Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Top 7 Natural Things to Do Outdoors Just One Hour Away

Travelling to Kuala Lumpur to see the city? Eat someamong the boulders and a nice riverside stroll to
spicy Malaysian food? Or spend a day at the Kualashake off urban stress under the rainforest canopy.
Lumpur Tower or Petronas Twin Towers viewing theForest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) - If you
metropolis from high above the crowds? All greatneed everything in one location, then FRIM sets the
stuff to do on a tropical vacation to one of the bestnature fun standard. Take a jungle stroll on the
cities in Asia, where cuisine and culture merge into aforest paths, bring your bike for some good
flavourful aroma.mountain biking workouts and linger along the easy
When you need a break from the concrete jungle,sloping river for a picnic. And don't forget to make it
the natural options are fun and easy. All within justto the cool canopy walk for a nice view of the great
one hour from the heart of the city, map out placesgreen canopy from 30 meters high.
to explore for rainforest hiking trails, mountain bikeKlang Gates Quartz Ridge Trail - A massive quartz
action, jungle walks or a cool tropical waterfall.ridge over 22 kilometers long stands like a fortress
These nature outings are perfect for weekend andwall protecting Kuala Lumpur. A narrow rocky path
family travel ideas. Whether you take the kids or goleads you atop to great views of the cityscape on
alone, you can enjoy nature landscapes all morningone side and the rainforest reservoir on the other. A
and still be free the rest of the day. An early start isdifficult trek over exposed and forested terrain
better to catch a glimpse of rainforest birds andoffers a rugged and demanding hike for those
monkeys and to avoid the harsh midday sun orseeking adventure.
frequent afternoon rain stormsTaman Rimba (Forest Park) Ampang - An easy and
Kanching Rainforest Waterfall - Just a short driverelaxing park for spending a day outdoors, this
from downtown, this forest park is a fantasticremnant rainforest still has monkeys and plenty of
introduction to a tropical rainforest. A large grassybirds. But it's a great place to hang out with a book,
area serves up excellent picnic space and the shortswim in the shallow river or just wander around to
trek up the hillside stops at several waterfall tiers,test out your nature photography skills.
each with its own swimming hole. A perfect outingTempler's Park Jungle Waterfall - One of the original
for kids or anyone else to refresh, see monkeys andgreen lungs, this jungle waterfall remains a favourite
get fresh air.for swimming, birdwatching and taking easy strolls by
Selangor State Park Waterway - With a choice ofthe riverside. Take the kids or just come alone and
three pit stops along the highway, the Tua Riverenjoy the rainforest atmosphere before returning for
(Sungai Tua) offers a waterfall pool, lazy river dipsthe nightlife of Kuala Lumpur.