Tips on Visiting the Petronas Towers

Towering over Kuala Lumpur city, the Petronas Towers stands 452 meters high, it was hailed as the tallest building in the world from 1998-2004 until it lost the title to Taiwan’s Taipei 101 in 2004. That title was then taken by Dubai’s Burj Khalifa in 2013, which stands 828 meters high.

Nonetheless, the Petronas Towers remains among the most celebrated structures in the world. If you’re traveling to Kuala Lumpur, it is a must-see. Here are some helpful tips for your visit.

Tickets Sell Fast

The viewing sessions are done in groups and the tickets sell fast. I tried to make it there as early as I could and arrived at 10:30am. By that time they were already selling tickets for the 7:15 pm viewing.

Luckily, since I was by myself, they found a slot available in the 3pm batch so I got to join that group. If you’ll be needing two or more tickets, it’s important to go as early as possible.

 

Check out KLCC Park & Mall

The KLCC Mall and surrounding park is conveniently located beside the towers. It’s a great place to hang-out, meander, shop or dine while waiting for your viewing session.

The KLCC Park is a neatly manicured park with fountains, ponds, and a waterpark where children and even adults can swim.

Be back 30 minutes before your session

Each group is composed of roughly 20 people. The staff will round you up for a quick briefing, bags must be deposited at a counter, and tickets will be inspected. Hence, be back at least 30 minutes before your tour so that you won’t be rushing or get left behind.

Viewing session are over before you know it

There are two viewing areas, the first is the Skybridge and the second is the Observation Deck. From the ground floor, we rode an elevator to the Skybridge on the 41st floor, here you can view the city from a height of 170 meters.

The Sky Bridge is a pathway connecting the two towers. According, to the guide it serves as passage from one tower to the other and had 2 levels. I assumed the level we were on was for tourists and the other for employees of the KLCC Towers.

The Sky Bridge also serves as an emergency passage. We were given 15 minutes here then were hauled up for the next viewing at the Observation Deck.

Once settled, our group got on an elevator to the 86th floor of Tower 2 where the observation deck was. Again, we had 15 minutes here. The observation deck offers commanding views of Kuala Lumpur. There are many windows where you can soak in the urban landscape and seats are placed by some windows. These photos were taken from the windows as there are no open viewing areas.

Souvenir Shopping

The tour ends at a souvenir shop. You can spend as much time here as you like. You may find a trinket or two to take home, although do note that the items are quite pricey.

Menara Tower

Some reviews suggested to skip the viewing at Petronas Towers and just go to Menara Tower since it’s on higher ground. Out of curiosity, I went to both. From my experience, both towers offer rewarding views of the city landscape.

I recommend do Petronas during the day and Menara in the evening and you’d be able to view Petronas in all its evening glory from above. Take note, the viewing deck at Menara Tower is open so you’ll get a lot of wind here.

A symbol of Malaysia, the Petronas Towers are a true spectacle from top to bottom. Swing by here on your KL visit and this architectural masterpiece will literally take your experience to greater heights.

Check out these Kuala Lumpur travel guides to learn more about the best places & attractions in the city.

Photography by Iza Sanchez

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