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KL Tower

Kuala Lumpur Tower is built on Bukit Nanas. It was the site of a fort built by Sutan Puasa, an early settler and Malay headman of the mining town of Kuala Lumpur. Visits to the Observation Deck cost RM49 per person and you can catch a panoramic view of the entire city of Kuala Lumpur.

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Kuala Lumpur Tower is built on Bukit Nanas. It was the site of a fort built by Sutan Puasa, an early settler and Malay headman of the mining town of Kuala Lumpur. Visits to the Observation Deck cost RM49 per person and you can catch a panoramic view of the entire city of Kuala Lumpur.

It was opened to the public in on 2 October 1996 and has since become the symbol of Kuala Lumpur and one of its most popular tourist attractions. It receives an average of 2,500 visitors per day. It serves as an integrated telecommunications tower from which TV and FM radio signals are transmitted for the metropolitan area. Two express lifts transport the visitors to the observation platform at 276 m above ground level in 60 seconds.  

The 421m high tower, ranks the world 5th tallest tower after:
- Toronto’s CN tower (553 m),
- Moscow’s Ostankino tower (537 m)
- China’s Shanghai Oriental Pearl tower (468 m).
- Borj-e Milad Tower, Taheran (435 m)

- Number of lifts: 4 express lifts, which takes only 54 seconds from ground to the observation deck at 276 meters or 920 feet
- Number of steps: 2,058 from basement to TH11
- Architect: Kumpulan Senireka Kuala Lumpur
- Construction Firm: Wayss Freytag of Germany
- Cost of Construction: RM270 million
- Construction Period: 1991 to 1995
- Officially Opened: 1st October 1996 by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad
- Owner: Malaysian Government
- Managed by: Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd a subsidiary of Teleko

The tower structure consists of 5 sections:
i. Foundation Base,
ii. Touristic Building,
iii. Tower Shaft,
iv. Tower Head, and
v. Antenna Mast

Touristic Building. It houses a mini-theatre, souvenir and handicraft shop, photo shop, a snack shop and others. A 15-minute documentary showing the construction of Menara Kuala Lumpur is screened continually. The Touristic Building also extends to a 146 m pedestrian mall with a reflecting pool in the center.

Tower Shaft. The vertical-ribbed tower shaft links the Touristic Building to the Tower Head. The two express lifts and staircase are contained within tower shaft.

Tower Head.  It consists 6-storey.
TH1 -  an observation platform,
TH2  - a revolving restaurant Atmosphere 360
TH3 - Mega View Banquet Deck
TH4 - Telecommunication Station
TH5 - Building services
TH6 - Broadcasting Station.

The observation platform is equipped with 8 viewing binoculars, and can accommodate 200 people at any one time. An excellent view of the city is after a heavy rain. The revolving restaurant serves lunch, high tea and dinner. It takes 90 minutes to make a complete revolution and provide spectacular scenic view for the diners.

Antenna Mast. The 86 m antenna mast forms the last section of the tower. 
KL Tower has also become the venue for extreme sports, namely the
- Towerthon and
- BASE Jump (Buildings, Antenna, Spans, Earth).

In the Towerthon, thousands of people with extremely strong knees run 1km from the street level upwards through the rainforest and culminates with a run up 2058 steps to reach the Mega View Dect at 288m above the ground.

BASE jumping is only for those who have nothing better to do with their lives – the daredevil jump off the tower and hope that their parachutes open in time to cushion their landing.

Atmosphere 360 Revolving Restaurant located at 282m plus 94m atop a hill, makes it a spectacular place to dine and entertain your guest or yourself for lunch or dinner or tea. You have a choice of buffets or ala carte.  The restaurant can accommodate up to about 250 guests at any one time. The restaurant comprises of a revolving floor and as you partake of your meal, you will be slowly rotated 360 degrees to catch the entire view of the city. 

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Looking for a relaxing getaway packed with local charm, delicious eats, and hidden gems- somewhere out of KL but not so far away ?   Welcome to Tanjung Sepat- your perfect day tour destination just a short drive from the city !   It is close to Kuala Lumpur International Airpo...

Looking for a relaxing getaway packed with local charm, delicious eats, and hidden gems- somewhere out of KL but not so far away ?   Welcome to Tanjung Sepat- your perfect day tour destination just a short drive from the city !   It is close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).  Explore local highlights like the dragon fruit farms, cozy coffee shops enjoy the rich and great taste local coffee,  check-out the Chinese steamed bun making and of course get ready to indulge with the famous handmade pau !  Snap Insta-worthy shots at the iconic Lover's Bridge- a romatic spot with stunning sea views. 

My family and friends love this tour ! This is a real and very lifelike experience. A day trip here helps to escape the hectic city life so we are recharged again !  The crispy tapioca crackers and pumpkin crackers definitely a must try!  Well, one need  to be here personally to get a taste of the raw and real local life, absolutely no filter !

Pick up from hotel.

Drive past Formula 1 Racing Course 

Visit Dragon Fruit Farm

Rustic Wooden House Authentic Coffee Brew

Crackers Factory

Steamed Bao Making Process

Chinese Customs and Ritual at temples

Heartbreak Lover's Bridge

Seafood Lunch

(This is a suggested itinerary)