KL Tower, Kuala Lumpur
BEFORE the Petronas Twin Towers came along, the KL Tower held the distinction of being the tallest structure in Malaysia. While it no longer holds that honour, the building remains the tallest TELEcOMMunicaTiOn tower in South-East asia and seventh tallest in the world.
So if you’re keeping tabs of world records, be rest assured that no thunder was stolen.
in fact, KL Tower – standing at 421m – is more than just, well, a tower. Here is where visitors can find a blend of cultural, adventure and nature experiences – all within one compound.
Why you should go
Located right smack in the city centre, KL Tower’s great heights mean visitors will get a splendid bird’s eye view of the surrounding concrete jungle. The observation deck offers a spectacular sight of the city skyline at 276m above ground.
The venue is a spot for adrenaline junkies. KL Tower is known as the World Basejump centre and has hosted the longest-running urban BaSE (Building, antenna, Span, Earth) event since 1999.
The tower is also located within the Bukit nanas Forest Reserve, where visitors can indulge in a short nature walk right in the vicinity of a bustling city.
What to do
The observation deck offers great views of the city anytime of the day. But for a more unique experience, head to the sky deck. at 300m tall, the area grants an open-air aerial view of the city.
While you’re up there, check out Sky Box which extends out from the sky deck ledge. Here’s where you can “do it for the ‘gram”, and take some pretty amazing photos.
For that dining-in-the-sky experience, there’s a restaurant at the top that’s open for lunch and dinner.
Down on terra firma, delight the kids with a quick trip to the mini zoo and blue coral aquarium. Look out for the occasional cultural performances within the tower’s vicinity.
Elsewhere, the upside Down House gives visitors an out-of-thisworld experience with its ludicrous arrangements. as its name suggests, all the exhibits in this cottage-inspired home is upside down.
Who will like it
Those who can tolerate height should check out the unobtrusive view of KL from the tower’s observation and sky deck. For nature lovers, the forest reserve nearby is great for a short, refreshing hike.
Those with an interest in the country’s telecommunication history might want to bundle up a trip to the KL Tower with the Telekom Museum.
Getting there
The KL Tower’s location in the middle of the city means that its surrounding roads are busy most of the time. Do yourself and the environment a favour by taking either the LRT or monorail. The nearest LRT station is Dang Wangi, after which you can hop on the monorail towards Bukit nanas.