KL Forest Eco Park (Bukit Nanas)

KL Forest Eco Park, also known as Bukit Nanas, is a small patch of tropical rainforest in the middle of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and one of the oldest permanently protected forest reserves in the country. The main entrance lies on Jalan Raja Chulan, about a five-minute walk from Bukit Nanas monorail station, which makes it one of the easiest forest trailheads in Southeast Asia to reach without a car. Grab rides to the Jalan Raja Chulan gate are an alternative, and there is little dedicated parking nearby. Admission rules have changed over the years; sources in 2026 report an entrance fee of about MYR 40 for foreign visitors and opening hours of roughly 08:00 to 16:30, with some reports of Friday closures, so these details should be confirmed at the gate. The trail network totals only one to three kilometres and climbs gently, roughly 50 to 80 metres, through shaded forest. Surfaces are a mix of packed earth, tree roots, steps and short boardwalk sections, and the tree canopy keeps most paths in shade throughout the day. The terrain is graded easy and suits first-time hikers and families with older children, although the humidity and occasional slippery roots make sturdy shoes worthwhile. The main landmark is a canopy walkway suspended about 21 metres above the ground, which gives a view of the forest crowns with the Kuala Lumpur skyline visible nearby. Visitors typically loop through the interpretive paths and return to the entrance after one to two hours; there is no need for a formal turn-around point because the circuit is compact. Water is not available along the trails, so visitors should carry their own, and shelter is limited to a few rest points and the entrance area. Insect repellent is useful, particularly in the early morning and after rain. Because the reserve sits beside the Menara Kuala Lumpur area and close to Taman Tugu, it is often combined with other short urban walks in the same part of the city.