Kuala Lumpur DIY

I experienced a DIY tourism today. I traveled to six sites in the afternoon by myself. I think it's perfect!

At first I went to the Jame Mosque. Since it's Saturday today, many Muslims were preying there. They took off their shoes, went into a big room, and lay themselves upside down. They were very sincere, regarding what they were doing as the most important thing to make their belief to forgive their possible faults. It's quite quiet around. Then they went outside and use the water pouring out of the tap to wash their faces and hands, and then preyed again. Very devout, I think.

Then I went to the Freedom Square. It's a momentum for the national liberty. There is a flagpole of the highest in the world there. Across the street there is the Sulton's Building. Sultan is the king of the nation, and it will change every 5 years. There are about 7-8 "potential Sultans" (I call them this by my own) to wait in line for the title's turnover. That is to say, a new Sultan will become the King after 5-year's governing of the former one. So it's interesting that normally a Sultan can take the position only once for his whole life. :) If I visited there earlier, say, in the morning, I could have visited the inside of the building, for today is Sultan’s birthday.

Then I went to the Central Market. It's a place that tourists can buy souvenirs. It's crowed there. Many stands and tourists. So I left there soon, and went to the National Museum, and got a brief introduction to the culture and animals to the country.

After that, I went to the Twin Towers. The Twin Towers are the highest masons in the world, and they were fully described in the film "Entrapment". There is a park behind the building, where I can get a full view of the miracle, and many people with their children playing there, for it's public holiday. I often envy people here these days for I feel they know how to relax and enjoy their lives after a full day's diligent work.

At last I went to the Menara Kuala Lumpur, the city’s tallest tower for telecommunication and broadcasting purpose. It’s the fourth highest tower in the world after the tallest one in Toronto, Canada, the 2nd tallest one in Moscow, and the 3rd tallest one in Shanghai. I had a glimpse to the city at a height of 275 meters, and finished today’s site viewing.

I feel good for today’s experience, and I have taken near a full volume of film.