Kuala Lumpur
The capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is home to one of the continent's most impressive skylines - and one of the world's most iconic skyscrapers. This city's roots trace back to the mid 1800s as a British colonial town, with a number of historical landmarks remaining in the city center. Although its population of 1.8 million might be smaller than many other major Asian cities, in recent years the city has grown greatly and now boasts an impressive CBD - and as we'll see later on in the update, promising developments are planned in the upcoming years.
The KL Tower is one of Kuala Lumpur's most famous structures. Standing on a small hill in the center of the city, it's the world's 7th tallest freestanding tower with a total height of 1,381 feet and can be seen from just about anywhere in central Kuala Lumpur. Also visible in the bottom right of the scene is one of the city's most distinctive skyscrapers - the Maybank Tower, headquarters of the Malaysian universal bank Maybank.
The Batu Caves can be found on the city's outer limits and are one of Kuala Lumpur's most popular tourist destinations. A massive gold statue of the Hindu diety Murugan marks the caves entrance - and once you're inside, there's an endless maze of limestone caves to explore. Over the years, these sacred caves have also become a popular Hindu pilgrimage site - nearly 1 million Hindu devotees make the trip annually.
Although Kuala Lumpur is well known for its modern architecture, its colonial roots are reflected in countless buildings around the city. The Sultan Abdul Samad Building is one of the city's most iconic historical landmarks left from the 1800s and once housed the offices of the British colonial administration. Today, it houses the offices of the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture of Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur's skyline has changed rapidly over the years, and its set to take another huge leap forward with the completion of the TRX (Tun Razak Exchange) development. Although it won't be fully completed until 2030, the centerpiece of the complex is already nearing completion - the 1,614 foot tall Exchange 106, Kuala Lumpur's tallest skyscraper. Here we see a glimpse into the future to see it with a number of other towers expected to be built in the upcoming years.
We've saved the city's most iconic landmark for last - the impressive Petronas Twin Towers. These twin 88 story towers were designed by famed architect Cesar Pelli and dramatically rise 1,483 feet above Kuala Lumpur's skyline. Construction started on March 1st, 1993, and by 1998, they were the tallest buildings in the world - a record broken by Taipei 101 in 2004.
A view of the completed towers at nighttime with a look over central Kuala Lumpur - a truly awe inspring sight.
One final look at the Petronas Towers and Kuala Lumpur's impressive skyline on a foggy, rainy afternoon.
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