KL Tower
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Label : Top Attraction
Tags : Landmark
Timings : 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM every day
Time Required : 1-2 hrs
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Menara Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur Overview
Menara KL, or Kuala Lumpur Tower, located within the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, is the tallest telecommunications tower in South East Asia and the 7th tallest in the world. The thrilling 360-degree view of Kuala Lumpur skyline from the tower is the main attraction. The KL Tower is also popular for the revolving restaurant it houses.
The gleaming Kuala Lumpur landmark, which is the highest viewpoint in the city, also acts as the Islamic falak observatory which is used to observe the moon during the holy month of Ramadan. The architecture of this grand building is reflective of the Islamic style Arabic scripts, intricate Islamic tiles, floral and abtract patterns. Designed by the architect Kumpulan Senireka Sdn. Bhd., the construction of this superstructure took place in three phases over a span of 5 years. This 421 metre tall tower was officially inaugurated on 1 October 1996 and has been utilized for broadcasting purposes ever since.
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Architecture of Menara Kuala Lumpur
- The base design of Menara KL was meant to symbolize the human journey for perfection in life.
- The prominent globular pinnacle of the tower has its inspirations rooted to a Malaysian spinning top.
- The main lobby of the upper ground floor has ornamental glass domes which emit diamond like sparkle giving it a posh interior.
- To pay homage to the traditional Islamic and Persian architecture and to display its Islamic roots, Muqarnas- a type of corbel has been used as the main decorative element.
- The roof of the pod is at 355 metres and after the placement, the overall height increases to 421 metres.
Attractions at KL Tower
Sky Tower: The Sky Deck is located at a height of 300 meters above the ground and offers spectacular views of the city skyline at day and during sunset.
Ticket: Sky Deck (including Observation Deck and Sky Tower) are RM 99 and RM 52 for adults and kids (4- 12 years) respectively.
Timings: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Monday to Sunday)
Tower Facade Lightnings: The entire tower is lit up, from the ground floor to the top of the antenna mast, with LED lights. This is a unique and highly energy efficient way using which this magnificent tower is made to look even more mystical and stunning with lights which reach as far as 10 km away. To add up to the beauty, the lights at the tower head give out a sparkly look and can be seen even from the Genting Highland.
Tips
- Check the weather forecast before booking the tickets for the observation deck and the sky deck, as in case it rains or drizzles, they shut out the open air sky deck and allow the people to visit the observation deck only.
- Tickets are non refundable and cost a considerable amount so do plan properly before booking them.
- Carry a mosquito repellent as mosquito bites can cause slight irritation, especially during the rainy season.
How to Reach KL Towers
- Take an LRT to the KLCC LRT Station which is directly connected to the KLCC Suria Mall, which is just beneath the Petronas Towers.
- Taking a cab is always a convenient option and it can drop one off directly at the main entrance of KLCC Suria.
- For the ones who prefer to drive to the location on their own, there are plenty of parking slots (KLCC Parking Bay) which is directly connected to the Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH).
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