Nature Escapes

Sneak Off To Taman Rimba Ampang

"For A Lazy Outdoor Afternoon"


An unlikely setting, Taman Rimba Ampang is a surprising slice of lowland rainforest at the end of the road.

No more than a sliver of green jungle lingering along a one kilometer stretch of pavement, it really is an escape from the city next door.

Recently spruced up with sidewalks and landscaped grounds, it's the perfect place for a stroll or picnic outing.

A wide, shallow stream gently flows the length of the park for easy water walks, kid dips or just sitting in cool pools.

Nothing is hard about a visit to this scenic site except the rocks and paved street. That's one reason why the place swells with visitors on weekends and holidays.

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Amazing jungle scenery just outside the skyscrapers of KL

The hill slopes radiate an ancient quality as big tropical trees tower above the urban park facilities. Impressive strangler figs hug host trees locked in a death dance, as they slowly overtake the space.

The best thing to do is dawdle. Just hang around and enjoy the old forest. Take the kids, take the neighbor's kids and just play outdoors.



Taman Rimba Ampang: A Rainforest For Kids

If you long for the good old days when the village had natural attractions, not mega-malls, PlayStation or DVD downloads, then you might agree to these reasons to take a trip to this urban getaway.

  • Remember what play used to be like in the kampong?
  • If you worry about kid fitness, then give this a try.
  • You might even be able to finish that book while junior splashes.


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Taman Rimba Ampang: Things To Do

Probably the best thing to do at this nature park ... is nothing at all!

Just enjoying the fresh air, the cool stream water and the chance to escape from the urban jungle for a day is fulfillment enough. You can either find a place nearby the river to linger or explore the hill slope trails for a bit of trekking. Nothing is too strenuous.

Here are a few good reasons to make the short journey:

  • Try walking for exercise by cruising the long road through the park.
  • How about spending the day with the family outdoors for a change.
  • Or find a picnic spot to eat, swim, eat, talk, and eat.


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And if you listen or watch closely, then the wildlife starts to chatter or come in search of foodstuffs. Don't expect anything spectacular, but there are a few wonderful wild sights and sounds to experience.

  • Listen for wild gibbons waiing from deep in the forest canopy.
  • Keep an eye out for macaque monkeys sneaking about for food treasure.
  • Or just watch the butterflies flitter, beetles trudge along and monitor lizards lurk.



Taman Rimba Ampang: General Information

Nature Escapes Update

Taman Rimba is now under the management of Selangor Tourism. Already the facilities have been improved and plans are in the works to provide jungle trekking trails and more nature education activities. Please support these efforts to upgrade urban nature parks and give us your suggestions to pass along.


Operation Hours Taman Rimba Ampang

Everyday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Entry and Parking Fees:

  • Adults and Students RM 1
  • Children under 12 free
  • Vehicles RM 2
  • Motorcycles RM 1
  • Business Rental RM 5


Getting There

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  • Follow Jalan Ampang past Ampang Point and just go straight
  • If you like to count traffic lights, then count to seven
  • Look for the Sungai Ampang crossover sign at the junction with a right turn
  • Keep straight and look for the Golden Plus Granite quarry on the left
  • Keep straight and see some pinkish-red apartment buildings on your left
  • Look for Kampong Lembah Jaya Utara sign on right -- keep straight
  • From here Jalan Ampang turns into Jalan Bukit Belacan
  • Follow the road until you see the Taman Rimba Ampang archway
  • If you seem lost just head for the forested hills


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