What is special about Taman Negara?

Taman Negara Rainforest is one of the oldest rainforests in the world. It has been around for 130 million years, which means the forest, once upon a time, used to accommodate dinosaurs. Spanning over a 4343 sq. km, Taman Negara is one of Malaysia’s premier and the most popular tourist destinations.

How old is Taman Negara rainforest?

130 million years
This is my introduction to Taman Negara, literally meaning ‘national park’. It’s a sprawling natural heartland, extending some 4,343 sq km over three different states, and evolving for a mind-boggling 130 million years, to make it one of the world’s most ancient rainforests.

What animals live in Taman Negara?

Animal – Animal that can be found inhabiting the lowlands of Taman Negara include Malaysian gaur or seladang, sambar deer, barking deer, wild pigs, tapir, elephants, tigers, leopards, sun bear, and the sumatran rhinocerous.

Is Taman Negara open?

From the top of the platform, you will enjoy the scenic view of Taman Negara, flora and fauna. The canopy walkway is under full supervision of wildlife department. Rules and regulations are imposed to ensure the safety of the tourists. It is open daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm however closed on the raining day.

What is the world’s oldest rainforest?

The Daintree Rainforest
The Daintree Rainforest; a natural paradise home to some of the world’s most spellbinding wonders and unique wildlife. Nestled in Australia’s tropical Queensland region, Daintree stretches thousands of kilometres along the green coastline. It is, in fact, one of the oldest rainforests in the world.

Where is the oldest forest?

The Daintree Rainforest is estimated to be about 180 million years old making it the oldest forest in the world. In addition to being the oldest forest, the Daintree is also one of the largest continuous areas of rainforest in Australia – the Daintree Rainforest covers about 460 square miles (1,200 square kilometers).

Can you drive to Taman Negara?

Self drive is the best options if you want to explore and discover Malaysia on your trip. Current GPS technology with latest mobile devices help you to get to Taman Negara, easy and convenient, which was never happened before.

How many islands does Malaysia have?

878 islands
Malaysia has 878 islands, ranging from the inhabited and accessible to the lonely and remote. Along the west coast of the peninsula you can find the popular island of Langkawi, with tropical beaches and luxurious resorts, and also the island of Penang, with colonial architecture and pristine rainforest.

Is Taman Negara Unesco?

The UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has designated four World Heritage Sites in Malaysia….Tentative list.

Site	National Park (Taman Negara) of Peninsular Malaysia
Location	Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu 4°40′N 102°25′E
Year	2014
Description	show Information

How old is the rainforest in Taman Negara?

Taman Negara is one of Malaysia’s most impressive national parks (among the 30 national parks), with a vast area of rainforests, dating back nearly 130 million years ( Check out Nat-Geo’s Taman Negara: The 130-Million-Year-Old Rainforest ).

How did Taman Negara National Park get its name?

It was established in 1938/1939 as the King George V National Park after Theodore Hubback lobbied the sultans of Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan to set aside a piece of land that covers the three states for the creation of a protected area. It was renamed Taman Negara after independence, which means “national park” in Malay.

Which is the second largest national park in Malaysia?

It is south of the state of Pahang and northeast of Johor covering an area of approximately 870 km 2 (340 sq mi), making it the second-largest national park in Peninsular Malaysia after Taman Negara. It has approximately 26 km (16 mi) of trail.

What are the three states of Taman Negara?

The park encompasses three states, Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu, each with its own legislation. The Taman Negara Enactment (Pahang) No. 2 of 1939 is enforced in the state of Pahang, the Taman Negara Enactment (Kelantan) No. 14 of 1938 in the state of Kelantan and the Taman Negara Enactment (Terengganu) No. 6 of 1939 in the state of Terengganu.

What is special about Taman Negara? Taman Negara Rainforest is one of the oldest rainforests in the world. It has been around for 130 million years, which means the forest, once upon a time, used to accommodate dinosaurs. Spanning over a 4343 sq. km, Taman Negara is one of Malaysia’s premier and the most popular…