Part 1/2 - Free* MORNING KL Tour - 3hours: History, Culture and More!

Recognised as a City of Skyscrapers, with the 2nd Tallest Tower in the World, the Tallest Twin Towers in the World, and many other high-rises, how did Kuala Lumpur achieve all this? What sparked the growth and development of this City? Who were the contributors?

We will meet at the Central Market also known as Pasar Seni. From here we will walk towards the River of Life - the Birthplace of Kuala Lumpur and I will recount the history of its development with the arrival of Bugis adventurers from the Celebes at the beginning of the 18th century .

The Chinese started coming in the 19th century with news of the TIN RUSH in Malaya. Many of them came as little more than indentured slaves to escape the turmoils and poverty caused by the Opium Wars and the Taiping Rebellion to work in the tin mines with the hopes of finding a living and earning money for the families they left back home.
    However, most of these tin-workers lost their lives in the jungle-infested swamps and forests and had to endure a lot of hardship, loneliness and suffering.
    Their dependence on the mercies of Heaven led them to build ornate temples and interesting rituals that make up the Chinese religion. They also left behind their food culture and religious viewpoints.
    Likewise, many Tamils left home in India and came as indentured slaves to toil as labourers to open up the jungles of Malaya for the building of railways, roads, rubber, and tea plantations. They too brought along the Hindu religion, culture, and delicious food.
    We will visit the beautiful Mughal-influenced buildings of Colonial British Malaya which served as her Administrative Centre from 1880 till 1957 when Britain granted Malaya her independence.
    In summary, if you wish to learn about the history of Malaya in general and Kuala Lumpur in particular, then this tour is for you.

                           I welcome all serious walkers.

Do take note that while the Walk is Free, the Guide requires a Service Tip of minimum RM50. Kindly not book the tour if you are not in agreement to this minimum tip.