Menara Kuala Lumpur stands majestically at the top of Bukit Nanas, at 421 meters and 94 meters above sea level. Commonly referred to as KL Tower, visitors will find that the tower has become a well-known icon in the city's skyline.

It also ranks seventh amongst the tallest telecommunications towers in the world and was constructed over a period of four years, with architecture reflecting the country's Islamic heritage. The construction incorporates Arabic Scripts, Islamic tiles, classic Islamic floral with abstract motifs.

Besides the panoramic view, KL Tower has something for the city-dwelling, nature enthusiast. The verdant green surrounding Menara KL is the Bukit Nanas Forest - the only oldest gazetted forest reserve in the country.

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.

Nearby Attractions

• Cocoa Boutique    0.55km
• Maybank Numismatic Museum    0.83km
• Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman    0.99km
• Jamek Mosque    0.99km
• Aquaria KLCC    1km
• Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC    1.03km
• Petaling Street    1.09km
• Sultan Abdul Samad Building    1.2km
• Central Market    1.25km
• National Textiles Museum    1.3km

Source: Tourism Malaysia

The 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers, otherwise known as KLCC, among the world's tallest twin structures. Located in the heart of the capital city, the crown of the Kuala Lumpur contains a complex of office buildings, conference halls, a sprawling park and an upmarket shopping complex.

Inspired by the geometric shape found in Islamic architecture, this gleaming mega-structure was designed by Argentinian-American architect Cesar Pelli. Stretching out to one side of this architectural masterpiece is the spacious and beautifully landscaped KLCC Park.

Other attractions at KLCC are Suria Shopping Complex, Petronas Philharmonic Hall, Petrosains Science Centre, Petronas Art Gallery and Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, where The Aquaria Oceanarium is situated.

Nearby Attractions

• Aquaria KLCC    0.47km
• Cocoa Boutique    0.56km
• Perdana Botanical Gardens    1.02km
• Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower)    1.03km
• Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman    1.78km
• Maybank Numismatic Museum    1.84km
• Jamek Mosque    2.01km
• Istana Budaya (National Theatre)    2.06km
• Petaling Street    2.08km
• Sultan Abdul Samad Building    2.22km

Source: Tourism Malaysia