PUTRAJAYA Purtrajaya, just outside the city of Kuala Lumpur and bordering
on Malaysia's Silicon Valley of Cyberjaya, is designed as an intelligent,
cyber-city. It is the new federal governement administrative center.
Designed as a model city, it is a thoroughly modern township that
displays the best of Malaysian design and architecture in an environmentally-friendly
setting of beautifully landscaped lakes and parks.
Places of Interest
Millennium Monument The Millennium Monument is the first national monument to be built
in Putrajaya. It was constructed in the shape of the national flower,
the Bunga Raya, and has a pointed pillar. The monument serves as a
medium for the younger generation to learn about the country's history,
struggles and achievements.
Getting there:
Located at the Dataran Warisan, the monument, along with other attractions
in Putrajaya, are best discovered through a tour to the city. Tours
can be arranged with agents in Kuala Lumpur.
Putra Mosque Built using rose-tinted granite, this enthralling mosque of Persian
architecture has a colossal main dome and a 380-foot high minaret.
The 5-tier minaret represents the Five Pillars of Islam and is influenced
by a similar one in Baghdad. The mosque can accommodate 15,000 people
at a time and is equipped with a VIP room, an auditorium, seminar
room, manuscript museum, library and exhibition foyer.
Getting there:
Located close to the Jambatan Seri Perdana, the mosque, along with
other attractions in Putrajaya, are best discovered through a tour
to the city. Tours can be arranged with agents in Kuala Lumpur.
Putrayjaya-Lake Cruise This is a leisurely cruise on the lake to see the city's many
stunning landmarks and views. Visitors can choose from two modes of
transportation: the passenger cruise boat or the gondola-like vessels
designed in the style of traditional Malay perahu. The air-conditioned
cruise boat seats 76 persons comfortably and allows passengers spectacular
vistas of Putrajaya with its wrap-around windows.