, only 10 minutes from the city centre of Kuala Lumpur.
KL Bird Park is well known worldwide as "The World's Largest Covered Bird Park" or "The World's Largest Free Flight Aviary", home to more than 3000 birds from approximately 200 species of local and worldwide birds.

The KL Bird Park was established in 1991 and was officially opened by Her Majesty Queen of Malaysia, Tunku Bainun. It was since managed by DBKL (City Hall) until 1st July 2001 whereby it was taken over by Safari Bird Park & Wonderland Sdn Bhd as the New Management of KL Bird Park. Sprawling approximately 20.9 acres of verdant valley terrain, visitors will have an exciting experience of watching colourful and melodic birds perching and winging about freely while relaxing in a natural and beautifully landscaped surrounding. One of KL Bird Park's most extraordinary feature is all birds are let free in the aviary which resemble the natural habitat. There are more than 3000 birds from hundreds of species with a variety of shapes, sizes, colours and sounds perching and winging about freely - in a totally natural and beautifully lanscaped environment. Here, you will enjoy watching birds such as Majiestic Hornbills, Flamingos, Parrots, Cockatoos, Storks, Pheasants, Mynahs, Pigeons, Macaws, Ducks, Waterhens and many more. All of them came from countries like Australia, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, Indonesia, Tanzania, China, Holland, Africa, South America, South East Asia and of course, Malaysia. With this type of tree flightconcept, birds are able to breed naturally in this unique concept bird park.
There are also some facilities here:

• Souvenir Shops
• Refreshment Kiosks
• Rest & Picnic Areas
• Baggage Services
• Clean Public Toilets
• Phone Booths
• Car Parks
• Bird Performances
• Guided Tours
• Shuttle Transfers from Hotels
• Hatchery & Education Centre

Open: 9am - 6.30pm daily
Admission: RM3 (Adults), RM1 (Children)

Facing the Sultan Abdul Samad Building is Dataran Merdeka or Merdeka Square, an immaculately-turfed 8.2 hectare area of historical interest.

A 100 metre-high flagpole rising from Merdeka Square is the tallest in the world, and marks the spot where the Malayan Flag was hoisted on August 31, 1957 signifying the independence of the country from British rule.

You may able to see the Malaysian Armed Forces and Royal Malaysian Police bands take turns to perform at the square every third Saturday of the month from 5pm to 6pm.

The Dataran Merdeka (Merdeka Square), a field fronting the Royal Selangor Club, resounded to the cries of "Merdeka" on that night and Malaysias converge on the square each year to relive the moment the country gained its independence.

Formerly known as the Padang, the field was extensively used for cricket, hockey, tennis and rugby matches until the mid-nineties when the whole area was rebuilt to accommodate an underground parking lot and shopping, restaurant, complex. Today, it is still used for cricket matches.

At the opposite end of the square is an inviting spot where visitors can relax amid soothing rushing waters of fountains, elegant colonnades and colourful beds of zinnias and marigolds.Beneath the square is Plaza Putra, an underground food, leisure and entertainment complex.

Majestically poised at a breathtaking height of 421 metres, the tower doubles as Kuala Lumpur's best known ambassador.

Menara Kuala Lumpur was completed in May 1996 and was opened to the public on 23 July 1996. It was officially launched on 1 October 1996, by Y. A. Bhg Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, former Prime Minister of Malaysia.

Surrounding the tower is the Bukit Nanas Forest Recreational Park, an area of 11.05 hectares located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur City. It poses as the oldest gazetted forest reserve in the country.

The natural surroundings of Bukit Nanas were cared for during the construction of Menara Kuala Lumpur to ensure balance in development and conservation of the environment.

Standing boldly atop Bukit Nanas, Menara Kuala Lumpur is the fourth tallest telecommunication tower in the world, after CN Tower in Canada (553 metres), Ostankino Tower in Russia (540 metres) and Shanghai Tower in China (468 metres).

Built to improve the quality of telecommunication and broadcasting transmission, Menara Kuala Lumpur stands proudly as the symbol of Kuala Lumpur, the 'Garden City of Lights'.

Menara Kuala Lumpur has a lot to offer, from breathtaking views to top-class facilities, activities and events. It definitely has the right ingredients to please everyone. Come see what life's like at the top. Come and touch the sky!

Admission: RM8 (Adults), RM3 (Child from 4 to 12 years)
Open: Daily from 10am - 10pm