Putrajaya City Tour: Experience Malaysia’s Administrative Capital Architecture & Scenic Landscapes

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PUTRAJAYA AS MALAYSIA’S ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL, PUTRAJAYA HAS POSITIONED ITSELF AS A TOURIST DESTINATION WITH ITS CAPTIVATING ARCHITECTURE AND PICTURESQUE LANDSCAPES.

FILLED WITH IMMACULATE GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, WIDE BOULEVARDS, SCENIC BRIDGES AND POCKETS OF GREENERY, PUTRAJAYA IS ANOTHER WORLD OF ITS OWN. AND THERE IS MORE TO THIS \

Duration: 6 hours

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Highlights

Seri Wawasan Bridge, Putrajaya - The first stop is one of seven bridges in Putrajaya, and it is the most elegant. This 240-meter cable bridge boasts a futuristic design inspired by a sailing ship. The Seri Wawasan Bridge can be seen from various vantage points throughout the city.
Putrajaya Lake - Putrajaya Lake is a centrally located lake in Putrajaya, Malaysia. This 650-hectare man-made lake serves as a natural cooling system for the city and is also used for recreation, fishing, water sports, and water transport.
Perdana Putra - This grand building sits atop the main hill in Putrajaya, drawing attention with its palatial-style green dome and stone walls. Featuring a mix of Islamic and modern architecture, this office complex is where ministers and high-ranking officials work. It is not open to visitors, but its grandeur can still be admired from the outside.
Putra Mosque - The Putra Mosque’s iconic pink hue comes from its rose-tinted granite, reflecting elegance both inside and out. Built by the lake in 1997, the mosque can accommodate up to 15,000 worshippers. Visitors often stop by to take photographs of this sophisticated landmark, which draws inspiration from Malay and Middle Eastern influences.
Kelab Tasik Putrajaya - One of the best ways to see the city’s sights is by taking a 45-minute daytime or evening sightseeing cruise on a comfortable, air-conditioned 76-seater cruise boat. Gondola-style boat rides are also available.
Seri Perdana - Seri Perdana is the official residence of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, located in Putrajaya.
Masjid Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin (Masjid Besi) - The Iron Mosque (or Tunku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque) is another architectural marvel worth visiting. Constructed mainly from steel, its “wire mesh” architecture is inspired by Chinese and German designs. Unlike other mosques in Malaysia, it has no minaret for calling prayers. From a distance, it appears to be made of metal or glass.
Millennium Monument - Designed in 2005 to welcome the new millennium, this is the first monument built in Putrajaya. The walkway spiraling around the monument illustrates Malaysia’s history, with panels describing significant events in the country. There is a time capsule at the base of the monument that will be opened in 2020. As you ascend the ramps of the Millennium Monument, you can enjoy sweeping views of the waterfront.
172, Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah - Istana Melawati is the second national palace of Malaysia’s Yang di-Pertuan Agong in Putrajaya, serving as a royal retreat for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Moroccan Pavilion Putrajaya - The Moroccan Pavilion deserves five stars for its Instagram-worthiness, if such a rating exists. Built to symbolize the diplomatic ties between the two governments, its stunning architecture and delicate craftsmanship resemble the villages and imperial cities of Morocco.
Anjung Floria - Anjung Floria is a public park in Putrajaya, located in Precinct 4. It hosts an annual garden festival called Royal Floria Putrajaya, with a different theme each year. For example, the theme for the 2016 floral festival was “Magical World of Floria,” featuring chrysanthemums as the flower theme. It is also a beautiful place for photography, with the China-Malaysia Friendship Garden being a particularly picturesque spot.
Agriculture Heritage Park - Visitors can sample fresh fruits and observe activities such as rubber tapping, latex collection, crop maintenance, fruit preservation, and more. Attractions here include the Visitors’ Complex, an orchard, an herbs and spices track, a clonal rubber plot, and a viewing deck. The park also offers many agro-products for sale, and various agro-based activities and programs are arranged for visitors year-round.
Putrajaya International Convention Centre - The Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) is one of Malaysia’s premier meeting and convention venues. Nestled in an oasis of green parks, lakes, and wetlands, it is a carefully planned, high-tech center for meetings of all types and sizes. The first convention center to be awarded the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Best Practices Award by ASEAN in 2007, it has received many accolades since. Among them are the Best Brands in Services - Convention Centre Award by the Asia Pacific Brand Foundation (APBF) 2013-2014 and the International Quality Crown (IQC) Award 2014 in the Gold Category.
Putrajaya Botanical Garden - The largest botanical garden in Malaysia, the Putrajaya Botanical Garden covers an area of 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, and plants from the Asia-Pacific and Africa regions. The area also serves as a research center with its multi-purpose collection. Kids will be delighted with the huge collection of exotic flowers, and educators will find many plant species at the research center.
Taman Wawasan - A hidden gem! That’s what we felt on our first visit to Taman Wawasan Putrajaya. “Wawasan Park” is our direct translation, with “Wawasan” meaning vision. The garden was named in alignment with Malaysia’s “Vision 2020,” a goal for the country to become developed by 2020. Back to the park: it is truly vast, touching the boulevard on one end and the lakeside of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, flanking Lebuh Ehsan (Ehsan Avenue) on another. Still unsure of its size? Well, if we jog slowly, it might take an hour to complete a full round of the garden.