KL Forest Eco-Park at KL Tower — Canopy Walkway 2026
KL Forest Eco-Park, on the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve at the base of KL Tower, is one of the oldest urban rainforest reserves in the world. Its highlight is a canopy walkway strung through the treetops, backed by short jungle trails and a preserved 100-year-old jelutong tree. In 2026 entry is around RM4–12, making it one of the best-value things to do at the tower and an easy pairing with the view.
KL Forest Eco-Park is the patch of genuine rainforest that KL Tower stands in — the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, a green island in the middle of the city and one of the oldest protected urban forests anywhere. Where the tower is about engineering and altitude, the Eco-Park is the opposite: a quiet, humid, ground-level walk through old jungle just minutes from downtown traffic. The two make a natural pair, and the forest is a fraction of the price.
This guide covers the canopy walkway, the trails, the famous jelutong tree, what it costs in 2026, and how to combine the forest with a trip up the tower without exhausting yourself on the hill.
KL Forest Eco-Park at a Glance
| Detail | KL Forest Eco-Park |
|---|---|
| What it is | Bukit Nanas rainforest reserve |
| Highlight | Canopy walkway through the treetops |
| Also see | Jungle trails, 100-year-old jelutong tree |
| Foreign entry | around RM4–12 |
| Time needed | 45–90 minutes |
| Best time | Morning, before the midday heat |
The Canopy Walkway
The canopy walkway is KL Forest Eco-Park’s main attraction: a raised suspension bridge that runs through the rainforest treetops, letting you look across and down into the canopy from above the forest floor. It’s short but memorable, and combined with the trails it takes under an hour. Entry to the park in 2026 is around RM4–12, far cheaper than the tower decks.
The canopy walkway is a narrow, elevated suspension bridge threaded between the trees, so you walk at the level of the upper canopy rather than the forest floor. It sways a little, which is part of the appeal, and it gives you a genuinely different vantage on the jungle — you’re eye-to-eye with tall trunks and looking down through layers of green. It isn’t long, but it’s the reason most people come, and it photographs well against the backdrop of the tower rising above the trees.
Because it’s an outdoor structure in a working forest reserve, the walkway can close for maintenance or in bad weather, so it’s worth confirming it’s open on the day if it’s your main reason for visiting. Sensible shoes help — the approach involves boardwalks and some steps — and morning is the most comfortable time before the heat and humidity build.
The Trails and the Jelutong Tree
Beyond the canopy walkway, KL Forest Eco-Park has a network of short jungle trails and boardwalks through the Bukit Nanas reserve, plus a preserved 100-year-old jelutong tree that predates the tower and was protected when KL Tower was built. The trails are easy to moderate and can be walked in 30 to 60 minutes, making the whole park a comfortable morning outing.
The trails are short, signposted loops through genuine lowland rainforest, a mix of packed earth paths and raised boardwalks that wind between towering trees, ferns and the occasional glimpse of birdlife or monkeys. They’re easy to moderate rather than a hike, so most reasonably mobile visitors can manage them, though the humidity is real and the ground can be slick after rain.
The forest’s most storied resident is the roughly 100-year-old jelutong tree, an old giant that was deliberately preserved when KL Tower was engineered around it — a small but telling detail of how the tower was built into, rather than over, the forest. It’s free to see and a nice thread to the tower’s story; our history and facts guide explains how the reserve shaped the tower’s design.
How the Forest Combines with the Tower
KL Forest Eco-Park pairs naturally with a KL Tower visit because both share the Bukit Nanas hill. A common plan is to walk the forest and canopy walkway in the cooler morning, then ride up the tower for the view later in the day. The forest is separately ticketed at around RM4–12, so it’s an inexpensive add-on rather than part of your deck admission.
The forest and the tower occupy the same hill, so combining them is mostly a matter of order and energy. The most comfortable approach is to do the shaded forest trails in the morning while it’s cooler, then head up for the Observation Deck or the higher Sky Deck and Sky Box in the late afternoon so you can stay for sunset. That way you get the forest at its best and the view at its best in a single trip.
Keep in mind the practical geography. There’s an entrance to the reserve on Jalan Raja Chulan as well as access from the tower complex, and the tower itself sits atop the hill with a free shuttle running up from the base gate. Our guide on how to get to KL Tower explains the approach, the monorail and LRT stations, and the shuttle so you can link the two without a long uphill slog.
Practical Tips for Visiting
The park is a rainforest, so plan for the climate: go early, carry water, use insect repellent and wear grippy shoes for the boardwalks and steps. Rain can make the trails slippery and may close the canopy walkway, and Kuala Lumpur’s afternoon storms are common, which is another reason mornings work best. Entry is inexpensive, so even a short visit is easy to justify alongside the tower.
If you’re building a fuller day at the complex, the forest slots neatly beside the base attractions. Families often combine it with the Mini Zoo and Blue Coral Aquarium for a nature-themed morning before the view, and our first-timer's guide helps you sequence everything so the timing and the hill both work in your favor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does KL Forest Eco-Park cost in 2026?
Entry is around RM4–12, which makes it one of the cheapest things to do at KL Tower and far less than the deck tickets. Rates differ for foreign visitors and Malaysians and can change, and the canopy walkway is sometimes priced with the park entry. Confirm the current fee at the gate, and note it’s a separate ticket from the tower decks.
What is the canopy walkway?
The canopy walkway is a raised suspension bridge that runs through the rainforest treetops, letting you look across and down into the canopy from above the forest floor. It’s the park’s signature attraction — short but memorable and gently swaying. Because it’s an outdoor structure in a forest reserve, it can close for maintenance or bad weather, so check it’s open if it’s your main reason for coming.
Is KL Forest Eco-Park included in the tower ticket?
No. The Eco-Park is a separate attraction with its own entry fee, as are the Mini Zoo, Blue Coral Aquarium and Upside-Down House. Your Observation Deck or Sky Deck ticket covers only the tower’s viewing levels. The good news is the forest is cheap, so adding it on costs very little compared with the decks.
How long does the Eco-Park take?
Allow about 45 to 90 minutes depending on how much of the trail network you walk and how long you linger on the canopy walkway. The trails are short loops rather than a long hike, so it’s comfortably a morning activity you can fit before heading up the tower. Add time in hot, humid weather when you’ll want to slow down.
Is the forest walk difficult?
The trails are easy to moderate — signposted loops on packed paths and boardwalks with some steps, manageable for most reasonably mobile visitors. The main challenges are heat, humidity and paths that get slippery after rain, rather than steep terrain. Wear grippy shoes, carry water and go in the cooler morning for the most comfortable walk.
What is the 100-year-old jelutong tree?
It’s an old jelutong tree, roughly a century old, that was preserved when KL Tower was built — the tower was engineered around it rather than clearing it. It’s a small, free highlight inside the reserve and a nice link to the tower’s origin story, a reminder that the tower was built into the forest rather than over it.
When is the best time to visit?
Morning is best, before the midday heat and humidity peak and before Kuala Lumpur’s frequent afternoon storms roll in. Early visits are cooler, quieter and less likely to be interrupted by rain, which can close the canopy walkway. A common plan is the forest in the morning and the tower view in the late afternoon for sunset.
Can I combine the forest with KL Tower easily?
Yes — they share the Bukit Nanas hill, so combining them is straightforward. Walk the forest and canopy walkway in the morning, then take the free shuttle up for the tower view later. There’s a reserve entrance on Jalan Raja Chulan as well as access from the tower complex, so you can enter the forest at ground level and still reach the tower lobby by shuttle.
