Often simply referred to as KL, Kuala Lumpur is the capital and largest city in Malaysia. It is busy, vibrant, diverse, laid back and the perfect gateway to the rest of the Far East. The city retains much of the local color that has disappeared from many other Asian cities and has a strong cultural heritage, sumptuous cuisine, eclectic arts and eye-catching architecture. Spend time wandering around Kuala Lumpur sightseeing, shopping and dining on local delicacies and you will fall in love with this modern, clean and inviting city where the past, present and future meet in striking contrasts.