Kuching Wetlands National Park, Coastal national park near Kuching, Malaysia
The park extends over 6,610 hectares of saline mangrove systems, marine waterways, and tidal creeks formed by the rivers Sibu-Laut, Batang Salak, and Santubong.
The region functioned as a trading center in the 12th century, where indigenous peoples exchanged jungle products with Chinese merchants for medicinal purposes.
Archaeological findings at Santubong Village contain early Malay, Hindu, and Buddhist artifacts from the 9th century, indicating a diverse historical settlement.
The wetlands function as breeding grounds for 43 fish families and 11 prawn species, supporting local fishing communities and regional economic activities.
The park houses endangered Proboscis monkeys, which are native to Borneo, along with silvered langurs, white-bellied sea eagles, and saltwater crocodiles.
Inception: 1992
GPS coordinates: 1.68333,110.25000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:40
Malaysia offers diverse photographic subjects from the Cameron Highlands with their tea plantations to the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur. The landscape includes tropical rainforests in Borneo, limestone formations at Batu Caves, and coral reefs off the Perhentian Islands. Chinese temples in Georgetown, rice fields in Kedah, and mangrove forests in Langkawi complement the photographic opportunities. Architecture ranges from colonial buildings in Malacca to Hindu shrines and modern skyscrapers. The islands of Tioman and Sipadan attract underwater photographers, while Kinabatangan River provides wildlife photography opportunities. Urban markets, plantations, and coastal sections complete the offering for various photographic genres.
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