Attractions in Malaysia

Location

The Lake Gardens of Kuala Lumpur has a long history since 1888. Due to its lush greenery and jogging tracks, the Lake Gardens are usually frequented by joggers or those who just wants some time away from the busy city. The Lake Gardens is located along Jalan Lembah and has two manmade lakes and other parks which attract throngs of visitors.

Overview

The Lake Garden's opening in May 1975 was officiated by the second Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Haji Abdul Razak Hussein. Extending over 92 hectares of land, the Lake Gardens houses various parks and gardens. As of today, there are five other gardens and parks which are open to the public daily. They include the Orchid Garden which is filled with over 800 species of orchids. At the Orchid Garden, visitors may take as many pictures as they like and they can even buy a few pots of orchid home. The other garden is the Hibiscus Garden where our national flower grows in abundance.

Next is the famous Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, the home of more than 3000 birds from 200 species. The other two remaining parks are the Butterfly Park Kuala Lumpur and the Deer Park Kuala Lumpur. In the Butterfly Park, you can find over 6000 butterflies from more than 120 different species. The Deer Park also has several species of deer for visitors to see and feed. The National Monument Kuala Lumpur is just opposite the Lake Gardens. Take the chance to have a look and stroll around this historical site of Malaysia. The Lake Gardens is an awfully huge place that may leave you with aching feet if you try to walk the whole place.

There is transportation provided at the cost of RM0.50 per person to take you around the whole park. In that way you will be able to visit the entire garden without any muscle aches. Around the Lake Gardens are the Islamic Art Museum and the National Mosque. Do not miss the chance to visit these two places while you are at the Lake Gardens as they are just close by. It would be too much of a rush if you try to squeeze visiting all these places in a day. Hotels in Kuala Lumpur are conveniently located near the gardens or near public transport. So do not worry about accommodations.

Transport

The easiest way to get to the Lake Gardens is via taxi. Per trip via taxi should set you back about RM20 from anywhere within the city center. But if you want to opt for a cheaper means of transportation, you can take the RapidKL bus (B101 and B112) and get off at the Dayabumi Complex. From the complex, you can walk to the Lake Gardens. If you plan to take the KTM Kommuter, just remember to stop at the Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station. You will need to walk towards the National Mosque. The Lake Gardens is just behind the National Mosque.