MY · Putrajaya · 2.95°N 101.70°E

putrajaya botanical garden

Palm-lined paths, lakeside shade and the tiled courtyards of Astaka Morocco.

Best time
Any time of year. Come early or late; the open lawns get hot fast, and afternoon storms are common.
How long
Half a day
Getting there
About 30–40 minutes' drive from KL via MEX, with parking at the garden. The MRT Putrajaya Line and the KLIA Transit stop at Putrajaya Sentral, about 10 minutes away by Grab.
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Dear group chat,Palm-lined paths, lakeside shade and the tiled courtyards of Astaka Morocco.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingPutrajaya Botanical GardenMY, Putrajaya
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≈ 21 km from KL, as the crow flies
The front facade and entry of the Moroccan Pavilion in Taman Botani, Presint 1, Putrajaya, Malaysia

Photo: Azreey · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

Taman Botani is a 93-hectare garden on the lake in Presint 1, opened in 2001 and laid out in sections from Palm Hill to the lakeside. It's an easy family morning: hire bikes or ride the tram around the loops, then step into Astaka Morocco, a Moroccan pavilion of tiled courtyards and carved plaster.

Makan

  1. Selera PutraThe lakeside food court by Putra Mosque, a few minutes' drive away, for Malay rice and noodles.Map ↗
  2. Nasi lemak berlaukAt Medan Selera Presint 8, with a choice of extra lauk and pisang goreng cheese to follow.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Palm HillPalms from around the tropics on a gentle rise, one of the garden's best walks.Map ↗
  2. The lakesideFlat paths along the water, with paddle boats for hire.Map ↗
  3. Astaka MoroccoZellige tiles, carved plaster, cedar and courtyard pools, with galleries on Marrakech, Fez and the Atlas. It has its own ticket.Map ↗
  4. Bikes and the tramHire a bicycle or hop on the tram; the garden is bigger than it looks.Map ↗

Good to know

  • The garden closes for maintenance every Monday.
  • Bring water and a hat; much of the garden is open lawn.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.