Putrajaya Bridge
Lebuh Wawasan, Precinct 2, Putrajaya, Malaysia, 62100
A magnet for architecture fans, Putrajaya sits on an artificial lake crisscrossed by eight bridges. Highlights include the Seri Wawasan Bridge, shaped like a futuristic sail; the Putra Bridge, a three-tier bridge with minaret-style piers; the Seri Saujana Bridge, with an arcing suspension span; and the Moorish-inspired Seri Perdana Bridge.
The basics
Whether you’re taking a lake cruise, enjoying a bicycle or e-bike tour, practicing your photography skills, gliding over the city in a hot air balloon, or simply exploring by road, Putrajaya’s eclectic but monumental bridges are one of the most magical elements of this elaborate city. At night, the Putrajaya bridges come into their own: The Seri Wawasan Bridge surges skyward in a wave of brilliant colors, while the Seri Saujana Bridge forms an almost perfect oval with its reflection in the lake. It’s possible to stay the night in Putrajaya, but most travelers visit from nearby Kuala Lumpur or the Port Klang cruise port.
Things to know before you go
- Putrajaya is socially conservative and women may feel more comfortable wearing clothes that cover their shoulders, upper arms, and upper legs.
- The Seri Wawasan Bridge has a wide pedestrian walkway and cycle lane that’s good with strollers. Older kids will love lake cruises and balloon tours.
- The pedestrian areas of Putrajaya’s bridges are generally wheelchair-accessible.
How to get there
Putrajaya is about 20 miles (32 kilometers) south of Kuala Lumpur and the KLIA Transit rail service links it to Kuala Lumpur Sentral station and both of Kuala Lumpur’s international airports in under 20 minutes. Most visitors choose to base out of Kuala Lumpur, which is larger and livelier.
When to get there
Putrajaya’s monumental architecture is beautiful by day and by night. Hot air balloon rides are only available in daylight, but the bridges show to perfection after dark, when illuminations reflect in the waters of Putrajaya Lake.
Putrajaya Shore Excursions from Port Klang
Putrajaya is just 45 minutes’ drive from Port Klang, the Kuala Lumpur cruise port, and many tours stop at Putrajaya en route to Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur is the national capital, a bustling hub that’s home to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers and a vibrant food scene; Putrajaya, built during the 1990s to a grand plan, is known for architecture. Many Port Klang shore excursions also visit the cave temples known as the Batu Caves.
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