Kuala Lumpur/East
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Ampang is a district of Kuala Lumpur which lies to the east of the Golden Triangle. Whilst largely a residential area, it is home to Kuala Lumpur's Little Korea and many foreign diplomatic missions. All other neighbourhoods are mainly residential.
Understand
Ampang is surprisingly cosmopolitan and many expatriates live in this district. Several of Kuala Lumpur's Middle Eastern restaurants were first established here.
Get in
The best way to get into Ampang is the LRT Ampang Line which services the Ampang LRT station. Taxis and local buses will also get you into this area but are much slower. Buses are the cheapest but they are very slow and difficult. If you are brave you can try driving using the Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH), however this road carries a toll.
See
Do
BadmintonBuilt in 1990, the stadium can hold 4,500 spectators.
Buy
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address: 303 Jalan AmpangGreat Eastern Mall is adjoined with the Menara Great Eastern and professes to offer a 'fine lifestyle and relaxation' shopping experience.
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phone: +60 3 4252 1781address: Jalan Mamanda 3, Ampang Point, 68000 Ampang, Selangor.Located along Jalan Ampang, this is one of Ampang's main malls and also serves as a RapidKL bus hub.
Eat
Chinese
- Foong Foong Yong Tau Foo, Pekan Ampang (Ampang Line LRT: Ampang, turn right onto main street, turn right at police station and walk for 15 minutes to end of street). Location: 3°8'39.86"N ; 101°45'47.69"E. - One of three adjacent places competing for the title of The Original Ampang yong tau foo, a Hakka Chinese dish consisting of large pieces of tofu and vegetables, stuffed with fish paste, boiled in stock and served dipped into sweet and spicy sauces. 70 sen/piece plus 50 sen for a bowl of rice. Open every day for lunch only.
Others
- Look Out Point, located at Bukit Tinjau, East most of Ampang district, pass housing estates and onto a hill (Inaccessible with public transport, even taxis are unlikely to travel here. Therefore, private transport is suggested.) Location: 3°7'48.2"N ; 101°47'45.5"E. - There is noting to shout about the food, but the view of entire Kuala Lumpur is simply fabulous. On a cloudless day, one can even see Genting Highlands like a floating city. Main dishes will cost around RM 15.
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Restaurant Nak Won
phone: +60 3-42534249address: A11-1-1, Jalan Ampang Utama 2/2, Business Ave, Ampang JayaOne of popular Korean restaurants in Ampang's Little Korea. -
Rama V
phone: +60 3-21432428address: 5 Jln. U-ThantArguably the best Thai food in town. Main dishes are around RM60.
Drink
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address: 436 Jalan Tun RazakA branch of the famous Singaporean club, opened in 2004. Plays dance/house style music on Friday nights and popular with younger clubbers and rich locals (Ferrari parked outside for show). Dress well and in black. RM40 entry for men, RM30 for women (incl. one drink), and RM25+ per drink. Popular on Wednesday nights for Mambo where they play popular music from the 70s and 80s.
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phone: +603 4260 2288address: 303 Jalan AmpangRestaurant, which houses live performances - mainly jazz - on almost every weekend. Local and international artists are performing.
Sleep
Budget
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phone: +60 12-2416280address: Kampung Warisan Condo, Jln JelatekNear the Setiawangsa LRT station. European style guesthouse with swimming pool. Free breakfast/ Rooms start at RM60.
Mid-range
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phone: +60 3-42563288address: Jalan Hulu KelangRooms from RM158.
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phone: +60 3-42707070address: Jalan Selaman 1/2, Palm Square Ampang Point, Jalan Ampang, 68000 Ampang, Selangor204 rooms. Islamic Floor specially designed to comfort Muslim travelers, business rooms on other five floors, and superior rooms on two floors. WiFi, swimming pool, restaurant, musollah and wedding center available. Rate starts from RM155.
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phone: +60 3 2723-8888address: No 187, Jalan AmpangOffers 207 apartments that range from the studio to three-bedroom layouts with modern kitchen, home entertainment system, LCD screens, iPod docking and wireless internet access Wi-Fi).
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phone: +60 3 2143 2300address: No 8, Jalan Madge10 minutes drive from town, housing 21 contemporary Asian-inspired rooms, with each spanning from 600 square-foot to over 2000 square-foot.
Splurge
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Lanson Place Ambassador Row Serviced Residences
phone: +60 3-4253-2888address: No. 1 Jalan Ampang Hilir, 55000Non-smoking and air-conditioned suites, all equipped with cable TV, electronic key lock and microwave oven. Access to an outdoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, and spa.