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M&C ASIA | 5 Kuala Lumpur is home to authentic Malaysian cuisine such as Nasi Lemak (rice cooked in coconut milk, enjoyed with deep-fried anchovies and chilli paste), Satay (skewered meat) and Roti Canai (Indian flatbread). Old-world enclave Kampung Baru still houses some of KL's traditional wooden stilt houses surrounded by concrete jungle, an ideal place to feast on authentic Malay fare. Jalan Alor dishes out oriental delicacies aplenty, or go to Brickfields for Indian cuisine. Satisfy your palates at any of KL's fine-dining establishments, including Italian favourite Marini's on 57, which sits on the 57th floor of Petronas Tower 3. One floor down is Nobu KL, first South- east Asian branch of the Michelin-starred stalwart, serving up Japanese cuisine with Peruvian influences. To admire KL's iconic skyline by night, head to the revolving restaurant Atmosphere 360. For a full-day immersion into scrumptious local food, endless retail therapy and cultural attractions, head to what locals call the "Golden Triangle". Plot your time around Bukit Bintang shopping district; the city's pulse line Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC); and the bustling bazaars at Chinatown – Petaling Street. For souvenir-hunting, try the Central Market or KL Craft Complex. For a peek at KL's history, stop by Masjid Jamek Mosque, the city's century-old Islamic place of worship. Or take in the romantic Moorish-style architecture of KL's Old Railway Station - once the main railway hub until Kuala Lumpur Sentral took over in 2001. Doubling as a unique event venue for groups, be surrounded by Victorian-style interior and elegant Indian-style chhatris (dome- capped exterior) of this 1910-built piece of history. Other unique venues include the Islamic Arts Museum, Merdeka Square, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, and Glasshouse at Seputeh. KL Forest Eco Park is one of Malaysia's oldest protected rainforests, offering trekking, nature trails and a herbal garden. Be rewarded with peaceful views of the treetops with a short climb onto the 200m-long canopy walk. Nature lovers can also explore Tun Abdul Razak Heritage Park, or KL Bird Park, home to over 200 species of birds. Or join Mike Bike Tours on a unique ride around some of KL's oldest quarters. Come sunset, visit the skybridge of the 88-storey Petronas Twin Tower for amazing views of the city skyline while standing 170m above ground. Night revelers can check out TREC – a mix of F&B and clubs in one space, or KL's resident party area at Changkat Bukit Bintang. FEAST EXPLORE PLAY For an unforgettable memento, grab a mallet and create your own pewter dish at the School of Hard Knocks at the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre. Also, just 25 minutes' drive from the city centre is Batu Caves, where the limestone caves are one of KL's most iconic and photographed spots. One can even host your event here, with the natural rock formation offering a magnificent backdrop. THINK UNIQUE

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