One of the fun things people must do
in Kuala Lumpur is arranging an outing with their family or fellow travelers. This city always offers variety of activities to
do during weekends and also weekdays. If they cannot make it during daytime, they
can instead go for it at night.
A perfect outing involves a venue
that is active the whole day, and for that, one should pick Kuala Lumpur City
Centre or KLCC. This area is fully funded by Malaysian national petroleum and
gas company, Petronas. Getting to KLCC is very easily; one just simply needs to
take the low transit railway or LRT train and stop at KLCC station. From there,
climb up the elevator and they will be inside of it already. Instead, if
they’re coming with a car that they drive on your own, there is a spacious and
comfortable parking underneath the basements. They can collect the ticket at
the parking entrance, or simply pass through using a Touch N Go card, which is
much easier to use since they won’t have to find an Autopay machine later.
Usually, people spend the morning
checking out the outlets inside Suria KLCC shopping mall. Many interesting
items are on sale and they know they won’t find them anywhere else. If they’re
feeling hungry, there are touch-screen directory maps provided that will help
guide them on restaurants available, even a food court with selections of local
and foreign food. This shopping mall also holds a cinema for people who wish to
watch movies instead of shopping. The biggest bookstore is also here, known as
Kinokuniya, where the bookworms can find various of books even in foreign
languages. Facilities such as a clinic, banks, money changers, and washrooms
can also be located easily here just by following the signs hanging from the
top of the hallways.
Since they are already inside Suria
KLCC, they surely would visit Galeri Petronas. This non-profit art gallery is a
home of valuable masterpiece artworks and the exhibition changes every once in
a while. A tour will be provided if needed to guide the visitors through the
gallery, and it is guaranteed that they will be amazed seeing the artworks on
display. The gallery is divided by sections, depending on the exhibition. There
is also a locker service for visitors to keep their belongings just in case they
don’t want to bring them along inside while they’re viewing the artworks on
display. Galeri Petronas is established to nurture the growing interests of
public towards art and it automatically becomes the favorite venue for many
local and foreign artists to meet up and exchange their views and appreciation
related to art. This gallery accepts any kind of contribution, even something
as small as joining the art workshop hosted, or submitting one’s own artwork.
For people who come with children
and they fancy science and technology, they can be brought to the highest floor
and visit Petrosains. This discovery center will not just inspire the children
with its interactive approach; it will also enlighten adults on science and
technology related to Malaysia petroleum industry. Its main theme is all about
Petronas, of course, the company that becomes the backbone of KLCC development.
There is so much to see and experience inside that this two-level center will
keep people entertained for a long time, from visualizing the exhibits, and
also touching them with their own hands.
Speaking of entertainment, Aquaria
KLCC is another place for them. There is a tunnel right under Suria KLCC that
will lead them straight to it, by walking. At its entrance, there is a wall
where they can freely leave their signature or remarks as a trace that they
have been there. This oceanarium holds over 5000 of different aquatic and land exhibits,
where visitors can walk along the underwater tunnel and view the ocean like
walking in a park. The journey-like experience will take them from the misty
highlands, down through the rivers, straight to the rainforest and mangroves,
until they reach the coral reefs of the deep blue sea. This is an excellent way
of educating the children on sea life, as it is not as boring as reading about
it in a book. Visitors may also take a break by watching what is showing on a
television inside the hall. Afterward, they can get some snack or drinks from
the food court.
From Aquaria KLCC, they can also
choose whether to exit to KLCC Park or visit KLCC Convention Centre. The two
elevators will take them to those places depending on what they’re planning to
do next.
KLCC Convention Centre is a complex
with halls for conventions, seminars, and important events. If they’re
fortunate to come here during some exhibitions or expos being held, they will
be impressed to see how many things organized inside the halls. Big companies
will arrange their booths to attract the people with their unique products, and
they will be surprised to know of so many things have been invented for
people’s comfort and ease. Many of these things are even cheaper than their
original prices in the outlets, so it is strongly advised to get the things needed
while they are being sold in the exhibitions.
If the weather allows it, KLCC Park
is something that nobody should miss. This outdoor section of KLCC provides a
green environment for its visitors and it is also the main reason of why it
becomes a favorite meeting point for locals. It is complete with a section for
jogging, picnic, and benches for people who wish to just sit and talk. For
children who like to play with water, there is a place for them where they can
enjoy playing with waves in shallow water. People who happen to be here will
spend a little more time and wait for something magnificent at the fountain
nearby. There is also a public toilet and a mosque provided for visitors.
Petronas Twin Towers makes a beautiful
background when taking pictures. Standing here will make people feel so small,
compared to the twin giant towers. They can be viewed completely from the park,
especially on the bridge crossing Symphony Lake. The towers are built to hold
offices and entering inside them is prohibited as they are just for those who
are working inside and also hold an access card. However, visitors can instead
get a ticket to climb up to the observation deck and enjoy the breathtaking
views of Kuala Lumpur city.
The Twin Towers bridge is known as
Skybridge. Many people feel like they’re floating in the sky even though they’re
actually standing on something. But they don’t have to worry as the bridge has
very strong supports and they can stand there as long as you want, gazing at
the magnificent view of Kuala Lumpur. The clear glass windows allow them to see
the details of the twin skyscrapers architecture, regardless of haze which is
currently a common situation in Kuala Lumpur because of the high population and
air pollution from the massive amount of vehicles. Visitors can also bring home
some merchandise from the gift shop just to keep them reminisced of the magnificent
and beautiful Petronas Twin Towers.
As mentioned before, Symphony Lake is
another unique thing of KLCC. The main reason why people must wait at the
fountain is because of something that happens sharp at 8PM. The lake is named
this way because of the musical fountain; a show where the water and lights of
the fountain dance along with music playing in the background. It plays at 8PM,
9PM and 10PM every night. This spectacular fountain has enticed many visitors
and it is suggested for them to bring along a video camera because taking only
pictures won’t be that satisfying.
Instead, if the visitors prefer live
shows and musicals on a stage, there is a concert hall nearby; Dewan
Filharmornik or Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. They can check the posters
and the board for upcoming scheduled concerts and performances. The concert
halls, which were built to resemble the traditional shoe-box shape of the 19th
century European concert halls, are amazingly huge and can fit approximately
1000 audiences. The sounds that come from these halls are kind to the ears, and
stimulating to the senses. These beautiful halls have been the venue for many
famous orchestral artists, foreign and local, to perform their musical talents
and plays.
KLCC is designed to be the heart of Kuala Lumpur
city and it is built to become a multipurpose development area that attracts
travelers from many countries, and also local. Therefore, it is indeed a
perfect place for people to spend the day as they won’t find another place like
this anywhere else.
- Edited and published on Tralleo - A Perfect Day Out at the KL Twin Towers for Travellers.
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