Malaysia's Tallest Highway I have travelled on the Rawang Bypass once, in 2018. The experience was truly amazing, especially on the elevated portion, cruising past the forest canopy at eye level.Recently, when stunning views of Rawang Bypass from Matt Hill (Bukit Matt) went viral, I wanted in on the action. From Kuala Lumpur, is it …
I had the best guided hike to Bukit Lanjan courtesy of fellow blogger / hiker Janstu who shares that the trails literally 'start from my front door, so to speak'. For a comprehensive background on Bukit Lanjan and its development todate, be sure to read Janstu's blog here, including how the recently opened Community Trails …
Hiking Then vs Hiking Now I first started hiking in 2012, meeting at 2.30pm each Saturday, without fail before hitting the trails at Bukit Kiara. In the beginning, our focus was on familarising ourselves with the various trails, building stamina, endurance and enlarging the group by inviting friends to join. For a year, we religiously …
I last visited Bukit Dinding in 2015, accessing via the Jalan 6/27a trailhead, just beside a coconut shake stall. Located north east of Kuala Lumpur City, this popular 'neigbourhood' hill is frequented by residents of Wangsa Maju / Setiawangsa. Activities include walking, hiking and mountain biking. Enthusiasts have a choice of a 2.6km uphill on …
Now that the trails are ready, please invite your friends to come over. All are welcome. I am happy to share Desa Petaling Hiking Trail with the community and hope to see more people on the trails, enjoying the fresh air and nature. Take a walk, enjoy the view and stay healthy!Sabah Keong The IdeaOnce …
On 23 December 2016, we were picked up from the hotel at 7.30am. Our F1 tuk tuk driver covered the 30km in half an hour, mercifully ending the bumpier-than-usual ride shortly after 8.00am. While I did not think that was his intention, we did have the park all to ourselves for the next 2 hours. …
A magnificent landscape The best way to enjoy the Khongor Sand Dunes is to climb it!Besides beautiful scenery and totally insta-worthy shots, the exhilarating experience includes an incredibly fun hike up/slide down and if you're lucky, the dunes might even sing for you. After a 4-5 hour drive in the wilderness of the Gobi, the …
Rolling Hills of Tea Tea and Cameron Highlands has a long history, going way back to the 1920s, even before its development as a hill station. Today, it is the largest tea growing region in Malaysia, with tea plantations draped around its hills and valleys. Visiting a tea plantation should be on everyone's to-do-list!During our …
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Regardless of which trail you explore, a cool hike is guaranteed as you are in the highlands. Another unique feature of this cool environment is the abundance of moss, ferns and lichen for a mossy forest experience. With a choice of over 15 trails, we decided on Trail 10 to Gunung Jasar peak (1,670m) and …
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Horse ride or hike? This isolated hilltop monastery can only be reached by foot or horse, so be prepared to hike, absorb a bit of history, marvel at the stunning views and work up an appetite on the way down just in time for a picnic lunch in the middle of nowhere. Tuvkhon Monastery sits …
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