Gunung Gading National Park
Taman Negara Gunung Gading
A rainforest national park near Lundu, famous for Rafflesia, the world's largest flower, and also home to waterfall trails.
Gunung Gading National Park is about 80 km from Kuching and is one of the most reliable places to see Rafflesia tuan-mudae. The flower can measure up to 80 cm in diameter. It takes months to develop from bud to bloom, but each bloom lasts only about 5 days, so call the park headquarters in advance to check whether any are flowering. Trails follow streams up to multi-tiered waterfalls where you can wade and play. Admission is about RM 20 for foreign visitors. It takes about 1.5 hours to drive there by car or chartered vehicle, and you can stop at Lundu Beach on the way.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Matang Wildlife Centre
- Kubah National Park
- Wind Cave Nature Reserve
- Kuching Wetlands National Park
- Fairy Cave (Bau)
- Siniawan Old Town Night Market
- Sarawak Cultural Village
- Mount Santubong & Damai Beach