Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide
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Kuala Lumpur Info
Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia with a population of about 6.9 million. Kuala Lumpur also means "muddy estuary" in Malay. Over the years Kuala Lumpur has grown from a small village to a lively metropolis. You can find some of the world's cheapest 5 star hotels, so you can relax and experience pure luxury in the sun. It’s a shopper’s paradise too with lots of shops and even better for local cuisine. Travellers will discover that this gem of a city is packed with modern culture and ancient monuments. Holidaymakers can explore the historical Sultan Abdul Samad Building at Independence Square, KL's symbol, the Petronas Twin Towers and the Kuala Lumpur Skyline.
Hotels in Kuala Lumpur
Melia Kuala Lumpur
The Sol Melia is a great hotel located 75 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur's new, international Airport,...
Kuala Lumpur Fast Facts
Country: Malaysia
Population: 1.5 million
Time Difference: GMT + 8
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Language Spoken: Malay
Flight Time from UK: 13 hours
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Plug Type: 3 pin square
Mobile Phone Network: GSM 900/1800
Dialling Country Code: +60
Main Airport: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
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Airlines Flying to Kuala Lumpur
Its useful to know which cities the airlines fly to. The following airline fly to Kuala Lumpur.
Air China ,
Austrian Airlines Group ,
Cathay Pacific Airways ,
CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES,
Emirates ,
Eva Airways ,
Gulf Air ,
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines ,
Lufthansa ,
Malaysia Airlines ,
Qatar Airways ,
Royal Brunei ,
Singapore Airlines ,
SriLankan Airlines ,
Swiss ,
Thai Airways International ,
Virgin & Malaysian Partnership ,