Kuala Lumpur | Visit the National Museum to see its unique historical architecture.

| Visit the National Museum to see its unique historical architecture. The National Museum of Malaysia (Muzium Negara) was my first stop in Kuala Lumpur. The museum is located on a high hill and is very conspicuous in the city. The middle of the building is a horn-shaped roof in the style of Minangkabau (originating from India) - the roof has a large slope and the two ends extend upwards to form a sharp angle. However, compared with traditional Minangkabau architecture, the lines of the pointed roof of this museum are softer and gentler, with a slightly smaller slope. The architectural style of the entire museum is a traditional style of Kedah, Malaysia, and draws on the characteristics of Malaysian palaces. There are huge inlaid murals on both sides of the entrance, showing the craftsmanship of Malaysian handicrafts and important historical events in Malaysia. In front of the mural is a blue pool, and the marble at the bottom of the pool presents a uniform and coordinated simple pattern. When you enter from the main entrance, you can notice the beautiful floor tiles at the entrance. There are red, white and yellow mosaic tiles, and there are also deep and shallow plant and flower patterns. The white pillars are also decorated with hollow plant patterns, which seem to have some Islamic characteristics. The museum offers guided tours every day in different languages. In addition to regular English tours, there are also Chinese tours on specific days. Detailed information can be found on the official website of the museum. I went to the English tour at 10 am. The guide was a very enthusiastic Malaysian. She took us to visit the ancient Malaysian exhibition area, the modern history exhibition area, and the local customs, religious art, and economic development in chronological order. The entire museum is divided into two floors, and the tour lasts about 2 hours. Because the guide was very patient and friendly, there were not many listeners that day, and the overall experience was very good. I also had a preliminary understanding of Malaysian history. In addition to the unique architecture of the museum, I also like the long glass windows and orange walls inside. After visiting the museum, you can also go to the backyard for a walk, which is a small and quiet place. You can look at the appearance of the museum building from the back, and you can also find other independent pavilions, bridges and stairs, as well as lush tropical plants. Opening hours: 9:00-16:00 every day Ticket: 5 MYR