Today, I want to share one of ecotourism place which interesting and popular in Malaysia (Taman Negara)

Taman Negara in Kuala Tahan

Jetty in Kuala Tahan

First and foremost, let me share a little bit story on Taman Negara. In 1938, Taman Negara was called as the King George National Park and it was established at the Titiwangsa Mountains in Malaysia. Then, after independence, it was renamed to Taman Negara which literally means "National Park". Taman Negara encompasses 3 states in Malaysia which are Pahang, Kelantan, and Terengganu. The park has been developed into a famous ecotourism destination in Malaysia.Also, there are several geological and biological attractions there. 

(1) Transportation and Local Tour Operator

From Kuala Lumpur to the entrance of the park at Kuala Tahan, the journey will involve 3 hours on the bus followed by 2 hours 30 minutes on the boat from jetty to Taman Negara. The arrangement of transportation from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Tahan will be done by local tour operator.

(2) Geological and Biological Attractions

There is home of some rare mammals which are Malayan tiger, Crab-eating Macaque, Sumatran Rhinoceros, Malayan Gaur, and Asian Elephant.

Malayan tiger

Sumatran rhinoceros

Malayan Gaur

Asian elephant

Crab-eating macaque

Also, there is home of birds which are Great Argus, Red Junglefowl, and also there are rare Malayan Peacock-Pheasant still be found in small of numbers.

Red junglefowl (Male)

Malayan peacock-pheasant

Great argus

For a canopy walkway-visitors, tourists can enjoy the tropical rain forest, bird watching, jungle trekking and river views along the Tahan River while at night, tourists can see how some of rare mammals live in the jungle with their own eyes.

Canopy walkway

Besides, Tahan River also has been preserved to protect Malaysian Mahseer which is Ikan Kelah in Malay.

Tahan river

Malaysian mahseer

Last but not least, the tourists who love to climb, they can use Kuala Tahan or Merapoh as their departure point because Gunung Tahan is the highest point of the Malay Peninsular where it is the place of climbing activities will be held.

Climbing Tahan