Malaysia · national park
Belum Temenggor Forest Reserve
Belum Temenggor Forest Reserve is a national park in Malaysia, established in 2003, covering 1,175 km² (454 sq mi). It is the #3 largest of Malaysia's 28 national parks.
- Area
- 1,175 km²
- Established
- 2003
- Nearest airport
- NAW · 103 km
Nearest airports to Belum Temenggor Forest Reserve
- 1 NAW103 kmstraight line
- 2 KBR115 kmstraight line
- 3 AOR123 kmstraight line
ThailandMore about Belum Temenggor Forest Reserve
Belum Temenggor Forest Reserve is one of 28 national parks in Malaysia — national park and rainforest reserve in the state of Perak, Malaysia. It covers 1,175 km² (117,500 ha) — about 75% of the size of London, making it the #3 largest national park in Malaysia (13.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2003, 23 years ago — the first national parks in Malaysia date back to 1957.
Visiting Belum Temenggor Forest Reserve
The closest airport is Narathiwat Airport (NAW), about 103 km away — around 2 h 13 min by car; alternatively Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR, 115 km). Other national parks within reach include Bang Lang National Park (295 km²), Bang lang national park, Namtok Si Po National Park and Budo–Su-ngai Padi National Park (341 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.