Also known as KL, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, K.L.
马来西亚首都
Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's capital city and largest city by population, with over 2 million residents spread across 243 square kilometers. It serves as the economic and political center of the country and is part of one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing metropolitan regions, with the broader urban area around it home to nearly 9 million people.
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As in most of Malaysia’s larger cities, Malaysian Chinese form a majority of the population, at 55%, in Kuala Lumpur. Malays (who form the majority of Malaysia's population, overall), Malaysian Indians and Eurasians (people of mixed European and Asian descent) are also present in large numbers in the city. There is also a substantial number of foreign residents, including more recent immigrants and workers from South and Southeast Asia and expatriates from Western countries and the Middle East. The result is a mix of cultures that meld together to make Kuala Lumpur a modern and cosmopolitan capital.
left|thumb|300px|After Merdeka (Independence), the offices of the Colonial Secretariat on the Selangor Club Padang (field) became the Sultan Abdul Samad Building on Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square)
Kuala Lumpur is said to be locked in an unofficial rivalry with nearby city-state Singapore. The ethnic Chinese-dominated Singapore was expelled from the indigenous Malay-majority Federation due primarily to irreconcilable ideological differences. Singapore strove to become a viable independent state and spurred rapid development, which the Malaysians sought to keep up with by investing in Kuala Lumpur. If Singapore has a first class airport, so does KL. When Singapore got an efficient urban transport system, so did KL. As Singapore becomes clean and green, so does KL. Everywhere you go, there are swats and strips of manicured public lawns and refreshing jungle-like parks - just …
Malaysia's transportation systems function well, by regional standards. Planes, trains, buses, and taxis are linked in a system conceived and constructed by, if not an order-loving person, at least a dedicated amateur. The planners' aims are an ultra-modern, chic, European-style system that are a far cry from the city's humble barrio beginnings. The reality is a sound B+ with still a long way to go before hitting the top. A bewildering jumble of initials and acronyms assault any first time journey planner in KL, and it will take at least a day to decipher the scheme of things.
Kuala Lumpur's public transport system is fairly efficient and convenient, but much room for improvement lies in its integration. The city suffers from paralysing traffic jams throughout the day. Consider combining various methods of public transport to avoid this.
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( 提示:此条目的主题不是大吉隆坡。) 吉隆坡(英语和马来语:Kuala Lumpur,缩写「KL」,简称「隆市」,全称「吉隆坡联邦直辖区」)是马来西亚的首都兼最大城市,一座对东南亚的文化、教育、体育、经济、商业、金融等具有极大影响力的国际都市。依照(GaWC)所公布之《世界级城市》名单中,吉隆坡被列为与洛杉矶、芝加哥、悉尼、阿姆斯特丹、多伦多等同属于ALPHA级别的国际都市。吉隆坡也被联合国教育、科学及文化组织选定为2020年度的「世界图书之都」(World Book Capital)。 吉隆坡地处马来西亚半岛西岸,为雪兰莪州所环绕。吉隆坡被规划作「吉隆坡联邦直辖区」,为马来西亚三个联邦直辖区之一,由联邦政府通过直接管理。吉隆坡曾经是联邦政府行政中心和马来西亚联邦法院所在地,但已于1999年迁往吉隆坡以南20公里的布城(行政首都)。目前马来西亚的36个联邦政府部门总部中,仅剩4个联邦政府部门仍常驻吉隆坡。即便如此,吉隆坡仍然是马来西亚国会和国家皇宫的所在地。此外,全球十大购物中心的其中三个、全球最高的双子塔—国油双峰塔、全球第二高大楼—默迪卡118以及马来西亚股票交易所也都座落在吉隆坡内。 吉隆坡是全马来西亚人口最多以及最密集的城市,总面积达243平方公里(94平方英里),广义的大吉隆坡都会区则包含巴生谷地区,是一个拥有725万人口的都会区。吉隆坡是全马来西亚人口和经济成长最快速的都会区,也是马来西亚语言和人口族群最为多元化的城市。其中依据2020年11月发布的《2020年英孚英语水平指数》,吉隆坡在母语非英语的城市中,英语熟练度指标为602分,位居全球第13名,是唯一被评为「非常高熟练度」的亚洲城市。 吉隆坡在《外交政策》公布的2014年全球城市指数中位居第53名,经济与社会改革相关的2019年2thinknow改革城市指数则位居第81名。根据万事达卡公司的《2018年全球目的地城市指数》报告指出,吉隆坡每年拥有高达1379万名外国游客到访,游客人数超越纽约、东京、上海、北京、台北等城市,位居全球第六名,并在《2019年外籍城市排名》中位居全球第二名。 大吉隆坡都会区同时也是许多本国与国外高等学府的所在地。在2022年QS世界大学排名中,共有五所位居世界前200名的大学位于大吉隆坡都会区内。自1990年代开始,吉隆坡便开始举办了许多国际体育、政治和文化活动,包括、1998年英联邦运动会和2017年东南亚运动会等。
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When people think of Kuala Lumpur the first thing that comes to mind is probably the Petronas Towers, which is in the Golden Triangle. Whilst they most certainly are an architectural delight (particularly at night), there is much more to be discovered in Kuala Lumpur. Competing with the Petronas Towers is KL Tower (Menara KL), which looks oddly similar to other famous skyscrapers. The real joy of Kuala Lumpur lies in wandering randomly, seeing, shopping and eating your way through it.
Being part of a former British colony, many colonial buildings are scattered throughout, with many borrowing themes from British, Indian and North African architecture. The grandest colonial buildings lie in the city centre including the old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, the charming Masjid Jamek at the confluence on the Klang River and the former offices of the Colonial Secretariat (now the Sultan Abdul Samad Building) on Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka). To top it off on Merdeka Square's west side, you will find the Royal Selangor Club, looking like a rejected transplant straight from Stratford-upon-Avon.
The National Mosque, Masjid Negara, (1965) celebrates the bold ambitions of the newly independent Malaysia. The National Monument in the pretty Botanical Garden is inspired by the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. Also in the Botanical Garden is Carcosa Seri Negara, the former residence of the British High Commissioner, which now houses an upmarket hotel …
thumb|300px|Looking up at the Petronas Towers Kuala Lumpur is well known for its wide range of shopping and eating options, which are adequately covered in the Eat and Buy sections of this article and listings within the district articles. Skyscraper Gazing is the obvious option, with glass and steel abound and excellent views available from the Petronas Towers or the KL Tower (Menara KL) viewing decks, both located in the Golden Triangle.
250px|thumb|Berjaya Times Square, a shopping mall so big it also has an amusement park.
Being the retail and fashion hub of Malaysia it is no surprise that shopping is one of Kuala Lumpur’s greatest pleasures. From the local pasar pagi (morning market) and pasar malam (night market) to top end shopping malls and everything in between, you will be sure to find something to suit your budget and style. Many shopping options also exist beyond the city proper in the adjacent satellite cities of Petaling Jaya and Subang Jaya. For more information on shopping in these areas please refer to the buy section of these articles.
Malaysian food is amazing, making Kuala Lumpur an excellent place to eat as it hosts cuisine from all around the country and beyond. Most restaurants close by 10PM, but in the city centre, there are always a few 24-hr kedai mamak (curry houses) or fast food places if you get stuck.
Delicious food can be very cheap too: just head to the ubiquitous roadside stalls or kedai kopi (literally coffee shop, but these are all about the food). These shops operate like a food court with many stalls selling a variety of food. Some coffee shops have tables and chairs by the roadside. Chinatown (especially Jalan Sultan, Jalan Hang Lekir and Jalan Petaling) in the city centre and Jalan Alor in the Golden Triangle have some of the greatest concentrations of coffee shops and stalls. They mostly open only at night. Pudu is also a famous area among locals for its street food stalls, though tourists typically do not go there.
One famous collection of streetside Mamak stalls is at Jalan Doraisamy near the Heritage Row in Chow Kit. Along with full-blown curries, these places also serve roti canai (generally RM1 each), a filling snack that is almost half chapati, half pancake but certainly wholly delicious. It is served with dhal and curry sauce.
Shopping malls' food courts provide cheap Malaysian food in more comfortable and hygienic conditions, although the prices will be a little higher. However, most Malaysians consider the quality of dishes at a food court to be inferior to those at roadsid…
Kuala Lumpur has quite a vibrant night-life and the Golden Triangle is the epicentre of most of the partying which goes on in the city. Jalan P. Ramlee, just south of KLCC, is Kuala Lumpur's central clubbing area, while the action also spills onto Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Ampang, Jalan Pinang and Jalan Perak. Nearby Bukit Bintang also throbs with action, and its neon-lit nightclubs, many of them with hostesses, certainly have a more Asian feel to them.
Heritage Row, in the Chow Kit district, is fast catching up as a popular nightspot. It occupies a row of refurbished colonial-era shop houses and is now home to one of Kuala Lumpur's swankiest clubs and trendy bars; strictly for well heeled visitors and locals. Bangsar has long been one of the busiest places in Kuala Lumpur after the sun goes down. The action is around Jalan Telawi and its side streets, and is definitely the place to go for drinks and deafening music.
Sri Hartamas and Mont Kiara in the Damansara and Hartamas district have popular pubs and some clubs as well as nice coffee places. You may be able to find live performances in some of the outlets. After a tiring night out, Malaysians like to head to Mamak stalls - street side stalls or shops operated by Indian Muslims - which offer a range of non-alcoholic beverages like teh tarik (frothed tea) and light food. In fact, these stalls have also become night hangouts in their own right, and many outlets have installed wide-screen projectors and TV where they scree…
Crime is not rampant in Kuala Lumpur. The perception of crime is high, but the Malaysian police have managed to reduce crime significantly in and around urban Kuala Lumpur. Reports of violent crime against foreigners are uncommon but instances of pickpocketing and bag snatching have risen.
Kuala Lumpur is generally very safe for travellers (it is locals who are often the targets of crime), but be wary of over-friendly locals trying to con you. Police presence, particularly around tourist areas and at night has increased.
Walking in the city is usually fine but, as anywhere, caution must be exercised, especially if alone. Indeed, your greatest danger whilst walking will be sidewalks that end abruptly in massive holes, or impassable 6-lane roads that you must cross. Snatch thieves can be rather ruthless: women have been knocked unconscious by bag snatchers on motorbikes. If this happens to you, let go of the bag rather than be dragged several metres and risk injury. Hold your bag away from the street side and try not to appear flashy if possible. Be wary in alleyways or parking grounds that appear dark and deserted, as petty thieves with knives or firearms might mug you.
During the rains, pavements and streets become small rivers and crossing a street can be an adventure. Pavements become as slippery as ice so wear proper footwear.
Be careful of a poker scam that involves friendly locals. They normally target lone tourists in popular tourist places. It starts with a friendl…
thumb|Haze is a serious health hazard Tap water in Kuala Lumpur is heavily chlorinated and thus safe, but unfortunately the pipes that carry it may not be. Most locals boil or filter it before use; alternatively, bottled water is cheap and ubiquitous. There is no malaria in the city, but dengue fever can be a problem at times, so take precautions against mosquitoes. Between May and October, Kuala Lumpur is occasionally affected by dense haze caused by forest fires in Sumatra and Borneo. This air pollution poses significant health risks to everyone, especially vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and those with respiratory or heart conditions. However, the haze comes and goes, and varies greatly from year to year.
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