Shah Alam National Botanical Garden or Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam (TBNSA) which was previously known as TPM and which was initially known as Bukit Cherakah Agriculture Park was developed on 24 April 1986 before it was promulgated as the Bukit Cahaya Seri Alam Agriculture Park Malaysia in 1991. The name TBNSA conferred to the park now is in line with the decision made by the government in 2007 to further develop TBNSA as a replacement to TPM as national botanical garden.
The objective for the development of TBNSA is to create a national center of excellence within the fields of education, scientific research and conservation for the development of botanical, horticulture, agriculture and other various related fields. There are several attractions at the park including a 72-hectare Animal Garden, Lake Garden, Four Season Temperate House, Paddy Field, Cactus Garden, Tropical Fruits Garden and Herbs Garden. Besides that, there are also chalets and seminar hall for rent here inside the park area.
FEATURE
- Plants collections and gardens
- Beautiful and fresh nature
ACTIVITY
- Walking around
- Jogging
- Cycling
- Bird watching
- Observe plants around the forest and gardens
- Picnic
- Photography
- Tram ride
- Archery
- Horse riding
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Family day (chalet, swimming pool site rental)
- Group event (multipurpose hall rental)
Refer here for more information on activities available at FRIM.
FACILITY
- Open parking
- Toilets
- Rest huts
- Praying halls
- Jogging/cycling track
- Viewing tower
- Lakes
- Gardens
- Dams
- Fish pond
- Plant collections
- Information Centre
- Free Bus (Route A only)
Gardens
- Taman 1Malaysia – lake garden
- Taman Padi – paddy field
- Laman Jepun – Japanese garden
- Taman Padi – 72-hectare animal park
- Laman herba – herbs garden
- Lamn Ziniberalace
- Laman Rempah Ratus – spice garden
- Laman buah-buahan – tropical fruit orchard
- Aviary ‘n’ Bunny Park – bird and rabbit enclosure
Four Season Temperate House
The Four Season Temperate House (RISEM) provide guests the experience the four season’s weather such in the four season’s countries. Season in RISEM will change every three months. Be the first to witness fascinating view and colourful plants and flowers.
Currently the RISEM section are closed until further announcement.
Chalets and Multipurpose Hall
There are facilities for family day and group event available for rental including chalets, multipurpose halls and swimming pool.
Family Day Site:
- Amphiteater Pusat
- Agro Lodge
- Multipurpose Barn (Taman Padi)
- Sepak Takraw Court (Taman Padi)
- Main Counter Area
Camar Rimba:
- Amphiteater
- Gelanggang Berpasir (sandy court)
- Pool site
Multipurpose Hall:
- Budaya Hall
- Bunga Raya Hall
- Budaya Seminar Hall
- Kampung Idaman Hall
- Visitor Centre Hall
Currently Kampung Budaya and Idaman area are temporarily closed for renovation.
FEE & ADMISSION
- Admission:
- Adults: RM3
- Children (6-11 years old): RM1
- Senior (≥55 years old): RM1: Free
- Parking: Free
- Filming fee: RM1000
- Park operating hours:
- Tuesday to Sunday: 7.30 am – 5.00 pm (Ticket counter until 4.30 pm)
- Monday: Closed
- Free bus operating hour:
- Tuesday to Sunday: 7.30 am – 4.30 pm
- Friday: Closed on 12.15 pm – 2.45 pm
- Four Season Temperate House (RISEM): Temporarily Closed
- Adult: RM3
- Children (4-11 years old): RM1
- Attire: No restriction but please use decent clothes (ex: t-shirt, shorts)
For more information, please refer to their website.
Rental and Others
- Bicycle rental:
- 1st hour: RM15
- Subsequent hour: RM1 per hour
- Fly fishing: Contact 012-324 6959
- Archery: Contact 019-241 1107
- Horse riding: Contact 010-511 7721
GALLERY
Photo credit to Tripadvisor and tbnsa.gov.my.
REVIEW
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thesimpletravel.com | The Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam Day Trip
ACCESS
Maps
By Train
Take KTM Komuter Port Klang Line to Shah Alam Station then exit through Desa Kepong Complex and take a taxi/e-hailing to the park for a 8 km journey for 12 minutes ride.
Malaysia public transport guide:
BUS | TRAIN | FLIGHT | CAR RENTAL | FERRY | TAXI
CONTACT
Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam
Address: Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor
Tel: 03-5510 7048
Email: tbnsa@mafi.gov.my
Facebook Page: @tamanbotaninegarashahalam
Instagram: @MyTBNSA8
Website: tbnsa.gov.my
Last updated on February 2023
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