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92 PLACES OF SPECIAL INTEREST
KL TOWER
Jalan Punchak, off Jalan P Ramlee 50250 Kuala Lumpur
T (03) 2020 5444
W menarakl.com.my
IN BRIEF
The 421 metre tall KL
Tower is the tallest telecommunication tower in Southeast Asia and the only tower in the world located within a rainforest.
OPENING HOURS
9am~10pm - 365 days a year
MAIN FEATURES
The main attraction of KL Tower is the 300 metre high open air Sky Deck offering spectacular views
of the Kuala Lumpur City skyline day and night. It includes the glass-floored Sky Box, which extends out beyond
LOCATION / ROUTE
KL Tower is located in the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, with a free shuttle bus service from the entrance. Abundant paid parking is available and the site offers good wheelchair access.
HOW TO GET THERE
The entrance is 20 mins walk from the Dang Wangi LRT Station and 10 mins from the Raja Chulan Monorail Station. The GoKL Free Bus Service Purple Line (buses have wheelchair ramps) stops a short distance from the entrance.
KL Tower dominates the city nightscape with its spectacular LED Facade Lighting.
the viewing platform
for a truly 3-dimensional experience. If you don’t have a head for heights, the indoor Observation Deck (276 metres), offers similar
panoramic views.
For dining at altitude, the Megaview Banquet Hall (288 metres) can accommodate up to 400 guests for cocktails or standing receptions and 350 guests for sit down functions.
Just one floor below, the
Atmosphere 360° Revolving Restaurant (282 metres) offers a unique Malaysian and international fine dining experience plus a great view.
Back at ground level, families are certain to enjoy the KL Tower Mini Zoo, a petting zoo that hosts a wide range of exotic animals, and the Blue Coral Aquarium, which houses colourful and fascinating marine creatures. The best selfie opportunities are found at the KL Tower Upside Down House, built and furnished completely upside-down, with an antique 1974 Morris Minor hung upside down at the entrance. Ground level is the best place to get
a close-up view of the KL Tower Facade Lighting, which lights up the entire tower
and antenna with colourful LED lights, adding a vibrant
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