The style of Kuala Lumpur

For those who have never been there, Malaysia is a country that will definitely surprise you. The Malaysia in my imagination is very different from the feeling of being there. After walking through some places, I discovered that this is actually a country that is developing and rising. It is not as proud and arrogant as some developed countries, but it is not like what is spread among the people. Walking around brings you many unexpected surprises.

Here you can see new ideas and old traditions; the developing modernization and the traces of the old era coexist. Feel the combination of ancient Malay architecture and rising skyscrapers; exquisitely carved traditional Chinese mansions and gorgeous modern villas and apartments; old Chinese residences in Nanyang Chinese style and new and trendy residential buildings; old narrow streets and wide thoroughfares. Contrast. It shows people its ever-changing pace of development all the time. You can't help but fall in love with this exotic and colorful place.

Previous article The Rising Metropolis

When we came to Kuala Lumpur, we were surprised that we really didn’t know much about it. As the capital, Kuala Lumpur has its own historical positioning and reason for existence.

The local characteristics full of vicissitudes and long history; it can be called an excellent cultural heritage of mankind, with buildings of different styles, and the special natural features given to it by its unique geographical location. It often causes people to fall into contradictory thinking states. You have to adjust your perception to objectively understand everything around you.

It was already midnight when we arrived in Kuala Lumpur. Follow the child, follow the pictures, and walk through the streets to find the hotel you booked. The streets were empty without any pedestrians. We were the only ones hurrying along under the dim street lights. The air was filled with moisture and an indescribable smell. After twists and turns, we finally entered a slightly brighter street. Then pay attention to look around. It turns out that this is an old street that has closed its doors and gone into sleep. It was very quiet. There are no pedestrians. It was a hazy night, and under the moonlight and dim street lights, I could see that the slightly uneven road was a bit old. The closed storefronts on both sides have long since lost their former luster, leaving behind a hazy tone and the scars of time. Walking past the stalls that were about to be closed, I found one selling women's accessories and the other a fruit stall. The stall's dazzling lights illuminated part of the surrounding streets. It also allowed us to see clearly the hotel not far ahead.

The soft yellow light flickered in front of the hotel. It's neither luxurious nor dark, making the surrounding streets seem even dimmer. It just highlights its presence. This is an old building. Its internal structure shows its age.

The room is very small, barely able to accommodate a large bed and a small bed. To the left after entering the door is a small bathroom. The large bed is next to the door to the balcony. Outside the balcony where only two people can stand is the street. Opening the balcony door, a rush of hot air rushed into the house. The room was stuffy. Fortunately there is air conditioning.

In the morning, this street woke up very early. People come and go. Some stalls were set up on the streets. Stores are also opening their doors one after another. A noisy day began. Only then did we know that this was Petaling Street, the famous Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur. It is a Chinese gathering area.

Petaling Street is Chinatown located in Kuala Lumpur. Although the area is not large, it is very lively. Especially every night, it is as noisy as a festival and is a famous night market in Kuala Lumpur. It is also a must-visit place for tourists.

Visitors can buy a variety of items here, including unique souvenirs. There are various department store products from China, as well as local unique tin products. Most of the vendors are Chinese. There are also Indians, Malays, etc.

There are many restaurants and food centers here. Authentic local characteristics. Including Nyonya cuisine, Chinese cuisine, Indian cuisine, and Malay cuisine. There are also authentic Western food. Visitors can taste various delicacies.

After having breakfast at a small breakfast shop near the hotel, we hit the road. The street I walked through was quite noisy. Business stalls on both sides of the road occupy part of the street. Behind the stalls are storefronts. They sell a variety of daily necessities, from shoes and hats to clothing. There are also many restaurants selling food. Most of the signs are in Chinese. Most of the vendors and passers-by have Chinese faces. The roadside buildings have obvious characteristics of Nanyang Chinese architecture. It is said that most people here can speak Chinese.

Along the way, most of the things that filled my ears were Mandarin and dialects. Not much of a foreign feeling.

When I walked out of this area and reached the city center, I realized how huge the contrast was.

Kuala Lumpur is a multi-ethnic city. Pedestrians and vehicles are constantly coming and going on the neat avenues in the city center. The streets are lined with trees.

Although this is a tropical country in Southeast Asia, the climate is sultry. But people were dressed up. Pedestrians' clothing reflects both nationality and homosexuality. Regardless of men, women, old or young, everyone wears clothing in a wide variety of styles and colors. Among passers-by, Chinese men and women wear relatively simple and casual clothes. Usually it's a T-shirt or short-sleeved shirt, and jeans. Women also have more colors. Among the Malays, young men and women are neatly and beautifully dressed. Traditional women tend to wear loose clothing. Wearing a wide turban, covering half of the body. Some will also wear masks that partially cover their faces. Meticulous from head to toe. Although you wear traditional ethnic robes, try to choose colorful ones. Shows love for beauty. Some girls or more casual people will also wear T-shirts, jeans, and a fancy headscarf, which is a more fashionable look. Compared with Chinese and Malay women, Indian women are more fond of their traditional national clothing, sari. They like to wear yellow or purple dresses. A tulle scarf with gold or silver threads is draped over the shoulders.

In this multi-ethnic country, there are not only distinctive costumes of each ethnic group, but also different preferences. Such as T-shirts, jeans, slippers, etc. There is no distinction between race and class. You can see many people dressed like this on the street. Because it is not only suitable for the climate here, but also convenient for various tasks.

Walking down the street, you will find women of all ethnic groups dressing up as beautifully as customs allow. Men basically wear T-shirts, short-sleeved shirts, jeans, and flip-flops. It is rare to see people wearing traditional clothes. The overall feeling is that the general pursuit of comfort and beauty fully reflects the style and style of tropical countries.

A few tourists are more ornately dressed, which can be seen at a glance. But there's absolutely no toplessness. This is a requirement of national and religious customs. There are many Chinese in Malaysia, but Malays make up the absolute majority. Islam is the religion practiced by the Malays. Outsiders are confused on this issue.

There are many Malays around. Although there was no contact, I still felt friendly. It will slowly ease your nervousness when you first arrive in a foreign land. Malays, who make up the majority of the population, and people from other ethnic groups such as Chinese and Indians have basically maintained a harmonious relationship during their long-term coexistence. So whether you are in a shopping mall or on the street, you can enter any shop opened by Malays or Chinese. Just be careful not to violate other people's taboos.

Kuala Lumpur’s city streets are very clean. The same goes for public places. We wandered around the city's posh commercial buildings. The shopping mall is clean, tidy and spotless. Even the large restrooms are as clean as airport restrooms. Each floor is very spacious, well laid out and not dense. In such a large shopping mall, there is no sense of oppression caused by the large number of stalls and accumulation of merchandise in some shopping malls. Wandering here, I sometimes feel empty. Of course, I also feel very open-minded. I feel like this mall is just for a few tourists.

Kuala Lumpur is a multicultural city. The entire city's construction layout combines east and west, bringing together the past and the present. There are many outstanding and unique tall buildings and dazzling city scenery. The modern office buildings and commercial buildings in the city center stand tall and dazzling. Both sides of the street are lined with colorful and trendy shopping malls and shops. It is a new type of city that is developing rapidly towards a modern city.

Next article The gorgeous Petronas Twin Towers

The most eye-catching thing about Kuala Lumpur is not the gorgeous skyscrapers. Instead, they are surrounded by the twin towers, a world-renowned landmark building in the center. This is currently the tallest twin tower building in the world. It is 452 meters high and has 88 floors. It is a magnificent building with two independent towers connected by a podium. It looks like two huge corns, so it is also called the Twin Peaks Building. Its design style embodies the unique and individual concept of the city's modernity. It is a symbol of Malaysia showing its economic development results to the world. Wherever you go in Kuala Lumpur, the Petronas Towers will catch your eye. It pierces the sky and stands proudly in the sky. Countless people are fascinated by its magnificent momentum. It is a must-visit place for tourists.

The two towers of the Petronas Twin Towers have different functions. One is a complex office building for Petronas. The other is a commercial building for rent. Its podium is a super large shopping mall and food, entertainment and cultural center. The building houses the most high-end large-scale commercial shopping mall in Malaysia, selling the latest brand-name products at high prices. There is a famous Food City, which contains a wide variety of foods and authentic Southeast Asian cuisine. The tower also houses Southeast Asia's largest symphony concert hall, museum and multimedia conference center. Many tourists who come here want to stay here. You can climb the tower to enjoy the scenery, go shopping in the store, or admire the colorful and advanced architectural art of the Twin Towers. The Petronas Twin Towers are also a good place for tourists to overlook the beautiful scenery of Kuala Lumpur city from a height.

There is a large natural scenic area surrounding the Petronas Towers. A beautiful and relaxing place to relax. The garden is covered with green vegetation. Green grass and flowers. Tall, lush old trees and dense rows of groves form a vast, dense, green world.

Although the air is humid and hot, there are still many people wandering here and they are full of interest. Enjoy the rare leisure in the hustle and bustle of the city. You can see young couples walking around or taking photos here. You can also see a family hanging around here and children running around. You can also look at the tourists coming and going on the stone bridge in the distance, especially the girls of different races and skin colors, dressed in beautiful national costumes, smiling happily and posing in various graceful poses, waiting for the camera to leave their youthful footsteps.

People can stroll onto a long stone bridge. Standing on the stone bridge and leaning on the stone railing, you can have a panoramic view of the embankment and vast water area in front of you, which are made of exquisite stones. You can also overlook the Twin Towers standing not far ahead and the shops and buildings of different styles around the towers. Under the bridge is a pool of clear water, crystal clear to the bottom. No waves or waves. It was a huge light and music fountain. Whenever night falls it will bring people into a mythical world.

The most beautiful place in Kuala Lumpur is the Petronas Twin Towers and musical fountains after dark.

Kuala Lumpur is brightly lit at night. When night falls, the Petronas Twin Towers are illuminated by dazzling white lights, shining like two crystal ice peaks. From the inside out, from top to bottom, it's sparkling. The dazzling snow-white light turns it into two crystal clear giant peaks studded with diamonds. This pair of giant peaks are transparent as a whole and have sharp edges and corners like crystal carvings. Under the colorful night sky illuminated by lights, you will find that the shape of the Twin Towers is the most outstanding display of traditional Islamic architecture. Its plan consists of two twisted and overlapping squares and a smaller circular pattern. It has a typical Islamic geometric tradition. This art piece that cleverly combines classical and modern aesthetics shines in the moonlight. Exudes an alluring light.

At this time, the fountain rose up and shot straight into the night sky. Thick streams like waterfalls falling from the sky under the colorful spotlights. The shapes are constantly changing and spread out, slowly descending. Then it sprays out a high or low mist-like stream again. One after another, dancing happily. The different and strange shapes are changing like magic, which is dizzying. In the light and ethereal music, it may be fast or slow, fly high or low, or dance left and right. Or blooming everywhere. Set against the backdrop of the towering twin towers with dazzling crystal lights and the surrounding luxurious buildings decorated with colorful neon lights, it feels like entering a dream world. Looking at the star-studded and brilliant night sky, and the refreshing evening breeze that occasionally blows through, it feels like entering a fairyland. Under the night sky, the magnificent and charming appearance of the Twin Towers echoes the brilliant fountains, soaring into the sky. Let everything around you stop in that moment. It attracts countless tourists to stop and forget to return.

2021.11.7.