KL Orchid Garden & Hibiscus Garden
Watch this 2 minutes KL Orchid Garden
youtube video by shaniceyip1 for a good introduction.
Both the Orchid and the Hibiscus Gardens are located in the Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens area. These 2 gardens are like a floral paradise where you can also get practical tips about growing orchids and hibiscus from the flower growers there.
In both of these gardens you will find lovely pergolas, man-made fountains, meandering brooks and a lovely art gallery, the Gallery Tropika.
Opening Hours:
- Daily: 9 AM to 6 PM
Entrance Fees:
- Monday to Friday: Free
- Saturday and Sunday: RM1 per person
Address of Kuala Lumpur Lake Garden:
- Jalan Perdana, Taman Tasik Perdana, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Telephone:
- 03-2693 5399
Best Time to go to the Orchid and Hibiscus Gardens
- Weekends are the best as the gardens transform into a floral bazaar.
KL Orchid Garden
The Orchid Garden is located on a small hill overlooking the main entrance to the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park. The Hibiscus Garden is located behind the Orchid Garden.
The Orchid Garden showcases thousands of international varieties of the most beautiful flower in the world.
The size of the garden is about 1 hectare. Here you will be able to see more than 800 varieties of orchids. You can also buy some of the flowers and plants at the nursery which opens during the weekends.
You can also buy the bottled variety where you can bring home with you and enjoy them in you living room. They are priced from between RM30 to RM40 per bottle, depending on the number of colors of the orchids.
Here you'll be able to see both types of orchids
- Epiphytic Orchids which grows on bricks, charcoal, pellets and on tree trunks and branches
- Terrestrial Orchids which typically grow from the ground.
On most weekends you should be able to see how these are planted. You'll be able to learn a 'ton' from these hobbyist and also commercial growers.
KL Hibiscus Garden
Located just next to the Orchid Garden is the Hibiscus Garden.
There are more than 2000 varieties of Hibiscus for you to enjoy. The hibiscus is sometimes also called the Queen of Tropical Flowers.
There are so many different varieties and colors of the hibiscus that you'll find yourself spending lots of time just admiring them.
There is also an exhibition center and an information booth.
Don't forget to take a closer look at the beautiful Rosa Sinensis, the Malaysian National Flower.
How to get to the Orchid and Hibiscus Gardens
Taxi
- By far the simplest way is by taxi. It should cost you no more than RM15 per taxi per way, anywhere within Kuala Lumpur. Alight at the KL Bird Park main entrance.
- To go back to the city, wait at the Bird Park. There are usually taxis prowling for customers here.
Bus
- Take the RapidKL bus numbers B101 or B112. Alight at the Dayabumi Complex and walk (5 minutes) towards Masjid Negara. From there it is a short walk up the small hill to the KL Orchid Garden. Cost - RM2 per person.
- If you use the KL Hop-On-Hop-Off you can stop right at the main entrance of the KL Bird Park. The Orchid Garden is just opposite the bird park. Cost between RM12 to RM65 per person, depending on the package you select.
KTM Kommuter
- Stop at the Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station. Walk towards Masjid Negara. The Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens is located right behind the Masjid Negara. This should cost you no more than RM2 per person.
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Attractions Around Lake Gardens & Tugu Negara
KL Lake Gardens | Lake Gardens Map | KL Bird Park | KL Deer Park | KL Orchid Garden | KL Butterfly Park | National Planetarium | Tun Razak Memorial | Tugu Negara | Parliament House | Carcosa | Masjid Negara
