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Nature & Adventure Attractions |
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Lake
Chini or Tasik Chini, about 100 kilometers from Kuantan,
with an area 12,565 acres of lush tropical wilderness, is
Malaysia's second largest natural lake.
Situated
on the right bank of the Pahang river, This magical lake
is endowed with an endless and captivating scenic beauty
and vast tranquil environment and at the same time conceals
a mystery lurking beneath its calm waters.
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The enchanting lake, actually a series of 12 inter-connecting water
bodies referred to as 'Laut'(sea) by the locals, is a generous treasure
trove of nature heritage. The area is richly endowed with biological
resources where 138 species of territorial flora and some 300 species
of non aquatic vertebrates have been found. The water system is
also home to a numerous aquatic vegetation and 144 species of freshwater
fish.
The
mysterious Tasik Chini is Malaysia's answer to Loch Ness. Legend
has it that the lake was the site of an ancient Khmer city, now
completely submerged and guarded by mystical monsters.
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Lake Chini is located in Chini Town at Pahang.
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By
Road : Access to the lake is by road to Kampung Belimbing, about 100
kilometers, south west of Kuantan and then on by boat through the winding Chini river. Alternatively, one can go by road via Segamat Highway through the new town of Chini, and then continue
traveling for 15 minutes through palm oil estate roads to the lake.
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Fishing |
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Bird
Wacthing |
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Jungle trekking |
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Visiting Orang Asli settlement |
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Canoeing |
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