From the privacy of your accommodation in Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur has plenty of sites where you can glimpse the history and experience the hustle and bustle of the city.
1. Petaling Street
Petaling Street's rich past includes a civil war which led to the abandonment of several tin mines. Due to neglect, the area soon became flooded. It was then that Kapitan Yap Ah Loy asked the coolies and miners to remain in Kuala Lumpur and urged the Malays in the area to grow rice as well as garden produce in the surrounding districts. The area soon became famous for its Chinese dishes; in fact, it is still fondly called 'chee cheong kai' or pig intestine in Cantonese. The Petaling Street of today houses a wide array of goods which range from dresses and shoes to herbal medicine and bootleg DVDs.
People Magnet: bustling restaurants, historic buildings, bazaars
2. Central Market
The structure, which now serves as the Central Market in Foch Avenue, was completed in 1937. Since then, the Malaysian Heritage Society has classified the area as a Heritage Site. It is also known as a landmark for Malaysian culture.
People Magnet: art galleries, theatres, spaces for performance arts and exhibits, year-long activities centred on the arts
3. Brickfields
After several fires and a flood devastated Kuala Lumpur in 1881, the then British Resident of Selangor Frank Swettenham required the buildings in the area to be constructed out of brick and tile. Kapitan Yap Ah Loy, head of a settlement of Chinese inhabitants, saw this as a perfect opportunity and bought a sprawling piece of land that would be used to set up a brick industry. This move and the area's rich clay pit helped develop Kuala Lumpur from an obscure settlement into a thriving mining community. Today, Brickfields is a medium-sized town that is synonymous with good quality bricks.
People Magnet: old colonial structures, historical government quarters, Indian cuisine, churches and temples
After an exhilarating day of mingling with people, a bit of privacy and pampering is always a welcome thought. There are plenty of accommodation in Kuala Lumpur which will grant you a good night's rest. But if you want a personalised service that will also be remembered as a notable holiday experience, you can head to Hotel Maya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Here, you will truly savour their 24-hour personal butler service and the option to have a special dinner prepared by the hotel chef at your own suite. The hotel also has a Sky Lounge where guests can view 2 iconic Kuala Lumpur sites: The Petronas Twin Towers and KL Tower.
Tap into the frenzied energy of the bustling sectors of the city or enjoy the exclusivity of a stay at Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Either way, a visit to the country's capital will prove itself a unique experience worth cherishing.
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