KUALA LUMPUR

Kuala Lumpur


Kuala Lumpur, or simply KL, is the capital of Malaysia. Literally meaning "muddy estuary" in Malay, KL has grown from a small sleepy village to a bustling metropolis (population 6.9 million) in just 150 years. With some interesting sights, the world's cheapest five-star hotels, great shopping and even better food, increasing numbers of travelers are discovering this gem of a city.

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Kuala Lumpur's skyline reveals just how far the city has come since its founding in 1857 (flickr user wili_hybrid)