Deer Park Kuala Lumpur

 

The Deer Park - Kuala Lumpur

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Deer Park-Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur Deer Park is a part of the Lake Gardens of Kuala Lumpur. This 2 hectare park is the home for many species of deer. Kuala Lumpur Deer Park is located close to the world's largest free flight aviary - the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park. From the bird park, take a left turn and move towards the Tun Abdul Razak Memorial. The Deer Park is in between the Memorial and the Orchid Garden. The Deer Park can also be accessible by walking down the steps behind the Memorial of Tun Abdul Razak.


The entrance of the Deer Park is an attractive arch which immediately makes you feel welcomed. The fact that the entrance fee is nil, there is not any reason for you not to come here. The paths in the park are excellently built and thought out with the visitors' convenience in mind. The viewing points and the placement of fences are great as visitors' get the best views of the deer in the park. Lush greenery surrounds inside and outside of the park; making it bearable for visitors to walk around in the park under the sun

There are several types of deer which visitors can view. The main attraction of the park would be the mousedeer. The mousedeer is the smallest hoofed animal in the world and is a renowned creature in the Indonesian and Malaysian folklore. Other species of deer at the park include the fallow deer from Holland, the axis deer and the sambar deer. To learn more about these magnificent creatures, do ask the caretakers of the park any of your questions. They will be able to provide you with details and interesting facts about the deer in the park. Since you are here, you should drop by at the other attractions at the massive Lake Gardens.

To learn more about the Islamic culture in Malaysia, you can pay a visit at the Islamic Art Museum and the National Mosque Kuala Lumpur which is just nearby the Deer Park. However, if you are a fan of nature, you can also visit the Hibiscus Garden, Orchid Garden and the Butterfly Park. There are just so much to see here at the Deer Park as well as the other parks in Lake Gardens. A day alone will not be adequate to visit all these fantastic places. Do not worry about accommodation in Kuala Lumpur, there are plenty of Hotels in Kuala Lumpur City Center.
Transport

Visitors can take get to the park via bus or train. Below are the available options to get to the park.

Take the Intrakota Bus 21C, 48C (From Kota Raya).

Take the Intrakota Bus 18, 21A (From Chow Kit).

Take the RapidKL Bus 115 (From KL Sentral).

KTM Komuter- disembark at the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, then walk to the Park or take a taxi.

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Telekom Museum - Kuala Lumpur

The Telekom Museum

The Telekom Museum

 A trip along Jalan Raja Chulan will take you to Telekom Museum which is a significant historical landmark in the country. It is a 2-storey Greek-styled museum that contains eight imposing columns and 900 meters of space for exhibitions.

The Telekom Museum is the first state-of-the-art interactive museum in Malaysia equipped with fascinating technology as it displays the country’s development in telecommunication in a span of 120 years featuring Morse code telegraphs and all technologies up to the digital networks used by cellular phones.

Admission in the Telekom Museum is free which is great for the whole family. Kids will surely love the exhibits. The Telekom museum offers good educational tours detailing devices which people used to communicate with in the past.

Standing among Kuala Lumpur's skyscrapers at the junction of Jalan Raja Chulan and Jalan Gereja is a unique two story building of Neo Classical Greek architecture.

Built in 1928 to house the Central Battery Manual Telephone Exchange, this building with eight imposing pillars as its dominant feature was gazette for conservation in 1985 after the Prime Minister stepped in to stop it from being demolished to make way for a new 26 story office complex. Over 10 million was spent in its restoration.

The building itself was used as a telephone exchange in the old days. Today, this 70-year-old two-storey building contains eight imposing columns and features a sprawling 900 square metres of exhibition space. It is the first interactive museum in the country.

Known as the Museum Telekomunikasi Negara or National Telecommunications Museum it captures 120 years of telecommunications development, from the early days of the Morse Code Telegraph with its "ketuk-ketuk" to the cellular phones and digital networks of today.

Jalan Gereja, Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-201 9966

Open: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Tuesday - Sunday.
Closed: Monday

Admission: Free

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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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The Hibiscus Park - Kuala Lumpur

The Hibiscus Park - KL

The Hibiscus Gardens are located in the Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens area. These 2 gardens are like a floral paradise where you can also get practical tips about growing orchids and hibiscus from the flower growers there.

In both of these gardens you will find lovely pergolas, man-made fountains, meandering brooks and a lovely art gallery, the Gallery Tropika.Located just next to  the Hibiscus Garden is the Orchid Garden.
There are more than 2000 varieties of Hibiscus for you to enjoy. The hibiscus is sometimes also called the Queen of Tropical Flowers.

There are so many different varieties and colors of the hibiscus that you'll find yourself spending lots of time just admiring them.

There is also an exhibition center and an information booth.

Don't forget to take a closer look at the beautiful Rosa Sinensis, the Malaysian National Flower.

How to get to the Orchid and Hibiscus Gardens

Taxi

    By far the simplest way is by taxi. It should cost you no more than RM15 per taxi per way, anywhere within Kuala Lumpur. Alight at the KL Bird Park main entrance.
    To go back to the city, wait at the Bird Park. There are usually taxis prowling for customers here.

Bus

    Take the RapidKL bus numbers B101 or B112. Alight at the Dayabumi Complex and walk (5 minutes) towards Masjid Negara. From there it is a short walk up the small hill to the KL Orchid Garden. Cost - RM2 per person.

    If you use the KL Hop-On-Hop-Off you can stop right at the main entrance of the KL Bird Park. The Orchid Garden is just opposite the bird park. Cost between RM12 to RM65 per person, depending on the package you select.







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Stadium Merdeka - Independance Stadium Kuala Lumpur

Stadium Merdeka Kuala Lumpur

Stadium Merdeka - Kuala Lumpr /Astroturf track.

Stadium Merdeka was constructed from September 25, 1956 to August 21, 1957. The birthplace of modern Malaysia, Stadium Merdeka was the site of one of the nation’s most important events. It was here on 31 August, 1957 that power was transferred from the British empire to the newly independent Malaysian government. While the stadium is an important part of Malaysia’s history, it was almost demolished in the late 1990s. In February 2003, Stadium Merdeka was named a national heritage building. In 2007, Merdeka Stadium underwent restoration to its original 1957 condition. The 45,000-capacity stadium has been reduced to 20,000, which meant that several of the upper terrace blocks built over the years had to be demolished. The renovations are part of Malaysia’s 50th anniversary plans to relive the moment when Tunku Abdul Rahman proclaimed independence there.
Hari Merdeka (Independence Day) is a national day of Malaysia commemorating the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British colonial rule, celebrated on August 31. On that day, power was transferred from the British Empire to the newly independent Malayan government. 

Tens of thousands of people crowded into the stadium, which was built specifically for this occasion. The effort for independence was spearheaded by Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, who led a delegation of ministers and political leaders of Malaya in negotiations with the British in London for Merdeka, or independence along with the first president of the Malayan Chinese Association (MCA) Tun Dato Sir Tan Cheng Lock and fifth President of Malaysian Indian Congress Tun V.T. Sambanthan. 

The Union Jack was lowered from the flagpole at the Padang (now known as Dataran Merdeka; Independence Square) and the Malayan flag was raised. The Padang symbolized British sovereignty as it was a cricket ground for the colonial administrators and fronted the Royal Selangor Club, Malaya’s most exclusive Whites-Only club. In 1974 Kuala Lumpur seceded from Selangor and the city became a Federal Territory (Wilayah Persekutuan).

How to go to Stadium Merdeka?

The access to the stadium is made easy since the operation of KL Monorail begins. Passengers can stop at Maharajalela Monorail station, next to one of the stadium’s west exits.

Butterfly Park - Kuala Lumpur

Butterfly Park  Kuala Lumpur

 Butterfly Park

The Butterfly Park is also located in Lake Gardens, housing more than 6,000 butterflies from 120 species. Landscaped like a bushy garden with lots of flowers, the park will enthrall visitors as butterflies float to your shirt and hand, sticking like badges. Also check out the nursery and breeding area where you can see butterfly larvae emerging from their cocoons.

Besides the butterflies, a wide range of insects such as rhinoceros beetles and praying mantises are on display. There's also a souvenir shop where you can purchased frames of preserved butterflies, scorpions and other insects.

Opening Hours: Daily, 09:00 – 18:00
Address: Jalan Cenderasari
Tel: +603 2693 4799


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Aquaria KLCC in Kuala Lumpur

Aquaria KLCC

Aquaria KLCC located on the concourse level of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, the 5000sqft Aquaria KLCC is said to be largest aquarium in the world. Home to over 150 species of marine life, its star attractions include scary tiger sharks, lethal sea snakes, blue rays, bright coral fish, seahorses and more.

It’s a well-stocked aquarium just begging to be explored, and after a few hours here you'll have seen over 5,000 freshwater and marine creatures, including massive arapaimas, giant groupers, gar fish and more. Some people write it off as a tourist trap, but they’re sorely missing out – beyond the big tanks, with gallons of water, filled with necklaces of kelp, coral and mysterious and sometimes menacing sea creatures, is one of the country’s foremost sightseeing attractions with real depth and complexity.


Well worth exploring, Kuala Lumpur Aquarium doesn’t just ‘submerge’ visitors beneath thousands of gallons of seawater – instead the venue is laid out to take visitors through different watery landscapes, from the highlands and flooded jungles of Malaysia, to the Amazon basin, coral reefs and the open ocean. Your journey isn’t a linear one – start off on Level 1 where you’ll see piranhas make quick work of their meal as well as electric eels, elephantnose fish and electric catfish. Also in this section, visitors can check out the DNA Touch Pool where they can pick up and feel the texture of live corals and star fish.

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