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Merdeka Square vs Perdana Botanical Garden

Both are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Perdana Botanical Garden is the choice of most professionals compared to Merdeka Square. Perdana Botanical Garden comes in at #3 in Kuala Lumpur with accolades from 4 reviews including Time Out, Fodor's and Frommer's.

Merdeka Square
Merdeka Square
7 / 10
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Surrounded by colonial architecture with exotic Moorish flair, the square was once the site of British social and sporting events." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Surrounded by colonial architecture with exotic Moorish flair, the square was once the site of British social and sporting events. These days, Malaysia holds its spectacular Independence..." Full review
Perdana Botanical Garden
Perdana Botanical Garden
8 / 10
Jalan Parliament, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Built around an artificial lake, the 92-hectare (227-acre) park is popular with joggers and families." Full review
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Bring a parasol and insect repellent to protect yourself from the elements.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The focal point of the Lake Gardens is this vast park planted with a variety of native plants, trees and shrubs."
Time Out Time Out
"The park is more than just a plain old patch of green grass and shrubbery." Full review
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Free Tai Chi and aerobic classes are also regularly held on weekend mornings.
Fodor's Fodor's
"The gardens have a number of interesting sections, including the Bird Park (with some 200 species) and the Butterfly Park." Full review
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In order to avoid the sweltering heat of the sun, it's best to explore Lake Gardens in the early morning or late afternoon.