GunUng StOng

1. Gunung Stong State Park, Dabong, Kelantan.

Air Terjun Gunung Stong

Air Terjun Gunung Stong

Gunung Stong State Park (GSSP) is a forested area, totaling 21,950ha with several prominent mountain peaks. The area is of outstanding beauty and is home to one of the highest waterfalls in Malaysia, Jelawang

Waterfall.

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The Stong Hill is located in Gua Ikan, the Dabong, forest reserve. It is 1433 metres high and the waterfall one of the most attractive places to be visited in Malaysia. The waterfall is 305 metres high and highest in Asia. 

The rugged landscape of GSSP offers many exciting adventures for anyone who loves nature and the great outdoors. GSSP not only has important eco-tourism values but also serves as a significant conservation area with rich flora and fauna diversity.

 Animals such as the Asian elephant, seladang, great argus pheasant, Malayan tiger, serow and tapir are known to roam the forest in Stong. With the assistance of a qualified and knowledgeable trekking guide, your exploration of GSSP will be made more meaningful as interesting aspects about the biodiversity of the area are pointed out.

There are a few places of interest at Gunung Stong State Park like the Jelawang Waterfall, an impressive seven-tier waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in Malaysia. Bogo Rock Shelter, a cave-like formation, is a suitable resting point on the way to the summit of Gunung Stong, which can be reached within four hours of trekking.

Gunung Ayam, the highest peak in the area, standing at 1,504m is the ideal spot to watch both sunset and sunrise. A campsite is available for overnight stays. Visit the breathtaking 225 million year-old limestone caves at Dabong that house several bat species and rare flora, including an endemic balsam.

Peak of Gunung Ayam

Gunung Ayam which is ancient to the Stong Hill has various kindsoft birds and wildlife. Gunung Ayam's height is 1504 metres it is and 70 metres higher than Gunung Stong. It takes 3-4 hours to climb Gunung Stong and 4-5 hours to reach the peak of Gunung. The journey to the peak of Gunung Ayam is very challenging. Climbers must be prepared in physical and mental strengths. At the peak of Gunung Ayam, you can view the splendid view of the sunrise.