Bukit Nanas, Kuala Lumpur

Bukit Nanas is one of the oldest hills in Kuala Lumpur, located in the heart of the city near Jalan Raja Chulan and Jalan Ampang. It is renowned for being the site of Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower) and for housing the city’s last remaining patch of virgin rainforest — the Kuala Lumpur Forest Eco Park1.

Quick Facts

History of Bukit Nanas

Bukit Nanas has a rich history dating back to the founding of Kuala Lumpur in the 1850s. It was the site of one of the earliest Malay forts, Fort Bukit Nanas, built by Raja Mahdi during the civil war between rival factions in Selangor in the 1870s2. The name “Bukit Nanas” (“Pineapple Hill”) is said to have originated from pineapples planted around the fort as a natural deterrent against attackers3.

The hill later became home to colonial and religious institutions. Notably, St. John’s Institution and St. John’s Cathedral were established at its southern foot, while administrative and communication towers were built on its summit as Kuala Lumpur developed4.

Kuala Lumpur Forest Eco Park

Declared a forest reserve in 1906, Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve was among the earliest protected areas in Malaysia. In 2010, it was renamed the Kuala Lumpur Forest Eco Park and opened for public access. The 9.3-hectare rainforest preserve showcases Malaysia’s lowland dipterocarp forest ecosystem and includes jungle trails, a canopy walk, and educational facilities5.

The park serves as a vital green lung within Kuala Lumpur’s urban core, offering visitors a glimpse of the city’s pre-development natural environment while supporting biodiversity conservation efforts6.

KL Tower (Menara Kuala Lumpur)

Standing at 421 metres, the KL Tower was completed in 1996 and remains one of the tallest telecommunications towers in the world. It also functions as a major tourist attraction, featuring an observation deck, revolving restaurant, and sky deck offering panoramic views of Kuala Lumpur7.

The tower’s design incorporates Islamic motifs, and its construction was carefully planned to preserve the surrounding forest reserve. Visitors can reach the tower via shuttle buses from the base near Jalan P. Ramlee or by hiking along a forest trail from the eco park8.

Access and Transportation

Bukit Nanas is easily accessible from major roads including Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan Ampang, and Jalan P. Ramlee. The nearest public transit stations are the Bukit Nanas Monorail Station and the Dang Wangi LRT Station on the Kelana Jaya Line. Pedestrian access to the eco park and KL Tower is available via both Jalan Raja Chulan and Jalan Puncak9.

Landmarks Nearby

In addition to KL Tower and the eco park, Bukit Nanas is surrounded by several important city landmarks, including St. John’s Cathedral, Hotel Concorde Kuala Lumpur, and Menara Hap Seng. The area’s mix of historical, religious, and modern architectural sites makes it a microcosm of Kuala Lumpur’s evolution10.

Fun Fact

Legend has it that Bukit Nanas was once guarded by sentries who used the sound of conch shells to alert nearby settlements of approaching enemies — a symbolic reminder of the hill’s defensive past11.

Bukit Nanas is on the Map of Hills of Kuala Lumpur

References

  1. Menara Kuala Lumpur Official Website
  2. The Star – The Legend of Bukit Nanas
  3. Time Out Kuala Lumpur – KL Forest Eco Park
  4. Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur – Historical Sites
  5. Malay Mail – Bukit Nanas Forest Eco Park
  6. New Straits Times – The Green Heart of KL
  7. KLIA2.info – Dang Wangi LRT Station
  8. Malaysia Traveller – KL Forest Eco Park
  9. Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur
  10. Time Out Kuala Lumpur – KL Tower Guide
  11. Tourism Malaysia – Heritage and Nature in KL

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