Jalan Ampang - a grand artery pulsating with life by Pushpitha Wijesinghe

Jalan Ampang also known as Selangor state route B31 - is a prominent thoroughfare which stretches across the Klang Valley region and Kuala Lumpur's jurisdiction in Malaysia. You can conveniently access Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia's capital and largest city - by air or via the many cars, buses or long-distance taxis on land.
Jalan Ampang is flanked by numerous landmarks including the Russian, Chinese and U.S. embassies and the British High Commission in addition to some of the popular shopping malls, dotted along its route.
If you're up for a sight-seeing tour why not take a bus, tram or a taxi along the Jalan Ampang, for it boasts of many key attractions you would be most delighted to visit. The number one attraction is the world famous Petronas Twin Towers, which was renowned as the world's tallest edifice from 1998 to 2004 and is also currently the tallest twin tower in the world.
Occupying 88 floors dedicated for office space, Petronas is 451.9m in height up to its spires and with a foundation of 120m claims to be the world's deepest foundation. The two towers are connected with a 58m long skybridge at 41st and 42nd floors, declared as the world's highest 2-floor bridge perched at 170m above the ground. The skybridge and the 41st floor are open to the public, where you are entitled to win a free pass if you could be among the lucky 1700 early birds. Designed by Argentine-American architect - César Pelli, Petronas reflects the quintessence of Islamic aesthetics elaborately.
What's more, if you're up for a shopping spree, why not start right at the base of Petronas where Suria KLCC - one of the major shopping malls in Malaysia is located. There are also many shopping malls sited in the neighborhood. Ampang Park - Malaysia's first shopping center housing many jewelry shops, and the City Square with its interior-design shops and art galleries. If you're up for a relaxing shopping spree, try the Great Eastern Mall adjoining the Menara Great Eastern - the headquarters of the largest and oldest local insurance company of Malaysia.
If you prefer classical music then try the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, where the Malaysian Philharmonic orchestra performs estimably. You can also take a leisurely stroll at KLCC Park, with its 17acre area, providing a haven for your indulgence. It also offers a fine jogging path, fountain with a light show, some wading pools and a playground for your chirpy kids. And if nocturnal life suits you the best, you can also drop by at Zouk Nightclub.
Such a diversity of sightseeing opportunities cannot be found elsewhere but Jalan Ampang. There are many discount hotels in Kuala Lumpur offering varied amenities with a homely ambiance, such as the Citrus Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Whilst staying at a discount hotel in Kuala Lumpur you have the privilege to easily access these popular attractions, standing tall at either sides of Kuala Lumpur's major artery - Jalan Ampang.
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Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.