Shah Alam Lake Garden
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| Taman Tasik Shah Alam | |
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| Location | Selangor, Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 3°04′33″N 101°30′58″E / 3.07583°N 101.51611°E |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | Malaysia |
Taman Tasik Shah Alam, also known as Shah Alam Lake Garden, is a 43-hectare public park located in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. It is the first public park to open in the state of Selangor in 1985 and designed by architect Fumiaki Takano. The park is home to three man-made lakes, which are connected by a network of canals and walkways. There is also a water theme park, Wet World Shah Alam, located on the Western Lake. The park hosts a variety of flora and fauna. There are over 100 species of trees and plants, as well as a variety of birds, animals, and insects.[1][2][3]
Flora[edit]
Shah Alam Lake Garden is home to a wide variety of flora, with over 100 species of trees and plants. Most common trees found in the park include rain, rubber, mahogany, and acacia trees.[citation needed]
The park is also home to a variety of shrubs, flowers, and other plants, including bougainvillea, hibiscus, frangipani, and orchids. Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spp.) are colorful flowers that are a popular choice for landscaping, and they can be found in abundance throughout the park. Hibiscus (Hibiscus spp.) are large, showy flowers that are a common sight in tropical gardens. Frangipani (Plumeria spp.) are fragrant flowers known for their tropical aroma, and can be found in the park along with orchids (family Orchidaceae) and other flowers.[citation needed]
Fauna[edit]
Shah Alam Lake Garden is home to a variety of fishes. The park's three man-made lakes provide a habitat for a variety of fish species, including tilapia, catfish, carp, snakehead, goby, and killifish. These fishes play an important role in the park's ecosystem by controlling algae populations, provide food for other animals, and aerate the water.[citation needed]
Tourism[edit]
Within the park contains amenities such as boat rentals, playgrounds, sites for fishing and lake-side restaurants.[4]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Nature, Filed under; Petaling (2017-04-13). "Taman Tasik Shah Alam". Visit Selangor. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ^ "Taman Tasik Shah Alam". Where2go.my. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ^ "Shah Alam Lake Gardens, Shah Alam". Eris Goes To. 2022-02-24. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ^ "TAMAN TASIK: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)". Tripadvisor. Retrieved 2023-11-07.