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You can't miss the iconic tourist attraction in Kuala Lumpur. The skyline of the capital of Malaysia is defined by the Petronas Towers. . If you can't snag a ticket to the observation deck connecting the Petronas Towers, go to the top of the KL Tower for a breathtaking view of the city affectionately known as KL. This is a melting pot of a city, where many Asian cultures meet. Although the majority are ethnic Malay (and Muslim), there are significant populations of Indians, Chinese, Thais and others. The result is a mélange of cultures found nowhere else in the world. The Islamic Arts Museum includes everything from jewelry to architectural models. Petaling Street, in the heart of KL's historic Chinatown, has a terrific night market. Financiers will like the currency exhibits at the Maybank Numismatic Museum. Royal Selangor is the world's largest pewter company. Not only is it a great place to buy a souvenir, but at the School of Hard Knocks you can spend an hour trying to shape your own pewter dish. New kid on the block is the National Textiles Museum, showing examples of fabric from prehistoric times to the present.