Tourism Malaysia Centre
 Built
along busy Jalan Ampang, this historical landmark used to be a tin
tycoon's mansion. It was previously the British war office and the
Japanese headquarters during World War II. It was also the venue
for the first sitting of Malaysia's parliament and the installation
ceremonies of several kings of the country.
This one-stop centre offers a host of facilities for tourists.
Its auditorium serves as the venue for cultural performances to
give a preface of Malaysia's diverse culture and ethnicity.
For tourists who would like to take a moment to whet their palates,
the Saloma Theatre Restaurant offers a multitude of Malaysian delicacies
and delights.
Located conveniently next to the Tourism Malaysia Centre, the Saloma
Theatre Restaurant provides a gastronomic experience where wonderful
aromas and flavours beckon.
The Malaysian Tourist Information Counters is open daily from 7.00am
to 10.00pm. The Saloma Theatre Restaurant is open daily from 11.00am
to 12.00 midnight.
KL Tower
 This
KL communications tower located atop Bukit Nanas is the world's
fourth tallest.
Standing at 421 metres, the KL Tower stands steadfast beside its
well-known cousin, the Petronas Twin Towers.
To experience the exhilarating view from the KL Tower, visitors
can go to the 335-metre high observation deck
From here, visitors can observe Kuala Lumpur city below and the
world's only forest reserve in the middle of a city.
The Bukit Nanas Forest reserve, also known as the 'Green Lung'
of KL City, is located just beside the KL Tower. The Bukit Nanas
Forest Reserve has flora and fauna indigenous to Malaysia and offers
tourists and visitors the opportunity to see colourful butterflies,
insects, monkeys, squirrels and exotic birds in their natural habitat.
On the top of the KL Tower is the Seri Angkasa revolving restaurant
where visitors can sample an international buffet spread while watching
a continuously revolving view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline.
KL Tower opens daily from 9.00am - 10.00pm.
KL Tower's Seri Angkasa revolving restaurant opens daily from:
12.00pm to 3.00pm for lunch
6.30pm to 11.00pm for dinner
Petronas Twin Towers
 Towering
451.9 metres and 88 floors over the city, this gleaming structure
of steel and glass lays claim to being the world's tallest freestanding
twin towers.
A world-renowned icon of Malaysia, they are truly an awesome sight
in the day and majestic by night; where the twin towers prominently
sculpts the KL city skyline.
A lesser-known fact about the twin towers is that the floor plate
of the towers were designed based on geometric patterns common in
Islamic architectural heritage. These patterns describe important
Islamic principles of 'unity, harmony, stability and rationality'.
Connecting the twin towers at levels 41 and 42 is the double-decked
Sky Bridge. The Sky Bridge symbolises the gateway to the future.
Visitors can experience the exhilarating 'top of the world' feeling
on level 41 of the Sky Bridge. From the Sky Bridge, visitors can
see the KLCC Park - an aesthetically pleasing landscaped area, featuring
indigenous trees and palms; sculptures, murals, and fountain displays.
Admission to the Sky Bridge is free.
Visitors need to get their tickets from the ticket counter between
8.30am - 5.00pm, every Tuesdays to Sundays.
The Sky Bridge is closed on Mondays.
National Science Centre
 Situated
in a pleasant and beautiful environment, visitors can admire the
futuristic-looking building, which is shaped like a truncated cone
and covered with a huge geodesic dome.
Established in 1996 to promote science and technology in the country,
the centre features fascinating themes such as An Environmental
Odyssey, Pathways to Discovery, Future World and Thinking Machines.
Amidst such themes, visitors at the National Science Centre can
interact with a multitude of exhibits.
These exhibits are engineered to stimulate and encourage visitors
to take an active interest in Science and Technology; where science
is linked to environment and religion, as well as to explaining
the use of scientific knowledge and applications in daily life.
Opening times :
* Monday to Thursday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
* Friday: 9.00am - 12.15pm & 2.45pm - 5.00pm
* Saturday: 9.00am - 1.30pm
* Sundays & Public holidays: closed
National Planetarium
 Located
magnificently atop a hill in the Lake Gardens, the National Planetarium
is an impressive blue-domed structure. Opened in 1994, the National
Planetarium represents Malaysia's march towards becoming a progressive
society.
The Planetarium's futuristic design features an Observatory equipped
with a 35.5cm (14in) telescope which provides visitors a stunning
view of the sky; and a space-themed park, where visitors can marvel
at replicas of ancient observatories.
Also, visitors from the Planetarium can easily access the National
Museum via an overhead pedestrian bridge.
The National Planetarium is open daily from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm,
except on Fridays, when it is closed.
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