The most striking landmark of the city is the dazzling Petronas Twin Towers which has become an iconic landmark signifying the modern architectural magnificence of Malaysia. The towers are known as the world¡¯s tallest twin towers and houses attractions such as the Science Discovery Center, Symphonic Concert Hall and the Suria KLCC Mall. Located on the Bukit Nana Hill is the Kula Lumpur Tower also known as the Menara Kuala Lumpur. At an astounding 421 m above ground level, the towers excel as the tallest concrete tower in the world and the fourth tallest telecommunications tower. The archaic architecture is visible in most of the religious buildings in the city and this is greatly exemplified by Masjid Jamek and the National Mosque. Masjid Jamek outshines as the oldest mosque in Kuala Lumpur featuring Moorish architecture while traditional Islamic art and calligraphy can be experienced at the National Mosque. All these landmarks embody the essence of Malaysian architecture which is a blend of colonial, Asian, Malay Islamic, modern and post modern influences.
Entertainment and leisure venues galore at Kuala Lumpur, some of the most prominent being the Kuala Lumpur City Center Park, Merdeka Square, the National Planetarium, the National Monument, the National Zoo and Aquarium, Lake Gardens and the Central Market. Designed by the renowned landscape artist Roberto Burle Max., the Kuala Lumpur City Center Park is a charming refuge adorned by a lake, a fountain pool, sculptures, murals, a jogging path and a children¡¯s playground. Merdeka Square signifies Malaysia¡¯s independence and is an ideal venue to relax and enjoy.
Kuala Lumpur is the nation¡¯s most renowned shopping destination as it is home to some of the South Asia¡¯s biggest shopping malls. Petaling Street is the perfect paradise for budget to mid range shopping with a variety of leather items, shoes, food and an array of many other innumerable goods. Beneath the famous Merdeka Square is Plaza Putra which is a delightful food, entertainment and leisure complex providing quality entertainment for the whole family. Among this array of entertainment venues lies a range of discount Kuala Lumpur hotels providing numerous accommodation amenities for tourists who flock to the city in massive numbers. Due to the range of abundant budget hotel facilities, Kuala Lumpur is also famed as a much desired vacation destination and The Citrus Hotel is known to be one of the most chic hotels in Kuala Lumpur offering modern contemporary style accommodation for a delightful stay amidst this thriving city.