“Nature and highway in perfect harmony. 🌿🚗
Tip: Sunrise drive = magical misty views. 🌅
A hidden gem for quick escapes!”#malaysia #rawangbypass #hiking
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Explore the secret forest along Malaysia's highest highway, a must-visit healing hiking route!
📍Location: Rawang Bypass, Selangor
✨ Why is it called the "Broccoli Forest"?
Next to the Rawang Bypass in Selangor, Malaysia, lies a unique ecological wonder - an 18 km highway that winds through giant "broccoli trees." These ancient trees, with crowns as round as broccoli, are an endangered species found only in the Kanching Rainforest Reserve! Engineers raised the highway to create an "aerial corridor" to protect them, creating a textbook example of human-nature coexistence🌱
🌿 Hiking guide: A 20-minute light adventure to the top
1️⃣ Route highlights
🚗 Transportation: Navigate to "Rawang Bypass Peak Viewpoint" on Waze, about 40 minutes from downtown Kuala Lumpur
🕒 Duration: 20 minutes one way (beginner-friendly!)
🌟 Activities: Walk through a mysterious tree tunnel (bring a flashlight🔦!) + climb a rope to the 58-meter observation deck for a breathtaking view of the highway and rainforest
2️⃣ Hidden gems
📸 Instagram spot: The boulder on the right side of the peak! The S-curve of the highway and the overlapping tree crowns make for a perfect composition
🛤️ Ecological gems: Observe the white paint on the tree trunks (for pest control and insulation) and the reinforced supports (typhoon-resistant design) along the way to appreciate Malaysia's tree protection wisdom
🌱 Earth Day special: Hike more sustainably!
✅ Leave no trace tips
🚯 Bring your own water bottle instead of bottled water (no stores in the reserve)
📵 Take photos in silent mode to avoid disturbing wildlife
🌳 Adopt a "tree friend": Scan the trail QR code to adopt a Giam Kanching tree online (proceeds go to conservation)
⚠️ Prohibitions
Do not pick plants or feed animals
Some sections of the trail are slippery during the rainy season (November to March), so it's recommended to wear water shoes
🍃 Deep reflection: The philosophy of coexistence between highways and forests
Standing on the observation deck, I suddenly understood - the millions of dollars spent to avoid ancient trees, the lime paste on the tree trunks to prevent pests, the triangular supports that silently hold up during typhoon season... Human humility towards nature will eventually lead to eternal poetry.
As the local guide said, "We didn't choose to be environmentally friendly, but this forest chose us to have the right to survive."
✨ Practical information
🕰️ Best time: 7-9 am (avoid the afternoon sun + enjoy the misty fairyland)
🎫 Tickets: Free! No permit required
👟 Equipment recommendations: Non-slip shoes + mosquito repellent + wide-angle lens
🚗 Nearby attractions: Drive 10 minutes to Kanching Waterfall for a refreshing dip after the hike!
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Uncover the Hidden Adventure at Rawang Bypass!
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Looking for something unique and thrilling? The Rawang Bypass Hiking Trail is your next must-visit spot! This hidden gem offers an easy but exciting hike, with views of Malaysia’s most impressive (and pricey) highway project — the Rawang Bypass. At 18km long and costing RM628 million, it's an engineering marvel you can’t miss.
Why You Should Go:
Where: Rawang Bypass Hiking Trailhead (Waze it!)
No Permit Needed
Duration: Just 20 minutes to the top
Height: 58.2m of pure adventure!
The journey starts with a cool, shadowy channel (bring a flashlight!) before you tackle a rope-assisted climb. At the top, prepare to be wowed by stunning views of the bypass cutting through the hills. Want more? Take a different route down the mountain for an extra thrill!
Pro Tip: Snap your pics from the big rock on the right for the best angle of the highway and nature combined.