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Things to see in Putrajaya (Malaysia): 34 places and when to go
Putrajaya is a town in Malaysia with around 68,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 34 places in and around it, mainly Temples (18), Architecture (8), History (3). The best known are Putra Mosque, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque and Raja Alang Mosque. The best time to come is February to April and June to August; also possible: January, May and September to October. There are about 12 h 10 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Malaysia · 2.914, 101.7019
- Population
- About 68,000
- Places
- 34 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (18) · Architecture (8) · History (3) · With kids (3) · Nature (2) · Mountains (2)
- Best time
- February to April and June to August.
- Also possible
- January, May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- KUL Sepang, 19 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Bukit Moyan Kaban, at 885 m.
What to see in Putrajaya
The places in and around Putrajaya, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Putra MosqueMosque of Malaysia2.8 km
- Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin MosqueMosque in Malaysia2.4 km
- Raja Alang MosqueHistorical mosque in Beranang, Malaysia19 km
- Putra BridgeBridge in Putrajaya, Malaysia2.5 km
- Seri Wawasan BridgeBridge in Malaysia2.6 km
- Istana MelawatiPalace in Malaysia3.5 km
- Millennium MonumentMonument in Putrajaya, Malaysia2.4 km
- Seri Saujana BridgeRoad bridge in Putrajaya, Malaysia2.8 km
- Putrajaya LandmarkMonument in Putrajaya, Malaysia3.0 km
- Seri Gemilang BridgeBridge in Malaysia3.0 km
- Seri Perdana BridgeBridge in Malaysia3.3 km
- Bukit BelauMountain in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia27 km
- Bukit Moyan KabanMountain in Selangor, Malaysia29 km
- Masjid Al-FalahTemples8.7 km
- Masjid Al-HasanahMosque in Malaysia7.6 km
- Masjid As-SaadahMosque in Malaysia16 km
- Masjid Batu 3Mosque in Malaysia13 km
- Masjid Manbaeil UloomMosque in Malaysia14 km
- Masjid Pekan BangiMosque in Malaysia9.4 km
- Masjid Rinching HilirMosque in Malaysia12 km
- Masjid SesapanMosque in Malaysia20 km
- Masjid Taming JayaMosque in Malaysia13 km
- National Space CentreMalaysian Space Launch Center26 km
- Seri Bakti BridgeBridge in Malaysia2.2 km
And the other 10, by what you come to do:
- Architecture: Seri Bestari Bridge, Seri Setia Bridge
- With kids: SplashMania Waterpark, Farm in the City
- Temples: Sungai Sekamat Mosque, Surau Al-Ehsan, Surau Al-Fallahiah, Surau Al-Islah, Surau An- Nur, Surau Impian Ihsan
When to go to Putrajaya
The best time to visit Putrajaya is February to April and June to August; also possible: January, May and September to October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible11:51
- FebBest time11:54
- MarBest time11:59
- AprBest time12:04
- MayPossible12:08
- JunBest time12:10
- JulBest time12:09
- AugBest time12:06
- SepPossible12:01
- OctPossible11:56
- NovBetter not11:52
- DecBetter not11:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 10 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In February, 34 of the 34 places are at their best.
When to go to Malaysia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Putrajaya
The nearest main airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, Sepang), 19 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malaysia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Klang16 places21 km
- Shah Alam30 places24 km
- Sepang5 places25 km
- Kuala Lumpur73 places28 km
- Hulu Langat8 places34 km
- Seremban16 places35 km
And all of Malaysia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Putrajaya?
The best known: Putra Mosque, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque, Raja Alang Mosque, Putra Bridge, Seri Wawasan Bridge. In all, 34 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Putrajaya?
February to April and June to August; also possible: January, May and September to October. There are about 12 h 10 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Putrajaya?
The nearest main airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), 19 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Putrajaya as the destination and these 34 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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