Petronas Twin Towers, Malaysia: Visiting Guide, Tips & Map

TypeArchitecture
CountryMalaysia
BaseKuala Lumpur
Coordinates3.1578, 101.7117

The Petronas Towers, also known as the Petronas Twin Towers and colloquially the KLCC Twin Towers, are an interlinked pair of 88-storey supertall skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, standing at 451.9 m. From 1998 to 2004, they were the tallest buildings in the world until they were surpassed by the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan. The Petronas Towers remain the world's tallest twin skyscrapers, surpassing the original World Trade Center towers in New York City, and were the tallest buildings in Malaysia until 2019, when they were surpassed by The Exchange 106.Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Visiting tips

Book skybridge tickets online; the KLCC Park fountain show is free at night.
Best season in Malaysia: March to October on the west coast.
Carry water, sun protection and clothing suitable for religious sites where relevant.

Location map

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Open in Google Maps · Coordinates via Wikipedia.

Where to stay nearby

The most convenient base is Kuala Lumpur. Recommended areas: KLCC (views of the Petronas Towers and the park); Bukit Bintang (shopping, Jalan Alor food street and nightlife); Chinatown (budget-friendly and full of character).