Kuala Lumpur Tower (Menara), Kuala Lumpur (must see)
Built at the heart of the Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur is the slender tower of Kuala Lumpur or the Menara Kuala Lumpur. Surrounded by trees and a lush forest, the Tower actually resides in the heart of the forest reserve of the city. Inaugurated by the Prime Minister, YAB Dato Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, in 1996, the Tower took four years to complete.
The main reason for creating this stunning slender piece of engineering and architecture was facilitating the telecommunications and broadcasting power of the city. The Menara stands just fifth in rank for the world’s tallest structures. Soaring at a height of 421 meters or 1,381 feet, inclusive of the antenna, the Menara is perched atop the Bukit Nana which is 94 meters above sea level, making it reach higher than the Petronas Towers.
Although the Tower stands amidst the forest reserve, grave pains were taken to see to it that the construction of the Menara did not affect the reserve. In fact, a RM 430,000 wall was constructed around the oldest tree to protect it.
The Tower is open from 9 o'clock in the morning until 10 o'clock in the evening during which time the visitors can enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the city of Kuala Lumpur.
The main reason for creating this stunning slender piece of engineering and architecture was facilitating the telecommunications and broadcasting power of the city. The Menara stands just fifth in rank for the world’s tallest structures. Soaring at a height of 421 meters or 1,381 feet, inclusive of the antenna, the Menara is perched atop the Bukit Nana which is 94 meters above sea level, making it reach higher than the Petronas Towers.
Although the Tower stands amidst the forest reserve, grave pains were taken to see to it that the construction of the Menara did not affect the reserve. In fact, a RM 430,000 wall was constructed around the oldest tree to protect it.
The Tower is open from 9 o'clock in the morning until 10 o'clock in the evening during which time the visitors can enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the city of Kuala Lumpur.
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Sight Name: Kuala Lumpur Tower (Menara)
Sight Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (See walking tours in Kuala Lumpur)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (See walking tours in Kuala Lumpur)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Create Your Own Walk in Kuala Lumpur
Creating your own self-guided walk in Kuala Lumpur is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Kuala Lumpur Introduction Walking Tour
Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, began as a modest frontier settlement shaped by geography and opportunity. Its name comes from the Malay words kuala and lumpur, together translating to “muddy confluence”, a reference to its location at the meeting point of the Klang and Gombak rivers.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
Historical Religious Buildings
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Historical Buildings Walking Tour
A city where even the buildings speak more than one language: look closely, and you’ll see it. Domes shaped by Islamic tradition, arches inspired by Mughal design, and symmetry rooted in European planning all stand side by side.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
Kuala Lumpur Shopping Tour
Shopping is one of the top activities for those visiting Kuala Lumpur. In this vibrant city there’s something for every taste and budget, from high-end boutiques offering designer labels to the lively street markets drawing crowds with artsy finds and cheap reproductions, where cheap doesn’t necessarily mean a less enjoyable experience.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
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