Kuala Lumpur in my mind is...

This summer, I was lucky enough to visit the capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. Although I only had a little over a day to explore, the impression of this city was not dim compared to the famous tourist destinations I have visited.

A glittering gold-painted statue of Lord Murugan in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Photo: Minh Hanh)

Sipping a cup of durian coffee on a street corner, I couldn’t help but admire the unique flavor that the locals often praise. It is a delicate harmony between the rich sweetness of the rough, wrinkled fruit and the very “poetic” bitterness of coffee, leaving behind the characteristic light sour aftertaste of Arabica beans. Enjoying this drink on a leisurely, drizzly morning is truly a strange “matching” affair.

Our tour guide today is Mr. A Ping - a Chinese living in Malaysia. The first impression of A Ping is a small, humorous man. Although he is over 60 - an age that is rarely seen in tour guides, A Ping has a very good command of Vietnamese. He urged the group to quickly get on the bus, starting a day in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Our first destination was Thien Hau Temple, located on Robson Hill. Built between 1981 and 1987, the temple is dedicated to the goddess Thien Hau, the patron saint of fishermen, seafarers, and those living near the coast.

Visitors to the temple should avoid entering through the main entrance, but instead enter through the side entrance. Entering through the side entrance is a way to respect and protect the deity and is also a way for visitors to show humility and respect for local culture.

Thien Hau Pagoda possesses a beauty that is a harmonious blend of traditional Chinese style and modern architecture, imbued with Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist styles. With two main colors of yellow and red, Thien Hau Pagoda appears brilliant, majestic but also no less profound and ancient.

Batu Caves - a strong imprint of Indian culture

Our next destination was the Batu Caves. This sacred site is a massive architectural work that bears the mark of Indian culture.

If Thien Hau Pagoda attracts visitors with its serene and solemn beauty, Batu Caves is a lively and bustling picture created by people, culture and nature. This place worships Lord Murugan - the most powerful god in Hinduism. Upon arrival, visitors will immediately notice the majestic statue of Lord Murugan, approximately 43 meters high, painted in sparkling gold, standing out against a multi-colored background with contrasting color patches.

Leaving Batu Caves, the group returned to downtown Kuala Lumpur. It was now 6 p.m. local time, the beginning of rush hour. The bus slowly made its way down the street, allowing me more time to take in the multicultural city.

On the road, there are almost only cars moving, very few motorbikes participating in traffic. I asked A Ping about this, he explained that in Malaysia, owning a car is very easy. Malaysia is also a country with a developed automobile industry, with a variety of types from popular to high-end. Moreover, the price of gasoline in Malaysia is even "cheaper than the price of drinking water", which is also the reason why booking a car via the Grab app in Kuala Lumpur is always an economical choice for tourists.

Continuing to accompany the elderly tour guide, I learned more about the life and people of this country. Malaysians do not pay too much attention to material things and appearance, are not fussy, the important thing is a balanced life, comfortable and have time for yourself.

A corner of a street intersection in Malaysia. (Photo: Minh Hanh)

Impressive Petronas Twin Towers

For dinner, our group dined at a Chinese restaurant. Since Islam is the largest religion in this country, today's menu does not include any dishes made from pork. A Ping also advised that in most hotels, restaurants, and eateries in Malaysia, diners are not allowed to bring durian, mangosteen, and pork products.

The traditional Chinese daily meal is beautifully presented, full and clean. The dishes are seasoned with spices and oils to please diners from many different regions, so they are easy to eat and delicious. However, the dish that impressed me the most was the hot Chinese herbal soup to drink at the beginning of the meal. The simple sweetness of the herbs, the purity of the vegetables, and the steaming heat of the freshly cooked broth not only awakened the mouth but also dispel fatigue after a long day of traveling. Taking a sip, it felt as if the soup would awaken the diner's mind wherever it went.

As usual, after dinner, tourists will have time to rest at the hotel or freely explore the city at night. In today's journey, our group still has one more place to visit - the Petronas Twin Towers.

With a total height of 452m including 88 floors on each side, this twin tower is currently the tallest twin tower in the world. Building 1 of the tower is used by the oil and gas company Petronas as an office while building 2 is used by a number of companies such as Boeing, Exact Software, IBM, Microsoft...

The reason why the Petronas Twin Towers are the final destination of the day is because of its shining beauty. If the two previous wonders are the quintessence of culture and the beauty of religion, the image of the towering tower with sparkling lights in the night is the embodiment of a modern, splendid Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia and one of the largest cities in Southeast Asia. With a population of over 1.8 million and an area of ​​nearly 244 km², Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's financial, commercial and cultural centre.

Kuala Lumpur has many famous tourist destinations such as Petronas Twin Towers, Thean Hou Temple, Sentral Market, National Museum and many more. The city also has many large and luxurious shopping malls such as Suria KLCC, Pavilion KL, Lot 10 and Sunway Pyramid.

In addition, Kuala Lumpur is also known for its diverse culture of many ethnicities and religions, including Malays, Chinese, Indians, Muslims, Sikhs and many others. Therefore, visitors to Kuala Lumpur can learn and explore many unique cultures of the Southeast Asian region.

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