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One of the main attractions of Kuala Lumpur are the Petronas Towers or Petronas Twin Towers. This is the hallmark of the city. To be honest, these towers were one of the reasons for our stay in Malaysia, on the way to Vietnam, the temptation to walk along the bridge at a height was very great. They are built with the latest in new technologies and are a real art of architectural construction, with a unique design in the Islamic style in the form of eight-pointed stars.
They say that there were some difficulties with the soil during the construction of buildings, but this did not stop the architects, all problems were solved and the construction was completed in 1998 (it lasted 6 years).
The Petronas Towers are wonderful, aren't they?
These twin towers are 452 meters high, 88 floors, they are the tallest twin towers in the world, they are often called corn on the cob.
The towers are built of highly durable and resilient concrete, developed in Malaysia specifically for the construction of skyscrapers.
The towers are certainly the main attraction of Kuala Lumpur, so they are the first to delight and attract the eye of a tourist. They are beautiful at any time of the day, but still I advise you to visit them in the evening, so you will be able to watch the fountain show, which takes place in the park near the towers. Two huge candles light up in the dark sky. The glow from them is quite bright, but does not hurt the eyes.
The address: Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Ter. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Telephone: +60 3-2331 8080
Coordinates: 3.158093, 101.711600
What's inside
The towers occupy a huge area of 40 hectares. Inside the towers is a whole city. This is a huge number of boutiques of clothing, perfume, textiles. There are also offices, exhibition and conference halls, a cinema, a museum, an art gallery, an oceanarium. On the floor where the food court is located, you can satisfy your hunger with a variety of dishes from various types of world cuisine. It was here that we mostly ate, because. going to restaurants brought one disappointment, either too expensive or not very tasty. Here you can find everything you want.
The shop inside the towers is a great place for a romantic photo
Inside the towers is a museum of technology and science. It is located on the third floor of the towers, a ticket can be bought immediately at the entrance.
At the entrance you will be put into a small capsule and told a short story-introduction in English. Then you can walk around the museum on your own as much as you want. You will be able to experience an earthquake of destructive power, a high speed of a typhoon, look at the history of the creation of various planets, test yourself for throw speed, gravity.
Freaky Science Museum in the Towers
I advise you to visit this museum with children. It is they who will be most interested in this museum. There is a huge room with educational games for children. Adults will be a bit bored here, and some of the exhibits are broken. This is for you with their sea of entertainment for young people who are thirsty for adventure.
How to get to the observation deck
When visiting the towers, be sure to go up to the observation deck of the towers. It is located in an unusual way, at a height of 170 meters above the ground, connecting the towers to each other at the level of the 42nd floor and thus creating the illusion of an air bridge. The view of the city will please the eye.
Also, this bridge provides fire safety. The rise takes place on two different elevators. You are politely escorted all the way. After visiting the bridge, you will be taken to the historical information room, which also offers amazing views and you can take a photo against the backdrop of the second tower.
It is better to buy a ticket to the observation deck in advance, the day before the planned visit, it is better to do it in the morning so as not to stand in line. The ticket office is located at the entrance to the tower (entrance from the side of the mini fountains) on the left side. You need to go down to the floor below on the escalator. When buying, you can choose a convenient time to visit.
I recommend that you immediately take care of the issue of buying tickets to the Petronas Towers and do it either online by purchasing tickets at http://www.petronastwintowers.com.my/ or by arriving early in the morning. We have this pleasure stretched for the whole 3 days. On the first day there were no tickets for the time we needed, on the second they had technical work, and only on the third day we successfully bought tickets and visited the observation deck.
- The towers are open from 9.00 to 21.00 all days without a break, with the exception of Monday - a day off.
- Friday break from 13.00 to 15.00
- Ticket price for adults 85 ringit, for kids 35 ringit.
- Children under 3 years free.
Park and fountains on the territory
- Descending from the towers, you can enjoy the singing fountains that will meet you immediately upon exiting the towers.
- The show starts at 20.00 and lasts until 22.00 at intervals of 30 minutes.
- During the show, two songs are played.
- The show is free and everyday.
In the evenings, musical fountains are turned on, the show attracts the attention of all tourists
On the territory adjacent to the towers there is a beautiful park with beautiful trees and various shrubs. Mini lake with a bridge over it. You can take a lot of cool pictures. When you are tired, you can always sit on a bench, there are plenty of them. There is also a separate treadmill.
Walking through the park you can't stop admiring the towers
Bizarre figures in the pool - one of the photo objects for tourists
The park has a playground and children's pool with artificial waterfall. Access to the park and playground with a swimming pool is free.
In general, I advise everyone to visit here. You will get a lot of impressions, take a bunch of beautiful photos and will certainly remember this day for a lifetime. Plan a trip here for the whole day. Take a walk in the park, visit museums and go shopping. Then climb the towers, admire the views from the observation deck and enjoy the fountain show.
There is also a place for children
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Many of those who come to Malaysia seek to see the Petronas Towers (Petronas Towers), one of the main attractions that have already become a symbol of this city. We honestly did not try to do this on purpose, but since they are not far from the Thai consulate, we just had to look at them. In any case, it is difficult not to notice them, since they are the highest in the city, and it is worth looking up just above the horizon, as you rest your eyes on them.
Petronas twin towers, or Petronas Twin Towers, are the tallest twin towers in the world. Their height is 452 meters, 88 floors, which is impressive. There are skyscrapers in the world and higher, but they are single. Apparently in Malaysia at one time they set out to take the first place in terms of the height of buildings: the towers of Kuala Lumpur are the highest, the Menara television tower is the 6th in height (it used to be the 4th).
The Petronas Towers are connected by a glass Sky Bridge, which you can climb for only 10 RM (100 rubles). And there is no end to those who wish. This is where the main difficulty lies. There are so many of them that it is not a fact that it will be possible to buy a ticket. We didn't succeed. We were told to arrive at 8.30 am, stand in a huge queue, and maybe you will be lucky and you can buy a ticket for the day after tomorrow.
update. In 2012, it seems that the rise costs already 800 rubles. At this price, why do you need it ...
How to find the ticket office? We enter the building, turn right, and next to the elevators there is a staircase down, there will be a ticket office there.
Near the Petronas Twin Towers is a small and very neat KLCC park with a fountain. In our case, it was difficult to walk because of the rain, but from afar, it looked very attractive.
In the shopping center, which is located between the Petronas towers, for some reason you cannot take pictures. More precisely, you can, but only in certain places. They must be afraid of terrorists.
It was in this shopping center that we met Santa Claus himself, however, with narrow eyes and his black-haired Snow Maiden. In general, the atmosphere of the new year in Malaysia is more noticeable than in Thailand.
And on the theme of the new year in Malaysia, a couple more photos.
Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur or Petronas Twin Towers is the main attraction of the capital of Malaysia and a symbol of the city. These famous twin towers are a must see in Kuala Lumpur. We will not load you with history and facts, but we will tell you how to get to Petronas, what is interesting there and where to see the fountains.
Photo: Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Briefly about the main thing. The Petronas Towers were built in 1998 and are currently the tallest twin towers in the world. Height 450 meters, 88 floors. You can read more about the history of the towers on the Wikipedia website.
The Petronas Towers can be seen from anywhere in Kuala Lumpur
What to See in the Petronas Towers
It is interesting to see the Petronas Twin Towers from the ground and appreciate the scale. You can go around the skyscrapers from different sides, they look amazing from any angle. For starters, you can look at them from the east side in the area of the subway exit.
Close-up of the bridge between the KLCC buildings, which can be used for excursions
There are always a lot of tourists here, everyone is trying to take good photos, but because of the height of the skyscrapers, they can hardly fit into the frame. I'll tell you a secret - a photo against the background of the Petronas is best taken from the park, which is located behind the towers.
We have a couple of photos against the background of the towers from this side, when they entered completely
What's inside the towers
On the lower floors there is a Suria KLCC shopping center and a Cold Storage supermarket. to upper offices. For visitors, the lower floors of the shopping center are available, as well as a science museum and a lift to the observation decks for an additional fee.
How much does it cost to climb the Petronas Towers
You can climb the towers for 85 ringit per person ($20). This is an excursion with a group lasting about 1 hour. The program includes a passage along the Skybridge bridge between the towers, and then the observation deck on the 86th floor. There is no self-sufficiency in the excursion. Such excursions are held every day from 9 am to 9 pm, except Mondays and holidays.
Where can I order a transfer from the airport?
We use the service - Kiwi Taxi
Ordered a taxi online, paid by card. We were greeted at the airport with a sign with our name on it. We were taken to the hotel in a comfortable car. You have already talked about your experience in this article
Park near the Petronas Towers
On the west side there is a nice park with ponds, fountains, benches, playgrounds and a free pool for children. Here you can relax on a hot day, take a photo of Petronas Towers from better angles, and watch the fountain show in the evening.
The view of the city from the towers is also good. In the evening, these fountains will be beautifully illuminated. 
whale in the pool 
Free children's pool with waterfall 
Some more photos of Park KLCC 
fountain show
Singing fountains include from 19 to 22 hours. Approximately every 30 minutes there are different numbers. We have watched the show several times. Beauty! Worth the wait. Although, not all shows are very impressive, but we were lucky. See snippets of the show in the video below.
From the photo it is difficult to assess the effect of the fountains. Watch a short video:
How to get to the Petronas Towers
Metro. KLC station. We left the subway and the towers will be immediately in front of you. There are many exits from the metro, but if you're lucky, you can go directly to the Suriya shopping center, which is located under the towers. There are other options to get to Petronas, for example, by bus, but we recommend not to fool around, but to take the metro, which is very inexpensive in Kuala Lumpur.
88-story Petronas Towers(Petronas Twin Towers) were once the tallest twin towers in the world. Standing 452 meters tall, this glittering mega-structure held the proud title of the tallest man-made building until 2004, when the 101-story (508-meter) tall Taipei 101 was completed.
The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur became the tallest buildings in the world in 1998 - exceeding the 442-meter Willis Tower in Chicago, USA
These incredible twins located in the capital of Malaysia, contain a complex of office space, conference rooms, a 50-acre park and a prestigious shopping complex. First of all, the building housed the headquarters of the Petronas company, connected by a two-story bridge ( sky bridge) on the 41st and 42nd floors.
tower one(Tower One) is fully occupied by the Malaysian state oil company Petronas, its subsidiaries and partners. V tower two(Second tower) mainly houses multinational organizations, which include: Al-Jazeera, Microsoft, IBM, Bloomberg, McKinsey & Co, Barclays Capital ...
One of the most notable features of the Petronas in Kuala Lumpur is concert hall Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, leading in Southeast Asia for classical music concerts. It is located in two towers, the architectural design of which has received excellent reviews as one of the best concert halls in a world based on the time-honored designs of 19th-century European concert halls. The hall has hosted many of the world's music stars and is home to the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra.
Even more sights of Kuala Lumpur are located under the towers - Art Gallery, Aquarium.
The other main attraction of these twins in Kuala Lumpur is Petrosains Science Center. The gallery showcases exhibits related to the oil industry, from petroleum origins in the age of dinosaurs to the latest advances in oil-based products.
Skyscrapers are an American invention. However, in the context of the economic boom, the construction of multi-storey buildings is growing. A huge 88-storey skyscraper with a height of 452 meters is located in the capital of Malaysia - these are the famous twin towers Petronas Towers, which for a long time were considered the largest skyscraper on our planet. The Petronas Twin Towers, which has become a "visiting card", makes a great impression. Rising above the city, the towers symbolize the current one, striving to enter the number.
The most respectable center of Malaysia, the so-called Golden Triangle shopping center, was chosen for the construction of the skyscraper. This area is famous for skyscrapers, shopping malls, luxury hotels and chic restaurants.
The construction of "Petronas Towers" cost the main customer - the state corporation "Petronas" - 800 million dollars. Some of the costs were borne by other Malaysian firms, who shared office space between the two skyscrapers.
The towers were put up in a record short time - less than three years (they were laid down in May 1993, and officially opened on May 8, 1998). In January 2000, all office space was already occupied.
One tower was built by a consortium of Hazama and Mitsubishi, as well as the American J.A. Jones Construction. The second tower is a consortium of South Korean companies Samsung Engineering and Construction, Kok Engineering and Construction and one Malaysian company.
The grandiose construction belongs to the National Oil Corporation, part of the project to create the "City of the New Millennium" in Malaysia. It is said that its whimsical "twin" design was inspired by the Grand Arch of the Parisian La Defense. The towers resemble two rockets shot up, connected by a two-story bridge, lying 160 meters from the ground.
The walls to the very top are made of tempered durable glass and thin metal lintels. During the day, the towers sparkle in the sun like a huge diamond set in silver. At night - they soar above the city, rushing with luminous rockets into the swampy blackness of the sky. Their needle-spiers are visible for tens of kilometers outside the city limits.
Each tower rests on a multi-meter thick slab of high-strength concrete with a volume of 13,200 cubic meters and a weight of more than 32,000 tons, which in turn rests on 104 piles, going to a depth of 60 to 115 meters. The frame of the towers required 160 thousand cubic meters, concrete of special strength and 37 thousand tons of steel, which allows the towers to withstand tremors with a force of up to 7 points and a speed of 45 m / s, although no significant and.
Both towers are connected by a covered walkway in the form of a bridge. The building is crowned with 73.5-meter turrets. These towers were completed after it became clear that the new skyscraper was inferior to the tallest building in Chicago at that time by only 65 meters. After the towers were built on, the Petronas Towers became the tallest. Until recently, this title belonged to the Malaysian building, however, in 2004, the record was broken by the Taipei 101 skyscraper.
The area of all premises of the building is 213.75 thousand square meters (these are 48 football fields). The towers represent 452 meters of glass and steel. The towers themselves occupy 40 hectares. The Petronas Towers are offices, exhibition and conference rooms, an art gallery, a theater, a concert hall where the Malaysian symphony orchestra performs, restaurants, as well as the most important shopping center in Kuala Lumpur. In the silhouette of sharply honed towers, with all the unbridled hi-tech, hints of national architecture are felt. Inside the towers is still more dynamic. Huge atriums culminate in steel structures a la space stations, glass elevators gliding past glass escalators.
The upper floors of the buildings are occupied by offices. On the lower floors there is a six-story shopping center, restaurants, cinemas, a huge concert hall of the Malay Philharmonic Orchestra, galleries, museums, exhibition halls and even a science center with virtual attractions for children and adults.
But the main attraction is the skyscraper itself. At the level of the 41st floor, there is a lintel between the towers, a glass bridge. It is open to the public from 10:00 am to 12:45 pm and from 3:00 pm to 4:45 pm, admission is free. The bridge offers a great view of the entire city of Kuala Lumpur.