The world is book and those who do not travel read only one page.
Malaysia, a country where diversity in life-styles; harmony in differences and dream for more robust nation never put the national pride in jeopardy _ Malaysia, truly Asia. Living for two years has taught me one thing for certain, the country never ceases dreaming BIG.
Being world’s 8th most visited city (Mastercard Global Destination City Index 2015), Kuala Lumpur (KL) is destined to draw 16 million tourists with RM 79 billion revenue and creating 71, 000 jobs by 2025 according Kuala Lumpur Tourism Bureau. The city’s Master Plan (2015 – 2025) includes training a group of Tourism Ambassadors to promote tourism attractions of KL to tourists which will make the them stay longer and KL becomes yet stronger destination in global tourism landscape. I take the opportunity as an honor to be part of KL’s dream for it’s worth it.
During our training I frequently asked other volunteer ambassadors (locals mainly) if they’d known the facts and/or been to the sites but I was responded with shrugged gesture and a statement, “The younger generation barely know how the cities were built with limited resources. I’m surprised”. This gesture maybe similar to those tourists who do not know how tens of tourism attractions (historical and cultural heritage – both tangible & intangible) slip away from their itineraries. The Tourism Ambassador – not tour guides – will be positioned at different tourist attractions to help tourists with addresses, direction to the sites, information about activities and amenities and everything they need for a pleasant tour experience of the city. Here are some amazing tourism attractions to add on your itinerary to explore true Asia, Malaysia.
A. Free Dataran Merdeka Heritage Guided Walk: (Discover 11 historical sites at one point)
Every first and third Sunday of the month, the area becomes “Car Free Zone” for family recreation. Kids and younger folks find bicycling and skating fun while adults make grown-up choices to entertain themselves and some join the teenage squads. You can rent a bike in affordable prices to enjoy the picturesque view of the city too.
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| Sultan Abdul Samad Building stretches to 400 feet was built in 1897 |
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| The only Cricket Pitch of British Empire in Malaysia was relocated to Mont Kiara in 1980s |
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| Artists find joy in sketching and drawing St. Mary’s Cathedral, KL |
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| KL City Gallery showcases relics from Malaysia’s history (Art Gallery) to its aspiring future (Model Show) |
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| River of Life Project, balancing life is expected to be ready by 2020 with dining facility on both sides of the river |
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| MUD, the Musical is Malaysia’s Longest Running Musical presents the evolution of Malaysia, a Must Try Experience |
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| Get a glimpse of Malaysia’s textile industry evolution in Kuala Lumpur Textile Museum for FREE
B. Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia: Showcasing around 7000 Islamic Artifacts & Exciting Exhibitions take you to a journey of hundred years back.
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| The oldest script of Quran dating back to 9th Century AD is one of Museums’ Masterpiece |
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C. Perdana Botanical Garden
D. Miscellaneous: Tun Abdul Razak Heritage Park, KL Bird Park, the National Planetarium, National Memorial, Central Market & Police Museum Experiences are refreshing in all ways
Those who have missed out these amazing sites are truly missing the other Side of Kuala Lumpur, which reveals beauty and history in the most amazing form.
The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see!
Photo Credits: Jawad Jahid
