Vacations were earlier confined to the blissful and loving courtyards of maternal homes and close relatives. With changing times uncharted lands have grabbed the attention of globetrotters and Kuala Lumpur is where the compass navigates you to your next dream fiesta. Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia has an exemplary skyline ruled by the Petronas Twin Towers with an amazing height of 451 metres above the ground. The prearranged KL Tower Ticket makes the visit fun as you are left aghast looking at this man-made wonder and earning the title of being the seventh tallest tower in the world. The Entopia Ticket gives wings to your eagerness as you head towards visiting this butterfly farm. The level of excitement and astonishment continues as you pay a visit to the National Mosque of Malaysia with its seventy-three-metre-high minaret and sixteen-pointed star. Located near the Malaysian Police Museum and the National Mosque is the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park which is an aviary for some two hundred species of birds. A nice hangout for the foodies to enjoy especially street food is Chinatown which is laced with hawker stalls selling local delicious tidbits.
KL Tower
The techno-savvy can pre-book those KL Tower Ticket and move ahead from the gathering visitors while visiting this place of attraction. The KL Tower also known as the Menara Kuala Lumpur is situated within the premises of the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve. The tower has fifteen storeys and stands tall at a staggering height of 421 metres above the ground.KL Tower is the seventh tallest telecommunication building in the world. Enjoy the rip-roaring view of the city from the Observation Deck located 276 metres above the ground. The next attraction of the tower is the Sky Deck at an amazing height of 300 metres as the view of the city’s skyline is stunning during dusk. The most attractive highlight is the antenna of the tower which adds charm and height to the tower. Visit the Blue Coral Aquarium of the tower where you can observe sharks and other fishes swim and the kids can also enjoy a wild ride at the 6D motion theatre. Treat yourself at Atmosphere 360 the Revolving Restaurant to a fine dining experience as you enjoy the glimmering scenic beauty of Kuala Lumpur at night. There is a one-hundred-year-old Jelutong tree which is preserved by a protective wall.
Entopia
Take a trip to this butterfly farm as you stash that Entopia Ticket in your kitty. It is where nature takes the role of an educator and imparts knowledge about these fragile handles with care to creatures. Entopia Butterfly farm is stationed in Teluk Bahang and is home to around fifteen thousand species of butterflies. The beauty of the park is enhanced by various ponds, waterfalls and caves which lie within the park. Entopia is divided into two parts namely the Natureland which is the outdoor living garden and the Cocoon which is the education centre of the park. The visitors can glance at the butterflies flying freely in the Natureland area of the park where you can find sixty different species of butterflies. Take a walk around the terrace of David’s Garden from where you get a mesmerising view of the Home Tree. Vita Nova is synonymous with New life and gives the visitors the release of butterflies which have just shed their cocoons and watch them take their first flight. At Bug Exploration get to know about the other inhabitants of the farm. Make sure to visit the Wonders of the Silkworm where you see the laborious work of tiny creatures like silkworms and silk moths.
Thean Hou Temple
The next pitstop of the KL Tower Ticket is the Thean Hou Temple which was established in the year 1989. The temple is a six-tiered temple which is dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu is perched on Robson Hill which is in downtown Kuala Lumpur and has a spectacular view. The temple is a synthesis of three religions -Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. At the entrance of the temple, you come across the fountain of Kuan Yin and get blessed by the Goddess of Mercy. The opening gate is inspired by Chinese architecture with arch gateways boisterd with red pillars which are symbolic of wealth and affluence. The main temple facade showcases Chinese art with figurines of zodiac signs but what catches the eye of the visitors is the dragon etched on the entrance. The main prayer hall has three altars which are in reverence of the three goddesses. The other major attractions of the temple are the Chinese Medicinal Garden a Wishing Well and a Tortoise Pond. Also, there is a statuette of a goddess with twelve animals which are part of Chinese astrology.
KL Bird Park
Visit KL Bird Park which was once part of the Lake Gardens became a safe haven for some three thousand birds in the year 1991. The park covers an area of twenty acres which makes it the biggest enclosed bird park in the world. The park has four different zones with an array of different activities. As you enter Zone 1 you get to visit the Love Aviary which is the first stop of the park. The aviary is the abode of the Indian ring-necked parakeets, cockatiels and Sun Conures. The Brahimy land is home to the Brahminy Kites which are the local birds and are known for their hunting skills. Next attraction of the section is the Flamingo Pond where you can admire the beauty and antics of Flamingos and Pelicans leading to Bulbul Land where Bulbuls, Silver Pheasants and Asian Fairy Bluebirds can be easily spotted. Zone 2 is the playground of the Baya weaver which is as everyone knows is popular for its nest weaving craft. The neighbours of the Baya are the Nicobar pigeon, Ostriches and also the Scarlet Ibis. Zone 3 is ruled by the hornbill family the Oriental Pied Hornbill and the Rhinoceros Hornbill along with purple swamphen and hill mynas.
