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Kuala Lumpur  Sightseeing

Tourism Malaysia Centre

Built along busy Jalan Ampang, this historical landmark used to be a tin tycoon's mansion. It was previously the British war office and the Japanese headquarters during World War II. It was also the venue for the first sitting of Malaysia's parliament and the installation ceremonies of several kings of the country

This one-stop centre offers a host of facilities for tourists. Its auditorium serves as the venue for cultural performances to give a preface of Malaysia's diverse culture and ethnicity.

For tourists who would like to take a moment to whet their palates, the Saloma Theatre Restaurant offers a multitude of Malaysian delicacies and delights.

Located conveniently next to the Tourism Malaysia Centre, the Saloma Theatre Restaurant provides a gastronomic experience where wonderful aromas and flavours beckon

The Malaysian Tourist Information Counters is open daily from 7.00am to 10.00pm. The Saloma Theatre Restaurant is open daily from 11.00am to 12.00 midnight.

KL Tower

This KL communications tower located atop Bukit Nanas is the world's fourth tallest.

Standing at 421 metres, the KL Tower stands steadfast beside its well-known cousin, the Petronas Twin Towers.

To experience the exhilarating view from the KL Tower, visitors can go to the 335-metre high observation deck

From here, visitors can observe Kuala Lumpur city below and the world's only forest reserve in the middle of a city.

The Bukit Nanas Forest reserve, also known as the 'Green Lung' of KL City, is located just beside the KL Tower. The Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve has flora and fauna indigenous to Malaysia and offers tourists and visitors the opportunity to see colourful butterflies, insects, monkeys, squirrels and exotic birds in their natural habitat.

On the top of the KL Tower is the Seri Angkasa revolving restaurant where visitors can sample an international buffet spread while watching a continuously revolving view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline.

KL Tower opens daily from 9.00am - 10.00pm.
KL Tower's Seri Angkasa revolving restaurant opens daily from:
12.00pm to 3.00pm for lunch
6.30pm to 11.00pm for dinner

Petronas Twin Towers

Towering 451.9 metres and 88 floors over the city, this gleaming structure of steel and glass lays claim to being the world's tallest freestanding twin towers.

A world-renowned icon of Malaysia, they are truly an awesome sight in the day and majestic by night; where the twin towers prominently sculpts the KL city skyline.

A lesser-known fact about the twin towers is that the floor plate of the towers were designed based on geometric patterns common in Islamic architectural heritage. These patterns describe important Islamic principles of 'unity, harmony, stability and rationality'.

Connecting the twin towers at levels 41 and 42 is the double-decked Sky Bridge. The Sky Bridge symbolises the gateway to the future. Visitors can experience the exhilarating 'top of the world' feeling on level 41 of the Sky Bridge. From the Sky Bridge, visitors can see the KLCC Park - an aesthetically pleasing landscaped area, featuring indigenous trees and palms; sculptures, murals, and fountain displays.

Admission to the Sky Bridge is free.
Visitors need to get their tickets from the ticket counter between 8.30am - 5.00pm, every Tuesdays to Sundays.
The Sky Bridge is closed on Mondays

National Science Centre

Situated in a pleasant and beautiful environment, visitors can admire the futuristic-looking building, which is shaped like a truncated cone and covered with a huge geodesic dome

Established in 1996 to promote science and technology in the country, the centre features fascinating themes such as An Environmental Odyssey, Pathways to Discovery, Future World and Thinking Machines.

Amidst such themes, visitors at the National Science Centre can interact with a multitude of exhibits

These exhibits are engineered to stimulate and encourage visitors to take an active interest in Science and Technology; where science is linked to environment and religion, as well as to explaining the use of scientific knowledge and applications in daily life.

Opening times :
 Monday to Thursday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
 Friday: 9.00am - 12.15pm & 2.45pm - 5.00pm
 Saturday: 9.00am - 1.30pm
 Sundays & Public holidays: closed

National Planetarium

Located magnificently atop a hill in the Lake Gardens, the National Planetarium is an impressive blue-domed structure. Opened in 1994, the National Planetarium represents Malaysia's march towards becoming a progressive society.

The Planetarium's futuristic design features an Observatory equipped with a 35.5cm (14in) Telescope which provides visitors a stunning view of the sky; and a space-themed park, where visitors can marvel at replicas of ancient observatories.

Also, visitors from the Planetarium can easily access the National Museum via an overhead pedestrian bridge.

The National Planetarium is open daily from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, except on Fridays, when it is closed

 

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