Include These Top 5 Things To Do In Your Putrajaya Itinerary

Things To Do In Putrajaya

If you’d like to marvel at architectural beauties, Putrajaya is the place to visit. Whilst it may not be as prominent as the capital of Malaysia itself, Putrajaya settles at the top in the list of places to visit in Malaysia. As one of the Federal Territories of Malaysia, the fairly new planned city was designed and constructed to be a garden city and smart city. The city boasts modern architecture and enhanced natural landscapes worth admiration. Here’s a checklist of all the things to do in Putrajaya.

  1. Visit The Putra Mosque
  2. Frolick in the Putrajaya Lake and Dine at the bridge
  3. Bask in nature in Putrajaya Botanical Gardens
  4. Learn a thing or two at Agricultural Heritage Park
  5. Satisfy Your Need For Thrill At District 21

1. Visit The Putra Mosque

Possibly the most iconic architectural structure in Putrajaya, the Putra Mosque boasts a seamless combination of Moorish and traditional Malay design elements in its architecture. The entire structure is made out of pink granite, with minarets being the tallest in the region. In fact, the minarets pose similarities to Sheikh Omar Mosque in Baghdad, once again gaining inspiration from the Middle East.

Foreign tourist taking their own picture with the background of Putra Mosque in Putrajaya. Tourist taking the this Chinese New Year public holiday to visit palace of interest around Putrajaya. MOHD SAHAR MISNI/The Star

The expansive structure is not just for show. The mosque displays a rather complex layout which includes learning facilities, prayer halls, a dining hall and a courtyard. Due to its size, this holy place is capable of accommodating more than 15,000 worshippers at one time. Whilst it is open to non-worshippers, do note that one should don modest attire and display proper decorum.

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2. Frolick In The Putrajaya Lake and Dine At The Bridge

Visitors can embark on a leisurely cruise to take in the breathtaking sight of the city’s landmarks. Two different modes of transportation are available, a passenger cruise boat, or, gondola-like vessels that resemble a traditional Malay perahu. Daun is a luxury dining cruise boat that comes with the trimmings of a five-star restaurant, so passengers can dine in style while enjoying the view. Visitors can embark on a leisurely cruise to take in the breathtaking sight of the city’s landmarks. Two different modes of transportation are available, a passenger cruise boat, or, gondola-like vessels that resemble a traditional Malay perahu. Daun is a luxury dining cruise boat that comes with the trimmings of a five-star restaurant, so passengers can dine in style while enjoying the view.

The city of Putrajaya is a modern architectural marvel. Alongside the Putra mosque, the Putrajaya Lake and the Bridge are also a modern architectural phenomenon. The vast Putrajaya Lake is constructed to be a natural cooling system – apt, considering Malaysia’s hot and humid weather – and recreation site where you can take part in activities such as fishing and water sports.

Resembling a giant sailing ship, the Putrajaya Bridge also gained inspiration for its design from a famous bridge in Iran, the Khaji Bridge. Built to connect the Government Precinct and the Mixed Development Precinct, this bridge not only provides access to vehicle and pedestrians, it also accommodates fine dining restaurants and cafes that overlook the beautiful lake. With a myriad of things to do in Putrajaya Lake and Bridge, you’re sure to not get bored.

3. Bask In Nature In Putrajaya Botanical Gardens

Malaysia is well-known for having one of the oldest tropical forests in the world. Whilst man-made, the Putrajaya Botanical Gardens is one of the 8 major parks in a city often referred to as the City in the Garden.

The Putrajaya Botanical Gardens doubles up as a national sanctuary for plant taxonomy and a centre for both education and research. Seeing as how the construction of Putrajaya started only in the early 1900s, the trees are not yet fully grown. However, that doesn’t discount the garden’s breathtaking landscapes. Embark on the various knowledge trails to discover the 700 species of flora and fauna planted on the 230 acres of land. You may also want to head down to the Visitor’s Interpretative Centre where you can interact and learn more about the species found there.

4. Learn A Thing Or Two At Agricultural Heritage Park

Located at Precinct 16, the Agricultural Heritage Park allows you to dive deep into the history of rubber plantation process even back when Malaya was under British rule. Discover how the process has evolved and modernized over the years.

The park offers several agro-based activities for visitors, including latex collection, fruits preservation and rubber tapping. You can also sample the fresh fruits and visit the visitors’ complex or the orchard, herbs and spices tracks, all of which are maintained by the locals.

5. Satisfy Your Need For Thrill At District 21

If you wish for more adrenaline and thrill, you can head down to Putrajaya’s District 21. Occupying 70,000 sq.ft within IOI City Mall, this apocalypse-themed adventure park features 10 attractions and 8 function rooms.

The rides vary in difficulty to cater to all age groups and preferences and it offers activities that require you to jump, ride, slide and even fly. Regardless of the difficulty level, do take note to follow safety precautions at all times.

Conclusion

Putrajaya has several beautiful landmarks with beauty that doesn’t lose to the other notable ones in the country. There are several travel options, including the plane, trains, bus or private cars. We recommend travelling from Singapore to Malaysia via private transport to save time; the drive to Putrajaya takes less than 4 hours, compared to the 6 hours bus ride. In fact, Putrajaya is only a 34 minutes ride from Kuala Lumpur. If you wish to plan a trip from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur via taxi, consider stopping by Putrajaya as well!

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