Where every stay brings life to Malaysia’s hidden corners
Where every stay brings life to Malaysia’s hidden corners
Han | Templer Park Rainforest Retreat, Rawang
Han, a former architect turned Airbnb host, runs the family-owned Templer Park Rainforest Retreat in Rawang, just a short drive from Kuala Lumpur.Set within the historic Templer Park, a sanctuary dedicated by the Sultan of Selangor for wildlife and nature lovers, his retreat has offered travellers a chance to experience calm beyond the city for over a decade.
Going beyond the city
Han believes that to truly experience Malaysia, travellers should look beyond the skyscrapers and city lights. Hosting in Rawang allows him to show guests another side of the country.
Hosting in the rainforest lets guests see that living in Malaysia’s natural climate can be comfortable, beautiful, and rejuvenating.Our guests wake up to birdsong and fresh air. We call it forest bathing. It’s a sensory way to reconnect with nature while still enjoying the comforts of home.
Uplifting others in the community
Uplifting others in the community
For Han, responsible tourism means ensuring that every stay also benefits those around him. Over the years, he’s built a close partnership with local small businesses including guides who lead treks at Kanching Waterfall and a husband-and-wife catering duo, Zue and Syed, whose passion for cooking has brought joy to his guests.
Zue and Syed started catering part-time for our guests. Their relationship with our Airbnb listing over the years helped them to afford a new family car. We’re proud to witness how stays at our Airbnb listing help local families thrive.
Hosting responsibly in the city outskirts
Hosting responsibly in the city outskirts
Han and his team ensure that every visitor feels at home while preserving the environment they come to enjoy. Recycling bins, reusable cutlery, and waste management systems are standard practice at the retreat.Han’s story reflects the broader value of community-led tourism and how home-sharing can bring life to areas outside the main tourist corridors. Through Airbnb, guests discover Rawang’s nature trails and family-run shops, keeping spending local and livelihoods sustainable.
We make sure guests enjoy the forest without harming it. It’s about giving them space to connect and leaving it better than they found it. Many of our guests also stock up at nearby stores or hire local drivers. It’s a small and simple ecosystem, but one that helps Rawang grow.
Hosting has become a way of life for Han and his family. To him, hosting is a commitment to doing things right such as keeping peace in the neighbourhood, caring for the environment, and helping other businesses in the community.He hopes this spirit of responsible hospitality continues to be part of Malaysia’s story, where tourism uplifts communities and helps protect the places that make the country unique.
From restoring family homes to empowering local entrepreneurs, hosts like Han show how community-led tourism can power a more inclusive and sustainable Malaysia. Airbnb continues to work hand-in-hand with hosts, guests, and local partners to spread tourism benefits beyond the city.
