Kuala Lumpur has one of the world’s largest butterfly parks where visitors can see over 5,000 butterflies from 120 species fluttering about in an 80,000 sq ft landscaped garden resembling the butterfly’s natural habitat. The verdant rainforest like ambience has been created with 15,000 butterfly host plants, other exotic tropical plants and ferns from 100 species, waterfalls, fountains and other water features.
Enjoy a walk among the lush tropical landscape with only the rustle of the wind among the foliage and the noise of moving water. You will see many-hued butterflies with patterns on their wings flit among the greenery and tropical flowers. Visitors are introduced to the various stages of the development of the butterfly from eggs to caterpillars and chrysalids here. They also learn to identify plants that are favoured by different species of butterflies. Mid morning to early afternoon is generally the best time to visit the farm as the butterflies emerge from their pupae at these times. This is also the time that the butterflies are at their most active as they depend on the sun to aid their digestion. Obviously rainy days are not favourable for butterfly viewing as they hide under leaves to get away from the water. As most species of butterflies live only for about two weeks visitors will encounter different butterflies on each visit. As butterflies are attracted to floral perfumes and gaudy flower patterned shirts it may be a good idea to use some perfume and wear a wild shirt just to have a butterfly alight on you. Touching is not advised as sensitive butterfly wings are easily damaged.
Other attractions at the park include a Japanese koi fish pond, freshwater turtles and insects. A museum with a large collection of butterfly and insect specimens from different parts of the world is also on site.
Stay at the Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur to be right in the heart of where it all happens. With easy access to shopping centres, cafés, night markets, hawker food stalls, city attractions and the monorail, this hotel in Bukit Bintang is the ideal place to be to enjoy the city. As a well established Kuala Lumpur hotel guests are treated to upmarket amenities and services that include an excellent selection of accommodation comprising of well appointed rooms and suites. Delectable dining options serving a range of Chinese, Japanese, Asian and Western dishes as well as modern leisure facilities ensure that guests enjoy a pleasant and hassle free stay.