Thursday 15 October 2015

Aquaria KLCC

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Actually the Aquaria is just a walking distance from Petronas Twin Towers. So after you explore and roam around this Tall Iconic Tower, normally visitors who come from the shopping centre may take the path through the underpass tunnel connecting from the lower-ground level of Suria KLCC (next to MayBank) to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. From here it is a just 5 minutes walk through the tunnel to Aquaria KLCC. 

 The aquaria KLCC is a state-of-the-art aquarium showcasing over 5,000 different exhibits of aquatic and land-bound creatures over a sprawling multi-level space in the Concourse Level of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. 

From the tropical waters of the Asian region to the rainforests of the world, Aquaria KLCC takes you on a journey to discover the fascinating nature of aquatic life as well as the unique behaviour of animals and crawly creatures above water. 

Immerse in an absorbing aquatic experience (without getting your feet wet!) from the moment you enter Aquaria KLCC. An educational study charting the course of natural waters flowing from the highlands to the streams and deep sea is devised to help visitors appreciate water as a habitat and ecosystem. 

General Information: Did You Know That.. 


Aquaria was Designed by Experts 
Aquaria KLCC is a world-class aquarium that showcases animals & marine life from Malaysia and around the world. Aquaria KLCC was initiated, developed and is wholly-owned by Aquawalk Sdn Bhd, an MSC Status company incorporated in the year 2002.




It is Simply An Adventure and amazing 
Their Oceanarium boasts a 90-metre transparent tunnel with a moving walkway to take you past Sand Tiger sharks, Giant Stingrays, Marine turtles and shoals of other fishes.





An Ocean of Discovery 
Aquaria KLCC will take you on a journey of discovery that will simply take your breath away. Learn more about marine fauna found in Malaysia and the region, while taking advantage of our Aquaria experts as they share with you about how they interact in their natural habitats.




Feeding Sessions 
One of the signature experiences that many look forward to at Aquaria KLCC is our interactive feeding shows scheduled throughout the day around entire the aquarium facility. Here, visitors can witness how our friendly exhibits are fed by our professional team.



Other Activities:
Dive with Sharks, Cage Rage, Sleep with Sharks, Birthday Party, Marriage Proposal

 The aquarium is open daily from 10.30am – 8.00pm.
(Including Weekends and Public Holidays)

 So, for you guys who want to experience the fun with your family here's the info for admission fees. 

Admission Fees:


Admission Ticket:                        Admission Rate:                             MyKAD Admission RATE:    
Adult:                                             RM64                                                RM46
Child:                                             RM53                                                RM35
Senior Citizen :                                RM43                                                RM35


Other ways to Get Here...

From The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

Aquaria KLCC is located on the Concourse Level and can be accessed by walking downwards from the main entrance located along Jalan Pinang.

From The KLCC Park

For those who prefer a more scenic route, a brisk walk via the KLCC Park will lead to the West Entrance of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. From here, it is just a short distance to the entrance of Aquaria KLCC.

Public Transportation To Aquaria KLCC

By RapidKL

Aquaria KLCC is a short walk from the Suria KLCC, RapidKL Kelana Jaya Line station. From the station, simply enter Suria KLCC and make your way through the underpass tunnel connecting from the lower-ground level of Suria KLCC (next Maybank) to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. From here it's a 5 minute walk through the tunnel to Aquaria KLCC.

By Bus

For those of you traveling via public buses, the most convenient way to visit Aquaria is by getting to the Suria KLCC Bus Stop. After that, just make your way to the underpass tunnel beside Maybank.

 For passengers of the KL Hop On-Hop Off Bus Service, you may get off at the KLCC Garden Park stop (West wing KL Convention Centre).

Parking at AquariaKLCC

Parking is available at the adjoining outdoor car park and multi-level covered basement car park of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. For your convenience we recommend that you park at Suria KLCC as there is usually more parking space there.

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Point of Interest-Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC)


The Petronas Towers, is also known as the Petronas Twin Towers. (In Malay word they call it Menara Petronas, or Menara Berkembar Petronas), so they are the twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)'s official definition and ranking, they were the tallest buildings in the world from year 1998 to 2004 and remain the tallest twin towers in the world. The buildings are a landmark of Kuala Lumpur, along with nearby Kuala Lumpur Tower.

Soaring to a height of 451.9 metres, the 88-storey twin structure is Kuala Lumpur's crown jewel. Majestic by day and dazzling at night, the PETRONAS Twin Towers is inspired by Tun Mahathir Mohamad's vision for Malaysia to be a global player or icon. Together with master architect Cesar Pelli, the international twin tower icon powerfully captures the nation's ambitions and aspirations. 
Go visit Malaysia and experience first the PETRONAS Twin Towers. Begin your tour with interactive displays that showcase the journey, from idea to completion. Scale 170 metres in an elevator with a futuristic edge. The doors will open at the Skybridge, a connecting structure between the towers and the world's highest 2-storey bridge. Ascend even higher to level 86, where the story of Malaysia's vision unfolds amid breathtaking views of Kuala Lumpur. Then wrap up your visit with exquisite souvenirs at the gift shop. 


Did You Know That.. General Info.

Got this from wiki and google search... Please do read..('',) 

KLCC Park View


KLCC Park
Spanning 17 acres (6.9 ha) below the building is the KLCC Park with jogging and walking paths, a fountain with incorporated light show, wading pools, and a children's playground.

Skybridge


A skybridge connects the two towers

An inside view of the skybridge

View to the northwest from the Petronas Towers skybridge, including the shadow of Tower 1 and the skybridge, and the Public Bank Berhadbuilding

One of the Petronas Towers spires
The towers feature a double decker skybridge connecting the two towers on the 41st and 42nd floors, which is the highest 2-story bridge in the world. It is not attached to the main structure, but is instead designed to slide in and out of the towers to prevent it from breaking, as the towers sway several feet in towards and away from each other during high winds. It also provides some structural support to the towers in these occasions. The bridge is 170 m (558 ft) above the ground and 58 m (190 ft) long, weighing 750 tons. The same floor is also known as the podium, since visitors going to higher levels have to change elevators here. 
The skybridge is open to all visitors, but tickets are limited to about 1000 people per day, and must be obtained on a first-come, first-served basis. Initially, the visit was free but in 2010, the tickets started being sold by Petronas. Visitors can choose to opt for package one which is just a visit to the skybridge or go for package two to go to the skybridge and all the way to level 86. Visitors are only allowed on the 41st floor as the 42nd floor can only be used by the tenants of the building.
The skybridge also acts as a safety device, so that in the event of a fire or other emergency in one tower, tenants can evacuate by crossing the skybridge to the other tower. The total evacuation triggered by a bomb hoax on 12 September 2001 (the day after the September 11 attacks destroyed the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City) showed that the bridge would not be useful if both towers need to be emptied simultaneously, as the capacity of the staircases was insufficient for such an event. Plans thus call for the lifts to be used if both towers need to be evacuated, and a successful drill following the revised plan was conducted in 2005.
There is a two hinged arch that supports the skybridge with arch legs, each 51 metres (167 ft) long, that are bolted to level 29 of each of the towers. After being constructed on the ground, the skybridge was lifted into place on the towers over a period of three days in July 1995 but instead of being directly connected to the towers, the skybridge can shift or slide in and out of them to counterbalance any effect from the wind. Residing on the 41st and 42nd floors, the skybridge connects a conference room, an executive dining room and a prayer room.

Lift system

The main bank of Otis Lifts is located in the centre of each tower. All main lifts are double-decker with the lower deck of the lift taking passengers to even-numbered floors and upper deck to odd-numbered floors. To reach an odd-numbered floor from ground level, passengers must take an escalator to the upper deck of the lift.
There are 29 double-deck passenger elevators, but there are different sets that service certain floors of the towers, specifically two sets of six of these double-deck passenger elevators to floors 1–23 and 1–37 respectively. Another set of 5 passenger lifts transport passengers to the 41st and 42nd floors where they can switch lifts to reach the upper zones of the buildings, each double-deck passenger lift with the capacity of 52 passengers or, 26 passengers per deck. There are also 6 heavy-duty elevators for utility.
From the ground floor, there are three groups of lifts. The "short haul" group of 6 lifts take passengers to floors between level 2/3 and level 16/17. The "mid haul" group of six lifts take passengers to floors between level 18/19 and level 37/38. There is also a set of shuttle lifts that take passengers directly to levels 41/42. To get to levels above 41/42, passengers must take the shuttle lifts, then change to lifts to the upper floors. These connecting lifts are directly above the lifts that serve levels 2 to 38. The pattern now repeats with the upper levels, one set serving levels 43/44 to 57/58 and one set serving levels 59/60 to levels 73/74.
Apart from this main bank of lifts, there are a series of "connecting" lifts to take people between the groups. Unlike the main lifts, these are not the double-decker type. Two lifts are provided to take people from levels 37/38 to levels 41/42 (levels 39 and 40 are not accessible as office space). This spares someone in the lower half of the building from having to go back to the ground floor to go to the upper half of the building.
The lifts contain a number of safety features. It is possible to evacuate people from a lift stuck between floors by manually driving one of the adjacent lifts next to it and opening a panel in the wall. It is then possible for people in the stuck lift to walk between lift cars. During an evacuation of the buildings, only the shuttle lift is allowed to be used, as there are only doors at levels G/1 and levels 41/42; therefore should there be a fire in the lower half of the building, this enclosed shaft would remain unaffected. Firefighter lifts are also provided in case of emergency.


Getting Here

From KLIA to Kuala Lumpur Twin Tower
From: Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 64000 Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia To: Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
By Taxi or Walk
The Petronas Twin Towers are in between Jalan Ampang and Jalan Raja Chulan. It is also next to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and opposite The Ascott.

By Light Rapid Transit (LRT)
The KLCC station is on the PUTRA LRT line.


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