 The weekend trekking leads us to the Taman Rimba Ampang, at Bukit Belacan near Sg. Ampang, is easily accessible, only 13.5km east from the Federal capital.
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The entrance signage to the Ampang Forest Park
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A group of young teenagers strolling into the park for some fun
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The hidden forest treasure not far from Kuala Lumpur Metropolis provides a golden opportunity to visitors to relax their minds. The cool and clear river flowing through Ampang Recreational Forest is indeed a haven for picnickers. Crowds will be seen camping, picknicking and bathing in the nearby Sg. Ampang. Visitors are seen enjoying the dip in the river, splashing water with their friends and loved ones.
Several jungle treks are also available for those looking for an adventurous outing at this recreational forest.
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The wasp feeding on the nectar of the Straits Rhododendron (Melastoma malabathricum)
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A brilliant yellow colour of the garden plant leaves
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The striking purple colour of the wild Ti Plant or Andong (Cordyline terminalis)
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As we stroll down the park, we also noticed that this forest reserve attracts nature lovers, photographers and picnickers alike. The main attraction here is the gushing waters of the waterfall. Plenty of sheltered areas for camping, and food stalls as well as children playground are made available to visitors.
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Forest cockroach basking in the sun
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This moth can be mistaken as a broken stick on the leaf.
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The streamlined body form of the wild cricket
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A grasshopper feeding on the leaf.
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Jungle orchids crawling by the fallen tree log.
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Many-lined Sun Skink (Mabuya multifasciata)
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Closeup of the Many-lined Sun Skink among the bushes
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The Plain Skipper butterfly are members of the Hesperiidae butterfly family, often regarded as 'in between' butterflies and moths
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A dragonfly resting on the creeper twines
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An ordinary common housefly
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Virtually unknown to many outsiders, Taman Rimba Ampang is a small recreational park with a small and shallow river. Those who wanted a short break from the fast paced Kuala Lumpur city life can visit this park for its quiet and peaceful environment with the river's cool and clear water.
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The elegant Spider Lily (Hymenocallis speciosa)
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The young shoot of the fern is seen squeezing itself out from its pod.
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The variety of vegetation in the park with its equally unique form and design, had always captivated my artistic attention. Capturing these moment through my camera lense, it gives me such an undescribable sense of pleasure, constantly adding it to my imagebank collection.
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The repetitive patterns created by the leaf veins is very striking
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The variety of colour shades from red to yellow to green, all in one plant
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The design structure of the young shoot is very interesting.
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A variety from the Elephant Ear Plant
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The glittering reflection of the morning sun on the forest palm leaves
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The roots of the Strangling Fig slowly gripping firmly on its host tree and eventually suffocating it to death.
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The cool streams where many have a very refreshing bath.
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The crystal clear, cool water flowing through the rocks and creeks.
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The undisturbed scerenity.
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The tranquility of creeks is very therapeutic
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Themassive buttress root anchoring the tall trees to the ground.
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The giltters of the afternoon sun as reflected from the garden plants.
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Dr. Baha taking a micro shot of some insects in the bush
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The resting facilities and toilets available for public use.
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A comfortable gazebo by the river
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The relaxing walk back to the car park.
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Again ending another fully satisfying break into the jungle, accomplishing the very much needed escapism away from the stresses of city life.
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