Hiking at Bukit Tabur (crystal Hills) , Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Bukit Tabur ( Crystal hills)  located behind Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It's a part of the 16km Klang Gates Quartz Ridge (it's almost 100% make of quartz-- claimed to be the largest of it kind). The hills is less than 500 meters high but it's not easy to climb up because of the sharp stone along the way up, some place is very steep and a misstep will caused serious injury or even death, so climb with caution. The Klang Gates Dam is located beside Bukit Tabur and can be view from the peak. It took 3-5 hours to climb the hills. The hills is full with coniferous trees, moss, shrubs, moss and orchids. 

Attractions:

Breathtaking view of Kuala Lumpur Downtown, Klang Gates Dam and surrounded by green vegetation, serow ( wild goat), orchids, moss, crystal, etc.  

Tips:

wear light 

 bring adequate of water supply ( to prevent hydration) 

 go early ( able to catch sunrise moment and the sun is hot at the noon)

long pants ( i get cut by the sharp stone) 

follow the sign on the rock

do not attempt to find your own route ( some place is very steep - CAUTION)

Sport shoe - for hiking

keep your foot on the solid ground 

How to go:

From MRR2 turn to Taman Melawati and follow the Klang Gates Dam sign, the hiking trial located about 50m of the entrance. 

coordinate:

N3 14.011 E101 44.890 (+ - 20m) 

The crystallized quartz 

 Bukit Tabur trails 

 Bukit Tabur Elevation plot ( highest point 461 meters) 

 going up bukit tabur chart

 descending Bukit Tabur chart

overall ascent and descending Bukit Tabur Chart 

Ants moving along the path 

The breathtaking view from the green vegetation 

Batu Cave, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Introduction:

Batu Cave Sri Subramaniam Temple (Tamil: பத்து மலை)  is located at the Gombak district about 12km away from Kuala Lumpur. The cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is the focal point of Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia. There is 270 steps of staircase to the cave, beware of the monkey, they are aggressive and  might rob your belongings . Inside the cave (natural chamber) is where the temple located, bright light pass through the top opening of the cave. There is some stalls selling souvenirs and drink in the cave. At the entrance there is hundreds or thousands of pigeon  around the ground waiting for people to feed them foods. Its a worth visit place in Kuala Lumpur.

Attraction:

Hindu Temple, religious place, monkey, cave, limestone 

Contacts:

Address: Jalan Batu Caves, 68100 Jalan Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia

Phone: 016-333-7328

Admission Fees:

Admission is free but if you go by car there is RM2 parking fees.

Map:

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References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batu_Caves

Murugan statue at the entrance of Batu Cave

the magnificent light from the top of Batu Cave

the staircases 

beware of monkey 

The natural chamber of Batu Cave

The light lighting up the cave

Petronas Tower

Petronas twin tower, located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur with 88 floors is one of the tallest building in the world. It hold the world record for the tallest building  from 1998 to 2004 until surpassed by Taipei 101 in December 31 2004 but it's still remain as the tallest twin building in the world.

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