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Photo: Ahmad Rithauddin from Ampang, malaysia, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
68-m pillar in the shape of a hibiscus flower, with a walkway around it documenting the history of Malaysia.
Millennium Monument is a national monument in Putrajaya, Malaysia which is analogous to the Washington Monument in Washington DC, United States. It was the second national monument to be built in Putrajaya after Putrajaya Landmark. It is shaped like an obelisk with etchings denoting important periods and milestones in the nation's history. The monument is 68m tall. It stands in a 25-hectare park in Precinct 2. The monument is constructed of solid metal structures. At night, the monument serves as a beacon with strong light projected at 360 degrees and sweeping lights visible from various locations in Putrajaya. The lights also guide the cruise boats.
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Houses the Malaysian Foreign Ministry.
Masjid Putra
Pretty in pink, this mosque built in 1999 has a capacity of 15,000 worshippers and its 116-meter minaret is the tallest in Southeast Asia. Non-Muslims may not enter the mosque building during prayer hours.
Presint 1. The gargantuan complex of the Prime Minister's Office. Open to the public M-F 8AM-12:30PM, 2-4PM, plus every 2nd and 4th Sat in the morning only. Free entry, but ID is required (passport for non-Malaysians).
Pleasantly landscaped (and usually very quiet) hilltop park connecting the Shangri-La towards the Putra Perdana building, with some of the best views in town. At the center of the park is the Putrajaya Landmark (Mercu Tanda), which resembles a wizard's hat rolled from tinfoil.
The Botanical Gardens has been designed as an Arcadia or a national sanctuary for the Malaysian living collection of plant taxonomy as well as a centre for education and research. The garden is divided into 5 different themes. They are the Explorer's Trail, Palm Hill, Floral Gardens, Sun Garden and the Lakeside. Don't miss the Moroccan Pavilion at the southern end of the gardens.
Putrajaya Equestrian Park
The Sport and Recreational Precinct of Putrajaya, this equestrian centre takes advantage of the 70 acres of lush greenery to provide an attractive location and facilities for riders to experience a new environment and sporting background for equestrian competitions. The Taman Ekuestrian Putrajaya has been conceptualised to become a full-pledged equestrian and country club and future development plans have already been set in motion towards enhancing the park’s equine and recreational facilities to include a riding school, family restaurant, swimming pool, tennis courts and a multipurpose hall.