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The town of Sepang is world-known for its Formula 1 Circuit for racing cars  and also for the Motorcycle Grand Prix. For car racing lovers, a Formula One racetrack is being designed near the airport and the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix takes place in March every year. The track serves as a wonderful area for other interesting activities throughout the year, for example motorcycle and rally racing. 

 

The grand airport at Sepang is really spectacular. It is one of the most modern and comfortable  world’s airports  and it is tastefully designed by a famous Japanese architect, Kisho Kurokawa. Kuala Lumpur International Airport, was beautifully inaugurated by the King, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Ja'afa on June 27th,1998. Founded more like a regional hub, the majestic site is designed  in the jungle, including features that offer flexibility for future expansion. Kuala Lumpur International Airport evokes a futuristic look. Probably the designer thought of a space station. Maybe is because the 21st century was very close, and offered that influences. Everything is very spacious and clear, opening a wonderful design and a tranquil ambiance. It is like walking in a space station, surrounded by plenty of glass, white colors and shiny floors, all decorated tastefully. The airport features two locations, which are connected by a monorail. The first structure serves as checking in/out location and for the handling of the luggage. That is the location for the domestic flights as well. 

 

The second location, called  the Satellite Building is for the international flights. After checking in, the travelers will go to the customs and then will pass into the monorail that will take them to the Satellite building. There the travelers can go tax-free shopping or to walk to the great restaurants and pubs. In the middle  of the Satellite Building the guests can get to see a landscaped jungle behind glass, that includes forest trees and sculptured waterfall for a little fun and relaxation. The Satellite Building comprises an excellent forest in the airport. Probably the architect  followed the concept “airport in the forest, forest in the airport". This was created with the co-operation of the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia. An exclusive section of  rain forest was transplanted from the jungle and brought in the Satellite Building to give a really unique aspect and atmosphere to the structure.

 

 

Kuala Lumpur International Airport is the major airport in this district. There is a great number of leading international airlines that organize flights to and from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. All the flights, including domestic and international ones, arrive at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, that was recognized as one of the top airports of the world. It was replaced by the former Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport in Subang, that is nowadays used for chartered and turboprop flights. More than 50 airlines serve Kula Lumpur International Airport. Kuala Lumpur is directly related with the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang through the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Ekspres high-speed train service which runs just 28 minutes. 

 

Mainly this airport consists of a main terminal building and a satellite building. The transfer between these sophisticated terminals is made by the Aero train which travels between the two points rapidly.  To get to the Kuala Lumpur international airport from the very center of Kuala Lumpur is not such a difficult task. All that the travelers  have to do is to follow the North South central link expressway which represents the main arterial connection between the city and the airport. The airport is fully equipped to deal with large volumes of cars and other vehicles in its grand car parking area which is designed with covered and uncovered parking spaces as well. Reaching the airport can either be made by using the services of many private taxi operators or using the public transportation. The public transportation include the rail services, for example  taking the KLA Ekspres which connects the airport with the central rail station. The  taxi services are also available, that can be taken from the arrival terminal of the airport which will take the passengers to the spectacular Kuala Lumpur city. Both the express and the local busses start their route from the bus stations, founded close to the car parking area of the airport and follow the route between the airport and the city of Kuala Lumpur.

 

 

For a lived-in area, the 80-room Airside Transit Hotel perfectly included in the Satellite Building itself and offers an incredible  respite for the exhausted transit passengers. Moreover, a 441-room in a 5-star hotel, known as The Pan Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur International Airport, is located just a 5-minute walking distance from the airport terminal building, an ideal resting place for wealthy travelers to spend some relaxed moments in majestic style and luxury.

Since it was inaugurated, the Kuala Lumpur International Airport has won several awards from international organizations, as Skytrax and International Air Transport Association. Featuring a permanent effort to provide the best and the most exclusive services to its passengers, the airport has been regarded as one of the top five airports in the world. The airport’s  commitment to promote environment responsibility for both local and foreign guests, was recognized by Green Globe, being the first and only airport in the world that received the Green Globe 21 certificate in 2004. This adorable airport for three times was voted as the World's Best Airport, serving over 15 to 25 million passengers annually.

 

 

Information help desks are easily accessed in the airport, designed in some important areas there, which include the main terminal, the contact pier and the satellite building. The multimedia kiosks are designed with touch screen panels and are equipped with audio, video and graphic displays, that are perfectly located within airport and provide with useful information for travelers who want to look for information about the airport or the city. The Malaysian government took the initiative and began to found the Visitors service centre which is perfectly situated on the third floor of the main terminal building of the Kuala Lumpur airport. 

 

The bank services, many ATM machines, a tastefully equipped and operational post office and currency exchange centers are established within the premises of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport which are able to deal with the financial needs of all the travelers using the airport. Upgraded and modern methods of communication are included in the airport, under the form of internet access, free Wi-Fi connectivity and a great number of telephone booths located throughout the terminals of the airport. Apart from duty free shops there are included many other amazing book shops, gift shops, electronic stores also founded within the premises of the imposing structure. The travelers have the possibility to taste from wide variety of food and snacks being introduced on offer through the large variety of cafes, restaurants and eating spaces from the airport. The other facilities offered also for travelers include the special services of a pharmacy, locker rooms, showers, spa and a nursery for small children. The Plaza Premium lounge designed along with all its chic business facilities seems to be an excellent place to take care of all the businessmen of the airport. This seems to be a wonderful place, one of the best aiport in the world, including the most spectacular features and the most splendid design and architecture. It perfect location makes it to be a really accessible destination for all passengers who plan their next holiday. The ambiance is truly majestic, surrounded by extraordinary features, that make the tourist’s stay in the airport more pleasant and more relaxed. Kuala Lumpur Airport is an incredible hub, dotted with most veritable amenities,  modern facilities, superb areas for leisure, exquisite restaurants, gift shops, that offer stunning goods, and unforgettable moments. It is an ideal site, where the stuff is very friendly, hospitable and treat their travelers as special human beings, providing with the best services and nice attitude, that make the guests to choose this airport for their next trip, definitely.

 

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