Built-in 1880, Kuala Lumpur Heritage Park is the oldest in the city. Located in an area of about 100 hectares, the park is home to several attractions within its area. Visitors have access to several smaller theme parks, monuments, and even museums.

To visit Heritage Park Kuala Lumpur, prepare comfortable shoes and light clothing for a lot of walking. The park is open from Monday to Sunday, from 7 AM to 8 PM. Want to check out a little more about the best attractions in this location? So keep reading this post.

Check out this list of the best attractions to visit in Kuala Lumpur.

Best Attractions in Kuala Lumpur Heritage Park

Butterfly Park:

This is the largest butterfly house in the world, covering over 7,000 square meters. The site is home to over 5,000 live butterflies, exotic plants, and ferns. Also, there is a museum on site. Visitors have to pay an admission ticket and the site is open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Perdana Botanical Garden:

Originally known as Taman Tasik Perdana or Lake Gardens, Perdana Botanical Gardens were created as part of a recreational park. However, the garden was rehabilitated and transformed into a Botanical Garden.

In addition to housing a vast collection of exotic plants and trees, visitors can check out a deer sanctuary. The botanical garden is open from Monday to Sunday, from 7 AM to 8 PM. Be sure to also check out the park’s facilities, which have a playground, event center, and more.

National monument

Inside the park, you can also check out the National Monument. The 15-meter-tall bronze statue honors those who died in Malaysia’s struggle for freedom, especially against Japanese occupation during World War II.

Museum of Islamic Art

The Museum of Islamic Art was established in 1998 and has become Southeast Asia’s leading center for the preservation and education of Islamic art. With 30,000 square meters, the museum houses more than 12,000 artifacts. Among them are models of several mosques around the world and original manuscripts of the Koran.

Admission costs 14 RYM for adults. The museum is open from Monday to Sunday, from 10 AM to 6 PM. Muslim holidays may affect local operations. In addition to the library and galleries, there is also an Arabic food restaurant on site.

national mosque

The National Mosque of Malaysia has a capacity of 15,000 and is situated at the entrance to the Heritage Park. The mosque was built in 1965 on the site of a church, the Venning Road Brethren Gospel Hall, which had existed since 1922.

Its minaret, the tower where the calls for prayer are made, is 73 meters high. To visit the mosque, you need to remove your shoes and be aware of dress codes. Anyone wearing short clothing showing knees, shoulders, and elbows should wear a locally available hooded robe.

Women must keep their heads covered inside the mosque. Non-Muslims can visit the mosque only outside of prayer times, which take place 5 times a day. On Fridays, the Muslim holy day, the mosque is only open to those who are going to pray.

Kuala Lumpur Bird Park

Kuala Lumpur’s aviary park is home to more than 3,000 birds, including local and foreign species. There are about 200 different species that occupy the park’s nearly 21 acres of land. The park is open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM. However, the attractions inside the park have scheduled times. For example, the Bird Show takes place twice a day, at 12:30 PM and at 3:30 PM.

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Visitation is divided into 4 zones. In zones 1 and 2, the animals are free and you walk among the birds. These are the free flight zones, where you can see owls, flamingos, peacocks… In zones 3 and 4 there are parrots, waterfowl, rheas, and also the hornbill, a native bird.

During the day, it is possible to engage in some park activities, such as feeding the animals. All done under the supervision of those who work on-site. In addition, twice a day there is a show in the local amphitheater. Get ready to see birds like parrots and macaws doing tricks like in a circus.

How to get to Kuala Lumpur Heritage Park:

By Bus:

Kuala Lumpur Sentral railway station is the closest public transport hub. The Rapid KL B112 line takes you to Pasar Seni LRT station. You will get off in front of the National Museum, which is located on the edge of the park. Line B115 to Jalan Parlimen also passes by.

I always recommend using Google Maps to trace the routes and follow the stops. It has the most up-to-date information on routes and even bus and subway times. Also, there is another post here with tips on transportation in Kuala Lumpur.

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By subway:

For those taking the KTM Commuter Train, get off at KTM Old Railway Kuala Lumpur Station (KA02). The stop is located near the National Mosque, right at the entrance to the Park.

Where to eat in Kuala Lumpur Heritage Park:

Kuala Lumpur Bird Park has a restaurant, Hornbill Restaurant & Café. The restaurant serves some typical Malaysian dishes, as well as international and children’s dishes. We tried a Satay mix of meat and chicken and Fried Rice with chicken. Both are traditional dishes of Malaysian cuisine. For those who are not used to spicy food, I recommend asking the waiter to lower the seasoning.

There is also another restaurant in the Park, which is located inside the Museum of Islamic Art. Moza Restaurant serves a variety of typical Middle Eastern dishes, such as Falafel, lamb, and other delicacies. The restaurant is open from Monday to Sunday, from 10 AM to 5 PM.

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