Lata Rex Waterfall, Laloh, Kuala Krai, Kelantan, Malaysia.

Lata Rex located at Laloh, Kuala Krai, Kelantan is a cascade type waterfall. It's the downstream of the Lata Beringin waterfall which located about 20km away. It's beautiful waterfall with water run through the multiple-cascading rock.  The water level is in shallow depth overall  ( some places is deeper- please stay close to your small kids all the time). There is a mini hydroelectric beside the waterfall, the power harvested can power up a small village of about 300 peoples near to it, a clean yet efficient energy source without damage the environment. 

Attractions and activities

Beautiful cascade waterfall, picnic, forest beside it, photo-shooting, swimming,.

Tips:

light wear

camera

stay close to your kids

cloths for changing 

avoid monsoons season  November - January ( dangerous level)

Contact:

 Address: Lata Rek, Laloh, 17300 Kuala Krai, Kelantan

Phone: 09 - 9665215

Nearby attractions:

Lata Beringin ( a waterfall located 20km away - upstream of Lata Rex)

Telaga Bijih, Tanah Merah (100km away) 

Gunung Stong ( Jelawang waterfall) - Purportedly the highest waterfall in South East Asia

coordinates:

5.311123,102.298957

maps

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The scary scene of Lata Rex during monsoon seasons

enjoy the photos

The small building is the hydroelectric station

water run out of the hydroelectric station 

Mushrooms of the Jungle while hiking

Took a series of mushrooms pictures and wildlife while hiking in the jungle adjacent to Taman Negara, full of biodiversity, hike along the river and lead us to a small but beautiful waterfall. enjoy the photos and sorry for the low quality photos, using phone to shoot . 

 the white mushrooms 

 The giant millipede

 the flowing stream

 mushroom and moss 

 the water that fall called waterfall 

 mushrooms and moss 

 The brown mushroom 

giant mushrooms

Gunung stong Forest Park ( Jelawang waterfall), Dabong, Kelantan, Malaysia.

Introduction:

The Gunung Stong State Forest Park (GSSFP) located at Dabong, Kelantan, covers some 157,087 ha of forest; is one of the top 5 ecotourism destinations in Malaysia covering some oldest rain forest in the world. It's popular for visitor from Malaysia and Singapore with an estimated 10,000 visitor per annum. It's famous for the purportedly highest waterfall in South east asia,  jelawang waterfall ( 309m), it's so high that you can saw it from far away. Gunung stong ( 1,422 m) is about 4-5 hours from Baha Camp ( 1-2 hours hike to Baha Camp site) and another 3-4 hours return trip. Baha Camp is where you will spend most of the time there, swim in the natural rock pool, watching sunrise from the waterfall and the magnificent panoramic view of Dabong. Besides the view the forest reserve also rich in fauna and flora that some native plant only grow here.

Tips:

book a guide in advance to make sure you won't lost in the jungle

hiking attire and equipment 

enough foods and water.

contact relevant department before hike.

Attractions:

Trails

There is numerous trails within GSSFP include Gunung Ayam, Gunung Stong, Gunung Tera,Gunung Che Tahir, Sungai Semuliang, Seven Summits, Lasr waterfall and Gua Ikan cave. ( Gunung is mountain in Malay) 

Animals:

elephant, tiger, Malayan tapir,Malayan sun bear, siamang, leapard cat ( prionailurus bengalensis), black panther, serow, pig-tailed macaque, barking deer, banded linsang and banded leaf-monkey.

Plants:

Holtummochloa pubescebs ( small bamboo), Licuala stongensis ( fan palm), orchids, wild gingers, rafflesia ( world's largest flower) , etc. 

Nearby attractions:

Lata Beringin waterfall

Lata Rex Waterfall

Telaga Bijih waterfall, Tanah Merah

Contacts:

Jelawang, Dabong

18200 Kampong Jeram Rambai

09-9362000

How to get there:

By train from Kuala Lumpur to Dabong

By car , drive to Dabong

By flight ( fly to Kota Bharu then either take train or rent a car there)

Map:

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Reference:

http://awsassets.wwf.org.my/downloads/stong_1_frm_cover_to_back_.pdf

http://www.kelantan.gov.my/

The magnificent sunrise view from jelawang waterfall

Jelawang fall from far away

playing sepak takraw at the baha base camp

our tent at baha base camp

The waterfall where we take shower 

the kitchen

the natural slide

view from peak of Gunung Stong

Zion National Park, Utah, United States.

Introduction:

Zion National Park is located in the Springdale, Utah, United States. It covered a total of 590 km2, which is 24 km long and up to 800 m deep. Located at parts of  Colorado Plateau, Great Basin, and Mojave Desert regions, the park's unique geography allow for unusual plant and animal diversity. The unique life zones includes desert, riparian, woodland, and coniferous forest consists of canyons, buttes, mountains, mesad,rivers, monoliths,slot canyon and natural arches.  It take about 3 hours drive from Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Attraction:

Hiking, canyoneering, climbing, biking, photography, birds watching , natural arches, canyons, rock climbing 

Animals: Rock Squirrels, Cougars, Mule Deer,Coyotes, Jackrabbits,  Whiptail ,Gray Foxes, Collared lizards, Pinyon Jays,etc.

Popular hiking trails: The Narrows, The Subway, Angels Landing, and Kolob Arch.

Rock climbing trails:   Moonlight Buttress, Prodigal Son, Spaceshot, Touchstone.

Contacts:

Phone: 1-435-772-3256 

Fax: 1-435-772-3426

Address: Zion National Park, Springdale, UT 84767-1099

Fees:

WEEKLY PASSES

Weekly passes may be upgraded to annual passes within 7 days of purchase.

Private Vehicle: $25. Valid for 7 days.

Motorcycle: $12. Valid for 7 days.

Admits one individual on a private, non-commercial motorcycle to Zion National Park including both the Zion Canyon and Kolob Canyon areas. Any passengers pay the per person fee not to exceed the private vehicle fee of $25.

Per Person: $12. Valid for 7 days.

Admits one individual with no car to Zion National Park including both the Zion Canyon and Kolob Canyon areas. - typically used for bicyclists, hikers and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free. 

Nearby attractions:

Glen Canyon Dam

Antelope Canyon

Horseshoe Bend

Bryce Canyon

Map:

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References:

http://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/hours.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zion_National_Park

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The magnificent view of Zion National Park Valley from a cave with melting snow waterfall fall on the right.The weather is still cold in the spring ( April ) but not cold enough to prevent the snow from melting. In spring there are many waterfalls around the park because of warm weather melting the snow.

Panoramic view of Zion National Park snow mountains

Panoramic view of Zion National Park at the car park

At the bus station, Zion National Park

panoramic view of the partly snow mountain 

The sign board to Zion National Park

The Zion National Park entrance

Lata Beringin (Beringin Waterfall)

Introduction:

Lata Beringin is a 120 meters waterfall located at Sungai Pas, Kuala Krai. Magnificent  view of the waterfall with lush green surrounding suitable for picnic and camping.   The location is quite remote and not easy to find . The first time went there we get lose and  only found the way after asking the villager there, the small road located near the bridge turn left  ( from Kuala Krai area) and go along the road until the end ( it's a tiny road which is one lane tarred road)  

Where:

 Lata Beringin waterfall / Sungai Pas waterfall

Attraction: 

Waterfall, campsite, picnic, nature,jungle trekking, nature photography, fishing,etc

Contact:

For more information, please contact the Kota Bharu Tourist Information Centre at +609-7485534.

Fees:

FOC - there is no one to collect any entrance fees ( because the facilities there are all broken- toilet is filled with fallen leaves and trees branches and with graffiti vandalism)

Nearby Attraction:
Telaga Bijih Waterfall
Lata Rex waterfall ( downstream to it) 

Gunung Stong ( Jelawang waterfall) - Purportedly the highest waterfall in South East Asia

Gps Point 

for Lata beringin is N5 26.847 E102 19.585