At 421 meters high, this is the tallest telecommunication tower in Southeast Asia and the 7th tallest in the world. Admire some of the best views of Kuala Lumpur from the 276-metre-high outdoor observation deck. There’s also an indoor observation deck, a sky box with a glass floor, and a bar/café to purchase drinks and snacks.
After admiring the views, visit the tower’s revolving restaurant, Atmosphere 360, or even the aquarium or mini-zoo downstairs. The tower is located within the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, the last untouched tropical rainforest in Kuala Lumpur.
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Hours
9am-10pm7 days
Look Around
KL Tower from the ground
Fountain in front of the entrance
View from exterior observation deck
Hanging out over the edge
Northwest view towards Petronas Towers
Exterior observation deck
Southeast view over Kuala Lumpur towards iconic Exchange 106 skyscraper
Southeast view towards Parkroyal Hotel
Interior observation deck
Southwest view towards National Mosque of Malaysia
Exchange 106 skyscraper
Eastern view towards Petronas Towers and KLCCWho Will Like KL Tower
Bucketlist Bandit
Feel the breeze in your hair while admiring KL's cityscape from the tallest telecommunications tower in Southeast Asia. Have your photo taken in the glass-bottomed sky box to look like you're floating over the city.
Photography Whiz
Capture breathtaking 360 panoramic views of Kuala Lumpur stretching to the Genting Highlands and the South China Sea.
Insider Tips For KL Tower
- Arrive at opening time to beat the crowds and avoid delays accessing the sky box and sky deck.
- Skip the revolving restaurant and bring snacks instead.
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Where Is It
How To Get There
Car
RM4/hour (USD$0.90 / hour) • Onsite parking lot with 150 parking spots. Free parking for motorbikes.
Bus (Shuttle Bus)
Free shuttle bus service from the main gate to the tower. Pick up point is a short walk from bus and train stops.
Train (LRT Kelana JayaDang Wangi LRT Station)
Train (MonorailBukit Nanas)
Tech & Photography
Wifi
Public wifi access: None
Photography
Photography allowed: Yes
Tripod allowed: Only compact tripods
Selfie sticks allowed: Yes
Best time to shoot: Sunset
Drones
Drones allowed: No
Bags
Backpacks allowed: Yes
Secured bag lockers available: No
Food & Drink
Skycafe entrance
Inside Skycafe
A drop of white, or a drop of white- Several food and drink stores on the ground floor inluding Santinos Pizza and Moghul Mahal Indian Restaurant.
- Sky Café is located on the outdoor observation deck and sells snacks like icecream and cakes, and alcoholic and hot drinks.
- Full service, revolving restaurant Atmosphere 360 is located on the observation deck. Bookings are recommended.
Backstory
Built in 1996 as a telecommunications tower, KL Tower can be clearly seen from most of the Klang Valley. The tower is considered a huge technological and architectural achievement, cementing Malaysia’s place on the world stage. It is now one of the most visited tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur.
An annual 'Towerthon' race is held where participants run up the tower's 2,058 stairs to the Megaview Banquet Hall.
Etiquette
- Be considerate of other visitors and share the best photo spots.
- Wait patiently if there's a queue for the elevator or sky box.
- Wear shoes in the sky box.
Scorecard
- City views from the observation deck and sky box.
- Organised flow of visitors and relatively short wait times.
- Overpriced drinks and snacks at Sky Café.
- Overpriced photos in the Sky Box.
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