Menara Kuala Lumpur is poised to be Malaysia’s top tourist destination picturesque bird view of Kuala Lumpur from a towering height of 276m. The Kuala Lumpur Tower known as Menara Kuala Lumpur or KL Tower is a tallest single tower built at Bukit Nanas, Situated atop Bukit Nanas at 94m above sea level, it is on higher ground than the Twin Towers of Kuala Lumpur. Menara Kuala Lumpur was constructed as a telecommunications tower to upgrade the quality of telecommunications and the clarity of broadcast transmissions. Undoubtedly, Menara Kuala Lumpur marks the start of a milestone in the telecommunications arena.

 

Its construction was finished in 1994. It is used for communication purposes and features an antenna that reaches 421 m (1,381 ft), which currently makes it the sixth tallest freestanding tower in the world. Menara KL was officially launched by YAB Dato Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the Prime Minister of Malaysia,and fully operate since October 1st, 1996.

 

Found in the heart of the Golden Triangle at the middle of Kuala Lumpur’s business and entertainment district, you can reach the Tower from Jalan Sultan Ismail to Jalan P. Ramlee via Jalan Punchak with parking provided for up to 184 vehicles.

 

The roof of the pod is at 335 m (1,099 ft). The rest of the tower below has a stairwell and an elevator to reach the upper area, which also contains a revolving restaurant, providing diners a beautiful view of the city. Races are organised yearly where participants race up the stairs to the top. The tower also acts as the Islamic falak observatory to look for the crescent moon to mark the beginning of Muslim month of Ramadhan, Syawal, and Zulhijjah, to celebrate fasting month of Ramadhan, Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Aidiladha.

 

The construction of the KL Tower which began on 4 October 1989, introduce Islamic motif to reflect Malaysia’s Islamic Heritage, and blended eastern design with western architectural. The main lobby of the upper ground floor is decorated with exquisite glass-clad domes that sparkle like giant diamonds. These domes were designed and arranged in the form of the Muqarnas by Iranian craftsmen from Isfahan.

 

As a member of the prestigious World Federation of Great Towers, Menara Kuala Lumpur opulently stands as the tallest tower in Southeast Asia. Menara Kuala Lumpur at 515m above sea level. Majestically poised at a breathtaking height of 421 metres, the Tower doubles as Kuala Lumpur’s best known ambassador.

 

Designed with vertical ribs on the external surface, the Tower weighs 100,000 tonnes and was built on no-piling, freestanding land.

 

KL tower Attractions:

 

1. Observation Deck
Spectacular views at 276 metres above ground level with a multi language audio guide of Kuala Lumpur’s city skyline. With breathtaking sunset and unforgettable night views at the height of 276 meters above ground level

 

2. Seri Angkasa Revolving Restaurant
Dine up in the clouds. Enjoying chic dining with breathtaking views of the city in Malaysia’s tallest revolving restaurant.

 

3. Mega View Banquet Deck
Mega View Banquet Deck is an exclusive venue to hold your private functions with absolute privacy.

 

4. Shopping
Souvenir shops, cafes, restaurants along with a photo shop and convenience shop provide visitors with peace-of-mind shopping.

 

5. Tower Terrace
Relax to the sounds of a cascading pool, the breeze whispering through the trees and mist fans cooling you down.

 

6. Tower Lighting:
The system utilizes a first-of-its-kind in the world combination of 240 hourly flashers and 8  programmable sky tracers, enhancing not only the Tower but also the panoramic KL night skyline with vibrant colors.  Befitting its title as the “Jewel In The Sky”, Menara Kuala Lumpur is also the first tower in the world to be installed with such permanent light and sound technologies. Immediate future plans to further enhance “Cahaya Gemilang”  include thematic, ceremonial and advertising-related shows

 

Lighting Show:
Day Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Time 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, and 12 midnights.

 

7. KL tower animal zone
a wide range rare and exotic fauna likes gigantic phyton, caphucin monkey to cuddly rabbit
Ticket Price:

 

RM 20 Adult
RM 10 Children

 

8.Eco Tourism/ agrotourism

 

Menara Kuala Lumpur hosts Agro-Tourism exhibitions and carnivals, providing visitors a rare glimpse into the richness of Malaysian agricultural sector, such as the Rice Carnival (2007), Pineapple Exhibition (2007) and Exhibition and Promotion Smallholder Enterpreneur Products. Experience a fun hands-on activities such as sampling exotic tropical fruits and shop for souvenirs and handicrafts exclusively designed by local artisans. It covers an area of 10.05 hectares and is considered the ‘Green Lung’ of Kuala Lumpur. It is a sanctuary to a wonderful array of flora and fauna which is unique to our tropical nature.

 

 9. base jump from top of Kuala Lumpur

try yourself being a bird.  jump and flying like a bird. experience it only at KL Tower

 

Getting KL Tower:

 

Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn. Bhd (188533-A),
Jalan Punchak, Off Jalan P. Ramlee,
50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tel : + (603) 208 5448
Fax : + (603) 204 2609

 

MONDAY – FRIDAY = 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, SUNDAY & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS = 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
ENTRACE FEE = RM 8.00 (US$2) adult and RM 3.00 (US$.75) children (4-12)
FREE = children ages 3 and below

 

By Monorail or Taxi
The easiest way to get to the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve is via the KL Monorail and PUTRA LRT. The nearest PUTRA LRT station to Kuala Lumpur Tower is the Dang Wangi station. You could also take the KL Monorail and disembark at the Bukit Nanas station. From there you need to either take a taxi or walk up Jalan Sultan Ismail then turn right on Jalan P. Ramlee, and right again up the hill. The KL Tower entrance will be on your left.

 

 

 

KL Tower trivia:

 

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Status: Complete
Constructed: 1991-1994
Use: Telecommunication, mixed used

 

Height:
Antenna/Spire: 421 m
Roof: 335 m

 

Technical details:
Floor count: 6
Floor area: 7700 m²
Elevator count: 4

 

world Tallest Towers taller than 250 metres:

 

1. Guangzhou TV & Sightseeing Tower (610 m /2001 ft) 2009 in china
2. CN Tower (553.3 m /1815 ft) 1976 in canada
3. Ostankino Tower (540.1 m /1772 ft) 1967 in russia
4. Oriental Pearl Tower (467.9 m /1535 ft) 1995 in china
5. Milad Tower (435 m /1427 ft) 1996 in iran
6. Menara Kuala Lumpur (421 m /1381 ft) 1995 in Malaysia

 

List of tallest freestanding structures in the world:

 

1. Burj Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (topped out) 2009 818 m (2,684 ft) 160 floors
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10. Petronas Tower I, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1998 452 m (1,483 ft) 88 floors
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15. Kuala Lumpur Tower, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1995 421 m (1,381 ft)

 

source wikipedia; 6 dec 2009