Gua Tempurung, stretching over 1.3km, is believed to have been in existence
since 8000 BC. The cave is probably the largest natural limestone cave in
Malaysia. Located in the vicinity of Gopeng, 24km south of Ipoh, the cave is
approximately 1.5km long. Made up of five huge domes which ceilings resemble
coconut shells, each dome has different formations of stalagmites and
stalactites. The domes also differ from one another in terms of temperature,
water level, content of limestone and marble.
Site activities
There are a few types of guided tours for visitors to choose from. The short
tours provide basic information of the cave and are suitable for those who don't
want to get dirty or spend too much time in the cave. A walkway and platforms
have been built for the visitors' convenience and safety.
For the more adventurous ones, the longer excursions will definitely satisfy
their
curiosity. The tours normally take 2 to 3 1/2 hours through the
underground river and come out on the other side of the cave. You will be able
to see various stalactite and stalagmite formations, many of which are still
growing. Cave tours and other challenging adventures are as follows:
Catwalk Tour
1. Golden Flowstone Tour:
-An easy and exciting tour for about 40minutes. A journey form the entrance to
the golden Flowstone (Platform 2) and back. Entrance fee: adult-RM6.00 and
children (below 12 yrs) RM2.50
2. Top Of The World:
-A slightly strenuous journey for about 1 hour 45 minutes from the entrance to
the Top of The World Cavern (platform 5) and back. Entrance fee: adult-RM9.00
and Children (below 12 yrs) RM4.50
Catwalk & River Adventure
1. Top Of The World & Short River Adventure:
-The challenging two and a half hour tour to The Top Of The World (platform 5),
and back through the underground river. Entrance fee: adult RM11.00, Children
(below 12 yrs) RM 6.50.
2. Grand Tour
-A complete catwalk journey from the entrance with full-length underground river
adventure. It is a very challenging and strenuous tour, takes about three and a
half hour. Entrance fee: adult-RM22.00 and children-RM11.00
For Enquires and Ticket reservation, contact:
APT Consortium Sdn. Bhd.
No. 8A, Laluan Rokam 15,
Pekan Razaki
31350, Ipoh, Perak.
Tel: 05-313 3595
Getting There
From the North-South Expressway, exit at Gopeng Interchange, and follow the Federal Route 1 which is located 25 km south of Ipoh. Drive towards Kampung Gunung Mesah Hilir for about 5 km and follow the Gua Tempurung sign to the cave.
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