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Travel<br />
Gunung Angsi, Negeri Sembilan<br />
Want an easy hike that allows you to take in fantastic views of its<br />
surroundings at your own pace? Gunung Angsi in Negeri Sembilan<br />
is your best bet. Located only about an hour’s drive from Kuala<br />
Lumpur, Gunung Angsi is claimed to be one of the easiest mountains<br />
to hike in Malaysia. The mountain itself is no higher than 825 metres<br />
and completing the hike takes roughly about three hours; making<br />
this a doable half-day escapade from busy city life. The trail leading<br />
up to the summit is fairly easy; there is only one section of long,<br />
steep path along a ridge of the hill. Other than that, the path is<br />
well-defined most of the way. Look out for the red and white striped<br />
tapes that have been tied to trees at strategic locations. They are<br />
markers to guide you through this hike.<br />
Bukit Kledang, Perak<br />
Rising above the suburb of Menglembu on the western edge of<br />
Ipoh is Bukit Kledang. Highly popular amongst Ipoh folks, Bukit<br />
Kledang stands at 800m (2,640 feet) and offers a great view of the<br />
Ipoh skyline. So whether you are in for a biking, walking, running<br />
or jungle trekking session with your family or friends, Bukit Kledang<br />
has plenty to give. The trails to the hilltop consist of several jungle<br />
treks with four most prominent hiking trails: 4-2 (1 hour to complete),<br />
4-3 (1½ hours to complete), 4-9 (2 hours to complete) and RTM (4<br />
hours to complete). Wondering why the trail is called 'RTM'? Well,<br />
that's because it is the longest trail that ends with a broadcasting<br />
tower perched on top of Kledang Hill. And as the road is paved,<br />
you can drive a car (a 4WD preferably) following the RTM trail to<br />
the peak.<br />
Gunung Ledang, Johor<br />
A hike up a mountain that is steeped in culture and legend can offer<br />
you an experience unlike any other. It is in Gunung Ledang where<br />
you can hike and learn what makes this mountain so legendary<br />
amongst the locals. Situated just inside Johor’s border with only<br />
about 30km away from Melaka, Gunung Ledang – also known as<br />
Mount Ophir in English – is the tallest peak in Johor and provides<br />
breathtaking natural sceneries with excellent views atop its summit.<br />
The mountain is easily accessible, being only a couple of hours drive<br />
from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. To reach the summit, it will take<br />
about 5 to 6 hours of energetic hike for a reasonably fit person. Also<br />
to note, there are some steep rocky faces in this mountain which<br />
can only be climbed with the aid of ropes.<br />
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