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Putrajaya: Vision City

Putrajaya: Vision CityPutrajaya, the ‘Intelligent Garden City’ and federal administrative capital of Malaysia is a carefully planned township which emphasizes on preservation of the environment. The central 650 ha manmade lake, in addition to acting as a climate moderator also allows visitors a unique opportunity to cruise around the cityin either a small 4/6-seater gondola-like perahu boat or the large 76-seater air-con boat. Alternatively you can of course opt for conventional land tours. Putrajaya with its serenity, breathtaking architectural wonders and wondrous gardens has a unique character all its own.

Putrajaya covers an area of approximately 4,932 ha. It is strategically located centralised about 25 km south of Kuala Lumpur and 20 kilometers from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at Sepang. While the city has all the trappings of a modern metropolis its architecture and street decorations draw upon local and regional traditions and customs. Domed buildings combine the traditional Moorish style with modern steel and glass features. It is an interesting blend that gives Putrajaya a truly distinctive appearance.

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Getting There & About

Getting There & AboutThe fastest mode of transport to get to Putrajaya is using the high speed rail link, the ERL Link which transits at the Western Transportation Terminal in Precinct 7. You can get on the train at the KL Sentral station.  Other modes include bus services and taxis. Bus Services available include the Klang-Banting Bus service, the Cityliner service as well as the Sepang Omnibus. To get arou...

Heritage Discovery

Heritage DiscoveryThe Millennium Monument The Millennium Monument, the first national monument to be built in Putrajaya, celebrates the country's history and achievements. The solid metal Millennium monument shaped like a Bunga Raya (Hibiscus) is 68m tall and stands in a 25-hectare park in Precinct 2. Perdana Putra The Perdana Putra building, overlooking the Putrajaya Lake, houses the offices of ...

Arts & Cultural Exploration

Arts & Cultural Exploration Putra Mosque The pink-domed Putra Mosque constructed of rose-tinted granite is a much visited landmark in Putrajaya. It comprises three main functional areas i.e. the prayer hall, the Sahn or courtyard, and also has auditoriums, seminar rooms, a manuscript room and a library. 12 columns support the simple and elegant prayer hall with its highest point being below the dome at 250 fe...

Eco-Adventures

Eco-Adventures Parks & Gardens Taman Botani Taman Wetland, a large manmade freshwater wetland, the first of its kind in Malaysia, comprises Wetland Park (138 hectares) along with several outlying wetland areas (197 hectares). There are 24 wetland 'cells' in Taman Wetland and the main habitats are marshes, swamp forests and open water areas like ponds and lakes. The park is said to have attracte...

Events, Fiestas, Fairs & Festivals

Dataran Putra (Putra Square) Dataran Putra was designed to be the nation’s leading centre for staging national events and formal parades. It comprises an outer 11-pointed star, which represents the 11 states existing when Malaysia gained Independence, followed by an inner 13-pointed star representing the subsequent growth to 13 states of Malaysia, and an innermost 14-pointed st...

Tourist Information Centre

Putrajaya Information Centre Tel: 603-8888 7272.