Petronas Twin Towers
44 people recommend, 13 warn against itvia r/KualaLumpur, X, r/malaysia30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 31 threads.
What people say, in short
Many visitors recommend the Petronas Twin Towers, and many admire how they look, with several praising how they look at night. Several others find the view from inside underwhelming, and one visitor warns that haze can spoil skyline views. Many visitors warn that same-day tickets are hard to get, so they suggest booking online well ahead.
Address
Petronas Twin Towers, Petronas Twin Tower, Lower Ground (Concourse) Level, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
At a glance
- Best for
- Photography, Architecture
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Night facade lighting, Mall at the tower base, Fountain area views for photos
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Petronas Twin Towers, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/No_Philosopher_2340 in r/KualaLumpur · Apr 2025photography
Post shares a photo of the towers and admires how they look.
- Recommendsu/Dannyfansure in r/KualaLumpur · Mar 2025uniqueness
Says the towers have a timeless, distinctive aura that doesn't fade the way other tall landmarks do; the author has watched them for years.
- Recommendsu/Zeanjeal in r/KualaLumpur · Mar 2025uniqueness
Praises the towers as a masterpiece, noting how night clouds and daytime sunlight play across them.
- Recommendsu/wakemeupbabe in r/KualaLumpur · Jul 2025photography
Says the towers look stunning at night and that a visitor would always be impressed by them.
- Recommendsu/AK_HT in r/KualaLumpur · Mar 2025uniqueness
Argues the twin layout gives the towers more visual punch than a taller single tower, and mentions a smaller third tower.
- Recommendsu/LivinCuriously in r/KualaLumpur · Apr 2025uniqueness
Thinks the twin towers remain the best and most iconic compared with newer towers.
- Recommends@izzminem on X · Oct 2025
Named as a city landmark worth visiting for urban and historical sightseeing in Kuala Lumpur.
- Recommendsu/goblin2367 in r/KualaLumpur · Nov 2024
Says it is Malaysia's highlight and essential to visit, so it should not be skipped.
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- Mixedu/dlhzred in r/KualaLumpur · Apr 2024
Finds the interior underwhelming but says the outside view is much nicer.
- Recommendsu/shyamntk in r/KualaLumpur · Dec 2025access
Suggests the train to KL Sentral then a light rail to KLCC, with the towers close enough to walk from the station.
- Recommendsu/otterkraf in r/malaysia · Dec 2024access
Advises first-time visitors to take a light rail from the main rail hub to the station near the towers.
- Recommendsu/No-Marsupial234 in r/KualaLumpur · Jul 2024
Says the planned route, which begins at the Petronas Towers, is fine.
- Caveatu/KualaLJ in r/KualaLumpur · May 2024
Advises skipping the sky bridge, saying nothing to see there makes it a waste of time.
- Recommendsu/Hour_Stock4087 in r/KualaLumpur · Oct 2026
Lists the twin towers among must-visit spots in Kuala Lumpur.
- Caveatu/linateoh in r/KualaLumpur · Oct 2025
Advises skipping the towers and picking a rooftop spot with a better view instead.
- Recommendsu/windmillcheer in r/KualaLumpur · Mar 2025uniqueness
Finds the twin towers timeless for their age and credits the original designers; says they enjoy looking at them.
- Recommendsu/Foreign_Emphasis_470 in r/KualaLumpur · Mar 2025weather
Says the towers stay visible and bright, unlike dusty skylines, and calls them amazing.
- Recommendsu/elbrollopoco in r/malaysia · Jan 2024
Calls the Petronas towers cool and enjoys seeing them from their window.
- Caveatu/shanghaikid in r/KualaLumpur · Jan 2026access
Agrees; says many visitors arrive hoping for same-day tickets and leave disappointed, so book weeks ahead.
- Recommendsu/SnooDoughnuts6599 in r/KualaLumpur · Nov 2025photography
Recommends photographing the towers from the fountain area, which also hosts an evening fountain show.
- Recommendsu/HaydenJA3 in r/KualaLumpur · Jul 2025uniqueness
Calls the towers' facade lighting among the best they have encountered globally.
- Caveatu/Chromatic_Chameleon in r/KualaLumpur · Oct 2026weather
Says taking in the skyline from the towers during this haze would not be enjoyable.
- Recommendsu/deccan2008 in r/KualaLumpur · Nov 2025photography
Favors the Twin Towers for their greater height and broader view of the whole city.
- Recommendsu/wyyan200 in r/KualaLumpur · Mar 2025
Says they still prefer the towers over the country's other two big tall buildings, using a joking nickname.
- Recommendsu/kappazilla in r/KualaLumpur · Mar 2025visit time
Holds a special fondness for the twin towers, admiring them in daytime grandeur and at night.
- Recommendsu/zazzo5544 in r/KualaLumpur · Jan 2025
Lists the Petronas Towers first among suggested places to visit in KL.
- Recommendsu/Baxoren in r/KualaLumpur · Oct 2024uniqueness
Admires the tower's elegance; it can be seen from KL Tower.
- Caveatu/2wildchildzmom in r/KualaLumpur · Oct 2024access
Backs advance booking; their walk-up slots were days out and many went away disappointed.
- Mixedu/Skylinneas in r/KualaLumpur · Oct 2025access
Says the official site has many slots, but most are booked, so acting fast is needed.
- Caveatu/BlackyUy in r/KualaLumpur · Oct 2024access
Recommends buying tower tickets online; their same-day attempts often failed.
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