But despite the fanfare, Shanghai is hardly an international city (anyone who has been to Kuala Lumpur will immediately spot the difference) and a curious absence of creative energy can make this fast-changing city seem oddly parochial and inward-looking.
from the lonely planet guidebook on china (which is banned around here).
1 reply on “shanghai vs. kuala lumpur”
Hmm now i feel like I would really want to leave Kuala Lumpur on a vacation to Shanghai. Otherwise how will i be able to compare notes…lol The Malaysian Flag looks majestic. I wonder which part of Kuala Lumpur city you were when you took the photo :)