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GEMIA ISLAND, TERENGGANU
Gemia Island, is a tiny, rocky island covered in tropical scenery 5km from the east coast of Pennisular Malaysia. The island is only a few hundred metres from the popular Kapas Island, but often overlooked. There a hort 45 minute trek from the jetty that will allow you to discover the variety of flora and fauna found in the island. The island is also the hatching ground for four species of marine turtle. One could discover the marine lives surround the island by either snorkelling or scuba diving. The island is privately owned and there is only one resort. A perfect gateway.
ROYAL BELUM FOREST, GRIK PERAK
Royal Belum is located in Grik, Perak covering an area about 290,000 hectres where half of the area is covered by virgin forests. At least 60 salt licks are scattered around the Belum area ususally covered with tracks from the Sambar Deer, the Kijangs, Tapir, Elephants, wild Boars, and the Sumatran Rhino. It is also the home of 10 different hornbills and a wide range of flora including the Rafflesia. The area is also the home of Temiar tribe who often live in groups along Sungai Sara
TINGGI ISLAND, JOHOR
Tinggi Island (Pulau Tinggi) is a large island in Johor. The island is mostly covered with secondary lowland Dipterocarp rainforest that is rich with rattan, timber and other valuable plants. Its surrounding waters is rich with exotic marine life and beautiful underwater flora. There are three village settlements in the island (about 450 people). The island is also famous among the locals who believe that the spirit of a famous local hero Hang Tuah guards the island. The island is blessed with natural fresh water and sheltered harbour.
GUNUNG STONG STATE FOREST, KELANTAN
The Gunung Stong State Forest Park lies in Central Kelantan covering an area at 21,950 km. His surrounded by the Basor Forest Reserve. This park is important as it forms the corridor that links the Belum forest to the large blocks of forests in the east coast. It is one of the top five ecotour destination in Malaysia, a sanctuary to a wide range of wild animals, birds and plants. The fan palm, (Lincala Strongensis) is only found in this forest and nowhere else in the world. It is also the home of two indigeneous communities.
WANG BURMA CAVE, PERLIS
The best destination for ecotour in Perlis is to head to the Perlis State Park. The park is approximately 50 square km in the Mata Ayer and Wang Mu forest reserves. It is situated on Nakawan range. The 38 km range is the largest limestone range in Malaysia. The range has beautiful and extensive underground cave systems like the Wang Burma Cave. The semi-decidous forest is a home to a unique flora and fauna.
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