Kuala Lumpur - Trip to the Petronas Towers

From our hotel, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC), with the 452 m high Petronas Towers (Malaysian: Menara Petronas), is just one stop away. The short ride costs just 1 MYR (0.25 EUR) per person. Our goal for the late afternoon: to buy tickets for the Petronas Towers for tomorrow, as we had read online that you have to get them very early. There are only a limited number of tickets available per day, and the motto is: first come, first served, or you can climb the towers.

But when we arrived at the ticket counter, we discovered that even though it was already 5:00 p.m., there were still tickets available for the 5:15 p.m. slot. So there's no need to stress, and we can come back any time the next day and see when tickets are available. Of course, it's still possible that many slots are already fully booked during peak times, or that you won't be able to make it up due to good weather. But we think that's the exception. The Pertonas Towers are open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday is, as we would say, a closed day.

Ticket purchase

So the next day, we simply went to the Petronas Towers around 11:00 a.m. and got tickets for 12:00 p.m. without having to wait in line. This meant we only had to wait 45 minutes in the mall, as we were supposed to be at the entrance checkpoint at 11:45 a.m. Since we still wanted to go to the post office, the 45 minutes were well spent sending postcards. Tickets for the ride to the Petronas Towers (including the Skybridge) cost 84.80 MYR (approx. 20.00 EUR) per person, which, in our opinion, is absolutely not too expensive for what you get!

Security check

At 11:45 a.m., we stood at the entrance, full of anticipation, and were given visitor badges. These were colored to make it easier to identify the individual groups. Just like at the airport, our bags were scanned, and we had to go through a scanner. We had to leave our backpacks locked away. Afterward, there was a detailed security briefing. You're not allowed to drink, eat, or smoke during the tour (which is prohibited everywhere here anyway). Chewing gum is also prohibited, and unfortunately, you're not allowed to bring tripods. It's a bit like being in a high-security area!

Skybridge

After the briefing, we took one of the elevators to the 41st floor to the Skybridge. This two-story bridge connects both towers and is 170 m above ground. The lower walkway is used exclusively for tourists as a viewing point. The upper walkway is for employees of the individual companies located there, allowing them to move more quickly from one tower to the other. The 58 m long bridge can be walked from one side to the other. It is the highest connecting bridge between two buildings and therefore unique. From here, you have an incredibly great view of the park on one side and the streets in front of the main entrance on the other. The weather was also perfect for the ride up!

Spire of the Petronas Towers

We then went up to the 86th floor, to the large exhibition hall. Halfway up, we had to change to smaller elevators because the towers get narrower towards the top and you can't go any further in the larger ones. At a height of 360 m, you have a really great view of the whole of Kuala Lumpur. You can look directly at the top of the other tower, which makes you realize where you are. Up here, there are many models of the twin towers with their current and future surrounding buildings. There are also free binoculars available, which are a great way to observe the other buildings. The history of the construction is explained, and there is a film about the towers that shows a 24-hour time-lapse. You have plenty of time to look at everything and try everything out.

Of course, on the way out, you pass through a souvenir shop at the Petronas Twin Towers, but that's pretty much the case with every attraction. We treated ourselves to a fridge magnet for our collection.

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Our review of a visit to the Petronas Towers