Malaysia Peninsular Lakes, Perak, Temenggor
马来西亚半岛湖泊，霹雳州属，天孟公湖
When you think
of Hulu Perak, Lenggong or Grik, can you picture a scenic countryside with
quaint kampung houses by a lake, fringed by a lush rainforest?
No? Well, you wouldn’t probably think of a lake since the word “hulu” is Malay for interior or upstream, and if you know your history, you would consider Lenggong and Grik in the district as really “hulu”, since they were also among the last places in the peninsula to be declared white areas (or free from Communist threat) after the Emergency period.
Hulu Perak is in the northern part of Perak, flanked by Kedah and Kelantan.
However, the State Government has started referring to Hulu Perak as The Lake District. It’s not just an advertising or promotional gimmick as the area really has a massive network of lakes – both man-made and natural. There are four main lakes – Tasik Temenggor, Chenderong, Kenering and Bersia.
Tasik Temenggor, a vast man-made lake created after the Temenggor Dam was built in 1978, found itself on the country’s tourism map when the Royal Belum Forest opened to visitors.
Besides its reputation as one of the most-untouched forests in the peninsula, it is also famous as home for endangered and rare animals as well as the giant rafflesia.
Another crowd puller here is Tasik Raban, the first lake to greet motorists coming from Kuala Kangsar along the Kuala Kangsar-Grik road which cuts through the vast lake.
It is actually Tasik Chenderoh, formed when Sungai Raban was flooded after the construction of Chenderoh Dam. But locals conveniently calls it Tasik Raban after the small village of Raban.
There are waterfalls and caves for nature lovers and the adventurous. Along the main road, look out for signages leading to Lata Kekabu, Lata Air Ibol, Lata Papan, Lata Pusing and Lata Air Bahagi.
For those into caving, the caves to explore are Dayak, Harimau, Ngaum, Batu Tukang, Kajang, Singa, Teluk Kelawar and Gunung Runtuh, some of which are historically significant.
Gua Gunung Runtuh is where the remains of Perak Man (a Stone Age man aged 10,000 to 11,000 years old) was found. The discovery of what was believed to be the most complete human skeleton ever found in Southeast Asia attracted worldwide attention.
Malaysia’s earliest known site of human habitation, Kota Tampan, now houses the Lenggong Archaeological Museum. The 3.2ha Palaeolithic site is set as an open-air museum with skeletons, cave drawings and precious finds such as jewellery, pottery, weapons and stone tools.
No? Well, you wouldn’t probably think of a lake since the word “hulu” is Malay for interior or upstream, and if you know your history, you would consider Lenggong and Grik in the district as really “hulu”, since they were also among the last places in the peninsula to be declared white areas (or free from Communist threat) after the Emergency period.
Hulu Perak is in the northern part of Perak, flanked by Kedah and Kelantan.
However, the State Government has started referring to Hulu Perak as The Lake District. It’s not just an advertising or promotional gimmick as the area really has a massive network of lakes – both man-made and natural. There are four main lakes – Tasik Temenggor, Chenderong, Kenering and Bersia.
Tasik Temenggor, a vast man-made lake created after the Temenggor Dam was built in 1978, found itself on the country’s tourism map when the Royal Belum Forest opened to visitors.
Besides its reputation as one of the most-untouched forests in the peninsula, it is also famous as home for endangered and rare animals as well as the giant rafflesia.
Another crowd puller here is Tasik Raban, the first lake to greet motorists coming from Kuala Kangsar along the Kuala Kangsar-Grik road which cuts through the vast lake.
It is actually Tasik Chenderoh, formed when Sungai Raban was flooded after the construction of Chenderoh Dam. But locals conveniently calls it Tasik Raban after the small village of Raban.
There are waterfalls and caves for nature lovers and the adventurous. Along the main road, look out for signages leading to Lata Kekabu, Lata Air Ibol, Lata Papan, Lata Pusing and Lata Air Bahagi.
For those into caving, the caves to explore are Dayak, Harimau, Ngaum, Batu Tukang, Kajang, Singa, Teluk Kelawar and Gunung Runtuh, some of which are historically significant.
Gua Gunung Runtuh is where the remains of Perak Man (a Stone Age man aged 10,000 to 11,000 years old) was found. The discovery of what was believed to be the most complete human skeleton ever found in Southeast Asia attracted worldwide attention.
Malaysia’s earliest known site of human habitation, Kota Tampan, now houses the Lenggong Archaeological Museum. The 3.2ha Palaeolithic site is set as an open-air museum with skeletons, cave drawings and precious finds such as jewellery, pottery, weapons and stone tools.
Getting
There
Getting to Temenggor Lake from Kuala
Lumpur, use the North-South Expressway (PLUS Highway) and head towards Ipoh,
from Ipoh drive on towards Kuala Kangsar. Exit at Kuala Kangsar interchange and
follow the road signs towards Gerik, its about 35 km from Gerik. Look for the
the sign boards heading towards Kota Bharu and Pulau Banding.
There is a limited express bus service from major cities like Ipoh and Kota Baru but there are regular bus and taxi services.
Staying There
Though small, Lenggong offers comfortable lodgings in the form of a rest-house and chalets. Located in the heart of town is Lenggong Rest House (05-767 8702) while at Tasik Raban, there are small resorts with basic chalets, bungalows and camp sites. In Grik, the choice is slightly better with several budget hotels and a Government rest-house. At the Royal Belum Forest, a number of nature resorts are located around Tasik Temenggor.
Eating There
With so many lakes, naturally there is an abundance of fish. Indeed, ikan bakar and ikan pekasam (fermented fresh-water fish) are to the Lake District as durian is to Changkat Jering and pomelo to Tambun. Ikan bakar restaurants line the Kuala Kangsar-Grik road and there are many in the town itself.
However, the best seafood is to be had at Tasik Raban Tourism Complex. Its plus point is its strategic location by the lakeside and the main road, and its commanding view of the lake. There’s ample parking space, toilet facilities, a surau and shops selling Lenggong’s specialties like ikan pekasam, ethnic craft and traditional cookies.
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