Gunung Gading National Park

Sarawak


There's good walking in this pleasant little park, but most visitors come to see the rare Rafflesia tuanmudae. These massive flowers, blessed with a spectacular bouquet of rotting flesh, appear year-round but at unpredictable times and in varying locations. Check whether any are in bloom by ringing park HQ; the flowers only last for a few days, so get here as soon as you can if one is out.


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1. Interpretation Centre

0.77 MILES

The well-presented displays provide detailed information on the rafflesia, a parasitic plant with buds the size of cabbages and flowers with diameters up…

2. Interpretation Centre

22.53 MILES

In the gazebo-like administrative building, the centre is a good introduction to Matang and its residents. Most of the display panels provide information…

3. Matang Wildlife Centre

22.55 MILES

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4. Talang-Satang National Park

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Sarawak’s first marine park, established in 1999 to protect four species of endangered turtle, consists of the coastline and waters around four islands:…

5. Frog Pond

24.48 MILES

Situated 300m above sea level and about a half-hour’s walk from park HQ, this artificial pool provides a breeding ground for numerous frog species. The…

6. Palm Garden

24.83 MILES

In this labelled garden, near park HQ on the Main Trail, you'll find examples of the 98 species of palm growing in the park.

7. Kubah National Park

24.94 MILES

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8. Serikin Weekend Market

26.66 MILES

Vendors from Kalimantan (Indonesia) cross the mountains on motorbikes to sell fruit, electronics, handicrafts, rattan furniture and clothes at this…

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