Malaysia’s glittering capital city has gained fame with its iconic Petronas Towers. The side by side eighty eight story towers of glass and steel are joined by the ‘Skybridge’ forty one floors above the ground. In the modern age, where a city defines itself by its skyline, Kuala Lumpur is making a statement with buildings like Menara KL Tower and Kuala Lumpur Tower. Even hotel properties like Ascott Sentral Kuala Lumpur boast an impressive exterior, to match the sleek urban image.

Avid shoppers from all across Asia head to Kuala Lumpur in search of a great shopping experience. By installing modern amenities such as high end restaurants and serviced apartments, Kuala Lumpur Tourism Master Plan 2015-2025 expects to boost visitor numbers to fifteen million or more per year.

Pavilion is a stand out shopping mall located on Jalan Bukit Bintang. The opulent venue is designed like a Greek temple, with great columns and a white marble façade. The tallest Liuli Crystal fountain in Malaysia stands at its main entrance. The mall contains a shopping section, an office complex and two residential towers. It covers a staggering square footage of over one million. The retail section, with over four hundred and fifty stores, spans seven stories and is sectioned into six ‘shopping zones’. The mall has an indoor shopping area and an outdoor shopping area. High end brands like Coach, Dolce & Gabbana and Versace can be found at Couture Pavilion, while mid-range brands like Laura Mercier and Victoria’s Secret are located on Fashion Avenue. Tokyo Street specializes in Asian fashion. A full scale Mercato Supermarket and a Harvey Norman are also in the building, to cater to everyday needs. Gourmet Emporium: serving Korean, Japanese and local fare as well as Manhattan Fish Market, Tony Roma’s and Madam Kwan’s, is a food court situated on the lower ground floor. Restaurants on the outdoor strip have live entertainment and alcohol.

Auburn Silver is a travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
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