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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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