The doors to Sime Darby Property Bhd’s KL East Park, a naturally regenerating secondary rainforest teeming with rare, endemic species and magnificent geological formations, are now open to the public.

A small PSA: Prior to accessing KL East Park for your hike, please make sure you have a confirmed reservation. In order to ensure the safety of all tourists, preserve the area’s unique flora and fauna, and give you the best possible walking or hiking experience, there is a limit of visitors allowed for each slot. Book your reservation HERE.

KL East Park And Its Wonders

This park is a 53-acre secondary rainforest that is a component of the Bukit Tabur and Klang Gates Quartz Ridge networks and regenerates organically.

In the first phase, visitors will be able to explore 17 acres of the park and walk the 2-kilometer trail to the viewpoint point, which provides a spectacular panorama of Kuala Lumpur’s most famous landmarks.

Hikers’ Heaven

As you make your way through the engrossing hiking trail that loops around the forest, you’ll get to know mother nature and be enthralled by the fascinating geological features that are scattered throughout.

Do’s And Don’t’s While Hiking

Using proper clothing and footwear will greatly enhance your hiking experience. Respect the rules and regulations at all times and maintain awareness of your immediate surroundings.

These are the ground rules:

• No fires
• No taking or destroying plants
• No pets allowed
• No littering
• No indecent behaviour
• No cycling on the trails
• No drugs or alcohol
• No camping
• No smoking or vaping
• No vandalism

Additionally, check out this video of the new hiking spot, KL East Park:

Insta-Worthy Of A Forest

In an area rich with mysterious vegetation and natural beauty, a hike may be everything but monotonous. Unexpected quartz crystals and Instagrammable installations dot the routes to the city’s top vistas.

Building Sustainable Communities

KL East Park places a strong emphasis on sustainability, with the understanding that this means striking a balance between economic and social activities that does not threaten the environment’s ability to offer ecosystem services that are essential to human well-being.

Click here to read more about the sustainable initiatives undertaken by KL East Park.

Rich With Flora And Fauna

The trees here are GPS-tagged for easy conservation and reference; the park is home to more than 300 kinds of trees, plants, shrubs, and palms, all of which have been recognised for their ecological and economic worth.

A Nest Of Animals And Insects

Try your luck at spotting some of the unique birds, amphibians, reptiles, butterflies, beetles, and more that call the KL East Park forest home.

Go To KL East Park While It’s Still Free!

This is a chance for you to visit KL East Park as it is open from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily, and admission is free until August 31, 2023! Beyond that date, a fee will be instituted to help fund the park’s ongoing maintenance and conservation efforts.

Visit the official website https://klepark.simedarbyproperty.com if you want to find out more about KL East Park.

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