Canopy Walk in Taman Negara National Park "more photos"

Taman Negara National Park is one of the world's oldest rainforests national park which stretching over an area of 4,343 square kilometers. The National Park covers three important Malaysian states of Pahang (2,477 km), Kelantan (1,043 km) and Terengganu (853 km) and located in the center of Peninsula Malaysia. This is by far the Best-kept Tropical Rainforest and the Great Natural Wonders of the world.

Taman Negara boasts a famous ecotourism destination in the country with exciting geological and biological attractions include jungle trekking, climbing, night safari, bird watching, boating, fishing, swimming, photography and camping. This primeval rainforest is also a home to numerous rare species such as the Indochinese Tiger, Malayan Gaur, Sumatran Rhinoceros and Elephant.

With so much to see and do, other attractions found near Kuala Tahan, Park headquarters for Pahang state, feature the longest canopy walkway, Gua Telinga (cave system) and Lata Berkoh (rapid). Before entering, all visitors to Taman Negara must obtain permits from the Department of Wildlife and National Parks. Various choices of accommodation are available for different level of comfort ranging from a budget hostel, lovely chalet to a luxury resort.

Location
Taman Negara is located in Kuala Tahan, a National Park Headquater. The Park is 260 kilometers northeast of Kuala Lumpur and 280 kilometers west of Kelantan. Visitors can access the rainforest by road and by boat.

Taman Negara straddles the interior border regions of Kelantan, Pahang & Terengganu, boasting a continuous evolution history that spans 130 million years. Owing to a state legislation in 1925, about 1,300 sq. km. of tropical jungle in its natural state was designated the Gunung Tahan game Reserve. In 1939, the three Sultans of the above-mentioned states declared the area a National Park. It was renamed King George V National Park. Following the nation's independence from the British in 1957, the park was officially given the name it goes by now.

Gunung Tahan (Mt. 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.