Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Batu Caves limestone outcrop is one of Malaysia's major rock-climbing locations. Read the web feature on
Wild Asia (
www.wildasia.org/main.cfm/library
/ Rock_Climbing_Batu_Caves) for a brief guide to the scene.
Orang Asli Museum
In the village of Gombak, 25km north of KL and 8.7km from Batu Caves, the
Orang Asli
Museum
( 6189 2113; 9am-5pm Sat-Thu)
F
is a fine introduction to the customs and culture
of Malaysia's indigenous people. The fascinating exhibits include clothes made from the
bark of
terap
and
ipoh
trees, personal adornments, musical instruments and hunting im-
plements. Staff will play video documentaries on the Orang Asli, if you ask.
Bus U12 (RM3, 1½ hours) from Lebuh Ampang runs here. A taxi from Batu Caves
costs around RM10.
