Petronas Twin Towers KLCC – Why & How To Visit? | Best Guide

Being the iconic symbol of Malaysia, the Petronas Twin Towers (Menara Berkembar Petronas) is no doubt the most impressive and recognisable sky scrappers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Located at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), the twin towers are impossible to miss if you’re driving or walking along the city centre. Standing tall at 452m/1,483ft, The Petronas Twin Towers still holds the title as the world’s tallest twin towers till this very day!

What time is the Petronas Twin Towers KLCC Visit open?

The Petronas Twin Towers KLCC Visit is open from Tuesday – Sunday, from 10am – 6pm. Last admission on public holidays is at 5.30pm. The twin towers are closed every Monday for maintenance purposes. If you are planning to make the trip up to the observatory deck at Petronas Twin Towers, we highly advise you to make a booking prior your visit as the slots are very limited. Click here to place your booking online.

However, even if all the tickets are Sold Out at your desired Visit Time, you may try your luck to purchase the tickets at the Petronas Twin Towers Ticketing Counter. Located at the Concourse Level, the tickets sold there are subject to availability.

We found that the best time to visit the Petronas Twin Towers KLCC is during the late afternoon session (5.15pm) as you can get a beautiful sunset view of the city.

If you’re coming with a group of friends and family of up to 10 people, then you can opt to go on the Guided Tour Evening Experience, which is available at 6.30 pm, 6.45 pm & 7.00 pm sessions.

How much is the Petronas Twin Towers KLCC Visit tickets?

There are 3 different Petronas Twin Towers KLCC Visit ticket categories:-

1. Petronas Twin Towers KLCC Visit (MyKad Holder)

Infant (Under 2 years) – Free

Child (Age 3 – 12 years) – RM 14

Adult (Age 13 – 60 years) – RM 28

Senior Citizen (61 years & above) – RM 14

2. Petronas Twin Towers KLCC Visit (Non-MyKad Holder)

Infant (Under 2 years) – Free

Child (Age 3 – 12 years) – RM 33

Adult (Age 13 – 60 years) – RM 80

Senior Citizen (61 years & above) – RM42

3. Guided Tour Evening Experience

• RM 1,200 per session
• Available session : 6.30pm, 6.45pm & 7pm
• Maximum of 10 pax per session
• Includes 1 8R photo with digital copy
• Petronas Twin Towers KLCC merchandise

* Make sure to check Petronas Twin Towers KLCC site for the latest promotion and ticket pricing.

How to visit Petronas Twin Towers KLCC?

As long as you are in Kuala Lumpur, navigating to the Petronas Twin Towers KLCC is quite easy. You have a variety of options to get here; by car, bus or train. If you are driving here, you can take either the Jalan Ampang, Jalan P. Ramlee or Jalan Kia Peng tunnels which leads to the KLCC parking bays. Click here to get the Google Maps directions to the Petronas Twin Towers KLCC.

If you’re looking to rent a car, you can check out SoCar as they offer one of the best rates in town.

Taking a taxi/e-Hailing ride such as Grab/Airasia Ride is another popular option for those who want to avoid the parking hassle. You can ask your driver to drop you off at Suria KLCC main entrance or right in front of Petronas Twin Towers entrance. Click here to get the best rates for AirAsia Ride!

For those who are taking the bus, you can choose to take the bus to the nearest train station to KLCC or take the direct bus to Suria KLCC.

RapidKL City Buses

B103: Titiwangsa Bus Station at Jalan Tun Razak → KLCC (stops at KLCC LRT Station)
B114: Maluri Bus Station at Jalan Cheras → Titiwangsa Bus Station at Jalan Tun Razak via KLCC (Stops in front of Suria KLCC)

GOKL City Bus (Free Bus Service)

Green Line : Bukit Bintang → KLCC
Purple Line: Arab Street Taxi (interchange) → KLCC

If you are taking the train to get to Petronas Twin Towers KLCC , then check out the lines and stops below to see how to get here:-

KL Monorail Line

• Exit the KL Monorail at KL Sentral/Bukit Nanas and switch to LRT Kelana Jaya Line. From there onwards, exit at the KLCC station.

KTM (Seremban Line & Port Klang Line)

• From KL Sentral switch to LRT Kelana Jaya and exit at the KLCC station.

LRT (Ampang Line & Sri Petaling Line)

• Take the train to Masjid Jamek then change to the LRT Kelana Jaya line and exit at the KLCC station.

MRT (Sungai Buloh – Kajang Line)

• Exit the MRT line at the Pasar Seni station and then changeover to the LRT Kelana Jaya line. Then, exit at the KLCC station.

How does the Petronas Twin Towers Visit work?

1. Present your online booking tickets or purchase them at the Ticketing Counter at the Concourse Level.
2. Your assigned tour guide will take you to the SkyBridge located on the 41st Floor. You will be given around 10-15 minutes to explore the area.
3. You will then be required to take another lift up to the Observation Deck located on the 86th Floor. After around 10 – 15 minutes of taking in the gorgeous views of Kuala Lumpur, your guide will lead you to another lift down to the 83rd Floor.
4. The Digital Displays on the 83rd Floor will be the last stop before you descend down to the ground floor and end your tour.

Useful Tips

• If you are unfamiliar with the area or visiting for the first time, we suggest taking an e-Hailing ride to Petronas Twin Towers KLCC to reduce the hassle of changing train/bus lines
• Book your Petronas Twin Towers KLCC Visit tickets ahead of time, usually 1 – 2 weeks prior to your visit
• After checking out the Petronas Twin Towers KLCC, you can walk around Suria KLCC mall and also check out the KLCC Park located just behind the twin towers
• You are not allowed to carry any selfie sticks during the visit, so make sure to keep it at the lockers provided
• No food or drinks are allowed during the visit, so make sure to have your meals before the twin towers visit

So getting that out of the way, let’s find out Why You Need To Visit & What To Do at Petronas Twin Towers KLCC?

1. Learn more about the World’s Tallest Twin Towers

During your Petronas Twin Towers KLCC visit, each group will be assigned a tour guide who will bring you on an unforgettable journey to 3 floors in the twin towers. If you look closely, you will notice that the twin towers have a unique floor plate design, formed by 2 interlocking squares to form an 8 point star. The designs are specially integrated to reflect the Islamic patterns, local handicrafts and weaving patterns in Malaysia.

2. Walk on the World’s Highest 2-story Bridge! (SkyBridge – Level 41 & 42)

Standing at a jaw dropping height of 170m/558ft, the Petronas Twin Towers KLCC also holds the record for being the World’s Highest 2-story Bridge. As you walk along the SkyBridge at Level 41 & 42, you might feel that the bridge is swaying from time to time.

There’s no reason to be worried as the SkyBridge was purposely designed to be attached partially to the twin towers. This provides enough space for minor movements especially during strong winds and storms to prevent the SkyBridge from causing too much strain on the twin towers.

3. Get the best view of Kuala Lumpur (Observation Deck – Level 86)

On the Observation Deck at Level 86, you will be greeted with one of the most amazing views of the city. If you visited the Petronas Twin Towers in the late evening like we did, you can expect to catch the beautiful sunset shining down on a clear sunny day. Make sure to check the weather forecast before hand, and avoid visiting on a cloudy or rainy day, otherwise you won’t be able to get a good view.

4. Try Sight Seeing on the Telescope (Petronas Twin Towers KLCC)

Scope around using the power telescope on the 86th Floor of the Petronas Twin Towers and check out the surrounding buildings and skyscrapers.

5. Check out the Kuala Lumpur City Centre Scale Models

As you walk around the Petronas Twin Towers Observation Deck, you can see various scale models of Kuala Lumpur’s latest city development.

6. Try out the Interactive Screens (Petronas Twin Towers KLCC)

One of the best ways to learn about the Petronas Twin Towers architecture is by using the interactive AR screens here at the 86th Floor of the Observation Deck. So, make sure hover your hands over the Interactive Screens here!

7. Explore the Digital Displays (Level 83) Petronas Twin Towers KLCC

Another cool feature at the Petronas Twin Towers KLCC is the digital displays on the 83rd Floor. Now, you can revisit the history and development of the tallest twin towers in the world!

8. Send letters to your loved ones from the World’s Tallest Twin Towers!

Now, you can share your journey and memories to your loved ones from Petronas Twin Towers KLCC by sending them specially crafted postcards.

9. Watch the Petronas Twin Towers KLCC Information Videos

Whilst waiting for your turn up the elevator to the observation deck, you can brush up on your knowledge on the most popular landmark in Malaysia.

10. Experience the Petronas Twin Towers KLCC Guided Tour

What better way to spend your evening then to bring your loved ones to watch the night skyline from the world’s tallest twin towers! This would be an unforgettable experience for you and 9 of your closest companions as you will get a private guided evening tour of the twin towers.

11. Visit the Best Shopping Mall in Kuala Lumpur (Suria KLCC)

Once you are done with your visit to the Petronas Twin Towers, make sure to check out Suria KLCC which is a 6 storey premium shopping mall located below the twin towers. Boasting over 360 flagship stores, you can literally spend hours browsing between the stores available at Suria KLCC.

12. Take a stroll along the KLCC Park

If shopping isn’t your thing, then you can always take a stroll at the KLCC Park which is located behind the Petronas Twin Towers KLCC. The massive 50 acre park offers one of the most impressive facilities to visitors compromising of various jogging trails, wading pools and a 2 acre children’s playground!

Here’s a bonus tip for you:-

Take a walk along the jogging trail and try to find the one which passes by the wading pool. We stumbled upon this area by accident and realised that the views here are absolutely stunning. The best part is that there are not many visitors here as most of them are at the entrance of the Petronas Twin Towers.

13. Watch Lake Symphony light show (KLCC Park)

Located also at the KLCC Park, the Lake Symphony light show performs various animations and mesmerising performance using light, sound and water effects. The KLCC Lake of Symphony Light & Sound Water Fountain premiers daily at 8pm, 9pm and 10pm. As for the Lake of Symphony (Light show only), the showtimes are 7.30pm, 8.30pm and 9.30pm daily.

14. Explore Malaysia’s Largest Aquarium! (Aquaria KLCC)

Visit this stunning oceanarium which is located just beside the Petronas Twin Towers KLCC. Watch the monster fishes such as the Arapaima and the Alligator Garfish swimming around the massive fish tank. There is even a living ocean exhibit which features a 90 metre transparent tunnel, consisting of various marines species such as sand tiger sharks and the green turtle.

If you would like to find out more on Aquaria KLCC, check out our blog on Aquaria KLCC – Best Things To See & Do | Malaysia’s Largest Aquarium

Have any experience or tips on visiting Petronas Twin Towers KLCC ? Or are you planning a trip soon? Let us know and share your thoughts and questions in the comments section. We’d love to hear from you! 

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