Putrajaya, Malaysia: travel guide
A planned federal capital of bridges, mosques and lakeside gardens
Malaysia's planned federal administrative capital, known for grand modern architecture, mosques, bridges and lakeside gardens.
About Putrajaya
Putrajaya is a planned city south of Kuala Lumpur, built as the administrative seat of Malaysia's federal government. Wide boulevards, a large artificial lake and ceremonial architecture make it quite unlike a typical old Malaysian town.
The pink-domed Putra Mosque is the best known landmark, and the Seri Wawasan and Seri Gemilang bridges are striking at dusk. You can follow the lakeside promenade, visit Putra Square and spend time in the Putrajaya Botanical Garden. It is a place for open air and architecture rather than nightlife.
Putrajaya suits architecture fans and day-trippers from Kuala Lumpur. The city is hot and humid all year, so early mornings and late afternoons are the comfortable hours for walking.
- Country
- Malaysia
- Currency
- MYR
- Time zone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Nearest airport
- KUL
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Top places to visit in Putrajaya
IOI City Mall
shopping · 4.4 rating · about 2.5 h · check the fee at the gate
One of Malaysia's largest malls with an ice rink and indoor theme park, by Putrajaya.
Seri Wawasan Bridge
landmark · 4.4 rating · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate
Striking asymmetric cable-stayed bridge resembling a sailing ship.
Seri Gemilang Bridge
landmark · 4.3 rating · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate
Elegant arched bridge to the convention centre, beautifully lit at night.
Putra Mosque
mosque · 4.6 rating · about 1 h · free entry
The iconic rose-tinted granite mosque on the lakefront at Putra Square.
Putra Square (Dataran Putra)
square · 4.4 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate
Vast ceremonial plaza linking the Putra Mosque and the PM's office.
Putrajaya Botanical Garden
garden · 4.4 rating · about 2.5 h · free entry
Malaysia's largest botanical garden with themed sections and a canopy bridge.
Iron Mosque (Masjid Tuanku Mizan)
mosque · 4.5 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate
Modern steel-framed "Iron Mosque" with a German mesh facade.
Putrajaya Lake
lake · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
Man-made lake at the city's heart, ringed by bridges and used for water sports.
Alamanda Putrajaya
shopping · 4.2 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate
The city's main shopping mall with dining and a cinema.
Perdana Putra
landmark · 4.4 rating · about 0.5 h · free entry
The green-domed Prime Minister's Office complex above Putra Square.
Cruise Tasik Putrajaya
boat-tour · 4.3 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
Boat cruise terminal touring the lake past the city's landmarks and bridges.
Putrajaya Wetlands Park
wetland · 4.3 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate
Constructed wetlands and nature centre with boardwalks and birdlife.
Things to do
- Putrajaya Lake Cruise Sightseeing · 1 h · from MYR 47 per person
- Putrajaya Mosques & Landmarks Tour Cultural · 4 h · from MYR 61 per person
- Putrajaya Botanical & Wetlands Nature Walk Nature · 3 h · from MYR 42 per person
- Skyrides Festival Park Balloon & Rides Sightseeing · 1.5 h · from MYR 56 per person
- Putrajaya Night Lights Photography Tour Sightseeing · 2.5 h · from MYR 51 per person
- Putrajaya Lake Water Sports Adventure · 1.5 h · from MYR 37 per person
- Agriculture Heritage Park Tram Tour Nature · 2 h · from MYR 33 per person
- Cycle the Putrajaya Boulevard Adventure · 2 h · from MYR 28 per person
Where to stay in Putrajaya
Hotels
- Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside 5-star · MYR 350 to MYR 800 per night
- Putrajaya Marriott Hotel 5-star · MYR 300 to MYR 700 per night
- Le Méridien Putrajaya 5-star · MYR 300 to MYR 650 per night
- Dorsett Putrajaya 4-star · MYR 250 to MYR 560 per night
- Palm Garden Hotel, IOI Resort 4-star · MYR 220 to MYR 500 per night
- Zenith Hotel Putrajaya 4-star · MYR 200 to MYR 460 per night
Where to eat
- Selera Putra Malaysian · about MYR 18 per person
- Tonka Bean Cafe (Pullman) International, Buffet · about MYR 80 per person
- Boat House Restaurant Putrajaya Malaysian, International · about MYR 50 per person
- Restoran Seri Melayu Putrajaya Malaysian · about MYR 30 per person
- Marche Movenpick (IOI City Mall) International, Buffet · about MYR 55 per person
- Dragon-i (IOI City Mall) Chinese, Shanghainese · about MYR 50 per person
- Tony Roma's (IOI City Mall) American · about MYR 70 per person
- Nando's Alamanda International, Portuguese · about MYR 40 per person
Getting to Putrajaya
Nearest airport: Kuala Lumpur (KUL), about 20 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.
Getting around
- Metro
- Bus
- Car Rental Self
- Ride Hail
- Taxi
- Train
- Walking