Joanna James
Found within the concrete jungle of Kuala Lumpur are sections that would thrill avid nature lovers beyond their wildest dreams. Check out these beautiful attractions on your next visit to KL.
Conveniently connected to Sunshine Plaza and the subway station of KLCC that would make for excellent journeying, KLCC Park retains pride of place as one of the city’s prized possessions. Found next to the magnificent structure of Petronas Twin Towers and fondly called “the city-in-city-park,” KLCC Park presents a host of facilities to avail of. These include going on morning walks and getting your routine off to the right start on one of the Park’s fitness trails. Furthermore, as dusk descends over KL, the said attraction opens out into a marvellous spectacle where you will be left in awe of the musical fountain that takes centre stage.
Bringing together some of the best sculptors in the ASEAN region is the famed tourist hotspot of the ASEAN Sculpture Garden. Located a mere 3.2 km from downtown Kuala Lumpur and a further 7.4 km (via Jalan Damansara) from Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Kuala Lumpur which is an apartment hotel KL is known for, these garden spaces can be interpreted as a cultural melting pot owing to the sheer pageantry on show. Featuring a gamut of award-winning sculptures that have been skillfully crafted by artists belonging to the ASEAN region, the attraction allows for time and space to examine each exhibit set against wonderful hues of green.
Embark on a fulfilling meander through the cool ambience encompassing Bukit Jalil Recreational Park or even opt for a jog under the shade of wooded areas. Showcasing a mix of open, expansive environs that merge magnificently well with portions completely taken over by nature, the Park will serve as the perfect tonic for you if you seek a lifestyle detached from the bustles of a global metropolis. Added to this, the facility houses an impressive collection of lakes that are inhabited by Japanese Kan, Catfish and Turtles that combine for a mesmeric encounter with the natural outdoors of KL.
An ideal getaway for the whole family or even if you’re on the lookout for something different to while away the hours with your closest friends, a visit to Perdana Botanical Garden will feel as if you’re walking in a tropical rainforest. Laying claim to a wide array of leisure activities, time spent here will be time well spent indeed. For starters, experience a surreal feeling no sooner you enter Hibiscus Park which boasts a stunning collection of Malaysia’s national flower which is the Bunga Raya while pools, fountains and a 4-meter-tall waterfall are sure to take your breath away. However, the crown jewel is Central Lake where you can pick and choose from going fishing, swimming, feeding fish and even enjoying some boating.
Well equipped to accommodate enthused hikers and walkers, especially during the weekends is the stunning setting of Bukit Gasing Forest Reserve. Affording a slew of trails where you can easily lose yourself and be one with nature’s sweet caress, the attraction also presents bird watchers ample opportunity to catch a glimpse of more than the odd feathery friend.
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