natural wonder
Gua Tempurung
Large limestone show cave near Gopeng, Perak, just off the North–South Expressway with guided river passages and parking.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Perak, Malaysia · Asia
Sungai Siput works well as a base: 15 minutes from Gopeng, 2km from Gua Tempurung.
Sungai Siput is a town located in Perak, Malaysia. With a population of 49,000, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Sungai Siput sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sungai Siput to your route.
Tempurung Cave is a limestone cave located in Gopeng, Perak, Malaysia, spanning more than 4 kilometers, making it one of the longest caves in Peninsular Malaysia. Its name is taken in conjunction with its shape like a coconut shell. The length of this cave reaches 1.9 km and is believed to have existed since 8000Read more
BC.
The Tempurung Cave consists of five large domes whose ceilings resemble coconut shells, with each dome having a different stalagmite and stalactite shape. Additionally, each dome is different in terms of temperature, water level, and limestone and marble content.
Tempurung Cave is a cave that is the focus of tourists that spans one kilometer from Sungai Siput to Kuala Dipang, and consists of five shell-shaped dome ceilings. It is 4.5 kilometers long, but only 1.9 kilometers of it is accessible to the local public.
Tempurung Cave is located in Gopeng, about 24 kilometers south of Ipoh, the capital of Perak. It is also only a 15-minute drive from Sungai Kampar which is also the focus of tourists for kayaking or rafting across the rapids.
In the middle of this cave, there is a stalagmite shaped like a giant.
Since this cave is the focus of tourists, the Perak state government has preserved and conserved this cave area to make it more attractive and tourist-friendly. The cave is now equipped with lights, stairs and bridges, and other public facilities are also provided. For those who like extreme activities, a river cruise in the cave is also held.
In addition to storing natural treasures, this cave is also written in the history of Malaysia. This cave became a communist hideout in the past from 1950 to 1960. While since 1970, Tempurung Cave has been used as a tin mine.
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Sungai Siput is located in Perak, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 4.3945 latitude, 101.1947 longitude.
Sungai Siput has a population of approximately 49,000 people, making it a town in Malaysia.
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natural wonder
Large limestone show cave near Gopeng, Perak, just off the North–South Expressway with guided river passages and parking.
2 km · about 5 min drive
castle
An unfinished Moorish-Scottish mansion begun in 1915 by Scottish planter William Kellie-Smith and abandoned when he died of pneumonia in 1926. Its roofless brick towers and hidden staircases sit beside the Raya River.
15 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A cool colonial hill station with rolling tea plantations, strawberry farms, and mossy forests in the mountains of Peninsular Malaysia.
22 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
Hill station at 1,450 metres reached by winding roads through tea plantations, the main town on the Cameron Highlands circuit.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A charming tin-mining era town with colonial architecture, street art, cave temples, and some of Malaysia's best street food.
25 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Highest road-accessible point in Peninsular Malaysia at 2,031 metres, topped by a mossy forest and a summit observation tower.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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