1. Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur or also known as 'KL' is the capital city of Malaysia. It began as a mining settlement in late 19th Century with the discovery of tin at the confluence of Klang and Gombak rivers. A bustling city, KL offers a host of tourist attractions ranging from historic sites, lush gardens and colourful markets to exciting shopping. The city boasts numerous skyscrapers, including the Petronas Twin Towers and Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower).
Area:
243 sq km
Places to visit:
1. Petronas Twin Tower
2. KLCC Recreation Park
3. KL Tower
4. Central Market
5. National Museum
6. Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve
7. Muzium Telekom (Telecommunication Museum)
8. National Mosque
9. China Town
10. National Palace
2. Putrajaya
It is now the new official administrative city for the Malaysia government. The name is in recognition of the first Malaysian Prime Minister the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj. A well planned city and also known as Malaysia's 'Intelligent Garden City'.
Area:
46 sq km
Places to visit:
1. Botanical Garden
2. Putrajaya Wetland Park
3. Perdana Putra Building
4. Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC)
5. Putrajaya Maritime Centre
6. Taman Warisan Pertanian (Agriculture Heritage Park)
7. Putra Mosque
8. Seri Perdana Bridge
9. Putra Perdana Park
10. The Prime Minister's Office
3. Labuan
The name Labuan derived from the Malay word 'pelabuhan'
or 'labuhan' which means port or anchorage. The Federal Territory of Labuan
comprises of one triangle-shaped island and six smaller ones. Labuan's capital is Victoria and is best known as an
offshore financial centre offering international financial and business
services via Labuan IBFC since 1990 as well as being an offshore support hub
for deepwater oil and gas activities in the region. It is also a tourist
destination for people traveling through Sabah, nearby Bruneians and scuba
divers. Labuan, located in the South China Sea about 5 miles off the
coast of Sabah, is a charming island port and Malaysia's only deep-water
anchorage. Seen from the air, Labuan has often been likened to a star floating
on a turquoise sea. A thriving duty-free port and international offshore
financial center, Labuan has developed into an important venue for business and
commerce. The island offers several excellent hotels and international venues
for meetings, conventions and trade exhibitions.
Area:
92 sq km
Places to visit:
1. Exotic Bird Park
2. Peace Park
3. Botanical Garden
4. State Mosque
5. Labuan Square
6. Patau-Patau Water Village
7. Water Village
8. Labuan Museum
Source: Tourism Malaysia
