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Tempurung Caves is located in
Gopeng, Perak and can be reached from the North-South Highway by
exiting through the Gopeng interchange (about 25km south of Ipoh).
Be prepared to enjoy the tranquility of rural
village lifestyles as you drive by. You'll will see how simplicity
works wonders in creating peace and harmony for the gentlefolks
there. Truly a unique society, the social values here are only to
earn an honest wage and help one another.
After you pass the village, you will pass through
numerous former tin mining properties that have been converted into
duck and fish farming activities. There are enough directional
signboards that lead to the caves (Gua Tempurung) as soon as you
clear the Gopeng Interchange.
Believed to have existed since early 8000 B.C.,
Gua Tempurung is probably the largest natural limestone structure in
Malaysia.
Explore Perak's best-kept secret, the Tempurung
Caves. One of the most majestic white marble and limestone towers in
Malaysia. Concealed within the massif structure is an intricate
system of caves filled with various combed dimensions.
Known to the locals as Gua Tempurung, the name
conjures images of mystery and intrigue that ensures a peek into its
deep and dark secrets. It comprises of five huge domes with ceilings
resembling coconut shells.
Each of these domes have different calcium
formations and marble that exist in differing temperatures and water
levels.
These caves are famous for its breathtaking
gallery of stalagmites, stalactites and other amazing rock
formations that are superb speleological wonders, found only in this
part of the world.
There are various tours into the caves being the
main attraction here. These caves are located under the limestone
hills and form tunnels that runs from east to west, nearly 1.9km in
length.
Visitors can experience these tours with specific
requirements of prior preparation. Certain tours such as the River
Adventure Tours require visitors to bring a change of clothes and
shoes. Torch lights and safety helmets are available for rent.
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