Taman Tasik Perdana / KL Lake Gardens

Welcome to Perdana Botanical Garden [LAKE GARDEN]

From the gardens, you may also visit others nearby attractions such as:- KL bird park, Butterfly park, Hibiscus garden, Orchid garden, National Planetarium, National Monument, National Mosque, Old KL Railway Station, Islamic Arts Museum, Police Museum, Sculpture Garden, Seri Carcosa and Memorial Tun Abdul Razak.National Mosque Kuala Lumpur (Masjid Negara)







Formerly known as the Perdana Lake Gardens, this lush green park was originally built in the 1880s making it the oldest and most popular public recreational park in Kuala Lumpur. Over the years the gardens have seen many upgrading and development projects to beautify and improve on the many public facilities available. The most extensive redevelopment project was started in early of 2010, that saw thousand of new plants and trees introduced to the gardens resulting in the park's change in status to a botanical gardens.
The Perdana Botanical Gardens sits on a sprawling 101 hectares of land right in the heart of the city, offering a calm serenity of greenery and an escape from the bustling city.
Exploring the Perdana Botanical Gardens, visitors will be amazed by the variety of flora that includes everything from colourful flowering plants to shrubs to palms and exotic trees of local as well as foreign origin. Among these unique natural wonders are the Bottle tree, the Sausage tree, the Cannonball tree and the Baobab tree just to name a few.
The Panggung Anniversari, or Anniversary Theatre, is an open-air amphitheatre that is located in a secluded valley within the Perdana Botanical Gardens. Completed in 1984, the theatre was built to commemorate the 10 anniversary of the formation of the Federal Territories and has since become a popular venue for musical and cultural performances. Throughout the years, the theatre has regularly hosted a variety of events such as concerts and cultural dance shows. Recently the theatre has undergone a facelift that has upgraded its facilities and added some new ones such as the decorative water features, increased seating capacity and air-conditioned VIP rooms.
On the Cycus Island, visitors will find a collection of cycus plants and bamboo. Among the species planted are the Japanese Cycus, the Nepali Cycus and the Malayan Fern Palm. The cycus species is said to be prehistoric and to have been in existence even in the time of the dinosaurs.
The Mouse Deer and Deer Park has a range area of 1.5 hectares. With a shady and hilly environment, it is an ideal habitat for the mouse deer and deer to live and roam. All the animals are left free in the park which gives visitors the opportunity to see them up close. The species of mouse deer in the park include 'Spotted Deer' (Muntiacus Muntjac). Deer from the species of Tragulus javanicus and Trangulas napu which can easily be found in Pahang also roam the park freely. Admission to the park is free of charge.
The Herb Garden contains as many as 180, mainly local herbs. These include the Kacip Fatimah, Mas Cotek, Pegaga and Misai Kuching which means cat's whickers. The Edible Garden features a variety of plants that can be eaten either raw or used as flavouring when cooking. The plants here will include Ginger, Lemongrass and Curry Leaves.
The gardens are also populated by a variety of fruit trees such as the star apple tree and the jungle fruit known as Kedongdong Bulan. Many of these tropical trees, including the Ara tree, the Salam tree and the Keriang tree attract a wide variety of birds that nest and feed off the fruit.
The park also has a number of gardens that host specific species of flowering plants such as the hibiscus garden, the orchid garden and the heliconia garden. In the Heliconia Garden, visitors will find more than 80 varieties of heliconia that include the Heliconia Temptress, Heliconia Psittacorum Nickeriensis and the Heliconia Bihai Nappi Yellow to name a few.

Butterfly Farm

The Butterfly Farm, is located near the KL Bird Park. It is where some 6,000 butterflies that are made up of over 120 species are housed in an environment that is made to simulate the tropical rainforest.
The KL Butterfly Park has a beautifully landscaped hydro-pond, with a limestone path at the centre. Surrounding this hydro-pond is an elevated gazebo that provides a breathtaking view of the park.
Visit the park and you will find butterflies in all manner of size and colour as they fly around freely in the covered grounds. You can also visit the nursery and breeding area of the park where you will find both live and preserved specimens. There is also a gallery that features all kinds of Malaysian bugs and insects, from centipedes to spiders.


The KL Butterfly Park is open daily from 9.00am to 6.00pm (including weekends and public holidays).

Entrance fees are RM18.00 for Adults (standard) and RM8.00 for Children (standard), RM8.00 for Adults (with MyKad) and RM4.00 for Children (with MyKid).

There is a charge of RM1.00 for each camera taken into the park

KL Bird Park

The KL Bird Park is the tallest walk-in free-flight aviary in the world and is home to over 200 species of birds. With more than 3000 birds, made up of mainly Asian species, nature lovers will relish looking out for a myriad of colourful winged wonders in these beautifully landscaped surroundings. The star attractions at the park include ostriches, hornbills, eagles, flamingos, peacocks and parrots. It is also worthwhile to take note of the feeding times and the twice daily bird shows, which feature plenty of parrot tricks that are sure to keep the youngsters entertained.

The KL Bird Park is open daily from 9.00am to 6.00pm (including weekends and public holidays). Entrance fees are RM42.00 for Adults (standard) and RM32.00 for Children (standard), RM20.00 for Adults (with MyKad) and RM10.00 for Children (with MyKid).  www.klbirdpark.com


Kuala Lumpur Orchid Garden



The Kuala Lumpur Orchid Garden, which is adjacent to the Hibiscus Garden, houses up to 800 species of orchids. The garden comprises a semi circle pergola for the climbing and epiphytic variety and a rock garden for the terrestrial variety.

Established in April 1986, the garden was set up primarily as a showcase for the varieties of orchids as well as a centre for growing, conserving and studying these wonderful flowering plants. The garden sits on 1 hectare of land that is situated at the highest point of the Lake Gardens.



KL Hibiscus Garden

There are more than 200 types of colourful hybrid hibiscus that have been planted near the pathway, terrace, beside the small ponds and near the manmade fountain to beautify this garden. Benches and sitting areas are available around the pergola for the visitors to rest and relax while appreciating the beauty of the hibiscus, Malaysia's national flower.


The Hibiscus Garden is open daily from 9.00am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday with no entrance fee. On weekends there is an entrance fee of RM1.00 per person (adults).

Taman Tasik Perdana / KL Lake Gardens

I'm a frequent visitor of KL Lake Gardens. I'm such a sucker for garden and nature. IMO, this garden is the best 'green' retreat in Kuala Lumpur. You will see the amazing garden landscape as soon as you step into this garden.

 

Admission to the garden is free!!! ;)

Simple map of KL Lake Gardens

The park has an area of approximately 92 hectares. This lush greeneries garden is a ideal place for outdoor activities such as jogging and cycling as there are plenty of walking and cycling trails crisscrossing the park.

There are two huge children playgrounds in this garden. This is the hot and top spot for my son.

Little Balinese Garden.

I love to hear the sound of waterfalls gushing



Horse patrols.

Beautiful timber footpaths.



The amazing orchids landscape.



The landscaping that offer a serene view for sore eyes.



Impressive landscape!!!

Awesome!!!

Amazing!!!

The best green retreat in the city.

Deer Park inside the garden itself.

Visitor are allowed to mingle with these adorable and friendly deers.

The deer will come close to be fed as you watch them.

 

National Mosque Kuala Lumpur (Masjid Negara)







Location

The National Mosque of Malaysia is located at Kuala Lumpur. The mosque has a large capacity of 15,000 people and is surrounded by lush greenery which expands to a 13-acre land. The original structure of the mosque was the product of a team of three people from the Public Works Department. The mosque was actually built on the site of a church in 1965. The mosque has been standing firm on its grounds since then and is now deemed as an important symbol of the Islamic country of Malaysia.

Overview

The best features of the mosque are the 73 meters high minarets and its 16 pointed star concrete which is its main roof. There are many meanings to the design of the mosque. The main roof's design was inspired from the idea of an open umbrella while the minarets were like a folded umbrella. The concrete main roof utilizes the concept of folding plates in order to obtain larger space at the main gathering hall.
Around the compound are many reflecting pools and also fountains. The National Mosque is situated just a kilometer away from the popular Lake Gardens Kuala Lumpur. 



National Planetarium Kuala Lumpur

 

Location

The National Planetarium is located conveniently inside the Lake Gardens Kuala Lumpur. It was back in 1993 when the planetarium was first opened to the public. The planetarium has been intelligently designed and structured to mimic a mosque with a blue dome. In order to locate it in the large Lake Gardens is easy. The National Planetarium sits in between the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park and the National Museum.

Overview

There are quite a number of exhibits in the planetarium but the highlight is the mock-up of the inside of the International Space Station which shows the sleeping and toilet arrangement. On display as well is the space suit of the first Malaysian astronaut together with packets of readymade packs of nasi lemak which he brought along into space. At the ground floor of the planetarium are some replicas of observatories used by the Chinese and the Indians during the ancient times
There is also a replica of the Stonehenge but made of fiberglass. The main exhibit at the planetarium is none other than the Omnimax- style film which is projected on the interior part of the roof. Comfortable reclining seats were available for visitors to enjoy the film on the screen. The huge screen where the film was projected on will give visitors an enhanced viewing pleasure while watching the film. On a daily basis, several films are shown. If you have the time, you can stay longer to watch them. However, there is a fee to every movie watched. Ordinary film show cost RM3 per adult and RM2 per child while large format film costs RM6 per adult and RM4 per child.
There are other attractions around the planetarium. They are the National Mosque Kuala Lumpur and the National Museum. Both these places are just a stone throw's away from the planetarium and can be reached by foot. 

Islamic Arts Museum, Kuala Lumpur










Location

Located just near to the famous Lake Gardens Kuala Lumpur, the Islamic Arts Museum is a must to visit. This museum attracts thousands and thousands of visitors due to its splendid exhibits which present the intricate details of the Islamic art and how we can relate them to the religion today.

Overview

The Islamic Arts Museum houses many artifacts all the way from China, Southeast Asia, India and even the famous regions like the Middle East and Iran. All the exhibits are safely housed in this white building of a spacious 30,000 sq meters. Do expect to see one of the most beautiful ceiling domes in this building. Exhibitions are held from time to time to provide education about the religion. There is also a display of Islamic architecture featuring small scale of the world's most important mosque such as the Prophet's mosque in Medina and the Al Haram Mosque in Mecca.
The Islamic Arts Museum is a place you should not miss if you are keen to learn of the history and how Islam started. With all the incredible displays and exhibits, this truly is a place to visit. Learning about the Islamic religion will not be complete without visiting the National Mosque Kuala Lumpur. The mosque is just a stone's throw away. Do pay a visit at the mosque while you are here.