Lake Gardens
Jalan Kebun Bunga, Tasik Perdana, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Lake Gardens, known officially as Perdana Botanical Gardens, is Kaula Lumpur ‘s first large-scale recreational park. Measuring 91.6 hectares, it is located in the heart of the city and established in 1888. Lake Gardens served as place of refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city during colonial times. It contains large sculpted and manicured gardens and a host of attractions.
The garden is located along Jalan Perdana or Venning Road. It is located near the National Museum of Malaysia.
The park was initially called Public Gardens but later renamed Lake Gardens. In 1975, it was renamed Taman Tasik Perdana, or the Perdana Lake Gardens. On 28 June 2011, the gardens were renamed again to Perdana Botanical Gardens, in the first phase to turn the park into a botanical garden.
Among the tourist attractions located here are the National Monument, deer park, Hibiscus garden, Orchid Garden, Kaula Lumpur Bird Park and Kaula Lumpur Butterfly Park. The Bird Park was opened in 1991, and features more than 200 species of bird. It is billed as the world’s largest covered bird park.
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Opening hours : 24 hours
At the park, shuttle trams are available daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (tickets: RM4 adults, RM2 children). Visitors can also rent bicycles for RM3/30 mins. Guided walks are provided free of charge on Sundays, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Getting there : The easiest way to get to the 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.
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