Product Description

One of the world’s oldest tropical rainforests, Taman Negara is Malaysia’s premier national park. In addition to abundant wildlife, its attractions include trekking, fishing, swimming and the famous canopy walkway, all described and illustrated for the visitor in this practical and informative guide.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2122590 in Books
• Published on: 2000-08-01
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

From the Back Cover
Taman Negara, Malaysia's premier National Park, shelters both the peninsula's highest peak and one of the world's oldest tropical rainforests. As well as being host to over 300 species of birds and offering an abundance of mammals, reptiles, insects and plants, the park has numerous other attractions for the visitor, including walking, trekking, fishing, boat trips along its many rivers and rapids and swimming in its clear waters. This guide is packed with fact boxes and information panels on all that this spectacular park has to offer, from forest wildlife to the full range of outdoor adventures and visitor activities. It provides essential travel tips and information on how to get there, what to take, permits, local language and culture, addresses, accommodation, facilities and recommended reading. There are 23 trails, from short walks to nine-day treks, all accompanied by accurate and easy-to-follow route maps as well as a complete checklist of all bird species found in the park. (6 x 8 1/4, 128 pages, maps, illustrations, color photos)