Taman Saujana Hijau is an attractive 41ha park covering a ridge and three rolling hills in the northwest corner of Putrajaya’s Precinct 11.

The landscaping is different from other parks in Putrajaya with more use of pine trees and other conifers and less tropical planting.

The park is divided into three zones – a European Garden, an Oriental Garden and an English Garden.

European Garden

The European Garden is located on the highest of the three hills and provides excellent views over Putrajaya.

A small pavilion in the European style stands alongside an open lawn which would be ideal for playing football, except that ball games are not allowed.

With the open spaces, fir trees and wooded trails there is something of a Mediterranean atmosphere here.

Oriental Garden

The Oriental Garden is crowned with a Chinese-style pavilion and uses more tropical vegetation.

The shelters in the park are equipped with a lightning protection system (basically a tall mast) and visitors are warned not to stand next to these masts during a thunderstorm.

English Garden

The English pavilion is an attractive gazebo surrounded by colourful flower beds. Only the weather is different from England!

There is not a lot of shade in the park though it may improve as the trees mature.

To avoid the hot sun, it is better to visit in the early morning or late afternoon.

Admission is free. The park is open during daylight hours.

This article first appeared in Malaysia Traveller.