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LUMPUR RAILWAY STATION
Built in 1910, the station is yet another heritage
building that reflects the influence of Moorish
architecture.
SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD BUILDING
A stately, historic building rich in character,
it was built in 1897 to house several important
government departments during the British administration.
NATIONAL MOSQUE
This uniquely designed mosque embodies a contemporary
expression of traditional Islamic art, calligraphy
and ornamentation.
ORCHID GARDEN
Over 800 varieties of orchids, including the
exotic species, thrive abundantly on this 1
hectare floral paradise.
Open: 9am - 6pm Daily * Admission: Free (except
on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday)
DEER PARK
Roaming in idyllic bliss amid ponds, trees and
dense vegetation, within a 2 hectares enclosure,
are spotted deer from Holland.
Open: 9am - 6pm Daily * Admission: Free
HIBISCUS GARDEN
Hibiscus, the 'Queen of Tropical Flowers' thrives
in glorious shades in this garden where over
500 varieties are grown. Among them is the "
rosa sinensis ", Malaysia national flower.
Open: 9am - 6pm Daily * Admission: Free (except
on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday)
BUTTERFLY PARK
More than 15,000 plants have been used to creat
this tropical rainforest setting of this park.
It houses over 6,000 butterflies. There is a
nursery and breeding area for butterflies.
Open: 9am - 6pm Daily * Admission: RM5 (adults)
RM1(children)
MERDEKA SQUARE
Facing the Sultan Abdul Samad Building is Dataran
Merdeka or Merdeka Square, an immaculately -
turfed 8.2 hectare area of historical interest.
MASJID JAMEK
Situated at the confluence of the Klang and
Gombak Rivers, the mosque forms a startling
contrast against the modern buildings behind
it.
PETALING STREET (CHINA TOWN)
Known as KL's Chinatown is endowed with a distinct
character of its own.
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