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4 Must-See Attractions in Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC)

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.

A photo of the Suria mall. Behind the 6-storey building and yellow walls, are the Petronas twin towers.

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.

Photo of the KLCC park in front of the Suria mall. In addition to an artificial lake, a large green lawn stretches. Several trees take over the horizon, as well as tall and modern buildings.

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

Where to shop in Kuala Lumpur

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.

How to get to downtown Kuala Lumpur

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.

Where is the KLCC Aquarium located?

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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How to visit the PETRONAS Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur

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.

Check out here 9 attractions you can’t miss in Kuala Lumpur.

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.

Picture of the Petronas towers. Two twin buildings connected by the first floors and a bridge suspended. The wide angle picture capture from the bottom until the top of the towers.
Main entrance for the PETRONAS Towers.

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.

Know more about public transport in KL here.

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

How much does it cost to climb the PETRONAS Twin Towers?

To climb the PETRONAS Twin Towers, adult foreign visitors need to purchase an on-site ticket for RM80.

Where are the PETRONAS Twin Towers located?

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.

How to get to the PETRONAS Twin Towers

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.

What are the PETRONAS Twin Towers’ visiting hours?

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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What To Do In Kuala Lumpur: 9 Unmissable Attractions

Searching for what to do in Kuala Lumpur? In this post, you will find 9 places you should visit while visiting the capital of Malaysia.

Also, you can’t miss our post about how to get around the city. It’s full of tips about public transportation and how to get from the airport to the city center.

KLCC Park

KLCC is the acronym for Kuala Lumpur City Centre. Fully planned, this area is home to several attractions in its surroundings. For example the KLCC Park, the KLCC Aquarium, the PETRONAS towers, and Shopping Suria.

Petrona Twin Towers

The Petronas Twin Towers are the headquarters of the national oil company. These buildings were, from 1998 until 2004, the tallest ones in the world. The towers are 452 meters high, with a total of 88 floors. To access them, you need to go to the Concourse Level, in the basement of the tower. Escalators take you to the ticket office inside the basement.

Picture of the two towers connected by a suspended bridge.
PETRONAS Twin Towers. One of the postcards of Kuala Lumpur.

Check out more tips on how to visit the Petronas here.

Heritage Park of Kuala Lumpur

Built-in 1880, Kuala Lumpur’s Heritage Park is the city’s oldest park. Located in an area of about 100 hectares, the park houses several attractions within its area. Including the National Mosque, the National Monument, the Museum of Islamic Art, and Kuala Lumpur’s Bird Park, an aviary with more than 3,000 birds.

Chinatown

Be sure to visit Petaling Street, inside the Kuala Lumpur Chinatown area. In addition to the bazaar that takes place on this street, it’s also worth checking the various Taoist temples in the area. Some of the most famous are the Sze Ya Temple, the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, and the Guan Ti Temple.

Merdeka Square

Dataran Merdeka or Merdeka Square is a very central area in Kuala Lumpur. In this square, there are several government buildings, as well as two important mosques in the city. Also, the Central Market is very close to Merdeka Square, as well as Chinatown.

Kuala Lumpur Tower

Kuala Lumpur Tower, also known as KL Tower, is a 421-meter-tall telecommunication tower. This is currently the 7th tallest tower in the world. You can visit it, take pictures on the glass floor, walk on the edge of the tower or go to the restaurant at the top of the building.

Batu Caves

This is one of the most iconic spots (if not the main one) in the entire Malaysia. But, despite being listed as a must-go in Kuala Lumpur, the Batu Caves are actually located in Gombak, in the state of Selangor. The temple has several caves with statues of Hindu gods and goddesses.

Right at the entrance you will see, standing 42.7 meters tall, the massive golden statue of Lord Murugan. It stands at the foot of the colorful stairs that take visitors to the main cave. Catch a breath because to reach the top you will have to climb 272 steps.

Want to know how to use public transportation until the Batu Caves? Check out these tips.

Bukit Bintang

This is a great place to shop in Malaysia’s capital. The crossing of roads Bukit Bintang and Sultan Ismail is often compared to Times Square in NY. There are several malls in the area, as well as hotels, restaurants, and street markets. The highlight is the two surrounding streets, which have a large concentration of bars (Changkat Bukit Bintang) and street food (Jalan Alor).

Theon Hou

Theon Hou is situated on a hill. In addition to the incredible view of Kuala Lumpur, this temple is worth visiting as it’s one of the largest Chinese temples in Southeast Asia. Theon Hou has six levels and is a syncretic mix of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.

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How to use Kuala Lumpur’s city transport?

The city of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia has an excellent public transport system. Bus, train, and subway lines connect and cover all the city’s tourist attractions. Check out this post on how to use Kuala Lumpur’s city transport.

Best attractions of Kuala Lumpur

If you are planning a trip to Kuala Lumpur, be sure to include the Petronas Towers, Batu Caves, and a tour of the Bukit Bintang area in your itinerary. Check out more must-see attractions in the capital of Malaysia here.

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How To Get Around Kuala Lumpur

Discover how to get around Kuala Lumpur in this post. The capital of Malaysia is very organized and the public transportation is clean and easy to use. So don’t miss these tips on how to move inside the city, as well as how to get from the airport to the city center.

Planning a visit to the city? Don’t miss the best attractions in Kuala Lumpur.

Transportation from the airport to the city:

Airport train to the city:

KLIA has a fast train service, the KLIA Ekspres, which connects the airport to KL Sentral (yes, with S). KL Sentral is Kuala Lumpur’s central station, bringing together train, metro, monorail, and bus services in one place. It’s a big hub that connects the entire city. Also, the station has an area with Malaysia Airlines remote check-in counters, for those who want to check in and drop off their bags even before arriving at the airport.

The trip by KLIA Ekspres takes less than 30 minutes. The service is very comfortable and the ticket costs 55 Ringgit, the equivalent of approximately 12 dollars. Children pay a half ticket. For those arriving at the airport, the Ticket Counter works from 6 AM to 11 PM daily. But the transfer and train run from 5 AM to 12:15 AM.

You can buy tickets in advance online or in the App of KLIA Ekspres. The frequency of the trains you can check below in the picture.

Picture showing frequency of the trains from the airport to the city. Monday to Friday, from 5 to 7 AM and 9 AM to 5 PM the train passes every 30 minutes. From 7 to 9 AM and 5 to 7 PM it passes every 15 minutes. Saturday, Sunday and holidays the train pass every 30 minutes.

Bus from Airport to City:

At KLIA, the airport bus station is underground, just follow the signs to get there. The bus services available provide travelers with transportation to many places such as Kuala Lumpur areas and other cities, such as Ipoh, Malacca, and Johor.

Uber/ Grab Car from Airport to City:

To take an Uber or Grab Car to the city center, you need to be on the third floor, gate 5. It’s right in front of arrivals and the cars will stop in the second line. Grab Car, for those unfamiliar, is a very popular service in Malaysia and other Asian countries. Includes transportation as well as food delivery.

When we arrived at the airport, the Uber application didn’t work. So we quickly registered and used Grab to go to our Airbnb. The journey cost about 80 Ringgit. Which is a reasonable price as the airport is far from the city.

Transportation within the city:

Car rental:

If you are staying outside the city center, or if you have plans to travel to other cities around Kuala Lumpur, renting a car is recommended. This was the option we chose to travel around Malaysia. The traffic is well organized, nothing compared to other countries around like Thailand and Indonesia.

However, you will need to drive on the right side, so be aware and prudent in traffic. We managed to drive to Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands, and Malacca during our stay in Kuala Lumpur. About one to three hours maximum by car. The daily rental was around 190 Ringgit (40 to 45 USD). The company we choose was Goso Rent a Car, which had really good reviews and we also recommend it.

Public transport (train and metro):

Public transport in Kuala Lumpur is clean, easy to use, and serves all tourist areas of the city. That’s why I recommend using it. We ended up staying further away from the center, in an area without much access to public transport. However, our savings in the price of the apartment didn’t compensate.

If we were in the city center, we would have saved on private transport, despite paying a little more for accommodation. Public transport options in KL include the metro, bus, and monorail.

Metro, train, and monorail

Also very easy to use, these options are connected serving all of Kuala Lumpur’s main attractions. All stations have maps with the metro lines (check the picture below). The price will depend on your destination. This means that the ticket is calculated according to the distance you will travel. A ride between KL Sentral and KLCC will cost around 4.30 Ringgit.

Picture of the map showing the metro lines operating in Kuala Lumpur.

Besides the single ride ticket, you can also purchase a 1, 3, or 30 days pass. The Travel Pass coast RM50 for unlimited rides in 30 days. MyCity 1 is a day pass that coast RM 15 (RM 5 is the card price). The modality of 3 days coast RM 25. They are valid for rides on all Rapid KL rail and BRT networks.

Kuala Lumpur Free Transportation: Go KL Bus

Yes, you didn’t read it wrong! This is an amazing option for any tourist looking to save on transportation. This purple bus serves 7 lines and passes through all touristic areas of the city. Just get on the bus without any cost. In addition, the bus has Wi-fi. However, for some distant destinations, such as Batu Caves, you will need to use a train connection.

Uber/Grab Car:

Using transport apps like Grab in the city can be very affordable if you are traveling in a group. Generally, the trip cost around 10 to 20 Ringgit. So make sure o download it on your phone before your trip. Late at night, this will be the only option available.

Check our list of the best travel Apps you always need on your phone here.

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