SARAWAK

TAMAN NEGRA GUNUNG GADING

Taman Negara Gunung Gading is one of the national parks located in Sarawak . Gunung Gading National Park is located in a mountainous rainforest area, about two hours from Kuching, near Lundu, a small town in southwestern Sarawak. Gunung Gading National Park has its own attraction which is the largest Rafflesia flower in the world. In addition, Gunung Gading National Park is also one of the best places in Asia to see Rafflesia flowers bloom. Visitors wishing to see Rafflesia need to be registered with the national park management and need a designated guide before being allowed to visit any of the Rafflesia flowering locations. There are about 23 Rafflesia flower locations open to visitors have been marked by the national park to make it easier for them to visit. Gunung Gading National Park covers an area of 4,196 hectares and was gazetted in 1983 to create a conservation zone for the endangered plant. In addition to Rafflesia flowers, Gunung Gading has other attractions such as rolling hills, waterfalls and pitchers. Visitors can reach the park which is located about 120 kilometers from Kuching by taking almost two hours by road. Initially, the garden was an indoor conservation area for the stunning Rafflesia, the world’s largest flower that can grow up to a meter in diameter. However, after various environmental impact studies, the National Parks Department decided that Gunung Gading is a treasure worth sharing with the public. Admission fees:

TASIK BIRU

Tasik Biru literally translated to Blue Lake in English. Tasik Biru located at 5 minutes from Bau township, which is around 35km (45 minutes) from the Kuching City center. It is accessible via road connection from Kuching-Bau road. It is also not far from another two attraction of Bau Township – namely the Wind Cave and the Fairy Cave.The name of blue lake was coined as the featured appearance of the calm and deep lake that reflects the blue sky onto the lake, making it appears blue in a sunny day. The blue lake have sharp and deep edges. It had a good contrast with the surrounding greeneries and please the viewing eyes. At certain days, the lake appears more turquoise than blue.

Visitors might be warn not to drink or eat fishes from this lake due to possible arsenic contaminants as a result of previous mining operations that exposed naturally occurring arsenic compounds that is strongly related to gold deposits.However, due to its calm waters and huge open water body, it is still suitable for water sports such as rafting, kayak, and other water games.Visitors can also have a stroll around the lake and have breathtaking view of the lake from different platform available around the lake. Safety is a concern and children must accompany by adults as risk of falling over the edge is high if get too close. The edge of the lake is steep and deep. Trees provide good shades from the hot sun and garden bench is available around the lake. Couples love to visit this park.