Commonwealth Hill
A hilltop rest and relaxation spot, Commonwealth Hill is a memorial park dedicated to the 16th Commonwealth Games held in Kuala Lumpur.
It sits in between the Sri Petaling and the Bukit Jalil light rail transit station, about 20 minutes rides from the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Busy with avid joggers in the morning, the hills prove a hit among health conscious Malaysians. It's steeped contour makes the hill a challenging jogging track.
Climb to the highest peak, Scenic Plaza (Plaza Pandangan) and appreciate the beautiful view of the neighbouring National Sports Complex. Be amazed by the neatly structured complexes around the area especially the golf course. One can even get a clear view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline, which is exceptionally amazing in the morning and late evenings.
The place also caters for people who find pleasure in slow lazy strolls. Take a walk along the man made lake to enjoy the fresh morning sun. Relish the surroundings, a mixture of shady trees, bright flowering plants and green palms that greet you along the way. Relax at the resting areas after a long saunter.
You may also pack your favourite snack and head for a picnic at the 35 hectares International Garden. A must see, the place boasts a boating pond and an ornamental lake. In addition, a cascading waterfall greets visitors to site. Make a visit to the 28 themed gardens to view typical characteristics of different eastern and western countries. Each garden speaks the nature of a particular country through its flora and fauna.
Sports enthusiasts can gather interesting information regarding the countries that took part in KL'98 and the history of the Commonwealth Games at three special plazas, Bendera, Komanwel and Central.
Make a trip to Commonwealth Park, for a place with an ideal atmosphere for relaxation.