Technical Visit
Technical Visit Day 1 (28 August 2007)
Technical Visit Day 2 (29 August 2007)
Optional Special Tour (31st August 2007)
Technical Visit Day 2 (29 August 2007)
TV06 : Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) Nature Tour (AVAILABLE)
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and head off to the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia to rejuvenate your senses. Enjoy the luscious greenery and tackle the challenges posed by the many nature trails in the 600 hectare nature park.
Established in 1929 as a forest reserve for research, the park and its close proximity to the city attracts many tourists for the many varieties of tropical Rainforests and the unique opportunity to watch some of the 181 species of birds, of which 27 are migratory.
Number of Participants : 100
Site Condition : Flat & Hilly Terrain
Duration : 2 Hours
TV07 : Kuala Lumpur Heritage Trails 1 –
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman & Merdeka Square (AVAILABLE)
Kuala Lumpur is home to some of the world's most spectacular buildings, a modern metropolis in transition with a dynamic skyline. In an effort to document and draw attention to the distinct pre-war architecture of this constantly changing city, the Kuala Lumpur Heritage Trails has established covering four trails - Merdeka Square, Market Square, Chinatown and Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman. Each of these areas contributed to the early development of the city with the unique stories to be unfold.
Number of Participants : 100
Site Condition : Flat
Duration : 2 Hours
TV08 : Kuala Lumpur Heritage Trails 2 –
Market Square & Chinatown (AVAILABLE)
Kuala Lumpur is home to some of the world's most spectacular buildings, a modern metropolis in transition with a dynamic skyline. In an effort to document and draw attention to the distinct pre-war architecture of this constantly changing city, the Kuala Lumpur Heritage Trails has established covering four trails - Merdeka Square, Market Square, Chinatown and Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman. Each of these areas contributed to the early development of the city with the unique stories to be told.
Number of Participants : 100
Site Condition : Flat
Duration : 2 Hours
TV09 : Petronas Twin Towers & KLCC Park Development (AVAILABLE)
It's difficult to imagine a time when the Twin Towers weren't part of the Kuala Lumpur skyline that has become a national and cultural icon of Malaysia.
The prime 40ha piece of land, worth hundreds of millions of ringgit, in the heart of KL was home to the Selangor Turf Club, In the early 80s, it was with the intention of easing the traffic congestion in the area, the Selangor Turf Club is then move out of the city. The proposal was to turn the area into a park, a green lung in the middle of traffic-choked KL and a respite from city life. The park is then sustained by the commercial and residential developments surrounding it with the construction of Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC Convention Centre, Hotels and Office Towers.
KLCC Park - The 50-acre tropical landscaping in the heart of the KLCC development provides an urban sanctuary for all. The public park reflect the tropical greenery, vibrant colours and patterns of the country's rich cultural heritage while its calm settings help dissipate the tensions of city living.
The park is a master piece conceptualised by the world renowned Brazilian landscape artist, the late Roberto Burle Marx. The green space of the KLCC Park are carefully contrived to dispel the notion of the garden as a static creation. The order imposed by Burle Marx's art transforms the natural topography into an art form.
Come and discover, the past, present and the future of KLCC Development.
Number of Participants : 100
Site Condition : Flat
Duration : 2 Hours
TV10 : Sentul Urban Renewal Project & Sentul Park Development (AVAILABLE)
Launched in 1995, the city's largest urban development was set to turn Sentul from a poor suburb to a vibrant, colourful and modern one. The multi-billion ringgit project was initially known as Sentolia. However, it was then suggested to be called Sentul Raya, so as not to lose the significance of the area to the history of Kuala Lumpur.
Sentul Raya Development comprise residential units, offices, restaurants, a museum and a 12ha park, the size of St James Park in London. Due to the fact that the site is divided by the existing Sentul KTM Komuter station and tracks, the concept of the plan characterizes the two halves differently, thereby forming the unique personalities of Sentul West and Sentul East.
Sentul West would have Malaysia's first private gated park, accessible exclusively to an estimated 20,000 residents of the 4,000 luxury condo units. It is now the home of KL Performing Art Centre, Sentul Park and Japanese Koi Garden and Restaurant.
Sentul East would be a blend of the traditional and ultra-modern concept. It would have lofts and residences with open architecture. A distinctive feature would be the elevated pedestrian "skywalk." that linked the train and light rail transit station to the commercial and residential area.
Come and discover the inspiration from the master developer on one of KL’s Premier Urban Renewal Project.
Number of Participants : 100
Site Condition : Flat
Duration : 2 Hours