The Petronas Twin Towers: A Must-See Icon When In Kuala Lumpur

Standing at a towering height of 452 metres tall, the Petronas Twin Towers were once the tallest buildings in the world, and remains the world's tallest twin structures till today. The 88-storey twin skyscrapers are undoubtedly the most iconic landmarks of Kuala Lumpur and of Malaysia, alongside the equally majestic KL Tower.

Impressive by day and dazzling at night, the Petronas Twin Towers is a sight you cannot miss when travelling to KL - you can even head to the Observation Deck on the 86th floor or the double-decker Sky Bridge that connects both towers for breathtaking views of the city beneath your feet.

Connecting the twin towers on the 41st and 42nd floors, the Petronas Twin Towers' double-decker sky bridge is the highest 2-storey bridge in the world. Located 170m above ground, it is open to visitors altough tickets are limited daily and you can only head up via a guided tour that will take around 45 minutes to complete. Visitors can opt for tickets to access just the Sky Bridge, or a combo package that will allow further ascend to the 86th floor observation deck.

If the views from the Sky Bridge aren't enough for you, you can head further up via a second elevator ride to the Observation Deck located on Level 86 of the twin towers. Here, visitors get to enjoy close-up views of the tower's spire, and learn about the tower's history and architecture via digital displays and a mini exhibition.

The Suria KLCC is a popular six-storey shopping mall located at the foot of the Petronas Twin Towers! Filled with retail stores, restaurants, a cinema, an art gallery, a huge bookstore, an aquarium (Aquaria KLCC), and even a science discovery centre (Petrosains), Suria KLCC is one of the most iconic shopping destinations in Malaysia.

The mall houses stores of brands including Chanel, Gucci Beauty, Timberland, Nike, Adidas, Machines (Apple Premium Reseller), Kinokuniya, Uniqlo, and more. Besides that, Suria KLCC is also home to the Petronas Philharmonic Hall (Malaysia's first concert hall that has hosted many of the world's leading orchestras).

The KLCC Park is an urban park that spans 17 acres below the Petronas Twin Towers, designed to provide greenary to surroundings of the twin towers! This beautiful park is full of greens as well as equipped with jogging and walking path, a beautiful lake (including an impressive fountain with nightly light shows), a mosque, wading pools, and even a children's playground. The park is one of the most popular spots to snap photos with the majestic twin towers in the backdrop!

Located close to the Petronas Twin Towers and often compared with each other, the KL Tower is another important icon of Kuala Lumpur. While the KL Tower may look taller than the Petronas Twin Towers from afar, it's actually an illusion as the KL Tower is built atop a hill!

The KL Tower features an Observation Deck as well as a revolving restaurant where patrons can enjoy lunch, afternoon tea, or dinner with incredible views of the city from beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows.

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