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Malaysia’s Largest Geological Park
Perak is home to one of the oldest rainforests and mountain ranges in the country. Nestled among them is the rich valley formed by the Kinta River, known as Lembah Kinta or the Kinta Valley.
Set in between the Kledang Range and Titiwangsa Range, the Kinta Valley national geopark is a great spot for outdoor lovers and nature explorers, covering an area of 1,952km2 and encompassing two districts in Perak – Kinta and Kampar. Kinta Valley is the country’s second national geopark after Langkawi’s UNESCO Global Geopark.
The Kinta Valley sustains previous geo-heritage — unique limestone formations and landscapes, endemic flora and fauna, prehistoric art, and the orang asal aboriginal community and cultures. For over a millennium, these natural wonders have remained largely untouched and in balance with their ecosystems.
Tourism Perak invites you to explore and experience these beautiful lands.
UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK
UNESCO Global Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development.
By raising awareness of the importance of the area’s geological heritage in history and society today, UNESCO Global Geoparks give local people a sense of pride in their region and strengthen their identification with the area.
The creation of innovative local enterprises, new jobs and high-quality training courses is stimulated as new sources of revenue are generated through geo-tourism, while simultaneously protecting the geological resources of the area.
GEOPARK LEMBAH KINTA
This logo is designed based on karst hills and limestone caves that form the natural backdrop of the Kinta Valley.
The Kinta Valley Geopark Development Proposal also uses the motto “GEOPARK MENJANA JATI DIRI”, which translates to “GEOPARK GENERATES IDENTITY”, on the basis that this Kinta Valley Geopark development strategy will be the foundation of the Perak state and the entire state through the maintenance of natural landscapes, sustainable development plans and the restoration of past historical glory and enhancing awareness and education amongst the public.
By raising awareness of the importance of the area’s geological heritage in history and society today, UNESCO Global Geoparks give local people a sense of pride in their region and strengthen their identification with the area.
The creation of innovative local enterprises, new jobs and high-quality training courses is stimulated as new sources of revenue are generated through geo-tourism, while simultaneously protecting the geological resources of the area.
Limestone
The limestone landscapes of Lembah Kinta are of aesthetic, cultural and scientific importance. Recognised today as a national geo-heritage to be preserved, the Lembah Kinta karst landscape form spectacular limestone hills and cave chambers carved by time and tide.
Over centuries, temples have been built within the caves and developed into recreational parks. And while tin and limestone have been mined for economic purposes, many of its areas remain largely undisturbed – where its unique geological features and archaeological findings are providing insights into Lembah Kinta’s past climate conditions and prehistoric civilisations.
Limestone deposited in the sea karts are only developed when the limestone is exposed, this probably occurred not more than 200 million years ago. Karts found here are much younger and is estimated to be less than a few million years old.
Needle Rock of Tambun
A Lone Peak in the Valley The Needle of Tambun is a 40-metre stand-alone rock
Gua Tempurung
The Longest Natural Limestone Cave in Peninsular Malaysia Journey into an underworld of enormous stalactites
Gua Naga Mas
Cafe of The Tiger Fossil Temple In 1992, in a small hill near a Buddhist
Gunung Tasek
Home of the Perak Cave Temple At the foothills of Gunung Tasek lies a Buddhist
Gunung Lang
Ipoh's Premier Recreational Park As you step into Gunung Lang Recreational Park, you'll find yourself
Gunung Kanthan
Home to rare and endemic species The isolated tower karst of Gunung Kanthan is a
Gunung Rapat
Kinta Valley's magnificent limestone cave temples Gunung Rapat's towering vertical walls and spectacular features make
Gunung Panjang/ Gua Tambun
Just a few minutes drive from the modern capital of Ipoh is a curious artefact
Gunung Bujang Melaka
A Historical Peak in the Clouds Gunung Bujang Melaka is located in Kampar at a
Gunung Korbu
Peninsular Malaysia's 2nd Highest Peak Mount Korbu, the source of the Kinta River, is the
Hutan Lipur Ulu Kinta
An Ancient Forest Before Time The Hutan Lipur Ulu Kinta forest reserve is also the
Forest
Permanent Forest Reserves and Proposed Permanent Forest Reserves total almost a million hectares — that’s nearly half of the entire area of Perak.
Its mangroves and forest lands are rich biodiversity ecosystems featuring a variety of unique tropical flower species, medicinal plants, herbs and roots as well as bird sanctuaries.
Many of these reserves are recreational forests fitted with public amenities.
Waterfall
The Banjaran Titiwangsa mountain range on Perak’s eastern border provides it with the source for a seemingly uncountable number of waterfalls, cascades and rapids, with many yet to be discovered.
These natural water features are favourite recreational spots for Malaysians.
Most of them are easily accessible, not far from main roads and expressways or located just outside towns and villages.
Geopark Heritage & Culture
As time passes, much of our world evolves to become more modernised, automated, and globalised.
However, there are still pockets of culture so embedded within these heritage areas, that it remains unchanging through the decades, like time capsules that transport you back into the ages.
Rewind time and feel the nostalgic tinge of these sites, built and preserved in memory of the glory days.
Food
Part of the experience of travelling to a new city or country is immersing yourself in the local culture by sharing and understanding their food.
Shared meals are a sure way to bring people together over a shared time and space, connecting and engaging in conversation.
Ask any travelling or local Malaysian what their country’s pride is, and most of them would agree” “good and cheap food”.
Here is only a small sample of the wide variety of local specialities in the Geopark area of Perak.
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Awesome place to visit n get to know the beauty of nature.