2025 Ampang Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in January)

Stepping into Malaysia's National Zoo feels like entering the embrace of nature. The lush greenery and the fresh scent of plants in the air are invigorating. Walking along the winding paths, surrounded by various animals, each area brings surprises and novelty, as if embarking on a fascinating natural adventure. The most impressive is the vast Asian elephant area, where the giant elephants leisurely stroll, gently swinging their trunks and interacting with visitors. Their soulful eyes inspire awe. In another area, the panda house, the black and white pandas lazily chew on bamboo, looking incredibly cute, attracting crowds to stop and watch. In the tropical birdhouse, colorful birds fly freely, their calls creating a poetic and picturesque natural symphony. This zoo visit made me deeply appreciate the beauty and vitality of nature. Every creature's posture exudes the power of life. As the sun sets, the zoo is gradually bathed in soft light, and at this moment, I am deeply moved by the natural treasures of this land.

Negara Zoo in Kuala Lumpur. The distance to animals is incredibly close. You can see birds walking on the paths, and pandas and giraffes right in front of you, which is an unimaginable way to exhibit animals in Japan. The ticket prices are affordable, making it easy to visit. You can get there from a hotel in the city for about 10 ringgit using Grab. It's a recommended spot whether you're traveling with children or alone. Definitely recommended for new sightseeing in Kuala Lumpur.

Zoo Negera Malaysia is the largest zoo in the country. Located near Melawati area with a ton of colourful and friendly animals. This zoo has a plenty of free parking lot with entrance ticket RM30-50 per normal person. The most popular cage here is a Giant Panda habitat and "Oyen" which referring to orange colour cat at capybara area. This one because Oyen always company the capybara and spend wholeday here making this one quite unique and fun to Malaysian. But if you are bird lover, you can spend at the bird park to pet friendly and freely bird here such as parrot bird. #traveldiaries

#malaysia Address: Jalan Taman Zooview, Taman Zooview, 68000 Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia. Getting there: It is easiest to drive or take taxi to come here. There is a huge carpark space in front of the zoo. Highlights: The National Zoo of Malaysia is quite huge. There are tram service provided but not free. Advice to learn the map prior to the visit. The animal show only available from Saturday to Thursday at 11am and 3pm. So be sure to arrange your visit time accordingly so you don’t miss the animal show. There are several cafes inside the zoo. The price of the food and beverages sold at the cafes are not that expensive. A little marked up but not as expensive as sold inside a theme park. Also not to forget, it’s really worth to pay a visit to the zoo during the birthday. Free entrance to Malaysian within 30 days from the birthday date! Opening hours: 9am to 5pm daily #zoo #awesomepic

📍Sweetree Korean Restaurant, Ampang they have 2 sections, BBQ (downstairs) and restaurant (upstairs). all food are delicious, but i love the crispy treok the most! it is almost the same as we had in seoul~ the peach tea drink is tasty too! the owner is very kind, he took our photo at their photobooth section 🤣. they also provide surau. price is a bit expensive but it is worth it. #deliciousfood #awesomepic #cafe #foodie

Getting There - 20 minutes away from Kota Raya Complex where there is a lot Filipino Food Attractions - Fast Food Restaurants, Malay and Arab Food Hotels - Affordable hotels within the city area Food & Restaurants - KFC, Mc Donald's, Burger King, Baskin Robbins, Pizza Hut Shopping - Fashionable men and ladies' attire and nice jewelries inside the shopping mall #tripblazers #foodie #bucketlistreboot #mytripvlog #2023travelwish

AMPANG HOSPITAL OR HOSPITAL AMPANG SI A GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL LOCATED IN AMPANG SELANGOR MALAYSIA. THE GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL IS A MODERN HOSPITAL WITH MEDICAL EXPERT CLINIC AND THE HOSPITAL DOES PROVIDE FOR CLINICAL AND BON CLINICAL SUPPORT SERVICE. SINCE THE FEE IS VERU MINIMAL FOR MALAYSIANS THE HOSPITAL COULD BE QUITE PACKED BUT NOT ALWAYS THERE ARE MEDICAL STUDENTS ATTACHED HERE FOR THEIR PRACTICAL INTERNSHIPS. #2023travelwish #mytripvlog #urbanexplorer #tripblazers #awesomepic #celebratewithtrip #summervacation #2023travelwish #travel

Datum Jelatek GGetting there - Jln Jelatek, Jelatek, 54200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur. Highlight - 712 LUXURY RESIDENTIAL UNITS, A 5-LEVELS RETAIL SHOPPING CENTRE AND DIRECT ACCESS TO LRT. Indulge in the luxury & quality lifestyle at Datum Jelatek residence; with its extraordinary spacious and long balcony design – enjoy mesmerising views from the comfort of your own home, complimented with quality interior fixtures that is meticulously picked and designed. #awesomepic

YONG TAU FOO IS A TRADITIONAL HAKKA CHINESE DISH CONSISTING OF PRIMARILY TOFU FILLED WITH GROUND MEAT MIXTURE OF FISH PASTE. VARIATION OF THIS DISH INCLUDES VEGETABLES AND MUSHROOMS STUFFED WITH GROUND MEAT OR SURIMI. YONG TAU FOO IS EATEN IN MANY WAYS, EITHER DRY WITH A SAUCE OR SERVED AS A SOUP DISH. THIS PLACE PROUDLY SERVE THE FIRST HALAL YONG TAU FOO IN MALAYSIA AND IT IS LOCATED IN AMPANG, KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA. #couplestrip #foodie #mytripvlog #urbanexplorer #tripblazers #awesomepic #cafe #summervacation #celebratewithtrip #2023travelwish #travel #couplestrip

Spending time on the weekend with family is one of the best ways to spend your week. Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding area are overflowing with interesting places to do fun and healthy activities. Although there are many theme parks and outdoor activities to do in Kuala Lumpur, for us, nothing compares to the experience of visiting Zoo Negara with your whole family. Zoo Negara places great emphasis on convenience for those who visit. There are various facilities for families at Zoo Negara such as lockers available at the ticket counter. The rental fee is RM2 for each locker. #zoonegara #nationalzoo #familytrip

I have great fun day with kids in this cool place. You feel like observer while visit the animals. The zoo has provided plenty information about the animals in every stop. While having fun, it’s good for the kids to gain more knowledge about the animals thing. Location 🗺️ : The National Zoo is situated at Ampang, Selangor which is 13 km from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. Rating ⭐️: 4 out 5 #wecreate #zoonegara #zookl

This Children’s World in Zoo Negara is one of place that can make the kids happy. The zoo is where you can allow you children to get close with the animals. There’s some non-hazardous animals such as rabbit, chicken, birds and many more. This zoo also gives space for the kids to watch The Tiger, which the most popular animal in this country. Address📍: Zoo Negara located at Ampang, Selangor. Price 💰: RM37 for adult, RM15 for kid Rating ⭐️ : 4 out of 5 #wecreate #awesomepic

The main attraction that drew me to drive all the way from Penang to Kuala Lumpur was to pay Yiyi and Shengyi(giant pandas) a visit before they are to be sent back to China. With given only 15 minutes in the Panda Observatory, I decided to scroll around the zoo and I ended up spending more than 4 hours taking shots on the animals inside this “kingdom”. This trip is worth with the ticket price of RM36(booked online) inclusive of a 30 minutes animal shows. Warm reminder: try to be there earlier to avoid the crowds😅😅😅. #kualalumpur #travelwithgeo #zoonegara #nationalzoo #animals

WE WENT FOR DINNER AT HAMEEDIYAH BISTRO IN AMPANG KUALA LUMPUR AND THE RESTAURANT DID NOT DISAPPOINT US. THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS. SLIGHTLY EXPENSIVE BUT THE EXPERIENCE THAT COUNTS #2023travelwish #foodie #mytripvlog #urbanexplorer #tripblazers #cafe #awesomepic #celebratewithtrip #2023travelwish #couplestrip

From the lovely animal zones to the unique animal, you can totally enjoy this place! Most animals you can see at the zoo is from local asian area. We had a great day in this place, feeling like you are in the middle of the jungle. I can say, it is a well-maintained zoo and must go place for kids! Location: Zoo Negara Kuala Lumpur #Shopandtrip #awesomepic #urbanexplorer

Zoo Negara Malaysia, a place that features various species of animals. Come visit this place with your kids for a nice family outing. But before you go, I would suggest you to check the weather forecast first since it is raining quite often nowadays. I bought the tickets online which is much cheaper than buying it at the counter which is RM37 for adult, and RM15 for kids. Please note that this is the price for Malaysian Citizen. Do visit this place. #newyearadventure #yearofrabbit #tripblazers #urbanexplorer #awesomepic #nationalpark

Like the environment, spacious and great services. Dessert portion is small but good enough to fill ur sweet tooth craving! Chicken wings are also well cooked! Ordered Gula Melaka Latte, Dirty Latte and flat well , three of us love the taste of our drink, not too sweet, well mix between matcha and coffee, great coffee taste blended with milk. Place is not too crowded when we visited during Saturday late afternoon. Will definitely visit again ☺️ #MyTripVlog #2023TravelWish #tripblazers #newyearadventure #yearofrabbit

Good atmosphere, good food and friendly staff. They have indoor as well as outdoir seatings. Best to avoid group dining as they have limited space and limited time for dine in. Tried their Grilled Chicken Chop and Baked Cheese Rice. Both taste good and the portion as well as price was reasonable. For drinks, I tried their Dreamz Lemonade (mainly for the beautiful colour) and ended the meal with a ice latte. They also had desserts. Will definitely dine here again. #MyTripVlog #2023TravelWish #tripblazers #yearofrabbit #newyearadventure

My third time dining here and I guess this place deserve the rating. Enjoyed coming here esp for tea time! Nice ambiance, pretty to take pics. We talked to the owner from our last visit we were here and they were nice and polite. I do enjoy their french toast, tomato soup with grilled cheese and mushroom soup with garlic bread. For dessert, you can try the chocolate gateu if you like! The drinks usually order their matcha. I wish they close a little late cause I like to come here after 5 cause its not too crowded imo. Keep it up! #MyTripVlog #2023TravelWish #tripblazers #yearofrabbit #newyearadventure

this was my first time to Bukit Ampang. And i thought it was a magical beautiful view of Kuala Lumpur skyline. There were lots of people taking pictures and enjoying the view. Some were chatting and eating. Parking was a bit difficult but you can park farther to avoid any congestion. I would recommend you to come early and bring sbacks and drinks while enjoying the skyline. you gonna thank me later #mytripvlog #yearofrabbit

Fun trip to Zoo Negara with my fam. Kids enjoying it so much as they can see wild animals with their own eyes and learned to know more about its nearly extinction species and it make them appreciate it more. There's a lot of animals at the zoo such as lion, tiger, cheetah, giraffes, elephants, birds, monkey, crocodiles, snakes, penguins and the most awaits for is the pandas. Such a cozy and quiet setting for the pandas to match their natural habitat. The animals show are so fun to watch. The schedule is at 11am and 3pm. The sea lion is so smart and cute. The macaques are clever too. All in all, we spent some quality time at the zoo and it's definitely worth it. #zoonegara #nationalzoo #awesomepic #ampang

We love this zoo! It is clean and well cared for, the animals seem quite content, good options are great! Definitely must see the panda exhibit! They are just so cute! The Reptile house is also so cool! See if you can spot the animal in each enclosure! Best to reach there as early as you can because it will take almost 5 hours if you plan to explore every part of the zoo #mytripvlog #2023travelwish #tripblazers

Molten Chocolate & Cafe. This cafe is a chocolate heaven for chocolate and dessert lover to satisfy their craving for something sweet, rich & indulgence. Popular menu here : -Crepe -Waffle -Churros - Sizzling - Coffee -Smoothie - Hot Chocolate What i order : -Afogato -Signature Churros serve with milk chocolate dip and fresh cream Food Rating : 4/5 - Delicious Average Price : RM15++ #foodhunting #coffeelover #dessert #tripblazers

Definitely a place if you want a breathtaking sunset dinner, 10/10 if you are able to get a table outdoor. You will need to pre-book 1 or 2 days before in order to get the outdoor table. In term of the food, it's only 6/10 due to the small portion of foods that we ordered. Even though is small, it is still delicious specially the Asam Laksa salmon spaghetti. The cakes are definitely a must to try specially the Almond tiramisu and red velvet cake. Price is quite reasonable too.

I was introduced by my friend to try kays steak and lobster restaurant. Even they have 3 outlets in Kuala Lumpur, 1 at ioi conezion putrajaya, 2nd at putra heights, but I walk in ampang outlet. Overall I'm very satisfied with their food taste, presentation, services... Etc I just ordered signatures steak, The rest they order lobster and others menu. Wagyu tomahawk cost about rm900 per kg and I won't order it.. 😂😂 Overall bill per person roughly around rm150++, separate bill.... Hahahahaha

WE CAME BACK TO MALAYSIA IN JUNE AND STAYED FOR 6 DAYS AT THE LIBERTY ARC @ AMPANG UKAY, SIMPLY KNOWN AS LIBERTY ARC, A DESIGNER SERVICE SUITE LOCATED IN ULU KELANG, IN THE HEART OF KUALA LUMPUR. DURING OUR TRIP, WE ENJOYED VARIOUS FACILITIES IN THE SUITE, SUCH AS, OLYMPIC-LENGTH SWIMMING POOL, SHALLOW POOL, KIDS POOL, JACUZZI, SAUNA, STEAM ROOM, GYMNASIUM, SQUASH COURT, TENNIS COURT, PLAYGROUND, BARBECUE AND A PICNIC AREA. THE COMMUNAL HALL, BROOK, VIEWING PAVILION, YOGA DECK, SUNKEN AMPHITHEATRE WERE ALSO AVAILABLE AT OUR DISPOSAL. AFTER A GOOD AND HEAVY LUNCH, WE WERE ABLE TO WORKOUT AT OUR OWN LEISURE TIME TO LOSE THE EXTRA POUNDS GAINED AND RELAX AT THE SAME TIME, ALL AT OUR OWN PACE WITH NO WORRY AS THE DESIGNER SERVICE SUITE IS EQUIPPED WITH 24-HOUR SECURITY SURVEILLANCE AND SECURITY CARD ACCESS SYSTEM. TESCO, RESTAURANTS AND CAFES ARE ABUNDANT IN THE AREA. #2023travelwish#mytripvlog#tripblazers#awesomepic#couplestrip#deliciousfood#foodie#urbanexplorer#summervacation#cafe#celebratewithtrip

I USED TO VISIT HAMEEDIYAH IN PENANG AND SINCE THEY HAVE OPENED A BRANCH IN KUALA LUMPUR, I DECIDED TO TRY THE NASI KANDAR AT THIS NEW BRANCH BUT TO MY DISAPPOINTMENT, THE CURRIES DO NOT TASTE THE SAME AS THE ONE IN PENANG. I HAD NASI BRIYANI, SAUTEED CABBAGE AND ONION CHICKEN ON BOTH OCCASIONS. THE PORTION IS BIG BUT TO MY SHOCK, IT IS NOT CHEAP AT ALL. THE RESTAURANT IS BIG AND CLEAN AND ONE CAN CHOOSE TO SIT IN THE RESTAURANT OR OUTSIDE. THE ONION CHICKEN (AYAM BAWANG) IS A MUST HERE. #spooktaculartrip#tripblazers#awesomepic#deliciousfood#foodie#urbanexplorer#summervacation#mytripvlog

THE DISTANCE BETWEEN AMPANG AND THE KUALA LUMPUR CITY CENTRE IS ONLY ABOUT 9-11KM. AMPANG IS DIVIDED TO TWO PARTS I.E AMPANG IN THE STATE OF SELANGOR AND AMPANG IN THE FEDERAL TERRITORY OF KUALA LUMPUR. COVERING THE FAMOUS LANDMARK KNOWN AS KUALA LUMPUR CITY CENTRE (FONDLY CALLED KLCC). ONE CAN CHOOSE WHERE TO STAY EITHER IN AMPANG, SELANGOR OR AMPANG IN KUALA LUMPUR! #spooktaculartrip#awesomepic#deliciousfood#foodie#urbanexplorer#summervacation#mytripvlog

Great place to spend time and have a comfortable chat. This is a must go cafe, all of their dishes are made with love. Good for lunch, dinner and even tea time because their cakes are so good too. 🥰🍰 The service I can say was excellent, the people were friendly and helpful. Food came out fast too, no need to wait for long. Muslim friendly restaurant and vegetarian meals are available. 🥬 They offer a clean, homely ambiance with plenty of little trinkets and mismatched decor. We just noticed they had a second shoplot with a much modern interior next door. 👀 Food is reliably good, staff are incredibly attentive and very friendly, prices are reasonable. It almost feels like coming home during every visit. 😎👣 Very Recommended 👍🏻 #afternoontea #awesomepic #mytripvlog #best_trip_by_trip #deliciousfood #foodie #bestplace

I must say, the design and architecture is certainly eye catching. All the more so in the evening, when the lighting enhances the overall aesthetics. The staff are very helpful and try their best to make your stay worthwhile. 😊 The security is very tight need to bring card pass to access every location or facilities within hotel. The rooms are well kept and clean. Comfortable and beautiful place to stay, but a bit far from public transportation such as MRT and LRT. 🚆 Building seems generally new and really nice, the room I stayed in was pretty spacious for a studio apartment. There was a kitchenette with an induction stove, microwave, fridge, and washing machine with drying function. There was also a small high table for dining and a sofa in front of the TV. 😎 Will surely be back at this place. It's very spacious, great place to relax and host were very helpful! 👍🏻 #staycation #awesomepic #best_trip_by_trip #mytripvlog #summervacation #bestviews #bestplace