One of the must see sights when traveling through Malaysia is the Forest Research Institute it is close to the city and transportation can be arranged at any of the 5 star hotels. Kuala Lumpur is a busy metropolis which is invigorating and exciting, but can require a bit of a break. Heading just outside the city to the Institute will give one a chance to catch one’s breath, and for anyone who is a nature lover, then this place should not be missed.
The forest is filled with more than fifteen thousand species of flora and fauna, and when one enters they will be stunned at just how much there is to experience, from the various trails through the forest for cycling, hiking and running the camping and the picnics aside the waterfalls. There are enclosed exhibits such as the botanical herb garden and the Insect house, as well as groups organized to study nature or to head out on bird watching treks.
This is a wondrous place for anyone interesting in photography or art, and anyone interested in learning about the different aspects of this Thailand jungle. The research institute is almost one hundred years old and has become one of the world’s leading centers for the study of tropical forests. Located within the grounds are many sites of historical significance such as the remains of the Orang Asli culture and settlements.
Guided tours are offered and are a great way to learn just how much is there in the forest, and the significance of all that came before has on the life of the forest and the people living there today. While there are many hikes leading through paths such as the Engkaban and the Keruing Trails that will take you through the secondary levels of the forest, one of the more popular ones, is the Canopy Walk. This may not be for everyone, as it is a bit of an adventure.
This is a suspended bridge that is two hundred meters long and thirty meters up in the air. The bridge is fragile, not dangerously so, but still the park only allows two hundred and fifty people to cross the bridge each day, so it is best to make arrangements ahead of time if you know that you will be wanted to take that suspended walk through the trees. The adventure and the beauty await at the Kuala Lumpur’s Forest Research Institute.
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