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5. Good Vibes Festival
Every year Kuala Lumpur hosts
'Good Vibes Festival' which
grows bigger every year and pulls
in international headliners such as
Ellie Goulding, Banks and Empire
of the Sun for 2014. It was a
brilliant way to get an instant taste
of the music culture in KL. Set in
Malaysia former F1 grand prix race
track just outside KL, it definitely
drew excitement arriving to the
site. Acts literally out performed
each other throughout the night
and, although there clearly wasn't
a drug taking culture throughout
the country, it was refreshing to
have some good clean fun for
once.
1. Reggae Mansion!
If you don't have a place to stay
there are a bundle of super
cute, super friendly hostels in
Bukit Bintang and its right next
to the late night food market
which is full of everything
including porridge frog, satay
barbeques, 1000 seafood
dishes, dim sum, smoothies and
whatever else you'll let tickle
your tongue . When in doubt
pick the hostel with the nicest
sign. The best hostel sign we
saw in KL: 'Reggae Mansion',
boasted rooftop bars, kitchens,
a library!
3. Batu Caves
These natural caves which are
just a metro ride away certainly
exceed expectations. The lime-
stone caves are 400 million years
old, the Hindu people in Malaysia
built a series of temples within
them. When you climb up the
270 odd steps, especially during
a prayer time, and you reach the
top of the jurassic rock, the com-
bination of the hymns, incense &
colourful visuals leaves you feel-
ing a warm spiritual oneness with
all living things. Pretty trippy.
2. Pudu Market
There is food everywhere,
always & cheaply, Kuala lumpur
has a reputation of being 'the
city that always eats'. Kuala
lumpur is obsessed with street
food and with such a multicul-
tural society theres so much
range. Check out Pudu market
for the most tantalizing dishes
and diverse variation.
4.Petronas Towers
What: The tallest twin towers in
the world (since 2001). Why: With
the binoculars on the observa-
tion deck you can get a real
feel for the best sniper view in
Kuala Lumpur, which we're pretty
certain is the only reason why
people like really tall buildings.
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KUALA LUMPUR
Although there's only been terrible media
surrounding Malaysia, it's always been on
the checklist for everyone exploring South-East
Asia, and with flights being dirt cheap now at
£266 one way If you've done nothing but get a
plane ticket there then here's five reasons
you should visit this great city!
