Taman Negara, Pahang
Introduction: Taman Negara is a vast national park on the Malay peninsula of Malayasia. It encompasses a sprawling tropical rainforest that's said to be 130 million years old. Kuala Tahan, the main entry point, is a base for the nearby canopy walkway, river trips and treks through the jungle to the top of Mt. Tahan. The park is home to tigers, macaques and birdlife, as well as the enormous flowers of the rafflesia plant. Area: 4,343 km Founded: 1938 Nearest city: Kuala Tembeling