Gunung Gading National Park

Gunung Gading National Park
The park's main entrance
Gunung Gading
LocationSarawak, Malaysia
Nearest cityKuching
Coordinates1°41′26″N 109°50′45″E / 1.690549°N 109.845830°E / 1.690549; 109.845830
Area43.6 km2 (16.8 sq mi)
Established1983
Governing bodySarawak Forestry Corporation

Gunung Gading National Park (Malay: Taman Negara Gunung Gading) is located near the town of Lundu in southwest Sarawak, is known for its population of Rafflesia, the world's largest flowering plant. The park encompasses sections of lowland and hill rainforest and includes a network of trails leading to waterfalls and forested slopes. Though relatively small in size, the park contains a variety of natural features characteristic of Sarawak's tropical forest environments.

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