Take shade under the beautiful trees of Taman Eko Rimba KL, the only remaining patch of tropical rainforest in central Kuala Lumpur.
Contact
+603 2020 1606 (Site office, Forestry Department of Peninsular Malaysia)
jpwkl[at]forestry.gov.my
Address
Lot 240, Bukit Nanas, Jalan Raja Chulan
50250, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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.
In fact, the rainforest park is located right next to one of Malaysia’s most recognizable landmarks, the Kuala Lumpur Tower (KL Tower).
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.
The 10.5-hectare forest reserve was gazetted as a Wildlife Reserve and Bird Sanctuary in 1934 and 1950 respectively, with an area of about 5 hectares identified as a Virgin Jungle Reserve.
When visiting KL Tower, visitors should certainly consider stopping by KL Forest Eco Park, as it is located just beside the tower’s entrance and requires no entrance fee.
Over here, nature guides run daily guided tours at 11am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm and 4:30pm, and more information can be obtained from the forest reserve’s dedicated Visitor Center.
Within the forest reserve is a wide range of flora, including creepers, ferns, rare herbs, giant bamboo grasses and climbers. Huge tropical tree species can also be found in this jungle, such as meranti, keruing, chengal and pulai.
Visitors might spot the two local species of monkeys that live in the park, namely the Long-tailed Macaque and Silvered Langur. Other varieties of fauna that roam the area include birds, snakes and squirrels.
A free-of-charge camp site is available for nature lovers who wish to spend more time in the jungle’s lush greenery.
Joggers will enjoy exploring the forest trail, and there is even an outdoor obstacle course where a little stretching and body lifting can be done.
All visitors to the forest reserve should take precautionary measures as there are some slopes along the forest trails that are quite steep. There is also a ladder section that can be tricky to navigate, so visitors should dress casually, ideally sports wear which includes hiking or running shoes.
Opening hours
7.00am to 6.00pm 8.00am to 5.30pm, counter closes at 4.30pm (as of June 2022). Open daily including weekends and public holidays.
Price/Entrance fees
Entry to KL Forest Eco Park used to be free, but the following charges now apply to all visitors:
| Entry permit for Permanent Reserved Forest | MYKAD Holder | Non-MYKAD Holder |
| (i) Entry Fee― | ||
| (a)Adults; | 10.00 | 40.00 |
| (b) Children 6-12 y.o.; | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| (c) Children under 6 y.o.; | Free | Free |
| (d) Senior citizens (more than 60 y.o.); | 1.00 | 40.00 |
| (e) Persons with disabilities | Free | Free |
| (ii) Rent – | ||
| (a) Camp plot; | 10.00 per day | 40.00 per day |
| (b) Hall; | 100.00 per day | 200.00 per day |
| (c) Field; | 200.00 per day | 400.00 per day |
| (d) Canteen; | 1,000.00 per month | 2,000.00 per month |
| (e) Kiosk; | 200.00 per month | 400.00 per month |
| (f) Square site | 500.00 per day | 1,000.00 per day |
| (iii) Commercial filming / documentary | ||
| (a) video/film; and | 2,000.00 per day | 5,000.00 per day |
| (b) photography | 200.00 per day | 500.00 per day |
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How to get to KL Forest Eco Park
The forest reserve is located in front of Jalan Raja Chulan and not far from the Telekom Museum. By car, drive up the hill at KL Tower and pay for the entrance fee and car park; admission to the forest reserve is free subject to entry fees. There are two entrances – the Taman Eko Rimba KL head office located at Jalan Raja Chulan and another at the KL Tower.
By Train
Take the Kelana Jaya Line LRT and stop at Dang Wangi Station, or take the KL monorail and disembark at Bukit Nanas station. Those who use the Ampang Line LRT need to disembark at Masjid Jamek LRT station.
By Bus
The KL Hop-On Hop-Off bus takes you directly to KL Tower which is right next to the park. Taman Eko Rimba KL is also serviced by several buses to and from the city centre.
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May I know, KL ECO FOREST PARK BUKIT NENAS still temporary close? Because I saw at Google annouce KL ECO FOREST PARK BUKIT NENAS IS TEMPORARY CLOSE.
I went there this morning. Very disappointed it was closed. I took leave today and from Seremban.
THAT WAS REALLY SAD
I am very disappointed this morning. When i went there, its closed. It didnt mentioned or announced at the website that the eco park was closed. I asked the people there who working at the cafe near the parking lot. They said it was closed most probably until new year. I need the clarification.
omg… means is still close is it?? cause i was planning to go on xmas week
Will the park open at 1/2/22?
Park already open,
having very useful hiking today
need to pay for entrance fee?
Hi, may i know what is the opening hours? thank you
hey may i know 03/05/2022 izit open ? ting bring kids to visit ~~
Hi is it temporarily closed again?
Wil the park open on hari raya 3/5/2022?
still temporarily closed? when will re-open?
Hi, is the canopy walk of kl forest eco park open? May I know the operation hour because I call the contact number n nobody pick up the phone.
Thx
Call the contact number 03-20201606 several times and nobody pick up the phone!! May I know when will this park re-open? Will it open on Sunday and the opening hours please. Thank you.
What poor service. I went once but was closed. Now I wanna go again trying to search opening times or call someone to confirm, requires a lot of effort. Malaysia as usual.
Now it’s open.
Adult fee foreigner:40, kid: 5rm
MyKad fee adult:10, kid 1
Disability: free
Time: 8.00-5.30, counter close at 4.30pm
40 MYR entrance fee for foreigners is brazen and definitely not worth it
Agree, from what was once free to now RM 40 is a big jump for people to pay. Very odd.
Is the KL Forest Eco Park Bukit Nanas entrance already open as of August 2022? I just want to make sure. Thank you
if i want take photo is that have any charged needed? because i saw have the photography fees for photography RM200 Per day~
Author
As mentioned above, the fees are applicable for commercial/documentary filming only
when will re-open?
I wanted to go to this Park on the 24th Dec 22 and saw the notice the gates that it is closed for maintenance. When is it reopening again? Will it be open to receive visitors on 9th Jan 23?
Hi may i know how to book a school trip to the park involving all the rangers?
Hi, may i know if it will be open during this school holidays?
Hi, is the park open on 15/3/2023?
Hi, is the park open today Monday 24th April
It is a great shame that the peice is so high for non malaysian visitors. I understand complètement to pay for the entrance but 40 RM for a walk is far too much.
Hello what time opening hours and also any discounts for Familes
May I know if there is a parking fee?
Hi, May I know the park open this weekend 1 &2 July?
Hi hi …Good day…Am planning a trip with my colleagues to KL Eco Forest Park end of this month. Is it open. Check out on your site that it is chargeable at 10.00 for mykad holder and myr1.00 for senior citizen (above 60yrs). Opening time is 0800H. Kindly reconfirm.
Is the park open this weekend 22/7 ?
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Is the park open on 24th Nov 2023? What are the opening hours? Just to reconfirm the fee for foreigner? If foreigner over 80age, will it be free? Is the route suit for senior to walk?
We went there yesterday (22th Dec 2023) but unfortunately the park was closed, we found out upon arrival. It took us a while to find it (we were walking) bad signing for something that seems to be one of the highlights of the city.
Frankly, 40 RM for a walk in the forest is too much. I come from a rich country, ok. But as a senior citizen I am supposed to pay 40 times as much as a local.
I don’t know of any other country where you have to pay to enjoy a natural environment in the city. It’s very nice. Fortunately, I saw it in 2019 when access was still free.
Youre not rich then if RM40 is too much for you 🙂
December 2024 closed like years ago. Well done Malaysia tourism !