Gua Tempurung Cave Expedition and Exploration

What a great travel activity to end the year 2012 other than joining an ‘expedition’ and cave exploration for the first time in Malaysia in Gua Tempurung cave. Gua Tempurung is a cave situated in Gopeng, Perak and it is one of the longest caves in Peninsular Malaysia with a 3km length. Also a river cave, the river runs about 1.6km through the hill. The Gua Tempurung Cave is made up of five huge domes with amazing formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Gua Tempurung can be reached by exiting the Gopeng Interchange at the North South Express Highway about 25km south of Ipoh.

Package Information (50% discount for children/senior citizen):

1. Tour 1: Golden Flowstones (approx. 45 minutes) – RM 6
2. Tour 2: Top of The World (approx. 1 hour 45 minutes) – RM 9
3. Tour 3: Top of the World and Short River Adventure (approx. 2 hours 30 minutes) – RM 11
4. Tour 4: Grand Tour (approx. 3 hours 30 minutes) – RM 22

Preparations for Grand Tour:

• Knee and elbow protector (optional but recommended)
• Torch Light
• Hand Glove (any kinds)
• Clothes for wet activities (with extra change)
• Waterproof and shockproof camera (if any)

For thrill seekers, I would like to recommend the Grand Tour package which is very worthwhile and affordable.

for those who are curious about the kind of activity for Grand Tour, here it is~

 On the right: the entrance to the cave

The beautiful limestone cave from the outside

Beautiful Golden Flowstones of stalactites and stalagmites

One of my favourite shot

 On the left: That's me with all the wet clothing after completing the Grand Tour exploration. You can ask for permission to for some photo snapping back inside the cave after exiting.

some of the flight of stairs are up to 1000 steps (in the package no.2) which is longer than the Batu Cave stairs

As there was landslide on that day, the river became murky and muddy..

That's all for the year 2012! 

hcvvorld of Travels and Photography would like to wish all the readers a very Happy New Year 2013. 

*ALWAYS Believe that You can FLY*

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Muka Head Lighthouse: The Heritage of Penang

As I have just passed my PhD oral examination, which is a research on environmental management on the Penang National Park, this post is going to be my inaugural post on the attractions of Penang National Park. For starters, it is going to be a post on the historical light house on the summit of Penang National Park. Named the Muka Head Lighthouse, it is built in the year 1884 at a whopping cost of £37,929 by the British. Located at about 242 metres above sea level from the 14m high white granite tower, it offers superb panoramic views of the coast and and Jerai Mountain (Gunung Jerai) on the mainland. 

To get to the top, visitors must pass through the Monkey Beach whereby the entrance to the lighthouse is located at the end of the beach. The hike will take approximately 30-45 minutes depending on one’s endurance. The final 200 meters is the most challenging part but the hard work is definitely worth the while.

Old and still standing: The Muka Head Lighthouse

One of the best panoramic view of the North West coast of Penang 

Inside the lighthouse, you will be able to see some old lamp and old electrical power supply but I am not sure whether it is still being utilised or not though

an old colonial feeling inside the Muka Lighthouse

Though not many, this is one of the features that I like to see..solar panels which provide green energy for the lighthouse.

from the top of the lighthouse, the view of Tanjong Tokong

on the left side: Pantai Kerachut

The sky was very clear at that time and we're lucky to be able to enjoy the clear panoramic view of the ocean including the Gunung Jerai at the mainland

click to enlarge. Yet another beautiful but rare view of the ocean of Penang.

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