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230 NATURE, AGRICULTURE & PLANTATIONS LISTING
A hiker is rewarded by the stunning sunset view from Bukit Tabur, one of the highest points in the Klang Gates Quartz Ridge. Selangor’s boldest geological feature is just minutes from Kuala Lumpur city centre.
its spectacular views. T (03) 4285 7000 Open: Daily, 6am~7pm
KUALA SELANGOR NATURE PARK Kuala Selangor
The park comprises
250 hectares of coastal mangrove swamps, home to 130 species of birds.
T (03) 3289 2294
Open: Daily, 9am~6pm
KUAN WELLNESS ECO PARK
Tanjung Sepat
Eco-agro fruit farm with mini zoo and edible bird’s nest processing. T (03) 3148 1126
Open: Daily, 9am~5pm
MALAYSIA AGRO EXPOSITION PARK (MAEPS)
Serdang
Agro-tourism and
lifestyle park attached
to Malaysia’s largest agriculture showground. Attractions include fishing, orbing (inflatable), kayaking, animal park
and equine centre.
T (03) 8948 4699/ 4380 Open: Mon-Fri, 8.30am~5.30pm
Closed: Sat & Sun
PAYA INDAH WETLANDS
Dengkil
This 3,200-hectare wetland sanctuary is
home to 210 residential and migratory bird
species and 26 mammal species, including four Nile hippos. Activities include horse riding, cycling
and crocodile feeding.
T (03) 8768 7616
Open: Daily, 8am~6pm; Fri, 8am~12pm & 2.45pm~6pm
SELANGOR FRUITS VALLEY
Rawang
Vast 646-hectare tropical fruit farm with family- friendly outdoor and adventure activities, pick-
raising for all ages.
T (03) 8941 2099/ 3099 Open: Mon-Fri, 10am~6pm Sat, Sun & Public Holidays, 9.30am~6pm Closed: Tue
FIREFLY PARK RESORT
Kuala Selangor
Chalet-style resort dedicated to comfortable viewing of the Selangor River’s spectacular fireflies . Hp (013) 388 6310
Tours: Nightly, 8pm~10.30pm (weather permitting)
FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF MALAYSIA (FRIM)
Kepong
One of the world’s leading institutions in tropical forestry research.
The grounds include a recreational site with guided tours, education programs, canopy walk and forest trekking
trails. Occupying a 600-hectare area, FRIM is surrounded by the Lagong
Hill Forest Reserve.
It used to be a mining site, but has since been turned into a forest and research centre opened to public. T (03) 6279 7000
Open: Daily, 8am~5pm Closed: Sat, Sun & Public Holidays (office only)
KAMPUNG KUANTAN FIREFLIES PARK Kuala Selangor
The mangrove trees here come alive at night with the incandescent glow of thousands of fireflies. Get a close-up view from hand-paddled sampans. T (03) 3289 1439/ 1549 (Kuala Selangor District Council)
Open: Daily, 7.30am~10.30pm
KLANG GATES QUARTZ RIDGE
Ampang
The longest quartz ridge in the world (16km)
and a geological site of international importance. Popular with hikers for