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KL Tower (Menara Kuala Lumpur)

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KL Tower (Menara Kuala Lumpur)

A 421-metre telecom tower on a forested hill, with a glass Sky Box above the city.

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Time needed
1–2 hours
Entry
Paid
Best time
Sunset
Area
Bukit Nanas

A telecom tower with a sky deck and wide views of the city.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Jalan Puncak, Bukit Nanas, Kuala Lumpur

  • On foot: About 15 minutes uphill from Bukit Nanas monorail station, or take the free shuttle from the gate.
  • Tickets: Choose the observation deck, or the open-air Sky Deck and Sky Box.
  • From KLCC: About 10 minutes by taxi.

The story of the KL Tower

Menara Kuala Lumpur was completed in the mid-1990s as a telecommunications tower. Because it stands on Bukit Nanas hill, its observation deck feels even higher than the Petronas Towers' deck, with 360-degree views over the city.

Higher up, the open-air Sky Deck and the glass-floored Sky Box hang about 300 metres above the ground. The tower stands in the Bukit Nanas forest reserve, one of the oldest protected forests in Malaysia.

Best time to visit

Best season

All year.

Best time of day

Just before sunset, to see the city by day and night.

Weather

The Sky Deck closes in rain or strong wind.

Tips before you go

  • Try the glass Sky Box at the top.
  • Combine your visit with the canopy walk in KL Forest Eco Park at the foot of the tower.
  • Sunset slots are popular; book ahead.

Best hotels near the KL Tower

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

Luxury hotel beside the Petronas Towers and KLCC Park.

See prices

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Tower hotel with direct views of the Twin Towers.

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Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Popular rooftop Sky Bar facing the towers.

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All hotels near the KL Tower

What's around the KL Tower

  • KL Forest Eco ParkRainforest canopy walk in the city.
  • Petronas Twin TowersTen minutes away.
  • Bukit BintangShopping and food.
  • Merdeka SquareHistoric heart of Kuala Lumpur.

Questions travellers ask

Which is better, KL Tower or Petronas?

KL Tower has higher views and a direct view of the Twin Towers; Petronas has the skybridge.

What is the Sky Box?

A glass-floored box on the open deck, about 300 metres up.

How long should I spend?

One to two hours.

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