Thursday, March 24, 2011

Gunung Gading National Park - Home Of The World Largest Flower

Gunung Gading National Park is located in Lundu District of Kuching Division.  It is 96 km from Kuching City and approximately about 1hour and 45 mins drive . Gunung Gading National Park is well known for it's world largest flower , the Rafflesia.

Gunung Gading National Park consist of rugged mountain peaks which provides a scenic backdrop to the nearby beaches at Pandan and Siar. There are waterfalls in the upper reaches of Sungai Lundu for visitors recreational activities. For the more adventurous visitors , they can take a hike right to the peak of Mount Gading which is 900 meters high


The Rafflesia at full bloom can stretch nearly one meter in width. It stays in full bloom for about a week . There is no specific period to observe this flower , so it is better to contact the Park Headquarter before planning to go there.
Rafflesia








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