10 places to discover
Bukit Bangkirai is a rainforest ecotourism site in Samboja, Kutai Kartanegara, East Kalimantan, about 58 km from Balikpapan. Managed within a 1,500-hectare protected forest, it is centered on stands of Bangkirai trees (Shorea laevis) reaching over 40 meters. The site is best known for its canopy bridge suspended 30 meters above the forest floor, offering views of the tropical canopy and opportunities for nature education and low-impact recreation.
Gunung Mulu National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Miri Division, Sarawak, on Malaysian Borneo. Covering 52,864 hectares of tropical rainforest and limestone karst, it is renowned for its extensive cave systems, including Sarawak Chamber, one of the world's largest cave chambers, and Deer Cave. The park protects exceptional biodiversity, dramatic pinnacles on Gunung Api, and is a leading destination for caving, trekking and nature tourism.
Kandlakoya Oxygen Park is a 75-acre urban forest and nature park located in Kandlakoya village near Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road. Inaugurated in March 2018 by the Telangana Forest Department, it serves as a green lung space offering walking tracks, canopy walks, and biodiversity experiences. The park features dense vegetation, medicinal plants, bird watching opportunities, and recreational facilities for families and nature enthusiasts seeking respite from city pollution.
KL Forest Eco Park, also known as Taman Eko Rimba KL, is a 9.37-hectare lowland dipterocarp forest reserve in the heart of Kuala Lumpur at Bukit Nanas, adjacent to the Kuala Lumpur Tower. Gazetted in 1906 as one of Malaysia's oldest permanent forest reserves, it preserves remnant virgin jungle within the city centre. Notable for its canopy walkway, nature trails, and interpretive facilities, it offers urban nature education and recreation amid the central business district.
Mambukal Resort, officially Mambukal Mountain Resort, is a provincial government-owned mountain resort in Barangay Minoyan, Murcia, Negros Occidental, at the foot of Mount Kanlaon. Established in 1927, it is known for its sulfur hot springs, seven-tiered waterfalls, and forested setting. The 23.6-hectare resort offers hot and cold pools, cottages, a boating lagoon, butterfly garden and trekking trails, serving as a major eco-tourism and wellness destination near Bacolod City.
Mavala Lake is an 18th-century artificial reservoir located in Mavala village, approximately 5-6 km from Adilabad town in Telangana. The lake forms the centerpiece of Mavala Harithavanam, a 1,000-acre urban ecological park developed in 2019. The site combines natural beauty with wildlife conservation, featuring diverse flora and fauna including migratory birds, safari animals, and adventure facilities.
The Rainforest Discovery Centre is an environmental education centre located within the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve near Sepilok, Sandakan, Sabah. Operated by the Sabah Forestry Department, it showcases Borneo's lowland rainforest through exhibition halls, botanical gardens and extensive steel canopy walkways. Notable for birdwatching, with over 300 bird species recorded, it serves as a centre for rainforest interpretation, conservation awareness and nature-based tourism adjacent to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
Rainforest Wild Adventure, officially Rainforest Wild Asia, is Asia's first adventure-based zoological park located within the Mandai Wildlife Reserve in northern Singapore. Opened on 12 March 2025 as the fifth park of the reserve, it features immersive Southeast Asian rainforest landscapes with karst formations, caves and canopy walks, combining wildlife encounters with adventure elements for visitors.
Sungai Sedim Tree Top Walk is a 925-metre-long elevated canopy walkway located in the Sungai Sedim Recreational Forest within the Gunung Inas Forest Reserve near Karangan, Kulim, Kedah. Standing up to 26 metres above the forest floor, it is recognised as one of the world's longest rainforest tree top walks. The attraction offers panoramic views of lowland dipterocarp forest and the Sedim River, and serves as a key eco-tourism site in northern Peninsular Malaysia.
Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk is a privately owned eco-attraction on Tamborine Mountain in the Scenic Rim, Queensland. It features a 1.5 km guided rainforest walk including elevated steel bridges, a 40-metre-high cantilever and forest floor trails through subtropical rainforest. Opened in 2009, it showcases the canopy, Cedar Creek and diverse flora and fauna of the Scenic Rim region.