Taman Negara

Taman Negara
King George V National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
View of Sungai Tembeling from atop the canopy walkway.
Location	Malaysia Pahang Kelantan Terengganu
Nearest city	Kuala Tembeling
Coordinates	4°42′N 102°28′E / 4.700°N 102.467°E / 4.700; 102.467
Area	4,343 km2 (1,677 sq mi)
Established	1938/1939
Governing body	Department of Wildlife and National Parks

Taman Negara is a national park in Peninsular Malaysia. It was established in 1938 and 1939 as the King George V National Park after Theodore Hubback lobbied the sultans of Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan to set aside a piece of land that covers the three states for the creation of a protected area.^[1] After independence, it was renamed Taman Negara, which means "national park" in Malay.

Taman Negara has a total area of 4,343 km² and it is one of the world's oldest rainforests, estimated to be more than 130 million years old.^[2][3] Mount Tahan, Peninsular Malaysia's highest point, is within the park's boundaries. Taman Negara is an important conservation area for the Peninsular Malaysian rain forest and montane rain forest ecoregions, is rich in biodiversity and home to several endangered species such as the Malayan tiger and Asian elephant. The park exists on the traditional lands of several Orang Asli groups, such as the Batek people, whose use rights are recognised in the park's legislation.

A popular tourist attraction, the park is found near Kuala Tahan (where the Park headquarters for Pahang is located) and features a canopy walkway, the Gua Telinga cave system, and the Lata Berkoh rapids. Visitors can experience the tropical rainforest, birdwatching, jungle trekking, and the river views along the Tahan River, with many local resorts and hotels for visitors located nearby.