Buildings, monuments, and landmarks in Beijing well worth seeing are:
The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, site of the Tiananmen Square protests of May 4, 1919, 1976, and 1989, Tiananmen (The Gate of Heavenly Peace), Great Hall of the People, National Museum of China, Monument to the People's Heroes, Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, The Summer Palace, Ruins of the Old Summer Palace, Bell Tower and Drum Tower, Historic Hutongs and Siheyuans in many older neighbourhoods, Lugou Bridge (Marco Polo Bridge), Eight Mile Bridge (Ba Li Qiao), Prince Gong's Mansion (Gong Wang Fu), Zheng Yici Peking Opera Theatre, Liulichang Culture Street, Beijing Ancient Observatory and the Geological Museum of China. Places of interest in Kuala Lumpur include;
The Petronas Twin Towers are the world's tallest twin towers
The Golden Triangle, the commercial hub of the city
The Menara Kuala Lumpur, currently the world's fifth tallest telecommunication tower
Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) is the first convention and exhibition centre in Malaysia.
Dayabumi a major landmark located near Masjid Negara
Lake Gardens, a 920,000 square metre manicured garden near the Malaysian Parliament building, They include a Butterfly Park, Deer Park, Orchid Garden, Hibiscus Garden and South-East Asia's largest Bird Park
Stadium Merdeka (Independence Stadium), was initially erected for the country's declaration of independence on August 31, 1957
Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square/Merdeka Square), was the site of the lowering of the Union Jack flag and hoisting of the Malayan flag on the start of August 31, 1957
The Muzium Negara (National Museum) incorporates neo traditionalism into its architectural design.
The Masjid Negara (National Mosque), a post modernist mosque, was completed in 1965 and Makam Pahlawan (Heroes Mausoleum) the mausoleum of Malaysian leaders.
The National Science Centre, located in Bukit Damansara.
The Federal Territory Mosque located along Jalan Duta.
Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, a gazetted small tropical forest located on the centre of Kuala Lumpur City.
Many of the largest celebrations of Chinese cultural festivals are held at the Thean Hou Temple on Robson Hill.
The Chinese Night Market area (Chinatown), Petaling Street, has recently undergone a makeover; the most notable feature is the new covered walkway.
Kuala Lumpur's Central Market, which was once the city's wet market, offers an assortment of arts and craft merchandise, varying from antiques and paintings to souvenirs and clothing. It is also known as Pasar Seni in Malay.
Trendy nightclubs, bars and lounges, such as Hard Rock Cafe, Zouk, Thai Club, Beach Club (voted Best Bar in Asia), Luna Bar, Rum Jungle, Nuovo, Espanda and many others are located within and around Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Ampang.
Brickfields, Jalan Masjid India and Lebuh Ampang are 'Little India's spread around KL showing Indian presence in KL.
Hindu temples such as Sri Mahamariamman Temple near Central Market and Sri Kandaswamy Kovil in Brickfields
Istana Budaya, the national theatre located at Titiwangsa Lake Gardens.
Eye on Malaysia, the tallest Ferris Wheel in Malaysia located at Titiwangsa Lake Gardens.
Taman Connaught Pasar Malam is the longest night market in Malaysia.
St John's Cathedral, Kuala Lumpur, a Roman Catholic Church.
St John's Institution, with its famous imposing red and white brick Grecian-Spanish architecture, is a school that was set up by the Lasallian brothers. The school buildings are now declared a heritage building by the Government of Malaysia.
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