MY · Putrajaya · 2.93°N 101.69°E

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Pink mosque, lake cruises and grand bridges in the government city.

Best time
Any time of year. Go early or late in the afternoon, as there's little shade at midday. The bridges and buildings are lit up at night.
How long
1 day
Getting there
About 30–40 minutes' drive from KL. The MRT Putrajaya Line ends at Putrajaya Sentral, where the KLIA Transit also stops. Sights are far apart, so use Grab or a bus to get around.
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Dear group chat,Pink mosque, lake cruises and grand bridges in the government city.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingPutrajayaMY, Putrajaya
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≈ 23 km from KL, as the crow flies
Front view of Perdana Putra

Photo: Stefan Fussan · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

Malaysia's administrative capital was built from the 1990s around a large artificial lake. It's spacious and calm, with the pink-domed Putra Mosque, grand government buildings, bridges and parks, and makes an easy day out from KL.

Makan

  1. The food court by Putra MosqueMalay favourites with a view of the lake.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Putra MosqueThe pink granite mosque on the lake, open to visitors outside prayer times.Map ↗
  2. A lake cruiseA boat ride on Putrajaya Lake past the bridges and government buildings.Map ↗
  3. Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin MosqueKnown as the Iron Mosque, built largely of steel, with a sleek modern look.Map ↗
  4. Putrajaya Botanical GardenBig lakeside gardens for a walk or a cycle.Map ↗
  5. The bridgesSeri Wawasan and Putra Bridge are best seen in the evening, when they're lit up.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Dress modestly for the mosques. Robes are usually provided for visitors.
  • The city is spread out. Drive or take a Grab between sights rather than walking in the heat.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.