Monday, February 15, 2016

Gallivanting around Kuala Lumpur

Kay-elle. 

Whenever I introduce myself to people from another state or country, I will say I'm "from KL" even though I'm technically not. I live in Puchong, a suburb about 20 minutes' drive away from the city centre, so it doesn't matter whether the claim to be a KL girl is strictly true or not, right? 

I believe most people who live in the Klang Valley do the same too. Anyway, I have lived in KL my whole life, but I can't actually say that I'm a true KL-lite. I'm (quite) familiar with the LRT system - as in which line to get on to go somewhere and not remembering the station names (duh) - I know which are the busiest streets and where you can get the best Hokkien mee, I know how to get to the twin towers... but that's about it. Sure, I can list down a few of the popular tourist attractions in the city, but going to those places is a totally different story. 

Don't get me wrong, it is not that I am not interested to explore my city - in fact, I am more than happy to get lost and wander about. But I haven't had the time to do that. 

Having friends from another country visit me is definitely a drive behind putting my fantasies into actions. 

My good friend Paul came to Malaysia just before Chinese New Year and of course I needed to take him around the capital city. We did not explore KL "backpacker style" where you walk anywhere and everywhere, but rather the more comfortable option i.e. taking the car. 

It was Sunday and we started the day with a generous amount of dim sum thanks to my dad's friend. After the hearty brunch, Pavilion was our first touristy stop. 

A high end shopping mall in downtown KL, it also offers a wide variety of choices for the average consumer. It is one of my favourite places to window shop and I'd say they have one of the best festive decorations in Klang Valley.





The golden monkey statue in the middle is a bit weird though, hah. 







Next stop was the famous twin towers. The park is a great place to chill in the late evening and/or at night. It is a pity we did not stay for the dancing fountains that come alive when the sun goes down. 










It was late afternoon by the time we left KLCC, which is perfect timing to head to Shin Kee Beef Noodle Specialist (the actual shop name) opposite Central Market for our "afternoon tea"! Hands down the best beef noodles in KL. The dry noodles and kuay teow (thick noodle) soup were both equally flavourful, and I love their special minced meat topping that complements both noodle types really well! The meatballs... need I say more? I'm obsessed. 



Colourful tiles outside Central Market. 



Paul managed to persuade my sister and I to try the fish spa. It was a funny experience but it is one that I will never go for it again! It was SO ticklish and we were just laughing throughout the whole 15 minutes. I was actually tired from laughing so much.


Unknowingly found myself "dancing" with a group of performers...



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