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What you can buy –Gold, gemstones, electronic equipment, clothes, gold and silver embroidery, designer goods handicrafts, woodcarvings, pottery,
brass ware, silverware, pewter and batik.
Where you can buy – modern shopping complexes, malls, traditional and night markets and the central market in China town.
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The numerous night markets scattered around the city are crowded and atmospheric and buzzing with the sounds. For those with a taste for dancing
there is much to please in form of multitude of discotheques, bars, and karaoke houses. Restaurants combine food and live Malaysian Cultural shows
are a must.
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With so many cultures and religions in Malaysia, there is quite an amazing number of occasions to celebrate. Although some of them have a fixed
date each year, the Hindus, Muslims and Chinese all follow a lunar calendar, so the dates for many events vary year to year. Tourism Malaysia puts
out biannual Calendar of Events sheets with specific dates and venues of various festivals and parades, but state tourist offices have more detailed
listings.
Thaipusam (when devotees of Lord Subramaniam prove their faith by piercing their body parts with metal spikes and hooks), Chinese New Year and
Deepavali (Festival of Lights, when tiny oil lamps are lit outside the homes of Hindu people to entice Lakshmi, goddess of wealth, inside). City Day is
1 February, when KL commemorates becoming a federal territory. Celebrations take place at Tasik Perdana and Lake Titiwangsa gardens in the north
of the city. In July, KL goes flower-crazy during the Flora Fest, with exhibitions and the International Floral Parade. At midnight on 30 August, revellers
crowd Merdeka Square to celebrate National Day, the anniversary of Malaysia’s independence in 1957. For two weeks in September, KL celebrates
Malaysia Fest (also called the Colours of Malaysia) with exhibits of traditional arts and special cultural per formances around town. The October
Shopping Carnival follows on its heels. For the shopaholics, June till August sees the Malaysian Mega Sales Carnival.
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Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur from the viewing deck of the Menara KL (Kuala Lumpur Towers). Visit the butterfly park or
hire a boat on Tasik Perdana in Lake gardens. Masgid Jamek is a truly delightful mosque. The Hollywood – Moorish railway station is an interesting
visit. Of course no visit is complete without seeing The king’s palace, independence Square, Petronas Twin Towers and the huge Batu Caves.
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Water sports of all varieties are available but it might be interesting to try boating. Renting boats on the Premier Lake in Lake Gardens is a popular
weekend activity for locals and tourists alike. Go for a walk in one of the many heritage trails or up and down the landscaped hills.
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The city offers exciting nightlife – from discotheques to pubs and bistros to the trendy cafes and nightspots in Bangsar Baru and the cultural shows
that can be viewed at the Central Market.
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