The artificial Tasik Putrajaya covers 650 hectares and offers opportunities for recreation. There are also gardens, nature trails and cultural attractions with a wide variety of focuses. You can get to know Putrajaya through its landscapes, architecture or history, for example.
Water, Parks and Paths
Putrajaya Wetland Park includes Flamingo Pond and an observation tower. The lakeside areas of Precinct 1 offer another perspective on the landscape: the six-kilometre City Trail connects them. In eastern Putrajaya, between Precincts 14 and 15, Taman Rimba Alam offers nature trails, an observation platform and picnic areas. Activities available there include orienteering, guided visits, mountain biking and birdwatching.
Taman Putra Perdana covers 62.4 hectares and lies at the highest point of Precinct 1. It serves as a spatial buffer between the natural zone to the north and office and commercial areas to the south and east. The park also has an herb garden, a jogging trail, a flower garden and a pavilion. Taman Wawasan in Precinct 2 is suitable for jogging, picnics and cycling.
Gardens with Different Themes
The ornamental garden area of Putrajaya Botanical Garden comprises 13 themed gardens. These include Taman Anggur, Taman Pakis, Taman Matahari and Bukit Palma. Astaka Morocco Islamic Garden in the botanical garden celebrates Moroccan heritage and architecture. At Taman Saujana Hijau, the garden areas are spread across three named sections: Bustan Inggeris, Bustan Oriental and Bustan Eropah.
Agricultural themes take centre stage at Taman Warisan Pertanian. The park showcases the development of Malaysia's commercial agriculture over the centuries and includes an orchard, an herb and spice trail, rubber plots and an observation platform. With guidance from park staff, visitors can try agricultural activities such as tapping and processing rubber.
History, Architecture and Exhibitions
Masjid Putra is named after Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, Malaysia's first prime minister. A time capsule that tells the story of Putrajaya's origins is located in the centre of Taman Putra Perdana. Putrajaya Landmark was the first monument erected to commemorate the founding of Putrajaya in 1995. The 68-metre-high Monumen Alaf Baru consists of four connected sections representing Malaysia's pre-independence era, post-independence era, present and future.
The architecture also offers a range of points of interest: the design of Istana Kehakiman combines influences from classical Islamic architecture with Moorish elements and Western Palladian elements. China-Malaysia Friendship Park features traditional Chinese garden design in the Lingnan style.
Putrajaya Story covers around 6,000 square feet and features more than 20 exhibitions under the theme “It’s Time to Discover Putrajaya Story”. Nasyrul Quran Complex includes an exhibition gallery and a gallery where visitors can observe the printing process. Check whether the galleries are accessible before visiting.
Activities and Dining
Taman Cabaran has an open-air amphitheatre suitable for children and visitors seeking leisure, whether to practise or simply have fun. Studio Wetland Putrajaya is a technology-enabled learning and experience park intended to promote environmental awareness and wildlife conservation. At Cruise Tasik Putrajaya, visitors can choose between an air-conditioned excursion boat for 70 passengers and gondolas with four or six seats.
Penanggah Food Court is located at Taman Warisan Pertanian in Precinct 16. Its 21 food stalls offer more than 150 dishes; the selection of dishes and number of stalls may change. This provides a specific dining option alongside the landscape and cultural attractions.
Before You Visit
Putrajaya Visitor Information Centre (I-Centre) is located in front of the government complex in Parcel B, Precinct 1. Confirm that the centre is available before visiting. For planning, you can organise the city around your interests: parks and paths, themed gardens, architecture, exhibitions or outdoor activities each offer a different perspective on Putrajaya.
For the overall travel guide: Putrajaya.
