Jay and Kay at FRIM
Located in Kepong, 16km northwest of Kuala Lumpur is a well managed forest science park. Covering 600 hectars of experimental plants and reforested areas, FRIM (Forest Research Institute of Malaysia) let visitors to experience the wonders of a tropical forest. There are jungle trails, a canopywalkway high up in the trees, waterfall, a herb garden, a library and museum exhibiting different species of tropical wood, their uses and product.
While in the forest, feast yourself to some rare sights of plants fending to survive in their jungle.
Our trip to FRIM:
Duration: A few hours in the morning
Travels: On foot. You need a pair fo good hiking shoes.
Cost: RM6 for parking your car in the vicinity. RM5 to use the canopy walkway.
Perks: Canopy walkway, giant bamboos, trees of hundreds of years, creepy crawlies and the wonders of flora.