ITB Berlin News 2021 - Day 3 Edition

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Lata Berkoh, Taman Negara, Pahang
Getting back
to real nature
Malaysia's national parks offer unparalleled
experiences for families or adventure lovers
Malaysia's nature is one of its key draw-cards, with pristine
jungle and wildlife unlike anywhere else on the planet. Its
dozens of national parks are just breath-taking. Here is just
a selection...
TAMAN NEGARA,
PAHANG
Among the oldest rainforests in
the world – 130 million years old
– covering around 4,343 square
kilometres and located in the
Malaysian state of Pahang, the
name Taman Negara has become
known to nature lovers around the
globe ever since it was established
in 1938. This humongous park
hosts around 150 mammal species
as well as almost 500 species of
birds.
Filled with magnificent wonders
throughout, it exhibits a wide
range of places to explore... from
refreshing waterfalls, tortuous
rivers with rushing rapids, to
40-metre canopies, plush valleys
and a majestic mountain range
with the vivid landscape of Mount
Tahan. Visitors experience a
breathtaking view even before
scaling the 2,187m mountain
itself... Just some of the awesome
activities available in Taman
Negara.
KINABALU PARK,
SABAH
As the habitat of more than 4,500
species of flora and fauna, Kinabalu
Park is a pristine land, and an
extraordinary wildlife experience
for all nature enthusiasts.
Established as Malaysia’s first
World Heritage Site by UNESCO,
the park offers visitors a premium
experience, interacting with the
endemic and unique creatures
of Sabah. The park surrounds
the well-known Mount Kinabalu
and covers nearly 754 square
kilometres.
The park consists of numerous
activities for nature lovers and is
also the "Centre of Plant Diversity
for Southeast Asia". The dense
rainforest is also the home for
the world’s largest pitcher plant,
Nepenthes Rajah. Although the
biggest attraction in this area will
surely be the towering Mount
Kinabalu, there are still numerous
other nature-based activities to
enjoy. Eight different trails await
jungle-trekking fans, with all trails
providing a unique portrayal of the
green landscape around the park.
BAKO NATIONAL
PARK, SARAWAK
Bako National Park is the oldest
and one of the most frequented
attractions in Sarawak, depicting
the unrivalled biodiversity of the
magnificent Borneo Rainforest.
Bako was officially made a national
park in 1957 and, spanning only 27
square kilometres, is one of the
smallest national parks in Malaysia.
Albeit small in size, the park
houses diverse flora and fauna
species, including approximately
600 flower species and 267 wildlife
species which casually roam the
park’s compound such as silver leaf
monkeys, long-tailed macaques,
slow loris, flying lemurs, mouse
deer, wild boars, pangolins, and
the pinnacle of the park; the rare
wild proboscis monkeys. Bako
National Park also takes pride in
its white sandy beaches, providing
a relaxing shift for a short rest
throughout your journey in the
jungle.
ROYAL BELUM
STATE PARK,
PERAK
Deep in the lush greenery of Gerik,
Perak, lies 454 sq km of pristine
jungle. A destination dedicated to
all outdoor enthusiasts, a spot to
escape from the hustle of life and
get in touch with one's adventurous
side: lo and behold – The Royal
Belum State Park!
Surrounded by the Royal Belum
Rainforest, Lake Temenggor
– Malaysia’s second-largest
man-made lake – is a haven for
passionate anglers, dotted with
countless small islands to visit.
By boat, one can venture into and
explore all the nooks and crannies
of this lake, among which are
the Pulau Tujuh Waterfall, Pulau
Talikali Lookout Tower, Temenggor
Dam, Kampung Chuweh, the White
Rocks and the Salt Licks
VISIT
BR AND CARD
RAFFLESIA
FLOWERS IN
ROYAL BELUM
STATE PARK,
PERAK
ONE OF THE
MANY TRAILS IN
BAKO NATIONAL
PARK - A
STONE'S THROW
FROM KUCHING
IN SARAWAK
MOUNT
KINABALU,
SABAH
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