[ad#Bukit Cahaya Info]
I wrote a post in 2008 about visiting Taman Bukit Cerakah Shah Alam, and that post brought a lot of new visitors to my blog.
I have compiled the latest details and information about Bukit Cahaya in this new blog post, especially for my visitors who are looking for more information on Taman Pertanian.
Park Details
Opening hours:
Monday: Closed except for public holidays and school holidays
Tuesday to Sunday: 8am to 5pm
Entrance fees and charges:
RM3 per adult, RM1 per child (under 12 years), RM1 for senior citizens (above 55 years)
Four Seasons House: RM3 per adult, RM1 per child (under 12 years)
RM10 for video camera license
RM3-5 for first hour for bicycle rental (depend on bike model), RM1 for every subsequent hour.
RM2 for 3 hours in swimming pool
Car park RM1 per entry
Contact:
Taman Pertanian Malaysia
Bukit Cahaya Seri Alam,
40000 Shah Alam,
Selangor, Malaysia.
Tel : (603) – 5510 6922 / 6923
Fax: (603) – 5510 0922
Getting There
I’ve written some simple directions to get to Bukit Cahaya Seri Alam in my previous post, but nowadays we all have GPS and Google Maps so it’s time to upgrade a bit hehe.
Map from Federal Highway Batu Tiga toll plaza:
Public Transportation:
RapidKL Bus 63 or 338 from KL, stop at the bus station near a Maybank building in Shah Alam town centre and transit to a taxi.
KTM commuter to Shah Alam station and transit to a taxi.
Activities at Bukit Cahaya
Here are some activities at the park:
- Camping
- Swimming
- Cycling (you must rent park bicycles, own bikes not allowed)
- Walking / jogging
- Stay at chalets
- Picnic
- Barbeque
- Cactus Garden
- Four Seasons Climate House (Rumah Iklim)
- Animal park
- Mushroom Garden
- Bamboo Garden
- Spice Garden
- Orchid Garden
- Looking at plants and animals
- Feeding mosquitoes (hehe)
- Fishing (RM2 charged per rod)
- Visit paddy field and traditional rice harvesting method
- Climb lake observation tower
- Hiking to observation tower
- Hanging bridges
- Skytrex Flying Fox
- Paintball
- Visit and walk on top of a dam
Rumah Iklim
The Four Seasons House will change in the following months:
December to February – Winter
March to May – Spring
June to August – Summer
September to November – Autumn
The display will be closed for a couple of weeks at the end of each season.
Personally I think they should just build three more buildings, and have all four seasons on display all year round.
You need to pay RM3 per adult, RM1 per child (under 12 years)
Skytrex Flying Fox Adventure
This new addition to the park allows you to fly up to 22 metres above the ground if you’re not afraid of heights.
There are 3 courses available:
- Little Adventure for beginners and kids
- Extreme Challenge
- Big Thrill, the feature attraction
You need to book weeks in advance because it is very popular.
Visit Whoa Adventures for bookings, course descriptions, safety information and discounts.
Tips
Here are some tips to make your visit more enjoyable:
- Set expectations. The park is huge, and there will be a lot of walking.
- Bring mosquito repellant, wear long pants and long sleeves
- You can always purchase drinks at the shops in the park, but you may want to bring your own food if you are not flexible with what you can eat
- The ground can be slippery with mud or moss, so wear shoes with good grip
Sharing
If there are any mistakes, please let me know so I can update with the correct information.
Feel free to share your experience and reviews in the comments section. I haven’t been there for a while, things may have changed.
Do share photos of your trip, I will put a link to your Flickr album if it is good!
Hope you have a safe, pleasant and enjoyable trip with your friends and family (sounds like flight attendant haha)