Orchid Gardens Kuala Lumpur (Taman Orkid)

The Signature Plaque -Official opening of the Orchid Garden

The multi color and breed of Orchids

The Orchid Gallery

About one hectare in size, the Orchid Gardens of Lake Gardens Kuala Lumpur is a one of its kind, a garden surrounded by lush greenery. The Orchid Gardens is located at the highest point of the Lake Gardens. The main aim of this garden is to showcase the various species of orchid of this region as well as a center where conservation of orchids and the study of them are done.


The Orchid Garden has an impressive showcase of thousands and thousands of orchids. In this small garden of about one hectare, you will be able to see over 800 species of orchids and a total of 6000 orchids all together. You can also choose to buy pots of orchids back home. The price range differs with the species but they are around RM30 to RM40 per pot. There are two main types of orchids which are the Epiphytic Orchids and the Terrestrial Orchids. The Epiphytic Orchids grows on charcoal, bricks, tree trunk or branches while the Terrestrial Orchids usually grow from the ground. On weekends, you will be able to learn how these magnificent flowers are planted. Much can be learnt from there caretakers of the garden. Just next to the Orchid Gardens is the Hibiscus Gardens.

Worth visiting the Hibiscus Gardens as you may observed the diversity of orchids species, so with the blooming myriad of colors of flowers and faunas. If you are interested of bird watching, you can always go to the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park which is the world's largest free flight aviary.

Transport

There are three ways to get to the Orchid Gardens. You can either get there by taxi or by driving there yourself.
But if you would like to take the bus, you can take the RapidKL bus number B101 and B112 and stop at the Dayabumi Complex. Walk towards the National Mosque and walk up the hill to the Orchid Gardens.
If the train is what you want to take, then hop on the KTM Komuter and remember to stop at the Old Railway Station. Walk towards the National Mosque and the Lake Gardens is just behind the mosque.

Location: Kuala Lumpur
Location Info
Address:     Jalan Cenderasari, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Office Number:     +603 2617 6000
Opening Hours:     09:00am - 06:00pm (Daily)

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