Taman Negara National Park

One of the entrances to Taman Negara
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Taman Negara National Park, commonly known simply as Taman Negara, is the oldest national park in Malaysia. Originally named King George V National Park, it was renamed Taman Negara after Malaysia gained independence. Covering 4,343 square kilometers, it is far and away the largest national park in Peninsula Malaysia. Much of Taman Negara is located in Pahang, though it also covers large areas of Kelantan and Terengganu. Each of these states have its own enactment to protect the forested area of the national park. Of these, Taman Negara in Pahang covers 2,477 square kilometers, or 57% of the total area of Taman Negara. Taman Negara in Kelantan covers 1,043 square kilometers while Taman Negara in Terengganu covers 853 square kilometers.

Taman Negara is home to Gunung Tahan, the highest peak in Peninsular Malaysia. The mountain is part of Banjaran Tahan in Pahang.

A canopy walkway in Taman Negara
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Gunung Tahan, Taman Negara
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Entering Taman Negara

By Train
Take the KTM Intercity train to the Jerantut Railway Station. From there, you can make arrangements with a local operator to enter the national park.

By Bus
There are buses to Taman Negara from the Pasar Seni Transportation Hub in Kuala Lumpur.

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