Attractions in Malaysia

Location

The National Monument is located at a walking distance from the famous Lake Gardens Kuala Lumpur. The National Monument is a sculpture which was built in remembrance of the brave soldiers who died fighting for the independence of our country. This historic sculpture has also marked its place in the book of records for being the tallest freestanding group of bronze sculptures.

Overview

The National Monument is a 48,562 sq meter space with 5 major components. The components are the monument, the pavilion, the surrounding gardens, the fountains and the war memorial. The National Monument was designed by an American architect named Felix de Weldon who also designed the famous Iwo Jima Memorial. Every year on 31st of July, the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, the Prime Minister as well as the heads of military and police pay their respects to the heroes who have fought so hard to free our country from the clenches of foreign occupation.

Attractions around the monument are plentiful as it is near to the Lake Gardens. The Lake Gardens is a 92 hectares of never ending greenery and lush vegetation, it simply a place for you to come unwind and relax over the weekend. While you are here visiting the National Monument, do drop by at the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park which is the world renowned aviary. It houses over 3000 birds from a range of 200 species. Other attractions also include the Deer Park Kuala Lumpur where you can find several species of deer being exhibited. Feeding and photo-taking are allowed at both parks. There are also the Butterfly Park as well as the Hibiscus Garden and the Orchid Garden.

Other than the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, admissions to the other parks are gardens are free of charge. If you would love to come back the next day to visit the remaining parks or gardens here, you can always choose to stay at hotels in Kuala Lumpur. If you want to experience the night life in the city center, you can choose a hotel closer to the Petronas Twin Towers area. There are many bistros, cafes and clubs where you can dance and drink the night away.

Transport

The easiest way to get to the National Monument is via taxi. Per trip via taxi should set you back about RM20 from anywhere within the city center. But if you want to opt for a cheaper means of transportation, you can take KTM Komuter train and get down at the Bank Negara Station. Walk towards the Bank Negara direction and follow the road sign to Jalan Parlimen or the Lake Gardens. You should be able to get there in a 15-minute walk