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

Gua Kelam ( Cave of darkness) , Perlis, Malaysia.

Introduction:

Gua Kelam ( Cave of darkness) located near to Kaki Bukit 36km from Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia , about 3km away from Thailand border. Its a natural cave system that stretched approximately 370m in the limestone hill.  During 1920's Gua kelam is famous for it tin mining industry and it also a important gateway for villager from Kaki Bukit and Wang Kelian to pass by. Now there is a man made pathway that build above the river in the cave to the other end. At the other end there is a secret garden, with pond, garden and staircases to another cave

tips:

contact Perlis forestry before go there, the door might be close

wear sport shoe for more comfortable hike

appropriate sport wear

Attractions:

Cave, wildlife, stalagmite, river, secret garden, hiking, etc. 

Contacts: 

Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Perlis

Km 2, Jalan Kaki Bukit, 01000 Kangar, Perlis Malaysia. 

Tel: 04-9776626, 04-9765966 

Fax: 04-9767901

Email : forestry@perlisforestry.gov.my

Admission Fees:

Adult: RM1

Child: RM 0.50

Map:

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inside Gua Kelam

 The entrance of Gua Kelam 

 Entrance of Gua Kelam

 The robust wall of Gua Kelam

 The dim lighting let you enjoy the atmosphere

 the beautiful Gua Kelam

 the sculpture in Gua Kelam 

 the river in Gua Kelam

 another end of the cave

The path to secret garden of Gua Kelam

 The pond at secret garden of Gua Kelam

 The staircases to another cave in Gua Kelam

 secret garden Gua Kelam

 secret garden Gua Kelam

 secret garden Gua Kelam

secret garden Gua Kelam

The "water park at the entrance"

Seopjikoji (섭지코지), Jeju-do, South Korea.

Introduction:

Seopjikoji (섭지코지), located eastern of the Jeju-do is a coastal area with beautiful view of the sea and cliff. It was the filming place of the "All In" Korean Drama. There are dedicated walkway for tourist to hike around it. Besides that there is a church and a lighthouse within walking distance.

Tips:

During summer please apply sunscreen as the sun might burn you.

Wear some  wind breaker as the wind might get strong.

Light wear for hiking.

Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.

Attractions:

Beautiful beach, Seongsan Ilchubong from the beach, Seopjikoji lighthouse, hiking.

Contacts:

Seogwipo-si Seongsan-eup Sinyang-ri

Coordinates: 33°25'24"N   126°55'47"E

Opening hours: 07:00 – 20:00

Admission fee: Free

Parking: 1000 won

Nearby Attractions:

Seongsan ilchulbong ( scenery of mountain and sea must visit)

Trick Art Museum, jeju-do

Gimnyeong maze park ( I'm lost Here)

Panoramic view of Jeju Island seaside

Manjanggul cave ( the largest lava cave in the world) 

Map:

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The beautiful view of the coastal of Seopjikoji

Lighthouse with the beautiful Seopjikoji beach

Seopjikoji beach

Seopjikoji beach

Seopjikoji beach

Antelope Canyon, near Page, Arizona, USA.

Introduction :

Antelope Canyon located near to Page, Arizona, United States. It's the most photographed and visited canyon in southwest America. It consists of two part, upper Antelope  Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon. Upper Antelope Canyon also called Tsé bighánílíní in Navajo name which mean " place where water runs through rocks". It's carved by flash floods which exposed the beautiful curve and colorful rock walls. It's about 4,000 ft elevation and canyon walls rise 120 ft above ground. Visit during noon where sunlight is abundant, this condition will create strong sunlight beam in the canyon. There is no climbing needed for Upper Antelope Canyon because all are at ground level, but remember to avoid peak season, when large amount of people will visit the canyon, it kind of hard to move around in the narrow canyon.

Tips:

Do get reservation before going ( book in advance to make sure there is a spot)

don't go on peak season

all tour are guided ( so book in advance) 

Bring your camera ( one of the most beautiful place on earth) 

Attractions:

Hiking, canyon, rocks, beautiful sunlight beam, 

Contacts:

5975 East Highway 98, Page, AZ 86040

United States

(928) 698-2808

Nearby attractions:
Glen Canyon Dam
Horseshoe Bend
Bryce Canyon
Zion National Park

Map:

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 At Navajo shop

before heading to ANtelope Canyon by 4x4

 factory while on the way

 half way to go

the entrance

the beautiful rocks

 Outside the end of the Antelope Canyon

 Antelope Canyon sunlight beam

Glen Canyon Dam and Carl Hayden Visitor Center

Introduction:

Carl Hayden Visitor Center located in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area ( covering 1.2 millions acres)  in southern Utah and northern Arizona surrounding Lake Powell.It exhibits the history of Lake Powell, the treasure in Glen Canyon including dinosaur bone and foot print.

Glen Canyon Dam was constructed to generate power via hydroelectricity, water reservoir for southwestern United States, and provide recreation opportunities.It is a Concrete thick arch-gravity dam with a crest width of 25 feet 1,560 in height.Construction completed in 1964 after 8 years of construction. Lake Powell took 14 years to fill to full pool. The lake has a storage capacity of 26,214,900 acre·ft , making it the second largest man made reservoir in the US behind lake Mead.

Attractions: 

Tours of the dam, exhibits, video shows, a relief map of the entire Glen Canyon area, bookstore. Potential Junior Rangers are invited to come earn a badge.

Operating Hours:

Summer hours (call for days) 8 am – 6 pm MST;

Winter Hours (November through February) daily, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm MST;

Rest of year open daily 8 am – 5 pm MST;

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day

Contact:

Phone: 928-608-6404. Tours of the Dam: 928-608-6072

Location: Highway 89 on west side of Glen Canyon Dam

Fees:

Admission is free

Tours of the dam are $5

Nearby attractions:

Antelope Canyon

Horseshoe Bend

Bryce Canyon

Zion National Park

Map

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References:

http://www.utah.com/lakepowell/visitorcenter.htm

http://www.desertusa.com/colorado/GlennNRA/du_gcnra.html

http://www.nps.gov/glca/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm

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

 Glen Canyon Dam

 The green Colorado river

The generator

 Glen Canyon Dam

 Glen Canyon Dam