KL TOWER : A SYMBOL OF KUALA LUMPUR

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How are you doing? We hope everything is going very well..For today, we would like to tell you about KL Tower.

                   

The lobby

Nightview of KL Tower

Dayview of KL Tower

Map of KL Tower

Kuala Lumpur Tower formally called Menara Kuala Lumpur is an elevated tower in Kuala Lumpur. The tower was built in 1991-1995 and initially utilized for communication purposes. KL Tower was officially inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Malaysia on 1 October 1996. It features an antenna. which soars up to 421 meters, making it the world's seventh tallest communication tower at present. 

For those want to see the panorama of Kuala Lumpur city from 276 metes above ground level, there is an observation deck in the tower with an audio tour available in 16 languages.

 

The Tower also acts as the Islamic Falak observatory to observe the crescent moon which marks the beginning of Muslim month of Ramadhan, Syawal and Zulhijjah, to celebrate fasting month of Ramadhan, Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Aidiladha. 

At the height of 282 meters above ground level, there is a revolving restaurant named Seri Angkasa Revolving Restaurant which attract a lot of tourists to come and visit KL Tower. Let's see some pictures of the restaurant.

Tempted enough?? Come and try it yourself!You will not regret it =___=


Oh wait!There's some interesting facts about KL Tower. Let's check it out!!!

• Though the tower was constructed to improve the quality of telecommunication services and the clarity of broadcasting, it actually stands for the symbol of Kuala Lumpur.

• The whole structure of the KL Tower is divided into 5 different parts, including the foundation base, the touristic building, the tower shaft, the tower head, and the tower head.

• Its tower shaft consists of 22 levels with 4 elevators and flights of stairs, having 2,058 steps.

• Its tower head has the public observation platform and revolving restaurant, together with the telecommunication & broadcasting stations.

• Its antenna mast holds the tower and is particularly used for telecommunication and broadcasting transmissions.

• Kuala Lumpur Tower is controlled by Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn. Bhd., which is an entirely owned subsidiary of the Telekom Malaysia Group.

• The KL Tower made the first pit-stop in the Amazing Race Asia 1.

• The tower is distinctly known for housing the highest McDonalds in the world.

KL Tower provides many other attractions for tourists. It comprises of 3 elements: Culture,adventure, and nature. If you are curious to know more about KL Tower, click HERE


KL TOWER ADRESS
Menara Kuala Lumpur
No 2 Jalan Punchak off Jalan P.Ramlee
50250 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Tel : +603 2020 5444
Tel : +603 2098 7001


*KL Tower can also be reached by public transports such as hiring taxi, boarding buses or by trains from the city. For elaboration about the route of the train please refer HERE