FRIM’s Forest Skywalk in Kepong Botanic Gardens
There are plenty of adventurous activities to check out in Kuala Lumpur if you’re looking to unplug and unwind in nature. While hiking is possible even in the heart of the city, there’s the jaw-dropping Forest Skywalk at Kepong Botanic Gardens for thrillseekers.
This steel canopy walk operated by the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) towers 50m-high over a sea of trees below, with multiple watchtowers that offer some of the best views of the KL skyline. Read on to discover more about this nature gem in KL.
What is Forest Skywalk?
There’s no better way to honour our homeland than to take in the wonder of its beauty. And that’s exactly what you can do on the Forest Skywalk, or Jejantas Rimba, which opened on Merdeka Day in 2020, at Kepong Botanic Gardens inside FRIM.
The KL attraction is situated on the fringes of the Bukit Lagong Forest Reserve, which is home to a variety of insects and birds, and also notably long-tailed macaques and black giant squirrels. It is made up of eight bridges that form a 250m-long suspended walkway, built with aluminum and reinforced with steel tubes.
Eleven watchtowers ranging from 18m to 50m are accessible from the steel walkway, with the tallest one scaling high above the forest, 141m above sea level.
A suspended walkway with panoramic views of KL
Built in a rectangular shape, the Forest Skywalk lets you enjoy a bird-eye view of the greenery below and all around. Those with adventurous bones in their bodies can take it to the next level by scaling the 50m watchtower, where panoramic views of KL await at the top of the structure.
Only six individuals will get to climb each watchtower at a time for safety reasons, with a total of 40 visitors allowed on the walkway for each 30-minute slot. But you’ll hear little complaints from thrillseekers, as you’ll get to take photos of landmark buildings as far as 30km away without bumping into shoulders for the snap.
Spot prominent KL structures like KLCC, KL Tower, and the Tun Razak Exchange Tower, alongside lush trees from the Bukit Lagong Forest Reserve.
Once on the skywalk, it’ll take you around 30-40 minutes to complete the loop.
Admission fees for Forest Skywalk
Visitors will have to pay an extra RM5 if you have a MyKad and RM10 if you don’t to access the watchtower. This fee is in addition to Forest Skywalk’s entry fee, which are:
- Adults: RM15 with MyKad, RM40 without a MyKad
- Senior citizens: RM10 with MyKad, RM40 without a MyKad
- Students aged 7 to 17: RM8 for Malaysians, RM10 for non-Malaysians
Do note that there is also a small admission fee of RM1 per person for those 12 years and above to enter Kepong Botanic Gardens. Tickets to the Forest Skywalk can be purchased online here.
Children below the age of 13 are not permitted to go up to the watchtower, while those below 7 are not allowed on the Forest Skywalk altogether, so you will have to exclude the little ones from this activity. Visiting hours are 8.30am to 12.30pm and 2.30pm to 3.30pm, from Saturdays to Thursdays. The skywalk closes on Fridays for maintenance.
How to get to Forest Skywalk?
Kepong Botanic Gardens is 20 minutes away from KL, and 25 minutes from PJ by car. There are parking bays at the gardens, with a fee of RM5 per vehicle.
Alternatively, you can also take the KTM from any KTM station. Make sure you’re on the Rawang-Seremban line and don’t forget to get off at Kepong Sentral Station. From here, you can hop on the T105 bus that stops at the entrance of Kepong Botanic Gardens, or hail a taxi or e-hailing service for a short 5-minute ride.
Have a nature escape at Forest Skywalk in FRIM
One is usually rewarded with stunning views from a high spot after a long, and possibly arduous hike, but now you can access it without breaking a sweat, look good, and spend your timetaking gorgeous pictures as a keepsake.
FRIM is also an idyllic green cocoon not too far from the city that makes for a fun family day out. Instead of spending another weekend in the mall, you can take a stroll in the forest, expand your plant knowledge at the botanical gardens, or simply enjoy a brief nature escape.
Address: Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Jalan Frim, Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia, 52109 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Sat-Thu 8.30am-3.30pm (Closed on Fridays)
Contact: 03-6279 7000 | Forest Skywalk website
Cover image adapted from: TheSmartLocal Malaysia
Photography by Danny Ko.
This article was originally published on 28th August 2025, and was last updated on 29th July 2025.