If you're sick of the idea of going to the mall or dining in at some random restaurant to spend your weekend, you'd greatly benefit from going for a picnic with breathtaking scenery for a change. 

Sitting out in the open air with good, fulfilling food surrounded by loved ones— nothing beats that kind of ambiance. Plus, it looks good on Instagram too! Here are a few spectacular places to host a picnic around Klang Valley that you'll fall in love with: 

1. Perdana Botanical Garden

Opening hour: 7 AM - 8 PM daily 

Address: Jalan Kebun Bunga, Tasik Perdana, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

2. Desa Park City 

Opening hour: 24 hours

Address: 5, Persiaran Residen, Desa Parkcity, 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

3. Saujana Hijau Park

Opening hour: 7 AM to 7 PM daily 

Address: Jalan P11, Presint 11, 62000 Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya

4. Putrajaya Botanical Garden

Opening hour: Sat, Sun, Mon, Wed:  9 AM–12 PM; 2 –5 PM | Tue: 24 hours | Fri: 9 - 11 AM; 3 - 5 PM

Address: Lebuh Perdana Barat, Presint 1, 62000 Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya

5. Kepong Metropolitan Park

Opening hour: 6 AM - 7 PM daily

Address:  Jln Lingkaran Tengah 2, Kepong Metropolitan Lake-garden, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Picnics are beneficial for your mental health, it's proven. Don't forget to clean up after, though! We only get one mother nature, folks.