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Kuala Lumpur
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(Malaysia)


High-rise ambitions in a colourful whirl of cultural diversity.

Kuala Lumpur is an Asian tiger that roars: in almost 150 years, it has grown from nothing to a modern, bustling city. Take in its high-flying triumphs from the viewing deck of the world's tallest building, then dive down to explore its more traditional culture in the back lanes of Chinatown.


It's a modern Asian city of gleaming skyscrapers, but it retains much of the local colour that has been wiped out in other Asian boom-cities such as Singapore. It has plenty of colonial buildings in its centre, a vibrant Chinatown with street vendors and night markets, and a bustling Little India.

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Entertainment & Night Life

The numerous night markets scattered around the city are crowded and atmospheric, buzzing with the sounds of haggling and portable stereos pouring out Asian pop. When it's time to move on to indoor entertainment, the Golden Triangle and Bangsar areas are the places to head for bars and dancing.

Tiffin Bay/Tiff's Jazz Lounge
  (chillout)

The extraordinary decor of this eye-catching place brings to mind the Mad Hatter's tea party - lampshade stands made from piles of crockery and clashing fabric-covered seating. A great place for your own tea party - but head back again in the evening

The Roof
  (bar)

The Roof is a popular destination, one of the large number of bars crowded into the Bangsar area south of the city centre. Three storeys high, with wrought-iron balconies, this is a great place for people-watching while drinking imported wine and nibbl

No Black Tie
  (live music)

A classical concert pianist runs this small but chic bar and live music venue - the stage is hidden behind the curtain to the rear; when concerts are held (usually Fri & Sat nights) there's a cover charge. Japanese-style nibbles accompany the drink

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