GLOSS Volume 1, Issue 1 - 2017 | Page 51

WA N D E R L U S T While you are on a tour of the main city or are out shopping, pisang goring (fried banana) is a great snack to give you an energy boost. The banana is coated in a crispy and sweet batter then fried. The banana remains soft and caramelised from the inside while crunchy from the outside. It usually costs around MYR 1.5 per piece. Fresh coconuts are sold almost at every corner in KL which could be a good alternative to water for a change. Other local street eats to enjoy while you are out and about are sesame balls, different kinds of soups and Ramly burgers. Kuala Lumpur has some of the most beautiful places of worship. Masjid Jamek, one of the oldest mosques in KL, is located at a junction of two rivers. The mughal and Moorish architecture makes it a sight to behold. I would recommend visiting during a time where you see it in daylight and after dark as well because the lights make it look magical. Guandi, a beautiful red temple devoted to the Taoist god of war Guan Yin. The architecture is a blend of European rococo and oriental styles. Moreover, the historical Thean Hou temple, a 6-tiered temple dedicated to the heavenly queen Thean Hou, has a number of attractions within itself. KLCC Park, a hidden wonderland overlooking the Petronas, is a clean and relaxing public park to cool off from the hustle and bustle. With lakes, musical dancing fountains and greenery around, this is a great place to take those Instagram photos. 51