With the Klang Valley’s densely crowded population and heavy traffic, the city is not entirely cyclists-friendly. That being said, it might be discouraging to take up cycling as hobby. However not all parts of the Klang Valley consists of just traffic and buildings. In fact many of there are many recreation park that comes with fascinating scenery views and cycling pathway, suitable for bikers to relax and enjoy what mother nature has to offer.

With that said, here are the best 7 cycling routes in the Klang Valley.

1. Desa Park City Central Park @ Kuala Lumpur

The Central Park is one of the famous cycling spots in KL with its 9-foot-wide pathway and stunning landscape. The best way to enjoy its beauty is to go cycling around the man-made lake while enjoying the refreshing lakeside breezes.

Bicycle rental: Not available
Address: Jalan Residen 2, Desa Parkcity, 52200 Kuala Lumpur

2. Shah Alam National Botanical Park @ Shah Alam

Spanning at 1,295 hectare, Shah Alam National Botanical Park is one of the largest botanical park around in Malaysia. Make sure you have a good breakfast before coming here to cycle as the terrain here is quite hilly and challenging.

Bicycle rental: RM10 for 1 hour of bicycle rental and RM1 for each subsequent hour
Address: 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor

3. Putrajaya Botanical Garden @ Putrajaya

The Putrajaya Botanical Garden is not just a well-maintained park, it is also a family friendly place with a wide range of facilities for the whole family, including cycling. Do note that the botanical garden opens at 7am, but the cycling counter opens at 9am.  Entrance price starting from RM2 per hour on weekdays.

Bicycle rental: Rental fee of RM2 per hour
Address: Persiaran Sultan Sallahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Presint 1, 62000, Putrajaya, Selangor

4. Taman Jaya Park @ Seksyen 10, Petaling Jaya 

Taman Jaya Park is a popular place to go cycling among PJ-ians. Located opposite Amcorp Mall, the park has is surrounded by the greenery and clean fresh air, making it a haven for outdoor activities lovers. The park has recently been upgraded to include public toilets and gazebos to serve as rain shelters and resting stops along the bike lanes.

Bicycle rental: Not available
Address: 1, Jalan 10/7, Taman Jaya, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

5. Perdana Botanical Gardens @ Kuala Lumpur

This is perfect for nature lover who enjoy relaxing and scenic ride. Cyclists can enjoy tranquil and breathtaking views as there are tropical gardens, a hibiscus garden and an orchid garden. If you want a more challenging route, try cycling up the nearby Bukit Tunku for the uphill climb to Tugu Negara.

Bicycle rental: Not available
Address: Jalan Kebun Bunga, Tasik Perdana, 55100 Kuala Lumpur

6. Bukit Kiara Park @ TTDI, KL

This massive TTDI neighbourhood park features a spacious and nicely paved path, ideal for biking and jogging. Many thrill-seeking cyclists also enjoy coming to the park to take biking to a whole new level by taking on steep trails.

Bicycle rental: Not available
Address: Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, 60000, Kuala Lumpur

7. Kepong Metropolitan Park @ Kepong 

One of the largest recreational parks in the heart of KL, this park comes with a 3km cycling path, making it a perfect place for outdoor lovers to cycle. This 95-hectare is also a popular place among the locals to fly kites and gathering with family as it also comes with a children’s playgroud.

Bicycle rental: Not available
Address: Jalan Lingkaran Tengah 2, Kepong Metropolitan Lake-garden, 52100 Kuala Lumpur

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It’s safe to say that every country has its own signature dessert. In Malaysia, we are certainly very proud of our Cendol, one of Malaysia’s most classic cold desserts.

To make this refreshing treat even better, some cendol eateries in Malaysia have came up with their own twist of cendol by adding durian in it.

Without further ado, here are 10 Durian Cendol that you simply have to try if you love durian and cendol.

1. Durian Cendol @ Seksyen 24, Shah Alam

Address: Rojak & Cendol Shah Alam, No. G2, Medan Selera Delima, Section 24, Shah Alam
Operating Hours: 6PM–1AM, closed Monday

2. Cendol Durian Borhan @ Kuala Selangor

Address: Kampung Permatang, 45000 Kuala Selangor, Selangor
Operating Hours: 10AM–6PM, closed Monday

3. Durian King TTDI @ KL

Address: Outdoor Parking Lot, Pasar Besar Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Jalan Wan Kadir, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 KL
Operating Hours: 5PM–12AM  (Weekdays), 12PM–12AM (Weekends & Public Holiday)

4. Cendol Durian @ Kampung Baru, KL

Address: 47 Jalan Raja Alang Kampung Baru, 50300, Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 5PM–2AM, Daily

5. Durian SS2 @ SS2, PJ

Address: 193, Jalan SS 2/24, SS 2, 47300, Petaling Jaya
Operating Hours: 12PM–12AM, Daily

6. Markonah Food&Co. @ Seksyen 7, Shah Alam

Address:  Jalan Tungsten 7/23, Seksyen 7, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor
Operating Hours: 12PM–10PM, Daily

7. Khan Cendol @ Taman Melawati, KL

Address: Jalan Taman Melawati, Taman Melawati, 53100 Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 11AM–7PM

8. Go Lokal Cafe @ Putrajaya

Address: Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, Suria Mall, 62100 Presint 3, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya
Operating Hours: 8AM–7PM, Daily

9. Cendol Abang Din @ Seksyen 7 Shah Alam

Address: 7, Lorong Keluli 1B, Kawasan Perindustrian Bukit Raja Selatan, 40800, Shah Alam, Selangor
Operating Hours: 10AM–7PM, Daily

10. Durian Cendol @ Mel’s Corner, Batu Caves

Address: Kampung Gombak Indah, 68100, Batu Caves, Selangor
Operating Hours: 11AM–1AM, Daily

Read also: 5 Best Places To Eat Rojak & Cendol In Petaling Jaya

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Located on the outskirts of Putrajaya, Le Méridien Putrajaya is one of the few 5-Star hotels in town. The hotel is strategically connected to IOI City Mall and is about 20 minutes drive from KL. Thanks to a lucky draw, we had the privilege to stay at Le Méridien Putrajaya for 4 days and 3 nights and it was a pleasurable experience to say the least.

According to Le Méridien’s official website, a signature room starts from RM340 exclude breakfast. The price is definitely on the higher side as it’s typically expected for a 5-Star Luxury Hotel. The room was equipped with basic amenities and more – 40inch LED TV, work desk and chair, mini sofa, fridge and free WiFi. We must say the WiFi connection is fairly speedy as we didn’t encounter any issues watching HD videos on YouTube.

Upon entering the room, the first thing that grabbed our attention was the spacious interior. Our single beds were massive for a single bed and comfortable – it’s one of the best parts of the room. We had our buffet breakfast at 6AM in the morning and went back to bed afterwards – that’s how comfortable the beds were.

 And of course, this view. Yes, it’s not the conventional KL City skyline view, nonetheless we were at the 7th floor of Le Méridien and the empty highways do give out a peaceful vibe at night. It’s also worth mentioning that the sound-proof of Le Méridien’s rooms was pretty solid as we didn’t hear any noise from outside.

Just like the rooms in here, the bathroom was roomy and has the necessary bath products you need for your stay. For the price per night, we thought getting Malin + Goetz toiletries was a fair deal.

The bathroom features a regular water heater, rain shower system and a bathtub with an extensive window view of your room (and blinds for privacy).

Our one complaint here is the water heater’s temperature isn’t consistent as it drops from hot to slightly colder from time to time. This kinda ruins the relaxing shower experience, hence we decided to use the bathtub to avoid the “potong-steam”.

All hotel guest are given one complimentary Cappuccino/Black Coffee from Latitude 02 – a cafe/bar nearby the lobbyLe Méridien Putrajaya, courtesy of Le Méridien.

One of the best parts of a 5-Star Luxury Hotel is the pool area. Le Méridien’s pool is located at the 3rd floor of the hotel and it does provide a decent view. There aren’t any lifeguards on duty hence do exercise caution in the pool area.

The gym at Le Méridien’s was well-equipped as it was furnished with every important gym items such as dumbbells and roller in a gym.

Now, on to the best part of any 5-Star luxury hotel, the buffet breakfast. We had our breakfast at Latest Recipe which offers International Buffet Breakfast. The buffet spread features cuisines of Malay, Chinese, Indian, Japanese and Western.

Latest Recipe’s breakfast starts from 6AM – 10AM, we woke up around 5.30AM to make sure we avoid the breakfast crowd.

The buffet is generic, the food are exactly what you expect from a 5-Star hotel – decent spread, various cuisines, and acceptable taste. We personally wished there were more variety of sushi and more dishes in the western section. We didn’t care for the Indian section as the Roti Canai, Tosai and Capati weren’t made fresh.

Still, we highly recommend you try the Latest Recipe’s buffet breakfast, at least for a day as it’s one of the best parts during our stay.

All in all, our 4 days and 3 nights stay at Le Méridien was enjoyable. Indeed there are few things we feel Le Méridien could do better but let’s be honest, there’s no such thing as the perfect hotel.

We personally feel Le Méridien is more suitable for business trips or family who perfects a high quality and comfortable stay.

Pros: Spacious Room, Good View, Strong WiFi, Friendly Staff, Good Location (connected to IOI City Mall),

Cons: Check-in Time at 3PM, Repetitive Buffet Breakfast Spread, Confusing Lifts (not sure whether its going up or down)

Read also: 10 Budget Hotels With Comfortable Rooms Near KL Sentral

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