Genting Strawberry Leisure Farm, Malaysia
Do you like farm activities like fruit picking? If yes, then Genting Strawberry Farm in Kuala Lumpur is the right place for you. Nestled within the serene landscapes of Gohtong Jaya, the Genting Highlands Strawberry Leisure Farm stands as a captivating haven for both nature enthusiasts and curious travelers alike. This picturesque tourist destination boasts a unique specialization in hydroponic strawberry farming, where innovation and natural beauty seamlessly intertwine.
The Genting Strawberry Farm can be an ideal stopover on way to Genting Amusement Park. And the best part is: entrance to the farm is FREE! I love strawberries and wouldn’t want to miss the opportunity to visit this farm especially if it is so close to the theme park.
Genting Strawberry Leisure Farm, Malaysia
Rows upon rows of vibrant strawberry plants, flourish under the careful stewardship of modern hydroponic techniques. Guided tours offer an immersive experience, allowing guests to witness first hand the cutting-edge methods employed in hydroponic cultivation. Knowledgeable staff members illuminate the intricacies of this sustainable farming practice, revealing the delicate balance between technology and tradition that ensures the bountiful harvests that define the farm.
Farm assistants inside the farm guide tourists, especially the kids, offering them baskets to go strawberry picking. You can weigh your collection of strawberries at the exit point and pay for them. There are long rows of strawberry plants on either side of the walkway, hundreds of wooden stacked platforms with nearly thousands of strawberry plants. The various stages, bud to flowers to fruits can be seen; one can see how it is grown and harvested. It is a fun family activity, picking up jucilicious strawberries, a learning experience too.
Interior is decorated with models of strawberries. You will see them in all sizes and forms. Water fountains, tables and stools, wall decorations all are strawberry themed. The café there has several strawberry based food products. A Strawberry Showroom housed there is stuffed with all kinds of strawberry themed souvenirs, ideal place to pick up one or more for your loved ones back home. Strawberry sandals, strawberry shaped hand bags, strawberry cushions, strawberry soft toys, strawberry chocolates, you imagine it and it is there. It is a fascinating world of strawberries!
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For those eager to get their hands dirty, interactive workshops provide an opportunity to engage with the agricultural process firsthand. Whether planting seedlings or harvesting ripe strawberries, participants are encouraged to connect with the earth and gain a deeper appreciation for the fruits of their labor.
Beyond its agricultural wonders, the Genting Highlands Strawberry Leisure Farm offers a plethora of recreational activities to delight visitors of all ages. Families can frolic amidst the vibrant flora of the botanical gardens, while thrill-seekers can embark on exhilarating jungle treks that reveal the natural splendor of the surrounding highlands.
After a day of exploration, don’t forget to check out the farm’s quaint café, where freshly picked strawberries take center stage in an array of delectable treats. From sumptuous cakes to refreshing smoothies, each bite offers a taste of the farm’s unparalleled bounty, leaving a lingering sweetness on the palate and in the memories of all who visit.
How to Get There:
Genting Express Bus Service departs every half and hour starting from 7.30 AM to 7.00 PM, from various stations in Kuala Lumpur to Genting Skyway Station (near the farm). The trip is between 30-40 minutes drive from Kuala Lumpur.
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Looks good enough to eat! Yum! 🙂
nice. no kneeling on wet straw under hot sun.
Very fascinating..
I saw one in Mahabaleshwar.
Wow! I love strawberry farms and this looks amazing!!
The first time am seeing strawberries growing like a Vine!
Lovely shot of the strawberries! Never seen strawberries hanging from the top! 🙂
I love strawberries and think strawberry farms are fun places to go pick your own fruit when they allow it. This look like a lovely one. I grow strawberries but my patch is old and hasn't done well in recent years.
What a fun way to go strawberry picking.
So nice being able to pick your own strawberries !
Great colors, love the framing.
Strawberry fields for ever ! Enjoyed alike decades ago back home in Germany. Thank you for the memories.
Lovely shots, Indrani!
that's like a spiffied up pick your own farm that we see here in california.
great Captures !!
Mmm, strawberries! In Finland we have farms where you can pick strawberries yourself, seems to be quite popular activity here.
So delicious post! The farm sounds fascinating.
Fascinating indeed! How I wish they do something on these lines in Mahabaleshwar which is famous for its strawberries!
Oh, I do love strawberries!! I, too, wanted to take a bite out of your last shot!! Beautiful captures and a great post for the day, Indrani!
A strawberry farm! oh, so lovely! =)
I just want to eat the strawberry on your last photo here, verly lovely! 🙂
a good depth in the first photo!
well done my friend! 🙂