Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur in Black and White

Last December I shared on Instagram some black and white photos of Kuala Lumpur taken around some of the more popular tourist spots in the city. The photos follow an easy walking trail from Dataran Merdeka all the way to Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia. One can easily cover the route in just one morning or afternoon. If you're a non-Muslim however, and would like to visit Masjid Negara (National Mosque) (which I highly recommend, by the way), you need to make sure that you're not there during prayer times as only Muslims are allowed in during those times.

Here are some of the photos that I shared: 

Dataran Merdeka & Sultan Abdul Samad Building

A photo posted by Ramble and Wander (@rambleandwander) on Nov 30, 2014 at 11:02pm PST

This water fountain at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur was erected in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. In the background is Sultan Abdul Samad Building.

Muzium Tekstil Negara/ National Textile Museum

A photo posted by Ramble and Wander (@rambleandwander) on Dec 2, 2014 at 9:00pm PST

Designed by the same guy who came up with Sultan Abdul Samad Building, this museum is located just across the road from the former. Despite its location, not many actually notice this museum, which is very unfortunate.

Dayabumi Complex

A photo posted by Ramble and Wander (@rambleandwander) on Dec 8, 2014 at 10:55pm PST

Dayabumi Complex. This is one of the first #skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur; and before the completion of Petronas Twin Towers, this was the HQ for the giant oil company.

KTMB Headquarters & Kuala Lumpur Railway Station

A photo posted by Ramble and Wander (@rambleandwander) on Dec 9, 2014 at 9:55pm PST

Mughal-style dome at one end of KTMB (Federated Malay States Railways) HQ Building (completed early 20th Century) in Kuala Lumpur. Just across the road from this building is the no-less beautiful Kuala Lumpur (old) Railway Station.

Masjid Negara/ National Mosque

A photo posted by Ramble and Wander (@rambleandwander) on Dec 16, 2014 at 9:02pm PST

The inside of the main "dome" at Masjid Negara, the national mosque of Malaysia. The unusual dome - based on an opened umbrella - had been designed to incorporate a Malaysian identity (as opposed to a foreign one), befitting its status as a national mosque. The calligraphy in the black spot is that of verses from the Quran.

Note: The photo was featured as the best photo of the day by @bw_malaysia

A photo posted by Ramble and Wander (@rambleandwander) on Dec 18, 2014 at 8:46pm PST

Still at Masjid Negara, the national mosque of Malaysia. If you're into architecture and/or design, you'd love the many geometric designs that can be found here.

Note: The photo was featured as one of the top photos of the week by @archilovers

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

A photo posted by Ramble and Wander (@rambleandwander) on Dec 11, 2014 at 9:09pm PST

A Persian-inspired dome atop Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia. The museum boasts the biggest collection of Islamic arts in South East Asia. It is easily one of the best museums in Malaysia.

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From the museum, one can choose to further explore the area and visit other interesting places like Bird Park, Butterfly Park and Orchid Park, among others.

The above photos are just some of the photos of Kuala Lumpur that had been shared recently. If you'd like to see more, check out and follow Ramble and Wander's Instagram account.

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Going to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia? Do check out these Kuala Lumpur hotels for your accommodation requirements there. For other www.RambleAndWander.com blog entries on Malaysia, click here. For other Instagram travel photo series, click here.