How majestic !

Have you ever managed to catch a glimpse of the Kuala Lumpur Tower lately - be it during the day or nite time ? Have you ever wondered how this was possible to have one of the world's tallest communication towers built right here in Malaysia ? I believe that the dream and vision of the then 4th prime minister of Malaysia - Tun Dr Mahathir ( also known as the father of modernisation of Malaysia ) had for Malaysia to be a country advancing into the new era of technology and advanced communication has truly become a reality. The KL tower - as it's fondly known - can even be viewed as far of from the straits of Malacca - a state rich with history and abundance of local traditions.

The KL Tower is a 421m high telecommunications and broadcasting tower which actually appears to be taller than the Petronas Towers, because it is built on a hill. Amidst the city of Kuala Lumpur stands the Menara Kuala Lumpur at 515m above sea level. This tower has an observation deck, where you finally can manage to get a bird's eye view of the city.Menara Kuala Lumpur ranks fourth amongst the tallest telecommunications towers in the world and was constructed over a period of four years and completed in May 1996. Menara Kuala Lumpur is designed to withstand wind pressures of up to 90mph.

KL Tower (officially) stands majestically atop Bukit Nanas (Pineapple Hill) at 421 meters and 94 meters above sea level, is one of the first and perhaps most enduring images a visitor to KL will encounter. When you're taking a taxi to go to the KL-Tower, it's better that he drops you off up the hill at the entrance.
When you want to walk up the hill, you'll feel the green surrounding of the Bukit Nanas Forest – the only oldest gazetted forest reserve in the country. Age-old trees, flora and fauna indigenous to tropical climates.
As a tourist I would advise you to go up the hill with the "shuttle service" or taxi and to walk down the on your way back !

The KL-Tower's architecture reflects the country's Islamic heritage with the construction detailing Arabic Scripts, Islamic tiles, classic Islamic floral and abstract motifs and soothing colour combinations.
The main public area and entrance is at the upper ground level. At this level there are 9 shops, a fast food restaurant, a mini-theatre , which shows a documentary on the construction of the tower (every 15 minutes) and an open-air amphitheatre (222 seats).
Before going to the "observation deck", you'll have to buy a ticket. Prices varies from time to time and depending on season . After that you'll proceed to the fast speed elevator, which will bring you to the very top of the "observation deck"
Downstairs are also several souvenir shops, but it's better to wait till you're back again.

Then you'll a tape recorder and a head set, which will guide you on your tour along the "observation deck". There you'll listen to the explanation about your view . For example: "the green building on your right is the Selangor club"You can make that tour in your own time. When you want to have a closer look, well, then you stop the tape recorder
Also there is souvenir shop located in the observation deck for people, who to buy commemorative material.

so to my dear foreign friends and outstation friends , when you make a visit to Kuala Lumpur in the near future , do not forget to make a visit to the Menara Kuala Lumpur as one of you top list of ' must visit ' sites.

Have fun & cheerio everybody .........!