INTERESTING PLACES
BUTTERFLY
PARK
More than 15,000 plants have been used to create this
tropical rainforest setting of this park. It houses over 6,000 butterflies.
There is a nursery and breeding area for butterflies.
KUALA
LUMPUR
BIRD
PARK
One of the largest bird parks in the region the Kuala
Lumpur Bird Park houses over 5,000 birds, with 90% local and 10% imported from
overseas. The park spans 2-8 hectares of enclosure, 3.2 hectares of free flight
aviary and 0.5 hectare devoted to the hornbill.
KUALA
LUMPUR
RAILWAY
STATION
Built in 1910, the station is
yet another heritage building that reflects the influence of Moorish
architecture.
It was extensively renovated in 1986 to provide air-conditioned comfort and
modern facilities for rail passengers. From this station, passengers can travel
to most cities and towns on Peninsular Malaysia's west coast and to Tumpaton the
east coast. There are also train services to Singapore and Thailand.
THE
NATIONAL
THEATER
Permanent home of the
National Theatre Company and the National Symphony Orchestra, the National
Theatre is responsible for the development of all forms of theatrical art in
Malaysia.
Designed as a functional building which not only reflects the beauty of form,
the National Theatre is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment while still
retaining the national heritage and traditional Malay design.
Drama, dance and musical performances are held regularly.
NATIONAL
MONUMENT
Designed
by the famous sculptor, Felix de Weldon, this 15.54m high bronze monument was
constructed in 1966 to honor the country's fallen heroes during the Communist in
urgency. It is one of the largest freestanding sculptures in the world.

EYE OF MALAYSIA