Petronas Twin Towers Kuala Lumpur

PETRONAS Twin Towers was official opened by Dato Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohammad in 31 August 1999. Since that the towers become a Kuala Lumpur landmarks and a symbol of Malaysia's social economy progress and achievement, it's also a symbol of aspiration and ambitions of Malaysia to become a develop country by year 2020. This twin building is a home for Malaysia Petroleum Company also known as Petroliam Nasional Berhad or PETRONAS. PETRONAS is ranked among the FORTUNE Global 500 largest corporations in the world, engaged in the broad spectrum of oil and gas operation in more than 30 countries.

The idea to build this tower came from Malaysia 4th Prime Minister Dato Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohammad that wanted the PETRONAS Twin Towers must be unique and can be recognizing as icon of Malaysia by people around the world like Eifel Tower in France or Great Wall in China.

Standing at 452 m (1483 feet), designed by Cesar Pelli & Associates from USA, the tower was build on the former horse racing track at Jalan Ampang, fully completed in 1997, PETRONAS twin towers became the highest twin building in the world on date of completion before the places been taking over by Taipei 101.

Visiting Kuala Lumpur Petronas Twin Towers

If you’re traveling to Kuala Lumpur, be sure to add a visit to the Kuala Lumpur Petronas Twin Towers to your itinerary. The Twin Towers—as they’re known locally—are one of the tallest buildings in the world. A unique aspect of the Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers is that its design is influenced by the geometric principles unique to Islamic architecture. Taking seven years to build, each tower has 88 floors.

About halfway up, a skybridge connects the two towers. If you plan to see the view from the skybridge, take note that tickets are free and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. On busy days, they can finish quickly, so it’s best to arrive in the morning to collect your ticket (note: visiting hours are from 9am – 5pm and the skybridge is closed on Mondays).

While the Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers primarily house business offices on the upper floors, there is also a large luxury shopping mall at the bottom known as Suria KLCC. Home to many high-end designer brands, the mall is a shopping haven for tourists and locals alike. When you need a break from shopping, catch a movie at the cinema located on the third floor. There is also a wide variety of food to suit your budget and tastes as the mall has a large food court as well as many restaurants and cafes.

But it’s not all about shopping and eating in the Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers. While you’re there, you can also get a dose of art and culture by visiting the Galeri Petronas, a leading art gallery which showcases both local and foreign artwork.

As the sun sets after your busy day, it’s time to step outside to take in the view. This is because night time is probably the best time to view the Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers. Against the dark backdrop of the night sky, the two towers make an awe-inspiring sight to behold as they are lit up like Christmas trees after dusk.

 If you walk over to the KLCC Park located at the base of the Twin Towers, there will be one last spectacle to feast your eyes on—dancing fountains. Called Lake Symphony, these water fountains dance playfully accompanied by a light show, ending your visit to the Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers on a high note. In fact, don’t be surprised if you find yourself asking when you can come back again!