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A Tranquil Escape to Perdana Botanical Gardens in Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia Diaries: Inspiring Travel Through Photography

B.R. Shenoy
Weeds & Wildflowers
4 min readFeb 20, 2024

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Perdana Botanical Gardens in KL
Perdana Botanical Garden in KL/ Credit: B.R. Shenoy

“The kiss of the sun for pardon, The song of the birds for mirth, One is nearer God’s Heart in a garden Than anywhere else on earth.” — Dorothy Frances Gurney

My husband and I recently went for a leisurely walk in the Perdana Botanical Garden in Kuala Lumpur. It was a peaceful break after visiting the KL Bird Park and the KL Butterfly Park earlier that day.

If I lived nearby, I’d definitely make it a habit to stroll through these well-kept grounds often, to escape the city’s hustle and bustle.

I was pleasantly surprised to find out that admission is free for all visitors. The informative signs offer fascinating insights about the plants.

With a history of over 100 years, Perdana Botanical Gardens holds the title of being the oldest public park in Kuala Lumpur.

This 225-acre (91-hectare) site has themed sections inspired by various cultures like Japanese, Indian, and Egyptian, each filled with vibrant colors and intricate details. Nature lovers…

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B.R. Shenoy
Weeds & Wildflowers

Biochemist turned Writer•Expat on 3 Continents•12x Boosted Writer•Editor:The Shortform• NewsBreak Writer•https://brshenoy.substack.com•Proud Mom of 2.