Attractions in Malaysia

Location

The Titiwangsa Lake Gardens is located just beside the busy Jalan Tun Razak in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Around the Titiwangsa Lake Gardens are the National Library, Restaurant Nelayan, National Art Gallery, National Theatre (Istana Budaya) and the Sutra Dance Theatre.

Overview

The Titiwangsa Lake Gardens is a recreational park for the public. It has a few huge lakes in the middle of the park. There are many facilities at the park which includes jogging tracks, aqua biking, canoeing and other outdoor activities. There are two less common facilities also available at the park; the horse riding facility and the radio control car racing track. There are also food and drinks sold around the edge of the lake for visitors to buy while enjoying the scenic view. In the mornings, the Titiwangsa Lake Gardens are full of joggers as it is a good place to run and train for competitive races

Since the park is so near to the National Theatre and National Art Gallery, do take the chance to visit them too. The National Theatre or more commonly known as the Istana Budaya by the locals is Malaysia's main venue for all types of theatre such as classical concert, opera, operetta and musical theatre from local as well as international performers. As for the National Art Gallery, it is a magnificent building with unique architecture inspired by traditional Malay architecture.

The National Art Gallery is a popular venue frequented by arts enthusiasts. With over 2500 permanent pieces of artwork on display the National Art Gallery is a place worth a visit. To visit all these places around the Titiwangsa Lake Gardens may take more than a day. You can opt for hotels in the city center to make it more convenient for you to come back to this area the next day.

Transport

The easiest way to get to the Titiwangsa Lake Gardens is via taxi or driving here. You can also reach the park via the STAR LRT and stop at the Titiwangsa Station.