Kepong Travel Guide

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Walk through the Nature Trails

Walk through the Nature Trails, Kepong

 pres_16 Says:  As a nature lover, the idea of being alone in the jungle did not stop my adventorous spirit from doing this activity. From the moment I reached the first track, I noticed the deafening but soothing sounds of the forest and the sorrounding lush greens. The trail going uphill... 

The Canopy Walkway

The Canopy Walkway, Kepong

 pres_16 Says:  This is the Canopy Walkway where I was supposed to do the magical walk in the treetops. Located in Bukit Lagong Forest Reserve at about 300 m asl, this walkway system was constructed in 1992 with the aid from the German Agency for Technical Cooperation, spans 200m and... 

Cantonese Opera in Kepong Ulu - 2005

Cantonese Opera in Kepong Ulu - 2005, Kepong

 masonwong Says:  Again, it's so interesting. The actors and actresses were great. The costumes and make-up were glamourous. I didn't manage to catch the whole show every night. I hope they'll come back next year! 

Cantonese Opera in Kepong Ulu - 2005

Cantonese Opera in Kepong Ulu - 2005, Kepong

 masonwong Says:  Cantonese Opera shows by Yim Yeong Tin opera group, for 5 days. Date: 21 - 25 June (Lunar Calendar: 16 - 19 May)Time: 2 - 4pm, 8 - 11.30pm It's FREE! Location:An outdoor stage in front of a secondary school (Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kepong) near the temple opposite FRIM. 

Cantonese Opera in Kepong Ulu - 2004

Cantonese Opera in Kepong Ulu - 2004, Kepong

 masonwong Says:  In 2003 they had 4 nights of performances. They did the same in 2004, from 2 to 5 July. The performance was great! I very much hope they'll be here every year! 

Cantonese Opera in Kepong Ulu - 2004

Cantonese Opera in Kepong Ulu - 2004, Kepong

 masonwong Says:  Since 2003, in the month of June/July when the temple in Kepong Ulu has its religious celebration, a Cantonese opera group called "Yim Yeong Tin" has been invited to present free opera shows to people especially residents in the area. I only managed to see the opera on their... 

Kampung house replica

Kampung house replica, Kepong

 mansionion Says:  There are two traditional kampung houses replica in FRIM for you to visit. 

Restaurants  

Don't miss the authentic Hakka delicacies!

Don't miss the authentic Hakka delicacies!, Kepong

 leeks5229 Says:  The operators of this restaurant are the Goldish Caterers. the food served is very affordable. My favourite dish is yong tou foo Hakka style. Anyone wishing to taste authentic Hakka yong tou foo, please give staff of this restaurant a chance to serve. They also serve a... 

It's a food stall: Pork Mix Soup

It's a food stall: Pork Mix Soup, Kepong

 masonwong Says:  There is this blue-roof food court called Happy City in Kepong main road. There are many food stalls, and the place is installed with many fans and sometimes quite naturally windy as well. It's a good place for a cheap, light dinner. This stall serves soup with pork... 

Transportation  

Metered Taxis

Metered Taxis, Kepong

 pres_16 Says:  Outside Kepong train station, there are many taxis waiting at the carpark to service the visitors. 

Train to Kepong

Train to Kepong, Kepong

 pres_16 Says:  From KL Sentral Station, I took the KTM Komuter train to Kepong train station. Costs around RM4, I think. 

What to Pack  

What to Wear and Bring

What to Wear and Bring, Kepong

 pres_16 Says:  A light backpack a comfortable T-shirt, extra chage of T-shirt in case you sweat a lot, good walking shoes insect repellant camera drinking water, face towel, chocolates for your snacks 

Off The Beaten Path  

Tall Trees along the Road

Tall Trees along the Road, Kepong

 pres_16 Says:  Walking inside the FRIM park makes you observe many things, like this picture of a road scene. Both sides of the road are lined with very tall trees forming a canopy making it cool for walking activity. Such a surprise to me, this is similar to the 'Man-Made Forest" in... 

Lovely Yellow Trees

Lovely Yellow Trees, Kepong

 pres_16 Says:  Due to the scarcity of the taxis inside the FRIM, I was forced to walk on my way out to the FRIM gate. And while walking quietly, I noticed these two lovely yellow trees amidst the many green trees. The beauty of this nature has somehow chase away a bit of my tiredness and... 

Favorites  

Pop Music Academy

Pop Music Academy, Kepong

 rachelsoosoo Says:  i just found out about this music school at kepong, Serene Musici hope i can learn music there one day.www.serenemusic.neti have famous artist and musician in there and so far it is the only music academy that teaches singer-songwriter and music producers. cool man. 

Kepongese wall

Kepongese wall, Kepong

 l_joo Says:   This wall is very special, if you observe carefully. It was said long ago if one stare hard enough, 4 digits will appear. So I guess this wall should have the magic they mentioned. 

Kepongese food stall

Kepongese food stall, Kepong

 l_joo Says:   The memory was when I am about to snap this photo, the stall owner (a lady) stare at me. This is my fondest memory that I can contribute. 

Kepongese shrine

Kepongese shrine, Kepong

 l_joo Says:   Take a look at the one on the ground, not those on the trunk. Those on the trunk are for housing and property, the one at bottom are for pye-pye. 

Kepongese mechanics

Kepongese mechanics, Kepong

 l_joo Says:   Unfondestmemorable Kepong. It means I don't have any fondest memory with Kepongese mechanics. 

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SELANGOR DISCOVERY

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Kepong. I'd love to share with you the 7 tips I've written, the 12 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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The Town I Live In

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 Perhaps this is the one and only famous tourists' attraction spot in Kepong - The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM). It's a preserved forest, with a canopy walkway, ponds, streams, museums... 

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Sungai Buloh Road

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Kepong. I'd love to share with you the 6 tips I've written, the 33 photos uploaded, and 3 travelogues I've created. 

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