KUALA LUMPUR Kuala Lumpur has arrived. This lively, eclectic city has managed to avoid the squalor of Bangkok and the sterility of Singapore to become a destination in its own right....
Despite the occasional spasm of architectural insecurity (taller buildings! bigger malls!), KL hangs on fiercely to its local color -- multiculturalism was practically invented here. Ethnic Indians, Chinese and Malays, all proudly Malaysian, populate a thriving metropolis that still boasts plenty of colonial charm in addition to scads of hip pan-Asian culture. And from the downtown splendor of the Mandarin Oriental to the stately grandeur of the Carcosa Seri Negara, there's no dearth of unique lodging opportunities...
Cosmo's rocks. The world's largest indoor amusement park is literally built into the walls of this 900-outlet shopping mall. You don't even need to ride the looping rollercoaster to feel that thrill in the pit of your stomach. Just stand and watch it overhead as it flashes by. It really takes your breath away. There are other rides for those more sane, plus a host of kiddie rides. Highly recommended for families with bored kids
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