Walk through the heart of Kuala Lumpur with your local guide

The architecture of Kuala Lumpur is a blend of old colonial influences, Asian traditions, Malay Islamic inspirations, and a modern and post-modern mix. Being a relatively young city, most of Kuala Lumpur's colonial buildings were built toward the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries. These buildings have Mughal, Tudor, Neo-Gothic, or Grecian-Spanish styles or architecture. Most of the styling has been modified to cater to the use of local resources and acclimatized to the local climate, which is hot and humid all year around. I am celebrating our Independence day here every 31st of August. Independence coupled with the rapid economic growth from the 70s to the 90s, saw buildings with more local and Islamic motifs arise in the central districts of the city. Many of these buildings derive their design from traditional Malay items, such as the headdress and the KERIS. Join me in exploring my birthplace and I will share my experience with you about how these places are close to my heart.