- Address: 83-1, 1st Floor, Jalan Radin Tengah, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Tel: +60 3-9057 2299
- Website: fireflypark.com
Malaysia is an exotic and vibrant country with a lot of interesting places, but there is one unique and special. This miracle in the local dialect is called "Kelip-Kelip". The firefly park in Kuala Lumpur , resembling bright endless Christmas garlands, will leave only good memories in your memory.
Historical reference
25 years ago a group of foreign scientists began to observe fireflies in Malaysia. After research, they found out that there are 3 species of these insects. Their bright glow carries out a communicative function. In males, phosphorescent light is 2 times brighter, and thus it attracts the attention of females. The firefly park has in the world only one analogue - the forests of Japan, where these unusual insects are also found.
What's interestnig?
When the sights of the capital are inspected, you can get out of the city and see one of the huge firefly colonies. Just 60 km from Kuala Lumpur in the provincial town of Kuala Selangor is a popular firefly park. These miraculous insects live on mangrove trees along the Selangor River. These crumbs dotted all the trees and bushes that, after sunset, burned with millions of greenish lights. Walking along the river is very impressive and will please adults, and children will be reminded at all by magic of a fairy tale. Many people are very skeptical about this venture, but having visited this magical place, they never forget it.
The fireflies begin their light games in the evening, to go here in the afternoon there is no point. Visitors and tourists are offered a tour along the river. It goes like this:
- on the platform, tourists are given lifejackets and a bottle of water;
- the helmsman rules the oar in the nesting places of the fireflies;
- swimming along the river lasts about 30 min .;
- there are boats for 5 and 15 people;
- it is better to come to the end of arrival, then the flow of people will be less;
- boat hire is open from 19:30 to 23:00;
- the cost of the excursion is only 15 ringgit ($ 5).
Features of visit
The firefly park in Kuala Lumpur is open to visitors all year round. During a bad weather the fireflies are not very active and tourists who paid for the tour are offered to wait for the weather to improve. It is very important to choose a calm company, because laughter, screaming and talking frighten off insects.
Basic rules of behavior in the park:
- silence - fireflies are afraid of noise and stop blinking;
- mute the sound of phones;
- To catch insects it is impossible, it is possible to substitute an arm or a finger;
- you can shoot, but there is not much point in it, lots of fuss, and the photos are blurry;
- it's best to quietly and quietly enjoy the magical spectacle.
How to get there?
There are several ways to get to the firefly park and get a sea of ​​unforgettable pleasure. The most accessible of them are:
- rent a car for a day - is more profitable than hiring a taxi there and back;
- a taxi - will cost you about 250 ringgit ($ 75);
- bus number 141 from the bus terminal Kuala Lumpur Puduraya. The downside is that the latter leaves the park at 19:00, after a visit, you will have to take a taxi or leave with fellow passengers by car;
- buy a sightseeing tour of Kuala Lumpur and visit the firefly park, among other attractions with a guide costs $ 60.
If desired, you can spend the night in a camping in the park of Kuala Selangor Fireflies, reservation in advance.