Sightseeing in KL: KLCC, Merdeka Square and Central Market

Once upon time in KL (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia, I have plenty of time to go around. While staying in UTM Campus which is close to the downtown, I exploit my time for city sightseeing. We start our journey from Damai station which is located near UTM KL campus. By LRT (light rapid transport) we stop in Pasar Seni station.

Merdeka Square
The first destination of this City sightseeing is Merdeka square, like "aloon-aloon" in every city in Indonesia. Once known as Padang (field), this vast lawn was the cricket pitch belonging to the neighboring Royal Selangor club. At midnight on 31 August 1957, the Union flag was lowered and the Malayan flag raised for the first time right here, a hugely symbolic event signifying the end of British rule over Malaysia. The field was officially renamed on 'Dataran Merdeka' on 1 January 1990.

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