KLCC Attractions

Petronas Twin Towers

Standing majestically at 452 metres, the 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers is arguably Malaysia’s most prominent and easily-recognisable architectural landmark. The design for this architectural masterpiece is by Cesar Pelli, a renowned Argentinian-American architect, picked out through a grueling international design competition in 1991.

The building’s exterior and interior are a contrast of sorts, reflecting Malaysia’s aspirations: keeping with the times and achieving great heights with a modern outlook while maintaining its national identity, culture and traditional core values within.

Featuring futuristic-looking glass-and-steel exterior which glints seductively in the sun, the building infuses traditional values in the design of its interior, such as songket motifs on the walls and mengkuang weave design on the floors. Tower 1 is occupied by Petronas, the national oil and gas company, while Tower 2 is occupied by multinational corporations such as IBM and Al-Jazeera. A 58.4-metre sky bridge at levels 41 and 42 links the Twin Towers. Read more...

Petrosains

Explore the world of science and technology in a fun way! Designed to educate the public through exhibits, activities and demonstrations, Petrosains is an interactive science discovery centre that is set to blow your mind away.

The journey into the Discovery Centre begins with The Dark Ride, taking you through the rainforest of Malaysia and straight into the sea, before showing you a video of Malaysia’s transformation through the decades.

You are then free to explore the rest of the sections in the Discovery Centre – Petrojaya, Exploration, SPARKZ, Geotime Diorama, SPEED, The Molecule Nano World, Flight To The Oil Platform, Theatre Ungku Omar and SPACE – before taking The Exit Ride which ends underneath a star-studded sky. Petrosains also holds various programmes and fun activities for school children, including an opportunity to stay overnight at the Discovery Centre!

Aquaria KLCC

Occupying 60,000sqft in the concourse level of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Aquaria KLCC is a world-class giant aquarium housing thousands of marine species from all over the world. Screen projectors along the Discovery Zones present fascinating facts about the species contained within the Aquaria.

The Aqua Theatre, the highlight of the Aquaria, is like a mini replica of the ocean, where visitors can witness daily feedings through a large acrylic window.

There is also an Aquazone Fish Therapy Centre where visitors can get tiny Garra Rufa fish to nibble their dead skin off, and an Education Centre where visitors can learn more about the various marine species available here.

For thrill seekers, there’s also a unique opportunity to dive with the sharks and come face-to-face with the sea’s greatest predators.

Petronas Art Gallery (Galeri Petronas)

Aiming to nurture the interest of the Malaysian public in the visual arts, Galeri Petronas provides an avenue for local and international artists to display their greatest works. Art exhibitions are held regularly here, as well as various programmes to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of the visual arts.

The gallery was built and designed in accordance with international art gallery standards. Its multi-functional and flexible space has played host to many exciting art exhibitions in the past, and in addition to a total exhibition space of approximately 1135sqm, the gallery is also equipped with two multimedia spaces, three dry workshops and a lecture room. Admission is free.

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

Massive and impressive, the purpose-built Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is the city’s premier event space.

Designed and built to world-class standards, the convention centre has played host to many global events in the past.

Exhibitions and events are constantly being held in the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre throughout the year, so no matter what time of the year you visit, there’s always something going on here.

In February 2007, it also became the first convention centre in Asia to be ‘Benchmarked’ by Green Globe International.

KL Tower

Standing at 421 metres on top of Bukit Nanas, KL Tower is the fifth tallest telecommunications tower in the world.

Even though KL Tower was built for the purpose of improving the quality of telecommunications and broadcasting transmissions in the country, the tower has quickly become a popular landmark, and, together with Petronas Twin Towers, form an integral and instantly-recognisable part of the Kuala Lumpur skyline.

There is a public observation platform on the TH01 level of the tower, where visitors can get a sweeping bird’s-eye view of the city.

One level up from the observation platform is the Seri Angkasa Revolving Restaurant, which accords diners with a spectacular 360-degree view of the city. Read more...

Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve

Formerly known as Bucket Weld Forest Reserve, Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve is one of the oldest permanent forest reserves in the country.

A welcome bit of lush greenery in the middle of a bustling metropolis, the 100-year-old forest reserve covers an area of approximately 11 hectares and is the only remaining tropical rainforest in the heart of the city.

The nature trails here are well maintained, so it’s worth including a visit here in your itinerary if you plan on visiting the KL Tower.

A complimentary nature walk is available for those who purchase tickets to the tower’s observation platform.