KL Forest Eco Park Canopy Walk

Right in the middle of the concrete jungle is a 22 acre (9.3ha) slice of ancient rainforest. What separates Kuala Lumpur from even the most progressive, green cities in the world is this treasured piece of land, which is known to most locals as Bukit Nanas, meaning “Pineapple Hill”. Although the reserve has shrunk in size from the 43 acres (17.5ha) first designated in 1906 – in part to build the Kuala Lumpur tower that stands next to it – the area still provides a refuge for native species including squirrels, snakes, and a few bird species. A 22-acre (9.3-hectare) piece of ancient rainforest is smack dab in the middle of the megacity. This treasured piece of land, known to most locals as Bukit Nanas, which translates as “Pineapple Hill,” distinguishes Kuala Lumpur from even the most progressive, green cities in the world. Although the reserve’s size has been reduced from the 43 acres (17.5ha) originally designated in 1906 – in part to allow for the construction of the Kuala Lumpur tower adjacent to it – the area remains a haven for indigenous species such as squirrels, snakes, and a few bird species.