Here you will find a guide on how to visit the PETRONAS Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The PETRONAS Twin Towers are an outstanding landmark of the city of Kuala Lumpur. Built to house the headquarters of the national oil company, PETRONAS, they were during the years 1998 and 2004 the tallest buildings in the world.
What to do at PETRONAS Twin Towers:
The PETRONAS Twin Towers are among the TOP 5 attractions in the city of Kuala Lumpur. If you still have doubts about why to visit this place, here is some information about the building. The twin towers have a total of 88 floors. It is 452 meters high to the top.
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The visit to the towers is divided into 3 stages: underground, Skybridge, and the top of the building. The entire visit can be done in around an hour. Both the observation deck and bridge provide incredible views of the city. In addition, the last stop has a mini-museum with information about the construction.
What few know is that at the bottom of the towers is located a huge shopping center, with five floors. On-site, you will find stores of major brands, several restaurants, and also a museum about Petroleum (called Petrosains, located on level 4). The museum is very interactive and great for children.
tickets to visit the PETRONAS Twin Towers:
To go up to the top floor of the Petronas Twin Towers, you need to buy a ticket. For accessing the ticket office, you will enter through the main entrance of the building, which also gives access to the company’s employees. After, head to the rolling stairs to the basement level, called Concourse Level. There you can buy tickets directly at the counter.
There are usually several times available. The place is open from 9 AM to 9 PM. But I recommend arriving in the morning to purchase the ticket. Like this, you can guarantee you will have a slot on the same day to make the visit. The ticket costs 80 MYR per foreign adult.
Getting to KLCC and PETRONAS Twin Towers by public transport is easy. After all, there is a direct connection between the subway lines and the basement of the mall located inside the PETRONAS Towers. In addition, several buses pass through the area and stop right in front of the building.
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How to visit the PETRONAS Twin Towers:
To access the PETRONAS Towers, you enter directly through the basement, near the ticket office. Wait for your scheduled time to be called and join the queue to access the elevators. They will first take you to the suspension bridge that connects the two buildings.
The Skybridge is located on the 41st floor, suspended 170 meters above the ground. Visitors can stop for about 10 minutes, take some pictures and observe the view while they hear some explanations about the place. Afterward, visitors take the elevator up again.
This time you’ll reach the top of the building, on the highest occupied floor. The 86th floor holds a mini-museum with information about the buildings, their construction, and their surroundings. The view is incredible and the place has some telescopes for observation too.
FAQ How to visit the PETRONAS Twin Towers
To climb the PETRONAS Twin Towers, adult foreign visitors need to purchase an on-site ticket for RM80.
The PETRONAS Twin Towers are located in the city center of Kuala Lumpur. To access them, it is necessary to go to the Concourse Level, in the basement of the tower. Escalators take you to the ticket office in the basement.
To access the PETRONAS Twin Towers, it’s necessary to go to the Concourse Level, in the basement of the tower. Escalators take you to the ticket office. Those who go by bus can get off in front of the main entrance. For those coming by subway, it’s possible to arrive at the mall inside the towers and access it from the inside.
The PETRONAS Twin Towers are open from Tuesday to Sunday for visitors. From 9 AM until 9 PM. On Fridays, the towers are closed between 1 and 2:30 PM. Some holidays may change the visiting hours.
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