If you are planning a trip to the capital of Malaysia, be sure to visit Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC).
KLCC is nothing more than the acronym for Kuala Lumpur City Center. The city center was designed to be a city in itself. With more than 100 acres, the development was designed and developed by KLCC Property Holdings Berhad.
Among the attractions located in this area are KLCC Park, KLCC Aquarium, PETRONAS towers, and Shopping Suria. In addition to several commercial buildings and luxury hotels. To find out more about the tourist attractions in the city center, check the details below.
What to do in downtown Kuala Lumpur:
Mall Suria KLCC Kuala Lumpur
Suria KLCC is a 6-floors shopping center located underneath the PETRONAS Twin Towers. The mall is one of the main shopping destinations for visitors to Kuala Lumpur, as it has more than 300 stores. Inside Suria is also the Petroleum museum (called Petrosains, located on level 4). This is an educational and great program to go with children.
You can check out all the mall attractions on this website.
KLCC park
KLCC Park is almost an oasis in the center of the city. It has a total area of 50 acres. In addition to enjoying the shade of tall trees, visitors have other amenities such as a playground, jogging track, benches, and tables…
Inside KLCC Park and right outside the mall, you will find Lake Symphony. Every night, these two fountains located inside an artificial lake show more than 150 animations. A light, sound, and water show. It’s worth adding a visit to the mall at the end of the day with this attraction. Even from the food court, you can see the show.
KLCC Lake Symphony Light and Sound Water Fountain showtimes are 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM, and 10:00 PM. However, KLCC Lake Symphony Water Fountain show times (light show only) are 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, and 9:30 PM. Performances take place daily.
Aquaria KLCC
The KLCC Aquarium is located across from the PETRONAS Towers, with an entrance through KLCC Park. This oceanarium is home to over 5,000 species spread across over 5,500 square meters. The visit takes about 2 hours and you can see sharks, stingrays, otters, crabs, and much more.
The entry fee for adults is MYR 45. The aquarium opens at 10 AM and the last entry time is 7 PM.
PETRONAS Twin Towers:
The PETRONAS Twin Towers house the headquarters of the national oil company called PETRONAS. They were during the years 1998 and 2004 the tallest buildings in the world. Visitors can go up to the top floor and enjoy the view. To check out more about this attraction, there is a complete post about it here.
How to get to downtown Kuala Lumpur
By train:
Take a train from any station and get off at KLCC Station (KJ10). The integrated train system is the most convenient way to travel around the city center. The map with stops and lines is available at each of the stations.
Check here the full post on how to get around Kuala Lumpur.
Uber or Grab Car:
Uber or Grab Car can easily drop you off at the main entrance of Shopping Suria KLCC. From there you can walk to the other attractions.
FAQ Kuala Lumpur City Center
Suria KLCC is a 6-story shopping center located underneath the PETRONAS Twin Towers. The site has more than 300 stores. Check out more attractions in downtown Kuala Lumpur here.
The best way to get to the center of Kuala Lumpur is by using the city’s public transport. The capital of Malaysia has an integrated system with subway and bus lines.
The KLCC Aquarium is located in the center of Kuala Lumpur, just opposite the KLCC Park, the Suria Mall, and behind the Petronas Towers. The oceanarium is home to more than 5,000 species spread over 5,500 square meters.
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