- Address: Jalan P Ramlee, Kuala Lumpur, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
- Phone: +60 3-2020 5444
- Website: menarakl.com.my
- Years of construction: 1991 - 1996.
- Height: 421 m
- Architect: Kumpulan Senireka Sdn. Bhd
- Ticket price: $ 11.5
- Working hours: from 09:00 to 22:00
In the heart of the Malaysian capital stands the Menara TV tower, which occupies the 7th place in height among the telecommunications towers of the planet. It is also called the "Garden of Light" because of the incredibly beautiful backlight that illuminates the twilight sky of Kuala Lumpur every evening.
How did they build the TV tower?
The construction of the grandiose building lasted 5 years and ended in 1996 with a pompous opening. The height of the Menara Kuala Lumpur tower was determined by the country's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who installed the antenna at 421 meters. Today, the TV tower serves as an excellent guide for the townspeople.
Few people know that the curious situation arose in the construction of the Malaysian TV tower. On the way of construction equipment was a century old tree. The designers did not ruin it, but built a supporting wall next to it to protect the plant. Today the tree continues to grow: it is part of the architectural ensemble of the tower and one of its attractions .
Tower Architecture
The architectural design of the Menara Kuala Lumpur television tower symbolizes each person's desire for change and perfection. When building the building, classical architectural styles and elements of Islamic architecture harmoniously intertwined. The Menara dome resembles a giant diamond with a cellular vault, and the main hall looks like a grenade cell. In the halls chandeliers of stars are decorated, the doors are decorated with mosaic with Muslim ornament.
What to see and what to do?
The Menara Kuala Lumpur TV Tower is located on the top of a high hill and is surrounded by the oldest forest reserve in Bukit Nanas in Malaysia . It's amazing that in the heart of the megalopolis there are amazing tropical plants, ancient trees and rare species of animals. A small zoo is open at the reserve, where unusual species of fauna live: a two-headed tortoise, an albino toad, etc. You can enjoy this and other beauties of Kuala Lumpur from the Menara observation deck, located at an altitude of 276 m.
For the convenience of visitors, there is a revolving restaurant on the Menara Tower. It is located at around 282 m and offers a huge selection of Malaysian cuisine . By the way, here too there is a special viewing platform.
In addition, an excursion to the Menara Kuala Lumpur television tower will allow you to visit the oceanarium , play a simulator in the F1 race, watch a movie at the XD cinema, get acquainted with the traditions of the Malaysian people , visiting the ethnographic museum "Cultural Village". Be sure to grab the camera to take a few photos of the Kuala Lumpur tower.
The television tower these days
Menara Kuala Lumpur is still used as a metropolitan TV tower. To transfer to the digital broadcasting standard, a lot of money is required, which is not yet available in the state treasury. The tower was chosen by the base jumps and newlyweds. The first likes to make dizzying jumps from it, the second - to arrange ceremonial ceremonies on viewing platforms.
How to get there?
You can reach the television tower of Kuala Lumpur by public transport . The nearest stop is "Ambank Jalan Raja Chulan" located a couple of hundred meters from the goal. Buses №7, U35, 79 come to it. If necessary, you can call a taxi.