National Park Pahang, Protected rainforest in Pahang, Malaysia
National Park Pahang is an extensive rainforest area in the central and eastern part of the Malay Peninsula, covering parts of three states. The area includes steep ridges, river valleys, and the highest peak of the peninsula, which rises from dense greenery.
The area was designated as a protected zone in 1938 to preserve the tropical forest from logging. After the country's independence, it received a new name that underscores its significance as national heritage.
The Batek, an indigenous community of the region, continue to follow traditional patterns in designated areas of the park. Their knowledge of medicinal plants and forest resources is reflected in the trails and clearings that visitors can still walk today.
Access requires a permit from the relevant authority, available in larger cities and at the main entrance. The journey usually involves an overland trip followed by a boat ride, as the area is remote and has no paved roads leading into it.
An elevated walkway leads through the treetops and allows observation of animals and plants at heights that are otherwise difficult to reach. The structure protects the forest floor and lets visitors experience the layers of the rainforest up close.
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