2020 was a year no one expected it to be, and it has derailed us from our new year’s resolutions and not to mention the use of our planners! While we may not know what this year may bring, we now know better than to have high hopes and to take it easy. Let us step into 2021 with a peace of mind, and what better way to achieve that than visiting a bed of sunflowers?
Set a time to visit Sunflower Garden in Bagan Sungai Burung, Bagan Datuk, Perak. A quaint and historical town of Perak, Bagan Datuk is now home to more than 2,000 sunflowers across a 0.8-hectare farm! Apart from the picturesque radiant flowers, the farm is also home to many ducks and fishes, and visitors are allowed to feed them!
A flock of ducks at Sunflower Garden. Source: Sunflower Garden/Berita Harian
An aerial view of the sunflower farm. Source: Sunflower Garden/Berita Harian
To ensure maximum photographic experience for the visitors, farm owners Khor Weng Kiang, alongside his elder sister and five friends have provided several spots for that perfect shot. From a large heart-shaped arc to swing chairs and sky ladders, Sunflower Garden is a perfect place for a fun (or a special) photoshoot.
One giant heart-shaped arc for the ‘gram!. Source: Sunflower Garden/Berita Harian
Suitable for photoshoots celebrating your next milestones in life. Source: theweddingnotebook.com
Open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, entrance fee for Sunflower Garden ranges from RM5 to RM13 according to age. You’ll also get a packet of fish pellets with every entrance ticket!
Address: Bagan Sungai Burung, 36100 Bagan Datuk, Perak.
Operating hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Entrance fee: RM13 (adult), RM10 (kids aged 7 – 11 years old), RM5 (kids aged 3 – 6 years old)
Another great spot for sunflowers is Putrajaya’s beloved Taman Saujana Hijau. Spanning 47 hectares of three different themed gardens, their sunflowers are currently blooming and are awaiting your visit!
Wear your most comfortable shoes to walk around the gardens, particularly their Europe Garden, English Garden, and Chinese-style Garden. Taman Saujana Hijau is indeed a magical place for you to have your morning/ evening stroll, yoga, badminton match, or even a picnic with your loved ones. Just make sure to avoid the hours where the scorching sun is out!
Address: Jalan P11, Presint 11, 62000 Putrajaya.
Operating hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Entrance fee: Free!
Let’s not forget our SOPs when visiting though! Always wear your face mask, maintain safe social distancing, sanitise regularly, and don’t skip on that MySejahtera registration. Happy new year everyone!