RAFFLESIA SAFARI (Gunung Gading National Park)
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Rafflesia
tuanmudae the world's largest flower can be found at Gunung Gading which
is situated about 120 kms from Kuching, the journey passes through dense,
luxuriant rainforest, rubber plantations, pepper orchards, cocoa gardens,
padi fields, small roadside towns and kampongs. The Park consists of a
rugged network of mountains made up of several peaks. Gunung Gading is
the highest at 906 metres. These mountains are an important landmark in
the Lundu district and the whole region is one of remarkable beauty. Gunung
Gading is not only home to the world's largest flower, the Rafflesia which
at full bloom stretches nearly one metre in width but also to other numerous
rare plants. There is however no particular flowering season for Rafflesia
but each flower bloom will last only a few days. Tour can be arrange to
this National Park on either Daytrip basis or overnight.
N.B. We advise that this tour should only be taken during the dry
season when the flower is more likely to be in full bloom.
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