The majestic KL Tower in Malaysia

The majestic KL Tower in Malaysia

Rising magnificently over the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, the KL Tower ranks among the tallest telecom towers in the world. This skyscraping
tower with a bulb resting upon its apex resembles a Malaysian spinning toy. The KL Tower has a revolving restaurant and an
observation deck. These are the best places to admire the views of the city. The tower bears imprints of the Islamic heritage in the form of
Islamic tiles, and traditional flower and abstract motifs of Islam.
The KL Tower was constructed in three phases:
The work done in the first phase was the extension of Jalan Punchak and diggings of soil from the construction site. It began on
October 4, 1991 and ended on August 15, 1992.
The second phase spanned between July 6, 1992, and April 15, 1993. The foundation of the tower was laid and the basement of the
tower was built.
The work of the third phase began in May 1994 with the construction of the tower. Main lobby and dome were also added during this
phase.
After the construction of the KL Tower, the final touches were given on September 13, 1994.
 
Tour of the KL Tower
Take the elevators to reach the observation deck in less than a minute. In front of the elevators you get an audio guide that explains the
landmarks you could see from the deck. Several telescopes are installed for a closer view of the surrounding buildings.
Atmosphere 360: KL Tower Revolving Restaurant
Enjoy 360-degree views of the city along with authentic Malaysian & International cuisine. Get impressed with the views from the top.
Events at KL Tower
Spectate the Menara KL International Jump from 26 to 29 September, 2014.
The KL Tower International Towerthon Challenge 2014 was held on May 18, 2014. The challenge requires the participants to climb
2,058 steps.
Eksplorasi Warisan 2014, an event conducted by Menara Kuala Lumpur and the National Heritage Department, is scheduled to be held
on 6-7 December, 2014.
Facts 
The tower is called Menara Kuala Lumpur in the Malay language.
The KL Tower was opened to public on July 23, 1996.
Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the 4th Prime Minister of Malaysia, formally founded the tower on October 1, 1996.
Where
One of the landmarks of Malaysia, the KL Tower is located at a distance of 59.9 km from the KL International Airport via Lebuhraya Kuala
Lumpur – Putrajaya route. You can reach the tower by bus, shuttle bus, or taxi.
Address: Menara Kuala Lumpur, No. 2 Jalan Punchak Off Jalan P.Ramlee, 50250, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
When
Visit the tower during early evenings and grab a perfect seat at the Atmosphere 360 restaurant for the sweeping views of the city. If you
reach late, there will be less chances of getting a window seat.
Hours
The Observation Deck opens daily from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tickets
The entry tickets to the Observation Deck cost RM 49.00 (Malaysian Ringgit) per adult and RM 29.00 per child. The entry to the Open Deck
costs RM 99.00 for an adult. Combo tickets are also available. Check the official website menarakl.com.my for more details.

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El Boqueron National Park, El Salvador

The El Boqueron National Park in El Salvador sits atop the San Salvador volcano. With ornamental tropical flowers like 'cartuchos', hydrangeas, begonias and wild 'sultanas', the park is a wonderful travelers' spot. Travelers coming to San Salvador, visit this park wooed by its main attraction, El Boqueron. Literally translated, El Boqueron means 'wide mouth'. It is a crater that lies in the heart of the park, with a diameter of 5 km and a depth of 558 meters. The surprise is a mini crater inside the bigger one which the locals of San Salvador lovingly call 'El Boqueroncito'(little Boqueron). This little crater is the upshot of the latest volcanic eruption of 1917. A hike down the crater is a challenge, even for practiced hikers since the steep walls make the descent very difficult. There are several scenic trails leading up to five viewing areas from where one can view the craters. It is not much of a walk for regular hikers. However, for travelers whose calf muscles have not had much exercise lately, the hike can prove quite a jaunt. Thoughtfully laid out benches, give tired hikers time to catch their breath. And, then the view of El Boqueron descends on the onlooker. A testimony, to the finality of nature. A reminder of our irrelevance in the larger scheme of things. On the way down, visitors to the park can buy local fruits, sold by local residents trying to make living, at the gate of the park. There are restaurants here too, which sell assorted Central American delicacies, a wonderful treat for the worked up appetite after the hike.

The park is situated at a height of 1800 meters.
Before the Spanish conquest of the 16thcentury, the volcano was known as Quezaltepec since the place abounded in Quetzales, a
long feathered bird native to Central America. 

El Salvador remains packed with tourists during the Semana Santa (Holy Week) the week preceding Easter Sunday,
August and during the winters from November through February. The winters may get a little chilly, but are still the best time to visit. August
is good too, if you can travel keeping in mind the delays caused by occasional downpours. The weather is very hot and humid from March
through August and is best avoided.

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Jeita Grotto, Nahr al-Kalb Valley, Lebanon

The Jeita Grotto (Arabic: مغارة جعيتا‎) is a system of two separate, but interconnected, karstic limestone caves spanning an overall length of nearly 9 kilometres (5.6 mi). The caves are situated in the Nahr al-Kalb valley within the locality of Jeita, 18 kilometres (11 mi) north of the Lebanese capital Beirut. Though inhabited in prehistoric times, the lower cave was not rediscovered until 1836 by Reverend William Thomson; it can only be visited by boat since it channels an underground river that provides fresh drinking water to more than a million Lebanese.
In 1958, Lebanese speleologists discovered the upper galleries 60 metres (200 ft) above the lower cave which have been accommodated with an access tunnel and a series of walkways to enable tourists safe access without disturbing the natural landscape. The upper galleries house the world's largest known stalactite. The galleries are composed of a series of chambers the largest of which peaks at a height of 120 metres (390 ft).
Aside from being a Lebanese national symbol and a top tourist destination, the Jeita grotto plays an important social, economic and cultural role and is a finalist in the New 7 Wonders of Nature competition, and as of 7:44 pm GMT the provisional New7Wonders of Nature based on the first count of vote results on 11/11/11 Jeita was one of the top 14 Finalists in the New7Wonders of Nature.


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great wall china

 The cliché says it can be seen from space. It's a bit overwhelmed - indeed questionable. But it is a feat that this series long fortresses built around 6 BC. BC - construction that lasted throughout the 16th century - is still standing. 6700 km wall was built and preserved in order to protect the northern China against attacks.

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Rio de Janeiro

Life's a Beach

Rio is too busy at the beach to compete with São Paulo or Buenos Aires as Latin America's most stylish and dynamic metropolis. And who can blame it? After all, this is the city of tanned beauties living between lush mountains and golden beaches, so beauty and sensuality wins over urban sophistication.

It is also stunningly beautiful when seen from the top of the famous Corcovado statue or the Sugar Loaf mountain. Its matchless location earned it the name of "the marvellous city" and you'll agree as you lay in Copacabana or Ipanema beaches gazing at the surrounding hills and mountains -- that is, if you're not too distracted by the flawless bodies sunbathing or playing volleyball.

The smart Leblon neighborhood offers fashionable boutiques and restaurants, and in Ipanema you'll find the swankiest bars and shops. Then there's the colonial charm in its oldest districts (from the architecture of downtown to the Lisbon-like pavements), and the more bohemian Lapa and Santa Teresa neighborhoods.

So pack your Havaianas and your sexiest beachwear, and whether you'll be heading to the beach, to a colorful dance venue, or crossing over to Niteroi's contemporary art museum, you'll always be surrounded by an irresistible and constant motion in Rio.

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About Rome

The largest and most impressive open-air museum in the world. Rome, capital of Italy, the first great metropolis of humanity and one of the largest cities in Europe. Rome condense its three millennia of history in architectural and artistic heritage that will leave you breathless with the masterpieces that make it one of the most visited and admired cities in the world.

From the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater in the Roman world, recognized as one of the seven wonders of the modern world and the only one in Europe. Nearby is the Roman Forum, which remains the commercial, political and religious center of ancient Rome, the heart of the urban complex of the Imperial Forums, which runs between the Capitol and the Quirinal.

City of beautiful gardens and ancient aristocratic villas, such as Villa Borghese, Rome is also famous for its monumental fountains, the real jewels of architecture. The most famous is the Trevi Fountain, in rococo style, the beautiful setting of the most famous scene from "La dolce vita", a film by Federico Fellini.

Capital with beautiful churches, Rome contains Vatican City, the cradle of Catholic Christianity.

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