Sun setting over the Petronas Towers

Day 126 - Kuala Lumpur

---

April 9th 2006
Went for a walk through the Chinatown district, far too busy and noisy. Walked for ages to the National Museum then up a hill to the Planetarium which was shut by this late point in the day but very peaceful and set amongst quiet gardens. Walked back across town via the 'adventure route', heading straight for the Telecomms Tower in the distance which we paid to go up to the top for the excellent v ... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Wilayah Persekutuan » Kuala Lumpur

---

During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the Fe... ... read more