Geopark Trails


GEOPARK TRAILS
Geotourism offers an innovative approach to tourism by integrating heritage elements within geological sites, particularly those linked with geological, biological, geoarchaeological, and cultural heritages.
The trail is a popular nature and recreational area with rich biodiversity and geological features. It offers excellent facilities for education and leisure, with a network of caves formed through water erosion. Visitors can also encounter gastropod fossils, providing insight into the region’s geological past. The trail also focuses on identifying primary geological structures, rock formation types, and understanding their development processes. It integrates studies of the depositional environment to help visitors understand landforms and features.
Bako National Park features 16 color-coded jungle trails, showcasing the park’s diverse ecosystems. These trails cater to different fitness levels and expertise levels, offering unique experiences with flora and fauna. Notable trails include Telok Pandan Kecil Trail, Tanjung Sapi Trail, Tanjung Kubong Trail, and Berus Trail. Integrating geological heritage elements could enhance the park’s biogeotrail experience.

c) Semenggoh Nature Reserve

(photo; source: Sarawak Forestry Corporation)

Established in 1975, the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre cares for wild animals that are injured, orphaned, or previously kept as illegal pets. Located 24 km from Kuching within the Semenggoh Nature Reserve, its main aims are to rehabilitate injured or captive animals for release back into the wild, conduct wildlife research and breeding programs for endangered species, and educate the public on conservation. The Centre has cared for endangered animals from various species, but it is best known for its successful orangutan rehabilitation program. Due to the high number of orangutans reintroduced, the forest’s capacity was reached, shifting rehabilitation activities to the Matang Wildlife Centre. Now, Semenggoh focuses on studying orangutan biology and behavior while providing a natural haven for semi-wild orangutans, including those born in the wild to rehabilitated mothers. Visiting Semenggoh offers a unique opportunity to observe these remarkable animals in their natural habitat. (source: Sarawak Forestry Corporation)

d) The Kuching Heritage Trail
 
The Kuching trail is a cultural and historical exploration of Sarawak, Malaysia’s capital, showcasing its diverse heritage from colonial past to indigenous roots. It connects historical sites and curated stops to highlight key events and figures. Visitors can engage with local culture through traditional practices, street food vendors, and artisans, fostering a deeper understanding of the community and its heritage.
 
Paku Rock Maze Garden is a limestone recreational park consisting of pinnacle and lapies limestone morphology. It is situated on state land, with a small portion located on land owned by the Shak Bong Kung Temple. The park is located near Jalan Bau-Kuching, about 0.45 km from Paku Town, covering an area of approximately 0.02038 km² (as of July 2024). Initially, the Paku Rock Maze Garden was a forested area, but it has been developed by the JKKK of Kampung Paku with assistance from government agencies and NGOs. The main attraction of this recreational park is the unique pinnacle formations and the limestone pathways that create a maze-like network.