Kuala Lumpur City Center

The Twin Towers

The 88-storey PETRONAS Twin Towers, developed as an integral part of the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) project, house PETRONAS' new corporate headquarters. The PETRONAS Twin Towers rise like sentinels in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. Costing a whopping US$1.2bn and uniquely designed by Cesar Pelli & Associates, it rises to 1,483ft (451.9m) in height and is all of 33ft higher than the Sears Tower. Cesar Pelli, former dean of Yale University's School of Architecture, also designed Canary Wharf in London, and the World Financial Center in Manhattan, New York City.

Suria KLCC

Suria KLCC is Malaysia's premier shopping destination located at Kuala Lumpur prestigious commercial address, the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). It offers an array of goods and services to please and pamper the needs of shoppers; from fashion, entertainment, arts & culture to local delicacies and international gourmets.

Set in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle, Suria KLCC is surrounded by hotels, office buildings, a scenic park and dancing fountains, promising hours of leisurely pleasure. From whichever entrance you take, the excitement hits you the minute you step into the sensational splendour and diversity of the centre.

There is always something for everyone to savour at Suria KLCC:

>> 6 levels of retail outlets with each level of a distinctive character and style.

>> Anchor tenants are Isetan, Parkson Grand, Tanjong Golden Village and Scotts Picnic Food Court. Other key tenants include Marks & Spencer and Asian Flavors Food Court. Including destination shop such as Pucuk Rebung and Aseana which are located exclusively Suria KLCC.

>> Shopping, restaurants, cafes, entertainment, leisure, home decor, a concert hall, an art gallery and a science discovery centre.

>> Customer-friendly facilities which include well-trained customer service staff, taxi, and bus stops, ample parking bays, a post office which opens throughout weekends, a Bureau de Change, a cobbler, a locksmith, florist and ATM centres.

All this within one location.

SkyBridge

LRT: KLCC. Open Tuesdays-Sundays (Closed on Mondays). Morning session 10am - 12:45pm (12:15pm on Fridays)

Afternoon session 3pm - 4:45pm

The good news is it's FREE. The bad news is there're only 800 timed tickets a day and it's given out on a first-come, first-served basis. Also, after having waited all that time for a free ticket, you only get to ascend to the 41st floor (170m) and you can only stay inside for 10 minutes. If you are visiting the Petronas Twin Tower Skybridge during a weekend, you will probably need to stand in line 30-60 minutes before they start giving out tickets. They start giving out tickets at 9:15am and the first tickets are for a 10am visit. The second round of tickets are given out at 2:30pm for a 3pm visit so if you miss the morning session, get in line early (I mean, EARLY) for the afternoon session. So make sure you get in line as the lines can be very long (up to 2 hours queue) during the weekends (on one visit, it snaked out the doors of the Towers and around the central court area). Weekday mornings are fine. You can walk right up to the counter and get timed tickets for an hour later, no problem. Don't quote me on that though especially if a public holiday falls on a weekday.

TIP: If the lines are just way too long and you don't have many days in KL, go to the KL Tower instead. It has far better views (personal opinion) and it hardly gets overly crowded even on weekends. It's not free though (RM8 per adult) and it's harder to get to (the LRT doesn't go there). In my opinion, the only novelty in visiting the Skybridge is the coolness of being in a bridge suspended 170m above the city. The views are obstructed, and not as grandiose and all-around as the views from the KL Tower. Still it is rather cool and you should do it at least once. Have fun!

LINK: Check out http://www.petronas.com.my/petronas/ and click on "Twin Towers" > "Skybridge Visit".

KLCC Park

The beautifully landscaped park at KLCC is the last inspired masterpiece by the versatile and talented Brazilian master of gardens, the late Roberto Burle Marx.

Spread over 50-acres [20-hectares], the lush tropical garden provides a haven of tranquility for those seeking a respite from the stress of city life.

The KLCC Park is unique in its theme and concept. Designed to showcase a heritage of tropical greenery by integrating man's creation with nature, the beautifully landscaped KLCC Park offers a calm and harmonious environment in the midst of the hustle and bustle of a busy and dynamic city.