Day 3: Sluggish Start to the day

Weather Update: Hazy with sunny intervals. High 34c

It is a very hot day with humidity not as high as expected but it is a struggle even at 10 a.m. to move around with temps getting high quickly. I travelled to Independence Square via the metro.

Independence Square (Malay: Dataran Merdeka) it is situated in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. It was formerly known as the Selangor Club Padang, or simply the Padang (meaning "field" in Malay), and was used as the cricket green of the Selangor Club (now the Royal Selangor Club). It was here that the Union Flag was lowered and the Malaysian flag hoisted for the first time at midnight on 31 August 1957. Since then, Independence Square has been the usual venue for the annual Independence Day Parade. Photo Added I headed across town via the metro which only takes 5 minutes, it takes longer to navigate the stations trying to understand the language written in front of you. when trying to purchase tickets, some stations you can get to buy at a counter but in most cases, they point to a machine "You Buy Ticket".

Chinatown is no different from the last one you visited but it is still worth the time. , Chinatown Malaysia is famous for its vibrant market on Petaling Street (Malay: Jalan Petaling, Simplified Chinese: 茨厂街, Traditional Chinese: 茨廠街, pinyin: Cíchǎng Jiē, Cantonese jyutping: ci4 cong2 gaai1, Tamil: பெட்டாலிங் தெரு, Peṭṭāliṅ teru ) The whole vicinity is also known as Chinatown KL. Haggling is a common sight here and the place is usually crowded with locals and tourists. Prices vary from stall to stall but in general terms, if you are haggling for $100, the price you hope to pay is $50. The area has dozens of restaurants and food stalls, serving local favourites such as Hokkien mee, and Ikan Bakar (barbecued fish) this did not look appetising, asam laksa and curry noodles. Reggae Bar Chinatown is located here and after a long day of walking around KL. It is a perfect spot to take a rest from the chaos of Petaling Street markets. Traders here are mainly Chinese but there are also Indian, Malay, and Bangladeshi traders. Petaling Street offers everything from traditional Chinese goods to affordable souvenirs. Whether you're visiting for the food, shopping, or history, this area is a cultural hotspot in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. It is also known for street prostitution. As I was feeling more than tired I headed back towards the Petronas Towers which is only a 10-15 min walk from where I'm staying. I was disappointed to find out that my planned visit up to the 86th floor is closed on a Monday so headed to the local bar for a cool refreshing Tiger and some catch-up time on the computer, Photo Added