In a nutshell...
Ampang is a high class residential area mainly populated
by the foreign expatriates. Divided into various
subsections: Ampang Indah, Ampang Mewah, Ampang
Permai and Ampang Jaya, this is a neighborhood that
houses a few housing estates: Taman Dagang, Taman
Cahaya, Taman Cempaka, Pandan Jaya and Pandan Indah
at some of its best locations. Exclusive condos
encircle this area with its lavish settings and
surroundings: Tiara Condo, East Side One Ampang
Avenue, Condo Villa Aman and Villa Ampang to name
a few.
Whereabouts...
Situated at the east of Kuala Lumpur City Centre,
Jalan Ampang which is the main road of Ampang, is
easily accessible from Jalan Tun Razak or Jalan
Ulu Kelang if you're heading from Hulu Kelang or
Setapak. Wangsa Maju, Setapak, KL and Salak Selatan
surround Ampang and is within a close distance.
Tastebuds...
Craving for some Korean food? Then, you are lucky
as there are plenty of Korean restaurants residing
in the town of Ampang. For a lavish dinner, dine
in Victoria Station, located just opposite Sucasa
Service Apartment along Jalan Ampang. Victoria Station
is famous with its charbroiled steaks, which are
not to be missed. With a wide selection, including
U.S. Rib-eyes, U.S. Prime Ribs, U.S. Sirloins, U.S.
T'Bones, U.S. Spare Ribs and many others, be prepared
for a hearty meal with generous portions. If one
fancies a mix of local and western delicacies, Alexis
Ampang Bistro & Bar in Great Eastern Mall is
the place to be. With great food accompanied by
great music (usually Jazz), it's a great place not
to be missed out. Sometimes, there will be performances
by local actors and singers.
Leisure & Entertainment...
For the artistic and aesthetic lot, the National
Art Gallery has much to offer as in creative and
contemporary art pieces and sculptures. Located
just next to the National Art Gallery is Istana
Budaya, Malaysia's very own cultural center where
performances and theaters are held. For the night
revellers, Zouk and Velvet Underground are the perfect
place for clubbing, dining and drinking. For animal
lovers, the National Zoo is not faraway and is one
of the best attractions in town.
Shopping...
Shop all day long-you might like the idea of hopping
from a huge mall to the other gigantic hypermart
as long as you're still fit and loaded. Ampang Point,
Plaza Ampang, Ampang Park, Ampwalk, City Square
and Suria KLCC are all yours for you to shop till
your hearts content. With new additions of shopping
malls such as Great Eastern Mall and Avenue K, you
can shop till you drop!
Other Facilities & Conveniences...
A whole stretch of embassies and high commissions
converge along the mainroad: Cuba Embassy, Royal
Thai Embassy, Zimbabwe High Commission, Japan Embassy
and China Embassy. British High Commission, Britain
Embassy, France Embassy, Korea Embassy, Sweden Embassy
and Saudi Arabia Embassy are also located here.
A fleet of colleges and international schools form
an education hub in this place: Sayfol International
School, KL International School, Mutiara International
School and Fairview International School are choices
you would consider before registering your child.
Besides the ever popular international schools and
embassies that can be found here, the best medical
centres in the country such as Ampang Puteri Specialist
Centre, Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre, Pantai
Indah Hospital and Hospital Ampang are sited here.
Ampang also hosts the car showrooms of Opel, Porsche,
Peugeot and Ssangyong.
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