TAMAN NEGARA PAHANG

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🌿 Taman Negara Pahang – Malaysia's Oldest National Park

Location: Pahang, Malaysia
Established: 1938 (originally named King George V National Park)
Size: ~4,343 square kilometers (shared with Kelantan and Terengganu)

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🏞 What is Taman Negara?

Taman Negara is one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world, estimated to be over 130 million years old. It's Malaysia’s premier national park and a major eco-tourism destination.

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🐘 Flora & Fauna

• Home to rare wildlife: Malayan tigers, Asian elephants, tapirs, hornbills, and more

• Huge biodiversity: Over 10,000 plant species, exotic insects, and rare birds

• Famous for giant trees, thick jungle canopies, and unique fungi

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🧭 Things to Do

• Canopy Walkway – One of the world’s longest, 530 meters long and 40 meters high

• Jungle Trekking – Explore Bukit Teresek or longer trails for serious hikers

• Rapid Shooting – Ride traditional boats through river rapids

• Night Safari – Spot nocturnal wildlife near the park fringes

• Visit Orang Asli villages – Learn from the local Batek and Semai tribes

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🏕 Facilities

• Park HQ in Kuala Tahan (main entry point)

• Eco resorts, budget lodges, campsites

• Guides and permits required for some treks

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🌧 Best Time to Visit

• March to September – Dry season with better trail access

• Avoid monsoon months (November–January)

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