Heli-Asia 2007 Venue

Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, the most elegant hotel in the city, is an oasis of sophisticated luxury and discreet service. Superbly located in the heart of the city and nestling amidst lush gardens, this newly renovated award-winning Hotel is just 45 minutes from the international airport and 5 minutes from the business and shopping districts. Elegance, meticulous attention to detail and the ultimate in comfort and convenience are the hallmarks of the Shangri-La's 701 guestrooms and suites. The Shangri-La also boasts of an impressive choice of cosmopolitan cuisines from its award winning restaurants.

Shangri-La Hotel
11 Jalan Sultan Ismail,
50250 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.

ABOUT KUALA LUMPUR
More than any other spot in the country, Kuala Lumpur, or "KL" as it is commonly known, is the focal point of new Malaysia. While the city's past is still present in the evocative British colonial buildings of the Dataran Merdeka and the midnight lamps of the Petaling Street nightmarket, that past is everywhere met with insistent reminders of KL's present and future. The city's bustling streets, its shining, modern office towers, and its cosmopolitan air project an unbounded spirit of progress and symbolize Malaysia's unhesitating leap into the future. To some, this spirit seems to have been gained at the loss of ancient cultural traditions, but in many ways KL marks the continuation rather than the loss of Malaysia's rich past. Like Malacca five hundred years before, KL's commercial centre is a grand meeting place for merchants and travelers from all over the world.

In the same way, the city brings together Malaysia's past and present, its many constituent cultures, and even its remarkable natural treasures, allowing first-time visitors an invaluable opportunity to see Malaysia as a whole before setting off to explore its parts. In the botanical and bird parks of the Lake Gardens one is treated to a first glimpse of the unsurpassed beauty and variety of Malaysia's plants and animals. In the vibrant Central Market, music, crafts, and cultural practices from Kelantan to Sarawak can be explored and experienced. And in the National Museum, the dizzying multiplicity of Malaysia's cultural history comes into focus. As the entry point for most visitors and the meeting point of the country's many attractions, Kuala Lumpur is a grand gateway to a fascinating destination.