Merdeka Square

Name: Merdeka Square

Location: Jln Raja, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Reason to Visit: one of the landmarks of Kuala Lumpur, with beautiful surrounding historical buildings, significant place of Malaysians, famous and popular tourist photo site in Kuala Lumpur

Opening Hours: 24 hours

Merdeka Square, also known as Dataran Merdeka or Independence Square, attaches great significance to Malaysians. It is located in Jln Raja, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Built in 1961 and finished in 1967, Merdeka Square is one of the largest squares in the world. It witnessed the independence of Malaysia. There is a 95-meter flagpole in the square, which is the tallest flagpole in the world. It was at this flagpole that the flag of Malaysia was first raised in 1957, which means that Malaysia got its freedom. As a landmark of Malaysia, there are many famous attractions surrounding the Merdeka Square. Merdeka Square provides a glimpse of the history and culture of Malaysia, which is a must-visit attraction in Kuala Lumpur.

Best Time to Visit the Merdeka Square

The best time to visit the Merdeka Square is morning or afternoon because it is hot at noon at the square. And there are limited shades of the trees at the square.

You can also visit the Merdeka Square on the Malaysia Independence Day. Malaysians will gather here to celebrate their Independence Day. At that day you can see the uniformed forces and float parades at the Merdeka Square.

There will be many activities held at the Merdeka Square like open air concerts and carnivals. The international marathons are also held here. You will have the opportunity to meet various activities at the Merdeka Square.

Things to Do at the Merdeka Square

Taking Photos of the View

Malaysia preserves many buildings of the British architecture style, which are beautiful and classical. You can feel the history and the culture of Malaysia via visiting the buildings in Malaysia. You can also feel the life of the citizens of Kuala Lumpur when you are strolling around the Merdeka Square. You can take photos with the beautiful buildings to record your trip. By the way, photos taken on the grassland will be very beautiful.

Learn about the History of Kuala Lumpur

You can learn about the history and development of Kuala Lumpur at the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery by seeing the pictures, photos and words. There is a popular red logo of I LOVE KL(Kuala Lumpur) at the gate of the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery, a popular sculpture and tourist photo site, which attracts many visitors from home and abroad to visit the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery.

Visit the Sultan Abdul Samad Building

The Sultan Abdul Samad Building was built in 1897, with a history more than 100 years. This building used to be the offices of the British administration. The Sultan Abdul Samad Building, where you can overlook Independence Square, is the seat of the Supreme Court, the High Court and the Malaysian Arts and Crafts Center. It is a famous landmark of Malaysia.

The Sultan Abdul Building is very beautiful and spectacular with the unique architecture style. Its unique Moorish-style attracts many historians and university students of department of architecture to visit it. There is a 41-meter clocktower at the top of the Sultan Abdul Building, showing the Standard Time of Malaysia. It is the place of Malaysians welcome the new year. And the domes of the building are also very special and beautiful. There are many celebrations and activities held here every year. Due to the unique Moorish style, the Sultan Abdul Building attracts many visitors to see and take photos of it.

Enjoy the Charming Night View of the Surrounding Buildings

The Merdeka Square provides you open and spectacular views of the buildings and city without any windows or pillars interrupting your view. You can enjoy the stunning night view of the city at the Merdeka Square. At night, you can wander around the square with your families or friends and see the wonderful evening view surrounding the Merdeka Square. It is a good way to experience the life of the Kuala Lumpur citizens. Seeing the attractive lights of the buildings around the Merdeka Square is really an comfortable and relaxing experience. Also, riding a bike on the roads is also recommended to enjoy the night at the Merdeka Square. The fountain is very beautiful in the evening near the Merdeka Square, which is worth visiting.

Visit the Masjid Jamek

Finished in 1909, Masjid Jamek is one of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur. This more than 100-year mosque is located at the junction of Klang River and Gombak River. It stands by the rivers for more than 100 years and witnesses the development of Kuala Lumpur. Designed by British architect, the Masjid Jamek combines the Moorish style and Islamic style. It mainly uses the red bricks and marble, which provides elegant and simple appearance. It is not huge, but peaceful and quiet. If you come to the Merdeka Square, you can take some time to walk to this mosque. Visiting different mosques of Malaysia is a good way to feel the Islamic culture of Malaysia.