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This
agro-forestry park comprises a recreational precinct, a
25-hectare forest reserve, which is a part of the
world's oldest tropical rainforests and a large fruit
orchard. Throughout the area various facilities are
provided to help visitors enjoy their recreational
pursuits in comfort. Another 500-hectares area is under
cultivation of over 20 species of exotic fruits. With such
a diverse range of green offerings, the park is a
convenient and engaging showcase of forest and
agriculture that is found in Pahang. While warmly
welcoming visitors to indulge in its real-life
agro-forest delights, the park is also a research centre
for agriculture, fisheries and animal husbandry.
The
Orchard
A
collection of seasonal fruits such as durian, rambutan,
jackfruit, dokong, mangosteen, as well as non-seasonal
fruits including carambola (star fruit), water rose
apple, sapodilla, guava, mango, oranges, fragrant
coconut and breadfruit are cultivated for sale.
Herbs
Garden
The Herb
Garden has 200 medicinal and edible herbs such as
the renown tongkat ali (eurycoma longifolia), jarum
tujuh bilah (preskia saecnarosa), misai kuching (orthosiphon
stamineus), hempedu bumi (andrographis paniculata),
pegaga (centella asiatica), kadok (piper
sarmentosum and many more. The garden also
produces seedlings for sale and to help promote the
herbs and spices industry in Pahang.
Campsites
There are
two campsites in the park, i.e. Meranti and Chengal
camps. Both can accommodate a maximum of 500 people at
any one time. Supporting the campsites are facilities
such as tents, cabins, lecture, dining and prayers
halls. The camps also provide endurance activities,
including jungle trekking, nocturnal walks, obstacles
riding, abseiling and flying fox.
Recreational Forest
The
recreational forest is a peaceful and natural
environment that supports a host of flora and fauna. It
gives a real insight into the its much bigger cousins -
the Taman Negara and Endau-Rompin National Park.
Recreational Park
Multi-purpose halls and shelters are provided all over
the park to facilitate picnickers and casual visitors.
The Recreational Park is also popular as a venue for
gatherings, expositions, telematches or Family Day.
Arboretum
The
arboretum is a natural repository of wild vegetation,
including rare fruit-brearing trees. Wild plants like
the jering (jeringa), asam gelugor (garcinia
astroviridis), kundang (bouea macrophylla),
malinja (gnetum gnemun), rambai (baccaurea
motleyana), baccaurea racemosa (tampoi), among
others, are domesticated for convenient observation by
the younger urban generation.
Fish
Garden
The Fish
Garden offers visitors a wide variety of wild and
freshwater fish for which the rivers and lakes of Pahang
are famous for. This includes the river carp, Javanese
carp, giant gourami, river catfish, and arowana.
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Things To Do : |
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Bird watching |
Jogging |
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Camping |
Butterfly Farm |
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Climbing |
Flower Nursery |
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Jungle Trekking |
Jungle Trekking |
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Getting There : |
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By Road : From Kuala Lumpur, take the bypass
highway to Kuala Terengganu or follow the road to
Bandar Indera Mahkota, Kuantan. Taxi and bus
services are available to the park. |
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Address : |
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Jubli Perak Sultan Ahmad Shah
Agricultural Park
Jalan Pintas Kuantan - Kemaman
25200 Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur
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Tel : +609 573 2194
Fax : +609 573 4236
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