| Putrajaya Administrative capital of Malaysia. Take a tour, Shop the malls, Dine at the restaurants |
Putrajaya
A vibrant city and Federal Government
Administrative Center, Putrajaya emerge in
the 1980s and was named after Malaysia's
first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman
Putra Alhaj. The Perdana Putra building
houses the office of the Prime Minister of
Malaysia.
Visit the parks, wetlands and lakes that
surround the governments offices. Visitors
can also pick up contemporary pieces of art
and pottery at the shopping centers within or
dine at the restaurants by the lake and view
the impressive skyline of the city.
The Putrajaya Lake Club activities include
boating, Kayaking and canoeing.
A vibrant city and Federal Government
Administrative Center, Putrajaya emerge in
the 1980s and was named after Malaysia's
first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman
Putra Alhaj. The Perdana Putra building
houses the office of the Prime Minister of
Malaysia.
Visit the parks, wetlands and lakes that
surround the governments offices. Visitors
can also pick up contemporary pieces of art
and pottery at the shopping centers within or
dine at the restaurants by the lake and view
the impressive skyline of the city.
The Putrajaya Lake Club activities include
boating, Kayaking and canoeing.
Alamanda Putrajaya Mall
A great place to stop for lunch or dinner with
some excellent restaurants. There are also
some great retail stores with unique
Malaysian handicraft and vibrant batik
materials.
A great place to stop for lunch or dinner with
some excellent restaurants. There are also
some great retail stores with unique
Malaysian handicraft and vibrant batik
materials.
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Botanical Garden
(Taman Botani)
The biggest botanical garden in Malaysia, it
covers an area over 92 hectares. The park is
divided into three sections - flowers,
ornamental plants and preservation/
research purposes.
The garden currently has more than 700
species of flowering plants, local plants as
well as plants from the Asia-Pacific and Africa
regions.
The area also serves as a research centre,
with its multi-purpose collection. Kids will be
delighted with the huge collection and exotic
flowers, and educationists will be able to see
many species of plants at the research centre.
There is also a Visitors' Interpretative Centre
(VIC), explorer's trail, palm hill, sun and floral
gardens for visitors wishing to experience
more from the Botanical Garden.
Take home some interesting collections from
its quaint gift shop offering environmentally
friendly souvenirs.
(Taman Botani)
The biggest botanical garden in Malaysia, it
covers an area over 92 hectares. The park is
divided into three sections - flowers,
ornamental plants and preservation/
research purposes.
The garden currently has more than 700
species of flowering plants, local plants as
well as plants from the Asia-Pacific and Africa
regions.
The area also serves as a research centre,
with its multi-purpose collection. Kids will be
delighted with the huge collection and exotic
flowers, and educationists will be able to see
many species of plants at the research centre.
There is also a Visitors' Interpretative Centre
(VIC), explorer's trail, palm hill, sun and floral
gardens for visitors wishing to experience
more from the Botanical Garden.
Take home some interesting collections from
its quaint gift shop offering environmentally
friendly souvenirs.
Agriculture Heritage Park
Located at Precinct 16, Putrajaya. It
emphasises the Malaysias agricultural
maintenance, fruits preservation and many
visitors' complex, an orchard, a herbs
maintenance, fruits preservation and many
and spices track, clonal rubber plot and
others. Among the attractions here include
viewing deck. The park also offers many
agro- products for sale, while various agro-
based activities and programmes are
arranged for visitors all-year round.
Located at Precinct 16, Putrajaya. It
emphasises the Malaysias agricultural
maintenance, fruits preservation and many
visitors' complex, an orchard, a herbs
maintenance, fruits preservation and many
and spices track, clonal rubber plot and
others. Among the attractions here include
viewing deck. The park also offers many
agro- products for sale, while various agro-
based activities and programmes are
arranged for visitors all-year round.
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Palace of Justice
The Istana Kehakiman or Palace of Justice is
a majestic looking building, and houses the
judicial department and courts.
The complex comprises five-storey building
for the judiciary and a two-storey building to
house the courts and offices.
Since the area has a large courtyard, it is
often used as a venue for national level
events such as Colours of Malaysia fest, and
many more.
A great place for outdoor photography, with
the impressive domed minarets as a focal
viewpoint.
The Istana Kehakiman or Palace of Justice is
a majestic looking building, and houses the
judicial department and courts.
The complex comprises five-storey building
for the judiciary and a two-storey building to
house the courts and offices.
Since the area has a large courtyard, it is
often used as a venue for national level
events such as Colours of Malaysia fest, and
many more.
A great place for outdoor photography, with
the impressive domed minarets as a focal
viewpoint.
Perdana Putra
Putra Perdana is the Prime Minister's
Department Complex housing several
government buildings and agencies.
It is located on the main hill in Putrajaya, and
was built in 1997. The buildings in the
complex are incluenced by Malay, Islamic
and European architecture, hence its unique
look.
This building has also become the icon for
Putrajaya, with its distinctive green dome and
clay like coloured buildings.
Besides the government complexes, are
also the Putra Mosque, the Dataran Putra,
and Perdana Walk.
Putra Perdana is the Prime Minister's
Department Complex housing several
government buildings and agencies.
It is located on the main hill in Putrajaya, and
was built in 1997. The buildings in the
complex are incluenced by Malay, Islamic
and European architecture, hence its unique
look.
This building has also become the icon for
Putrajaya, with its distinctive green dome and
clay like coloured buildings.
Besides the government complexes, are
also the Putra Mosque, the Dataran Putra,
and Perdana Walk.
Putra Bridge
Deemed to be the most important of the
bridges in Putrajaya, the 435-m concrete
bridge connects the Government Precinct to
the Mixed Development Precinct, with the
upper level of the bridge forming part of the
Boulevard, the main street in the capital.
The three-tier bridge is inspired by the
Islamic architecture of the famous Khaju
Bridge in Isfahan, Iran. Its magnificent
attractions are the four minaret-type piers,
complete with observation decks,
overlooking the Putrajaya Lake.
This unique bridge provides access to
pedestrians, vehicles and a monorail, while
its pier will be developed into a fine dining
area with a place for boats to berth.
Deemed to be the most important of the
bridges in Putrajaya, the 435-m concrete
bridge connects the Government Precinct to
the Mixed Development Precinct, with the
upper level of the bridge forming part of the
Boulevard, the main street in the capital.
The three-tier bridge is inspired by the
Islamic architecture of the famous Khaju
Bridge in Isfahan, Iran. Its magnificent
attractions are the four minaret-type piers,
complete with observation decks,
overlooking the Putrajaya Lake.
This unique bridge provides access to
pedestrians, vehicles and a monorail, while
its pier will be developed into a fine dining
area with a place for boats to berth.
Putra Mosque
The pink-domed Putra Mosque is
constructed with rose-tinted granite and can
accommodate 15,000 worshippers at any
one time. The basement wall of the mosque
resembles that of the King Hassan Mosque
in Casablanca, Morocco.
The mosque consists of three main
functional areas - the prayer hall, the Sahn, or
courtyard, and various learning facilities and
function rooms. The prayer hall is simple and
elegant, supported by 12 columns. The
highest point below the dome is 250 feet
above ground level.
The Sahn, landscaped with several
decorative water features and bordered by
colonnades, provides a huge yet welcoming
and beautiful prayer space.
Its impressive minaret is influenced by the
design of the Sheikh Omar Mosque in
Baghdad. At 116m, it is one of the tallest
minarets in the region and has five tiers,
representing the Five Pillars of Islam.
The pink-domed Putra Mosque is
constructed with rose-tinted granite and can
accommodate 15,000 worshippers at any
one time. The basement wall of the mosque
resembles that of the King Hassan Mosque
in Casablanca, Morocco.
The mosque consists of three main
functional areas - the prayer hall, the Sahn, or
courtyard, and various learning facilities and
function rooms. The prayer hall is simple and
elegant, supported by 12 columns. The
highest point below the dome is 250 feet
above ground level.
The Sahn, landscaped with several
decorative water features and bordered by
colonnades, provides a huge yet welcoming
and beautiful prayer space.
Its impressive minaret is influenced by the
design of the Sheikh Omar Mosque in
Baghdad. At 116m, it is one of the tallest
minarets in the region and has five tiers,
representing the Five Pillars of Islam.
Putrajaya Cruise
Putrajaya lake is in the heart of the
administration city, and visitors can take a
leisure cruise on the lake.
One can view stunning vistas of the
surrounding area from the cruise, including
the Putrajaya Mosque, Putrajaya Bridge as
well as several government administrative
buildings.
Visitors can opt to sail the lake on a
passenger cruise boat, which is a great
option in the day or spectacularly at night!
The air-conditioned cruise boat also seats
76 persons comfortably, and one can see the
landmarks of Putrajaya via its wrap-around
glass windows.
There are also open air boats (perahu) that
can be used for small groups of people.
Putrajaya lake is in the heart of the
administration city, and visitors can take a
leisure cruise on the lake.
One can view stunning vistas of the
surrounding area from the cruise, including
the Putrajaya Mosque, Putrajaya Bridge as
well as several government administrative
buildings.
Visitors can opt to sail the lake on a
passenger cruise boat, which is a great
option in the day or spectacularly at night!
The air-conditioned cruise boat also seats
76 persons comfortably, and one can see the
landmarks of Putrajaya via its wrap-around
glass windows.
There are also open air boats (perahu) that
can be used for small groups of people.
Putrajaya International
Convention Centre
Putrajaya International Convention Centre
(PICC) is the main convention centre in
Putrajaya.
The first thing one notices is its unique
shaped rooftop. It is designed in the shape of
a silver Malay royal belt buckle, and looks
majestic from afar.
It is located strategically on top of a hill, and
faces the lakes at Putrajaya. This area is
also a photographer's heaven with its
stunning vistas.
PICC is also has a meeting and main hall,
with state of the art facilities. It is a popular
venue for conferences, meetings and
exhibitions for local and international events.
This impressive landmark in Putrajaya is not
to be missed!
Convention Centre
Putrajaya International Convention Centre
(PICC) is the main convention centre in
Putrajaya.
The first thing one notices is its unique
shaped rooftop. It is designed in the shape of
a silver Malay royal belt buckle, and looks
majestic from afar.
It is located strategically on top of a hill, and
faces the lakes at Putrajaya. This area is
also a photographer's heaven with its
stunning vistas.
PICC is also has a meeting and main hall,
with state of the art facilities. It is a popular
venue for conferences, meetings and
exhibitions for local and international events.
This impressive landmark in Putrajaya is not
to be missed!
Souq Bazaar
Souq is a Persian word that means a street
of small stalls.
The Souq at the lower level of Masjid Putra in
Putrajaya, recreates the exotic atmosphere
and retailing splendour of a world famous
market bazaar.
With more than 50 stalls offering food items
(Turkish dates, home-made jam, nuts and
pickles), fashion and accessories, gifts,
handicrafts and souvenirs of Putrajaya.
The Souq aims to capture the true essence
of the market bazaar through the use of rich
and highly patterned materials, exquisite
murals and artwork.
Souq is a Persian word that means a street
of small stalls.
The Souq at the lower level of Masjid Putra in
Putrajaya, recreates the exotic atmosphere
and retailing splendour of a world famous
market bazaar.
With more than 50 stalls offering food items
(Turkish dates, home-made jam, nuts and
pickles), fashion and accessories, gifts,
handicrafts and souvenirs of Putrajaya.
The Souq aims to capture the true essence
of the market bazaar through the use of rich
and highly patterned materials, exquisite
murals and artwork.
Wetland Park
The Putrajaya wetlands is also the first
man-made wetland in Malaysia. The Wetland
Park includes the Wetland Park (138
hectares) and the wetland areas (1977
hectares).
The Wetland has an 18 metre lookout tower,
plant nursery, nature trails, flamingo pond,
picnic areas as well as other interesting
attractions.
Visitors can also get information on the
conservation of the wetland and its
importance to the ecosystem of Putrajaya.
The Putrajaya wetlands is also the first
man-made wetland in Malaysia. The Wetland
Park includes the Wetland Park (138
hectares) and the wetland areas (1977
hectares).
The Wetland has an 18 metre lookout tower,
plant nursery, nature trails, flamingo pond,
picnic areas as well as other interesting
attractions.
Visitors can also get information on the
conservation of the wetland and its
importance to the ecosystem of Putrajaya.
