Taman Botani Perak, Taiping — Attraction in Perak

There’s little if not no difference between this paid admission (RM2/adult) Taman Botani and the Taiping lake garden. Obviously the latter is the winner.

If you’ve been to Penang Botanical Garden, you’ll probably be greatly disappointed with this one.

The facade and the open compound near the bridge were impressive, the rest of the park was not well kept. We’re told the information brochure ‘habis’ (finished) when ask for one.

No fauna to be seen (not even a squirrel) while we spent 40mins exploring around the park in the morning hours.

The place is fairly clean and somewhat felt a bit eerie/ unsafe as we walked further away (the whole park was just me and my wife, and of course a few workers near the gate). Certain stretch of the trails (off tarred road) can be slippery and user unfriendly.

This Taman is definitely NOT the place for student/ teacher/researcher to learn about fauna and flora as no educational material available, at...

I arrived at 10 am and was allowed free entry by the security guard since the personnel at the ticket counter were unavailable to collect the RM2 entrance fee.

My visit to this beautiful garden was an educational experience. I took my time reading the labels on most of the plants and trees as I strolled along the path. However, some plots had nothing planted despite having labels, which left me feeling a bit confused. Still, the garden was mostly empty, making it feel like I was walking through a quiet jungle, though the sounds of workers using chainsaws and leaf blowers occasionally interrupted the peace. Be aware that mosquitoes are quite prevalent here, so it's wise to come prepared if you...

A beautiful place ruined, especially on our second visit, by an army of noxious-smelling leaf-blowers and deafening weed-whackers who descend on the park during the early morning when you hope to hear birds and experience nature.

The park was nice, though. I just wish they had more intelligent management that takes into consideration that people who come here like peace and tranquility.

Interesting birds seen on our first visit: Lineated Barbet (1st photo), Racket-tailed Drongo, and Crimson-winged Woodpecker.

By the way, the Macaque in the second photo charged at my wife very aggressively. We were on the path and didn't provoke him at all. So beware if you take the left path after the bridge...