The invention of drones have allowed all of us to have a bird’s eye view of our city. Urbanites and photographers in Kuala Lumpur definitely did not miss the opportunity to show us the beauty of our city using these flying devices.
Here are some of the awesome shots that has been beautifully captured by drones.
If you think there is no place to have a good hike nearby Kuala Lumpur, perhaps you might think twice. There are a plenty of hiking challenges for different difficulty levels; from a beginner to a tough trail. Although some of the hiking trails are not exactly in Kuala Lumpur, it is not that far away from the city. You can take a short drive away from the hustle and bustle of the urban jungle, and enjoy your good time at the natural jungle.
These spots are simply a great place to hike and you’ll get beautiful views when you’re up there. Or you can simply enjoy the nature while taking your steps up the hills.
Besides that, some of the hiking trails are ‘Instagram-worthy’ that we can use that as a motivation to climb up and snap some good photos for our social media.
What’s better than keeping yourself healthy while enjoying the nature and you’ll also get to snap some good photos for the memories.
So prep yourself up with your sports gear and do some hiking to keep yourself fit. Here are some of hiking places that we have found out.
Broga Hill, Semenyih
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Broga Hill is located in the town of Semenyih, Selangor, Peninsular Malaysia. It is also known as Bukit Lalang or Bukit Broga. Standing at 400m tall, it is a relatively simple hike which offers a panoramic view of the Broga town. As such, it can get really crowded during the weekends during the morning and evening hours.
Photo / IG @colourstreakPhoto / IG @syiblifakih
Bukit Tabur
Difficulty Level: Moderately challenging
Also known as Bukit Hangus, Bukit Tabur is one of the oldest quartz ridge in the world. Bukit Tabur is located in Selangor at the outer edge of Kluang Valley approximately 20km from Kuala Lumpur. As the trail is a ridge line hike, Bukit Tabur offers a panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur, the Gombak forest reserve and the Klang Gates Dam.
Photo / IG @gracelisolimPhoto / IG @shi_orii
Gunung Nuang, Hulu Langat
Difficulty Level: Challenging
Gunung Nuang is one of the highest peak in Selangor, and therefore it is one of the most challenging as well. It is located in the forest reserve between the borders of Selangor and Pahang. Therefore, be reminded that a permit is needed before going in for the hike.
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Bukit Gasing, Petaling Jaya
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Bukit Gasing Forest Reserve is a 100 hectare stretch of green belt dividing the city of Petaling Jaya from the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
In general, there are a few hiking trails that you can take to reach the peak of Bukit Gasing; ranging from easy tarmac road to a moderate level trail.
Bukit Sapu Tangan is quite a popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and trail running, so don’t be surprise if you encounter any friends along the route. This 6.6-km out-and-back trail near Shah Alam, Selangor is moderately challenging and it takes about it takes an average of 2 hours and 25 minutes to complete.
Photo / IG @mimiazwarPhoto / IG @azhan_rani
KL Forest Eco Park
Difficulty level: Beginner
KL Forest Eco Park or Taman Eko Rimba KL (formerly known as Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve or Hutan Simpan Bukit Nanas) is one of Malaysia’s oldest permanent forest reserves.
Gazetted in 1906, KL Forest Eco Park is surrounded by a concrete jungle in the form of buildings and skyscrapers as it is located in the city. In fact, the rainforest park is located right next to one of Malaysia’s most recognizable landmarks, the Kuala Lumpur Tower.
Bukit Besi is a 291 m (955 feet) high hill in the Sungai Besi / Alam Damai area, in the southeast of Kuala Lumpur.
The western side of this hill is bordered by the Sungai Besi army camp which is off-limits for civilians so hikers have to begin their climb in the north east corner where Persiaran Alam Damai joins Jalan Alam Damai.
Photo / IG @sandyyckyPhoto / IG @aloisyao
Bukit Sri Bintang, Kepong
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Bukit Sri Bintang is a small hill located just right at the corner of Desa Park City. The trailhead is located around a housing area, at Jalan Seri Bintang 8, otherwise known as Jalan 11/36 on Google maps.
Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 hour and 6 minutes to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, trail running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
Photo / IG @heartpatrickPhoto / IG @daphneheng_
Kiara Hill Walk
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Kiara Hill is one of the most explorable dense forest surrounded by the city. Despite hiking at the hill for several times, hikers can still explore new interesting trails and spots.
To finish hiking the 5.8 km loop trail, you’ll need approximately 2 hours and 16 minutes.
Photo / IG @ashikin_hassanPhoto / IG @willson.lim
Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM), Kepong
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Managed by the institution that conducts forestry researches, you can expect to explore a diverse nature in the 545 hectares site. It was gazetted as a Natural Heritage Site on 10 February 2009 under the National Heritage Act 2005, and officially declared as a National Heritage on 10 May 2012.
Photo / IG @farrahaizaPhoto / IG @azree.j
Apek Hill / Bukit Saga, Ampang
Difficulty Level: Moderately challenging
Apek Hill Trail, which is part of the Bukit Putih forest reserve is a 8.2 kilometer loop trail located near Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking.
You can find hikers there almost anytime throughout the day, from as early as 6.00 am till 6.00 pm.
There are several stops or stations created by the local hiking community along the path namely Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Gold stop and the Small Bridge station. There is also a small waterfall nearby that hikers can take a detour to enjoy a refreshing splash.
Photo / IG @_mr.sum_11Photo / IG @ilynnvirgobiru
Bukit Kutu, Kuala Kubu Bharu
Difficulty Level: Moderately challenging
Bukit Kutu is a mountain near Kuala Kubu Bharu along the trunk road to Fraser’s Hill. At 1,050m high, it was once a colonial hill station called “Treacher’s Hill”, until usurped by neighbouring Fraser’s Hill in popularity.
It is a popular climbing spot on weekends, with beautiful views of the Titiwangsa mountain range and Kuala Kubu Bharu dam at the summit.
Photo / IG @yibing___Photo / IG @annabakar
Get ready, plan your itinerary and enjoy the nature. Remember to share your amazing photos with us on social media! And don’t forget to keep our hills and nature clean too.
Travel and exploring a city these days needs to be added with a comfortable and Insta-worthy accommodation to stay. We’ve curated some of the best, modern places to stay if you are planning to travel to the city. If you haven’t plan to do so, pack your bags, and let’s just do it.
Did you know that our fellow Malaysians have been producing pretty cool podcast that is worth listening?
Anyway, for those who are new with podcast; it is an audio programme that users or subscribers can listen to. It is a series of audio content focused on a particular theme or topic.
Although podcast has been around for quite a while, it has become popular in Malaysia lately. Here’s some of the podcast by Malaysians that you might want to check out.
Keluar Sekejap
Keluar Sekejap is a weekly Malaysian political podcast hosted by two Malaysian politicians Khairy Jamaluddin and Shahril Hamdan. They have consistently been ranked as one of Malaysia’s most popular podcasts and has influenced the trend of political podcasting in the country and the Southeast Asian region.
From everyday life anecdotes to thought-provoking discussions, TTYL is a space where you can tune in and feel like you’re part of a laid-back chat with friends. TTYL explores diverse and educational topics while keeping it casual & engaging. The hosts are professionals in the media & arts industry, bringing a wealth of experience from journalism, TV, radio & theatre. Prioritizing both knowledge and credibility, TTYL aims to be a game-changer in the content creation landscape — not only entertains but also advocates for authenticity and relevance in the ever-evolving world of content creation.
Faiz Azmi is the founder of Financial Faiz, a brand that advocates for financial literacy among Malaysians from all walks of life. He has been in the real estate, mortgage, investment and takaful industries in various capacities.
A podcast hosted by Heng See Lin, Ooi Zhi Yi and Tan Zhen Zune, Keep On Going 继续向前行 discusses about current issues and politics that is related to our country, Malaysia. Keeping up to the latest topics, the podcast is published weekly.
Podcast show hosted by ShuMin and Oliver, who are both in the media and creative industry. They discusses topics about internet trends, pop culture, film and television productions, lifestyle and many more.
A Chinese podcast by four people that talks about movies, films and cinema. It is not only about reviewing movies, but they also discusses about behind the scenes and film productions.
Hosted by Maggy Wang, this podcast explores what it means to be a modern Asian woman. A safe space for real and honest conversations about life experiences, everyday struggles, social stigmas and more.
A Malay podcast hosted by KC that talks about horror stories, it is one of the most popular talk show in Malaysia. Malam Seram is more than just sharing of horror stories and encounters from fans all over the world. It is also The Place where his followers will gather and interact and KC will also share current happenings during his LIVE YouTube show
From the minds behind the YouTube channel; The Ming Thing, they bring to you table talk sessions of The Takeaway Table Show, where they discusses about life topics ranging from business, social media, adulting, life, music, and share about things that we love and are passionate about in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Hosted by Jin Lim, or better known as Jinnyboy, one of Malaysia’s most successful Youtuber. Jinnyboy and his guests regularly discusses about what is happening in Malaysia and around them.
Thinking that Kuala Lumpur city is all about modernisation and urbanisation, with its tall skyscrapers and buildings? Well, the city is rich of arts features in it. And it is not only about art galleries and museums, but the city itself is an art gallery.
Take a good stroll around the city and if you explore well enough especially the downtown Kuala Lumpur, you’ll find many murals on the walls of the buildings. From the back alleys that is brighten up with colourful arts to the artwork on taller buildings, you’ll have a lot to explore and enjoy.
Around Jalan Alor & Changkat
These back alleys were once dark and not many would dare to walk around, but when it was painted with the colourful murals, it has lighten it up with good vibes. While it was an abandoned street previously has become a spot that travellers would purposely visit.
Also once an abandoned spot, the long lost space has been repurposed into an Instagram-worthy spot. The management of Kwai Chai Hong has reactivated the space with different murals and art installations that makes people eager to visit.
While this area does not have many street murals, it is just a short distance away from the rest, so you might want to take a stroll to the Pasar Karat to have a look at this piece.
Photo / IG @faizabdullah
Red by Sirocco
This 25-storey high mural, entitled ‘Courage to Dream’ is painted by our local artist from Sabah, Kenji Chai. It is painted on the building, Red by Sirocco.
Photo / IG @redbysirocco
River of Life
You definitely do not want to miss taking a walk along the River of Life in the city while enjoying one of the biggest street art in Kuala Lumpur.
Photo / IG @faizabdullah
Jalan Leboh Pasar Besar
Painted by the famous artist who has his works across multiple cities in Malaysia, Ernest Zacharevic created the ‘Transboundary Haze‘ at Jalan Leboh Pasar Besar.
It was painted in collaboration with Greenpeace Malaysia, Splash and Burn and filmmakers Studiobirthplace. To coincide with the World Environment Day, the artwork entitled ‘Transboundary Haze’ is to urge those in authority to hold polluters accountable for clean air as a basic human right.
Have you snapped all the Instagrammable spots in Kuala Lumpur city already? With diverse culture, history and developments, the city comes with different awesome spots for photography and content for your social media postings.
From historical spots, to religious places, nature and city skylines, the city have it all to make your Instagram feed even more vibrant.
If you’re not sure where, here’s some of the wonderful photos that the Instagrammers have taken; and this could also be included into your itinerary when you’re in the city.
KL Tower Sky Box
If you’re not afraid of heights, you might want to enjoy the unobstructed view of Kuala Lumpur City from the Sky Box, a high-altitude glass room attached to the sky deck. It is definitely one of the highest instagram-worthy spot in the city.
Location: Kuala Lumpur Tower, 2 Jalan Punchak, Off, Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur.
Photo / IG @hieuonthegoPhoto / IG @ciopina90
Batu Caves
Batu Caves is a limestone hill that has a series of caves in Gombak, Selangor. Although the limestone itself is unique, Batu Caves is famous for the Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Murugan.
The historical religious architecture and the colourful steps that climbs up to the temple is one of the most photographed for travellers who visits the Batu Caves.
Location: Batu Caves, Gombak, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor.
Photo / IG @sigridofthesunPhoto / IG @maria_gaby6
Petronas Twin Towers
The Twin Towers of Malaysia is famous for obvious reasons as one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world. It was the tallest building in the world between 1998 and 2004.
Location: Petronas Twin Tower, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur.
Photo / IG @xoaisphamPhoto / IG @e.kopowska
Kwai Chai Hong
Kwai Chai Hong 鬼仔巷 is a spot in downtown Kuala Lumpur, running from Jalan Sultan to Jalan Balai Polis and partly formed by Lorong Panggung. Once abandoned and a dark alley, it was re-purposed into a vibrant space with numerous wall art, art installations and new eateries along the street.
The Pintasan Saloma is a pedestrian bridge opened in February 2020 in Kuala Lumpur which connects Kampung Bharu, a traditional Malay enclave; and the Kuala Lumpur City Centre.
The beautiful bridge’s architecture is inspired by the sireh junjung (betel nut leaf arrangement) concept, which is an integral part of a Malay wedding.
Location: 9, Lorong Raja Muda Musa 3, Kampung Baru, 50300 Kuala Lumpur.
Photo / IG @nonoijimrahPhoto / IG @ridzuan.ollie
KL Forest Eco Park
KL Forest Eco Park or Taman Eko Rimba KL (formerly known as Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve or Hutan Simpan Bukit Nanas) is one of Malaysia’s oldest permanent forest reserves. Gazetted in 1906, KL Forest Eco Park is surrounded by a concrete jungle in the form of buildings and skyscrapers.
As the only patch of tropical rainforest still standing in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the park serves as the city’s green lung and is home to flora and fauna unique to Malaysia’s tropical rainforest.
Photo / IG @voyagefox_Photo / IG @jenn.425
Federal Territory Mosque
The Federal Territory Mosque (Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan) is designed with a blend of Ottoman and Malay architectural styles, heavily influenced by the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey.
It has 22 domes made from a composite material of glass fibre fabric mixed with epoxy resin to make it durable and light.
Location: Anjung B, Wilayah Persekutuan, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim, Kompleks Kerajaan, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Photo / IG @anushahaha.haPhoto / IG @eduavagi
BookXcess @ REXKL
REXKL itself is a unique space which is repurposed from an old cinema in the heart of downtown Kuala Lumpur. It has now been turned into a creative and cultural hub which has a lot of fun activities every week.
With the collaboration with BookXcess which is known for their store’s interior design and cheaper books, it creates a space not only for book lovers, but also for many social media influencers to visit and snap some beautiful photos.
The Thean Hou Temple is a six-tiered temple of the Chinese sea goddess Mazu located on 1.67 acres of land atop Robson Heights on Lorong Bellamy, overlooking Jalan Syed Putra. It was completed in 1987 and officially opened in 1989.
The traditional Chinese architecture is beautiful and definitely worthy for your social media photos. Usually there will be special installations and events during specific Chinese cultural celebrations.
Locationn: 65, Persiaran Endah, Taman Persiaran Desa, 50460 Kuala Lumpur.
Photo / IG @oto.nikuradzePhoto / IG @lucameglioli
Sultan Abdul Samad Building
The Sultan Abdul Samad Building is a late-nineteenth century building located along Jalan Raja in front of the Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. The building originally housed the offices of the British colonial administration, and was known simply as Government Offices in its early years.
If you’re a fan of historical buildings and heritage culture, you’ve got to check out this building which is already more than a century old.
Location: Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur.
Photo / IG @b.pchrnPhoto / IG @crystalpuiyan
Perdana Botanical Gardens
Perdana Botanical Gardens, formerly Perdana Lake Gardens, Lake Gardens and Public Gardens, is Kuala Lumpur’s first large-scale recreational park. The park, established in 1888, served as place of refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city during colonial times. It contains large sculpted and manicured gardens and a host of attractions.
Location: Jalan Kebun Bunga, Tasik Perdana, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Photo / IG @khaimiingPhoto / IG @cicinumaidah66_
Astaka Morocco
The Astaka Morocco in the federal territory of Putrajaya offers a glimpse of Morrocan heritage and architecture. Built as a symbol of cultural exchange between Malaysia and Morocco, the pavilion highlights the truly spectacular architecture and arts of Morocco.
A distance away from the Kuala Lumpur city, the Elmina Valley Central Park is located in Shah Alam. It is built as a public park which offers jogging and cycling tracks with a beautiful river promenade and pond plaza.
The Rainbow bridge has attracted a lot of visitors, and it has been one of the reason the crowd knows about Elmina Valley.
Photo / IG @aereonwongPhoto / IG @st.cam
National Mosque
Completed in 1965, the National Mosque of Malaysia is a bold and modern approach in reinforced concrete, symbolic of the aspirations of a then newly independent nation.
Location: National Mosque of Malaysia, Jalan Perdana, Tasik Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Photo / IG @joeheng_Photo / IG @i.am.sofia_japan
Bank Negara Malaysia Museum & Art Gallery
Location: Sasana Kijang, 2, Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Photo / IG @hakimiiiiiiyPhoto / IG @melati_zamri
Jalan Alor Street Art, Bukit Bintang
The local government has done a good job in cleaning up the filthy alleys of the city and rejuvenating it into a tourist attraction. These streets that used to be dark, dirty and feared by people is now a spot that people go to.
Photo / IG @anniesbucketlistPhoto / IG @chilakak
Rainbow Walkway at Pusat Sains Negara
The National Science Centre is indeed beautiful with this rainbow walkway that makes an amazing Instagram spot.
Location: Pusat Sains Negara, Persiaran Bukit Kiara, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur.
The local government has made a good cleanup of the filthy back alleys in the city, and turn it into an attractive spot for travellers as well as locals.
Location: Jalan Thambipillay, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur.
