KL Tower Menara The Menara television tower in Kuala Lumpur is one of the most important attractions of the capital of Malaysia. The Menara Tower is immediately visible from many places in the city center. How to get to KL Tower Menara? We clarified the route with the duty officer at the monorel station, as well as with the policeman. There are two routes, from two monorail and metro stations (Dang Wangi LRT Station, Bukit Nanas Monorail Station, Masjid Jamek LRT Station) you can walk to the KL Tower Menara stop. Every 15 minutes a minibus departs to the main entrance to the Menara Kuala Lumpur television tower (it is better to take a minibus because it is uphill to the television tower). Schedule of the free KL Tower Menara minibus from 9 am to 21-30 pm.
There are a lot of visitors in the KL Tower Menara, but the queue at the ticket office is very well organized. Menara Tower staff will advise you in advance on choosing tickets and navigating the tower, what is where and what services and entertainment the Menara complex offers. KL Tower Menara tickets to choose from; there are Combo A, B and C and other standard offers (prices from RM23 to RM99, depending on the day and discount coupons) and two main offers. The first with a visit to the Open Desk tower (RM 155), the price also includes a visit to the Observation Desk, Mini Zoo, XD Theatre, F1 Simulator, Blue Coral Aquarium. The second offer is Observation Desk for RM115, which includes all services listed except the Open Desk of the Menara TV Tower Kuala Lumpur. We chose the first offer for 155 RM, but only saw the open and closed observation decks of the Menara tower; we didn’t have time to see the other options, because... were limited in time. We also wanted to have dinner at the restaurant in the towers, but we didn’t have time. Choose more time to visit the Menara Tower. On the open observation deck Open Desk there is a place for photo sessions, this is where you can “get stuck” in line, there are a lot of selfie lovers. It’s good that there are photographer employees who know good places for photos and help you take good photos for free and not linger in the Open Desk glass cube. Of course, for an additional fee you will be offered to do a professional photo session overlooking the Petronas Towers and beautiful views of the city of Kuala Lumpur.
The KL Tower Menara has many game rooms, attractions, a cinema, an F1 simulator, cafes, shops, a zoo, and an aquarium. Overall, Menara Tower Kuala Lumpur will be very interesting for children.
Menara Tower in Kuala Lumpur (Menara KL) is not only one of the tallest TV towers in the world, but also observation decks and a restaurant with magnificent views of the city. Menara KL is also a symbol of Kuala Lumpur.
Menara Tower is one of the symbols of Kuala Lumpur
We didn’t get to Menara the first time... Every time we came to Kuala Lumpur, we stayed with my friend and our goal was not sightseeing in the city, but pleasant communication over a glass (and more than one!) of wine :) Despite the extensive home program We still went into the city several times :)
The first time we came to the Menara Tower was on a gray September day and before we even had time to buy tickets, a heavy downpour began. And in the rain there is no point in going up to the observation deck: the open observation deck of Menara Tower does not work in bad weather, and from the closed one due to the rain you can’t see anything. After waiting for about an hour for the rain to stop, drinking coffee, eating durian ice cream, visiting all the souvenir shops on the ground floor, we still couldn’t wait for the rain to stop and decided to postpone our visit to the Menara TV tower until next time.
Durian shop on the ground floor. Here you can buy dried durians, durian sweets, ice cream and other goodies :) Next time we were luckier :) Before the flight to Kuala Lumpur we again stopped at my friend’s place, this time we finally managed to visit the Menara Tower and go up to the observation decks :)
Menara Tower in Kuala Lumpur. general information
- The tower is located in the center of Kuala Lumpur, standing on a hill in the Bukit Nanas National Park.
- The Menara TV Tower took 5 years to build and was opened in 1996.
- The Menara TV Tower in Kuala Lumpur is the seventh tallest TV tower in the world: its height is 421 m. By the way, the Ostankino TV Tower in Moscow is higher than the Menara TV Tower.
- There are more than two thousand steps leading up, and a high-speed elevator takes you up in a minute.
- At an altitude of 282 m there is a revolving restaurant Atmosphere 360.
- At an altitude of 276 meters there is an open observation deck Sky Deck with two glass cubes - Sky Box. There is also a cafe on the observation deck where you can drink a cup of coffee and eat ice cream.
- Just below is the indoor observation deck Observation Deck, which has binoculars for a better view of the city. Here you can also buy souvenirs with the symbols of Menara Kuala Lumpur.
- Near the tower there are entertainments for tourists: a mini zoo, an aquarium, an inverted house, etc.
- In the evening, the Menara Tower is beautifully illuminated; for its unusual lighting it is called the “Garden of Light”.
- Official website of Menara Kuala Lumpur: www.menarakl.com.my
Menara Tower is located in Bukit Nanas Park 
The opening of the TV tower took place on October 1, 1996 
Menara is the seventh tallest tower in the world 
Open observation deck at an altitude of 276 m 
The open viewing area is equipped with two glass cubes - Sky Box 
Sky Box - a cube with glass walls and floor 
A small cafe with sweets on the open observation deck 
Indoor Observation Deck 
Souvenir shops on the ground floor Menara Tower Kuala Lumpur: cost
- The cost of visiting two observation decks: open and closed - 99 MYR for adults and 52 MYR for children 4-12 years old
- The cost of visiting only the closed observation deck Menara KL is 49 MYR for adults and 29 MYR for children 4-12 years old
You can also buy combined tickets, which include visits to observation decks and other entertainment (zoo, aquarium, etc.).
You can buy tickets at the box office on the ground floor or in advance on the Klook website and save a little :)
Working hours
The observation decks of the TV tower can be visited daily from 9 am to 10 pm. In rainy weather, the outdoor observation deck is closed to the public.
Restaurant Atmosphere 360
Just above the observation deck there is the Atmosphere 360 restaurant. The restaurant rotates very slowly, making one circle in an hour. Atmosphere 360 Restaurant offers lunch, dinner buffet and afternoon tea at select times.
- Lunch (seafood buffet): daily from 11:30 to 13:00 and from 13:30 to 15:00
- Afternoon tea (buffet with snacks, sandwiches, sweets, tea, coffee and soft drinks included): Monday to Friday at 15:30 – 17:30
- Hi Tea (sweets, salads, snacks, tea-coffee): on weekends and holidays from 15:30 to 17:30
- Dinner (varied seafood buffet): daily from 18:30 to 20:30 and from 21:00 to 23:00
You can pay for your visit to the restaurant on the ground floor in the Menara tower or (preferably!) book a table in advance on the official website of the Menara restaurant:
Tickets to the Atmosphere 360 restaurant can be bought on the ground floor of the TV tower or booked in advance Restaurant Atmosphere 360: cost
- Lunch – 97.10 MYR for adults and 74.95 MYR for children, drinks for an additional fee
- Afternoon Tea – MYR 63.95 for adults and MYR 52.95 for children
- Hi Tea – 74.95 MYR for adults and 53 MYR for children
- Dinner – 218.30 MYR for adults and 152.15 MYR for children, drinks at additional cost
- Supplement for a table near the window – 25 MYR for lunch and 50 MYR for dinner
Prices are indicated excluding tax 6%. The price of visiting the Atmosphere 360 restaurant includes a visit to closed observation deck.
How to get to Menara
Menara Tower is located in the center of Kuala Lumpur near Chinatown and Bukit Bintang (the exact location of Menara is on the map at the end of the article). From these areas the tower can be reached on foot. From Petronas Twin Towers to Menara it takes 15-20 minutes to walk.
The nearest monorail station is Bukit Nanas, from there to the entrance to the park near the tower is 750 m. From the entrance to the park to the tower itself to the top of the hill you can take a free minibus that runs every 15 minutes.
Sign to Menara TV Tower 
Free bus stop to the tower at the bottom of the hill 
Free bus that takes tourists to the top of the hill to the entrance to the tower There is a large parking lot near the entrance to the tower. Opposite the exit from the TV tower building there is a metered taxi booth: it’s convenient to order a car, pay immediately and go in the right direction. By the way, taxis in Kuala Lumpur are inexpensive, especially compared to taxi prices in and around :)
Taxi stand in front of the tower entrance Menara Tower Kuala Lumpur. Our photo review
Having arrived at the Menara Tower the second time in sunny, clear weather, we decided to visit two observation decks at once: open and closed, Sky Deck and Observation Deck. When purchasing tickets to the Sky Desk, you are asked to sign a piece of paper stating that you do not have any contraindications for being at such a height and that you assume all risks.
In the TV tower lobby before purchasing tickets 
On the right is a counter selling tickets, you can pay by card 
Tickets to observation decks and a signed agreement stating that we have no contraindications to being at such a height A short queue to enter the elevator, a minute of ascent on the high-speed elevator and here we are at an altitude of 276 m in front of the entrance to the Sky Deck.
We took the high-speed elevator to the entrance to the Sky Deck The Menara TV tower site, unlike in Bangkok, is completely open, i.e. no mesh around, so the photos turn out great! The view of another symbol of the capital of Malaysia - the Petronas Towers - is especially beautiful.
An open observation deck with a 360 degree view. There are no nets or fences, nothing interferes with the view 
Many Muslims in black clothes... 
View of the Petronas Towers 
Well, I’m in their background :) 
Petronas Towers closer 
At an altitude of 276 meters! 
At the sky cafe Views of the city from the open area:
There are two large cubes - Sky Box. They are completely glass, including the floor! Before entering the sky box, you must leave all your belongings nearby and take off your shoes. The experience of walking on a glass floor at such a height is simply unforgettable! Especially for those who, like me, are very afraid of heights. We have already walked on the glass floor at the famous one, took pictures on the glass floor at the top of the Ostankino TV tower, but this is not the same compared to the glass floor at Menard. To be honest, I could hardly overcome myself to walk on the glass and take a photo.
At Sky Box, you can be photographed by a professional photographer, and then these photos can be purchased at the exit (it seems to cost 150 MYR for two printed photos).
They say that there are usually long queues at Sky Box and they only give you two minutes to take photos! But we were lucky: during our visit to the Menara Tower observation deck there were very few people and we didn’t stand in any queues. The most popular and crowded time on the tower, as in any place, is around six in the evening, before sunset.
Glass cube - Sky Box at a great height above the city 
A completely glass floor and a view of Kuala Lumpur through it 
View from the glass cube of the city and towers 
I am very, very scared to sit on a glass floor at such a height! 
Overcoming my fear, I reached the edge of the glass cube :) 
And Lesha is not afraid :) 
Rare photo together :) After walking around a lot and taking a bunch of photos against the backdrop of city landscapes, we went down to the Observation Deck and took a walk there as well. By the way, the photos of Kuala Lumpur through the glass in the Observation Deck turned out no worse, and maybe even better, than from the open area. And I must say that, surprisingly, the windows were very clean, unlike the windows in Bangkok :)
At Menara's closed viewing area 
Photos and information about the largest towers in the world Photos of Kuala Lumpur from a closed area:
This was the end of our visit to the Menara TV tower, satisfied we went down, waited for the shuttle bus, went down the hill on it and walked on foot to the twin towers - to the Petronas Twin Towers, in order to have a good shopping in the shopping center below them. By the way, I recommend Kuala Lumpur for shopping! 🙂
In Kuala Lumpur there will be several dozen interesting places. If you expand your horizons a little beyond the city limits, you will want to spend at least a week in Kuala Lumpur and its surroundings. If you are wondering what to see in Kuala Lumupur first, what sights are the most interesting, beautiful and significant. Here they are - the TOP 10 attractions of Kuala Lumpur.
Hotels in close proximity to Petronas Towers - 7 best hotels in Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC).
Petronas Towers from KLCC Park 
Petronas Towers from the main entrance 2 | Menara Tower (KL Tower)
The top of Menara Tower offers stunning views of Kuala Lumpur. It offers visitors:
- open observation deck (Sky Deck) at an altitude of 421 meters above the ground,
- glass cube with a transparent floor at an altitude of 300 meters,
- indoor observation deck (Observation Deck) at an altitude of 276 meters (buy entrance tickets to the observation decks and the cube),
- mini zoo (KL Tower Mini Zoo), where you can pet and feed the animals (buy tickets to the zoo),
- Atmosphere restaurant with 360° view ( ),
- suspension bridge among the treetops (free entry).
View of Kuala Lumpur from Menara Tower 3 | Jamek Mosque (Masjid Jamek)
Firstly, the Jamek Mosque is very beautiful with all its turrets surrounded by coconut trees. Secondly, it is a historical landmark of Kuala Lumpur (built in 1909) and is located at the confluence of the two rivers Gombak and Klang. It was here that the story of Kuala Lumpur began, which grew from a village and tin mines to a prosperous city and the capital of Malaysia.
Entrance to the mosque is free. Tourists can visit the mosque from 08:30 to 12:20 (on Friday until 11:00) and from 02:30 to 16:00, wearing special robes with a hood if their clothing does not comply with Islamic canons.
Jamek Mosque (Masjid Jamek) 4 | Independence Square (Merdeka Square)
On August 31, 1957, the independence of the Federation of Malaya was declared in the main square of Kuala Lumpur. In 1963, Malaya united with North Borneo, Sarawak and Singapore and became known as Malaysia (where Si is for Singapore). Despite the fact that Singapore was expelled from the federation two years later, the name of the country (Malaysia) was not changed.
On Independence Square you should pay attention to:
- the Sultan Abdul Samad building (Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad) is one of the symbols of Kuala Lumpur and an example of the Anglo-Asian style in architecture,
- Kuala Lumpur Gallery (KL City Gallery), where you can see a model of the entire city,
- Royal Selandor Club,
- Anglican Cathedral of St. Mary (St. Mary's Cathedral),
- National Textile Museum (free admission).
Independence Square and Sultan Abdul Samad Building 5 | Old Railway Station (KL Railway Station)
The Kuala Lumpur railway station building was built back in 1910 during the British Empire. It is decorated with turrets and columns and is a typical example of the Anglo-Asian style (along with the Sultan Abdul Samad building in Independence Square). Now there are few people here, because the role of the main station has been taken over by KL Sentral. A few years ago, a small museum dedicated to history was opened in the old station building. railway Malaysia.
Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station 6 | Main National Mosque of Malaysia (Masjid Negara)
The architecture of the most important mosque in Malaysia is very unusual - the Muslim symbol “rub al-hizb” (eight-pointed star) is used literally at every step. Tourists can visit the mosque from 09:00 to 12:00 (except Fridays), from 15:00 to 16:00 and from 17:30 to 18:30, wearing special raincoats with a hood. The entrance is free.
Home National Mosque of Malaysia 7 | Chinese Temple Thean Hou Temple
Impressive Chinese-style roofs with dragons and phoenix birds, rich carvings and imposing columns, bright colors and traditional paper lanterns - there is a lot to see at Tian Hou Temple. The most beautiful Chinese temple is definitely worth a visit and it is worthy of a separate article - The most beautiful Chinese temple in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).
Chinese Temple Tian Hou Temple 8 | Chinatown Kuala Lumpur (Chinatown)
Kuala Lumpur was originally a Chinese settlement - Chinese miners were its first inhabitants. Until now, the Chinese make up 43% of the population of Kuala Lumpur.
Chinatown (Chinatown) is home to Kuala Lumpur's oldest buildings, a bustling Asian market, Chinese temples and the most important Hindu temples in the city. It is in Chinatown that the multinational character of the capital of Malaysia is most felt.
Main market street of Kuala Lumpur Chinatown 9 | Royal Palace (Istana Negara)
Istana Negara is the residence of the monarch of Malaysia. This new royal palace, which was built in 2011, is impressive in its size and beauty. It seems that it was erected specifically to show who is in charge here in Malaysia - Islam and the monarchy. It is worth mentioning that tourists can admire the grandeur of the royal palace of the ruler of Malaysia only from the outside, from the main gate of the palace.
The Royal Palace is probably the best place to understand the state structure of Malaysia, where there is a parliament, a prime minister, a king, and sultans - state rulers (with a Russian-speaking guide).
Petronas Twin TowersThe twins are connected to each other by a glass bridge (Sky Bridge) on giant ball bearings, which runs at the level of 42 and 43 floors and is part of the fire safety system. It is equipped with an observation deck from which an incredibly beautiful view opens.
The skyscraper is amazing in its size. The area of all its premises is 213 thousand square meters. m., which is equal to the dimensions of 48 football fields. Each tower contains 88 floors and occupies 20 hectares. And it takes at least 30 days to clean all the windows in a building.
The majestic simplicity of the outlines of the towers, the stunning views from the observation decks, and the filling of the interior spaces have turned the skyscraper into a landmark popular among tourists and local residents.
History of creation
The construction of the skyscrapers took 6 years, the project was completed in 1998. Two competing companies took part in the work, which significantly increased productivity. At the initial stage, during soil research by geologists, it became clear that the planned development area is located on rock and soft limestone. After the construction of such huge towers, this area would be under threat - the structure could collapse at any moment. Therefore, it was decided to move the construction site by several tens of meters, which ensured the safe operation of the buildings. Additional reliability is guaranteed by a transition made in the form of a bridge. In the event of a fire, with its help it will be possible to quickly evacuate from one tower to another.
The entire project cost the main customer, the state oil corporation Petronas, almost $800 million. Part of the amount was contributed by some Malaysian companies, which divided the rental space in the buildings among themselves. The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad, also took part in the process of creating skyscrapers, who proposed the construction of a structure in the Islamic style. The complex is like stars that have eight corners, which symbolizes integrity in this religion.
Design Features
During the construction of the towers, only materials produced in Malaysia were used, so the workers were not provided with sufficient steel. Strong and elastic concrete was developed especially for the purposes of this project, which significantly increased the weight of the skyscrapers. Thanks to the presence of quartz, this material is able to withstand quite strong pressure - its strength can be compared with steel.
Petronas Towers at nightThe Petronas Towers are considered the tallest twin skyscrapers in the world. The height of the complex is almost half a kilometer (452 m), it has 88 floors. The builders deliberately used special spiers to increase the height of the structure and overtake the leading towers in Chicago at that time. Among all the skyscrapers on our planet, Petronas ranks only 4th after the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, Taipei 101 in China and the World Financial Center in Shanghai (as of 2015).
The skyscrapers are supported by sixteen load-bearing columns; they are able to withstand even if three of them are destroyed. The structure is characterized not only by its significant height, but also by the complexity of its layout. The total area of the building is 213,750 m², which is equal to the size of fifty football fields. It houses conference auditoriums, art galleries and concert halls. The bridge is located exactly in the middle of the building - at the level of 40-41 floors. There is a special observation deck with stunning views. Interesting feature towers - two-story elevators. One of them is intended for even floors, the other for odd ones.
Internal equipment
Inside the Petronas skyscraper there are many office spaces and conference rooms, which employ about 10,000 people. But there are several objects of interest to tourists. The art gallery features displays by Malaysian and foreign artists, as well as costume and craft exhibitions. The national symphony orchestra gives concerts at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas Hall. On the 86th floor of the towers there is an observation deck that offers a panoramic view of the city from a height of 360 meters.
Area near the towers
Near the towers there is a cozy park with jogging paths and neat trees. It contains an artificial lake, Symphony Lake, with fountains. In the evenings, shows are held here, during which the jets of fountains, illuminated with bright colors, move to the beat of loud music. It is in the park that you can find the best spots for photographing against the backdrop of a skyscraper.
In addition, one of the largest shopping centers in the country, Suria KLCC, with a popular scientific and entertainment complex and a good food court, is open near the Petronas twins.
Park near the Twin TowersTourist information
The towers are one of the main attractions of Malaysia. This architectural masterpiece is reflected in cinematic art. The structure is mentioned in the film “Trap”, “Code of the Apocalypse” and the documentary series “Life after People”. Developers haven't forgotten about skyscrapers either. computer games Hitman 2: Silent Assassin and Zero Tolerance.
Petronas Towers is located in the capital's Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC) area. You can get to them using the metro, getting off at KLCC station, or using the monorail, in which case you need to get off at Bukit Nanas.
Hundreds of people visit skyscrapers every day, and several thousand people work here. The influx of tourists is so great that the management had to introduce some restrictions on visiting buildings. Tickets must be purchased in advance, as you will have to stand in line for several hours. The ticket office opens at 8.30, and you can enter the building itself from 9.00 to 21.00 on all days except Monday. On Friday from 13.00 to 14.30 skyscrapers are closed to the public. The art gallery on the third floor is open from 10.00 to 20.00. Tourists are invited to take a mini-tour, during which exhibition halls and numerous premises will be shown. There is also the opportunity to look at the city from a bird's eye view, standing on the observation deck. Visiting the towers and viewing the galleries is only possible as part of a guided tour group. All this will cost about 20 dollars.
The staff serving tourists is friendly, kind and ready to help. If you have any problems or questions, feel free to contact any employee - he will be happy to help you. You can get to the towers using public transport. You should find the nearest metro station and ride to the KLCC stop.
Among all kinds and varied skyscrapers Kuala Lumpur, the first ranks of which include Petronas Twin Towers, there is one no less interesting high-rise building that I would like to tell you about. This Menara TV Tower (Menara Tower). If you have a choice of visiting Petronas or the TV Tower, then it makes sense to choose the Menara TV Tower, below I will tell you why...
After he failed to climb Petronas, the reason for this was a large influx of visitors, tickets were sold out 2 days in advance, and the price was not encouraging, it was decided to visit the observation deck Menara TV Tower. The height of the Menara TV tower is 421 meters, it ranks 7th in the world in height, ahead of the Ostankino TV tower, which ranks 4th. The tower is located in the center of Kuala Lumpur, not far from Petronas, its evening silhouette can even be seen between the high-rise buildings. Because of this illumination, the Menara TV Tower is often called the “Garden of Light.”
The next day, late in the evening, we decided to visit the observation tower. We decided to walk from KLCC station, it took us 30 minutes. We saw our target from afar.
Menara TV Tower located in the Bukit Nanas Nature Reserve. This is the oldest nature reserve, which received its status in 1906. The reserve preserves many species of forest animals and many species of tropical trees.
But we had to go quite far, the road bends because... going uphill, the tower was almost no closer. Cars and motorcycles rushed past us at the speed of light, but we kept walking and walking. Finally, we reached the site where the tower is located. In front of the tower there are pavilions where F1 car simulators are located. We took pictures of the cars.
We bought tickets for the viewing party. As it turned out, there are 2 observation decks on the TV tower: one closed (ticket price 47 Ringgit (17 USD)), the other open and located several floors higher (cost 90 MYR (32 USD)). The price of the ticket for the open viewing included something else. We naturally chose the first option. A few minutes on the high-speed elevator and we are at the top. The height of the observation deck on the Menara TV tower is no less than 276 meters. The observation deck is round in shape so that all parts of the city can be seen. Kuala Lumpur is a very big city, it stretches very far. Photos of different parts of the city.
There are a lot of banks in KL.
There are also unfinished buildings covered with mesh. Mountains are visible in the distance, and all the land up to the mountains is built up with houses. In clear weather, visibility from the Menara observation deck can reach 50 km.
Private sector, cottages.
All buildings are very different in construction and design. I couldn't find two identical high-rise buildings.
And of course, the view of the Petronas Twin Towers.
A little closer. It can be seen that the height of the observation deck is approximately equal to the height of the twin towers.
Night view.
Unfortunately, the night photos turned out very poorly, I really missed a tripod and a suction cup, but the evening views are very good. You can look at the high-rise buildings of KL for a long time, observing the ordinary evening life of the city.
On our way back we took a photo in front of the sign.
- no queue
- costs less
- from the TV tower you can see Petronas
Reference
- The height of the Menara TV tower is 421 meters
- Construction of the TV tower lasted 5 years
- The Menara TV Tower ranks 7th in height among TV towers, ahead of the Ostankino TV Tower, which is in 4th place
- The observation deck is located at an altitude of 276 meters
- The staircase leading to the observation deck has more than 2000 steps
- Ticket price for a closed observation deck is 47 MYR (17 USD), for an open one 90 MYR (32 USD)
- The observation deck is open every day from 9.00 to 21.30
- Get to Menara TV Tower You can take the metro or the monorail. The nearest metro stations are KLCC or Dang Wangi on an orange branch; nearest monorail stations Bukit Nanas or Raja Chulan, then you need to walk to the street Jalan Puncak and from it turn onto a winding street that goes up the mountain. It's easy there, the TV tower can be seen from afar
- You can find out about other attractions of KL -.
Menara Tower on the map
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