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to behold
Taman Negara holds an endless list of exhilarating sights and exciting
activities for you. Let your spirit of adventure take you on an
unforgettable tour of nature. After all, it did wait 130 million
years for you.
Observation
Hides
Spend a night in one of these and try to spot a bear or any of the
park's other animals as they quench their thirst at the salt licks
located a mere few feet away.
Orang Asli
Settlements
One such settlement is Kampung Yong where you can get a better insight
into one of Malaysia's aboriginal people, the Batek.
Bird-Watching
With over 350 species of birds which include Drongos, Malkohas,
and the Pied Hornbills, the park is naturally one of the premier
bird-watching sports in the region.
Cave Exploration
Encounter spectacular rock formations and a great variety of life
within the mystifying interiors of the numerous caves here. Gua
Telinga, Gua Kepayang and Gua Daun Menari are among the more popular
caves.
Shooting The
Rapids
A must for thrillseekers. Travel upstream from Kuala Tahan on Sungai
Tembeling and experience 45 minutes of sheer thrill as you and your
boatmates negotiate seven sets of rapids.
Jungle Trekking
Nothing beats a closer loom at the 10,000 or more species of flora
that can be found in this jungle paradise.
Gunung Tahan
The trail leading up Peninsular Malaysia's highest peak is 55 km.
from the Taman Negara Resort. The climb is strenuous and demands
sound physical and mental fitness.
Bukit Teresek
Located just 1.7 km. from the resort, it takes you only about 45
minutes to reach the hilltop.
Lata Berkoh
A great picnic and swimming location surrounded by an inspiring
natural landscape.
Canopy Walkway
Installed about 30 metres high and stretching over 400 metres, this
is the world's longest canopy walkway, From here, you get a closer
look at life at the top of the world's oldest tropical rainforest.
Angling
Make a trip to the upper reaches of the Tahan or Kenyam rivers.
What a challenge it'll prove tackling a 20 pound Kelah, a fish that
will thrill even the most sessoned fisherman.
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