I Spent 48 Hours In Malaysia’s Jungle 🇲🇾

Taman Negara, Pahang Malaysia - The World's Oldest Rainforest
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Join me on a 2-days trip here in central Malaysia at the Taman Negara National Park. It's the world's oldest rainforest (130 million years old) and is truly an amazing place to visit. It's one of the most astonishing places I have been to, not only in Malaysia, but in all of southeast Asia. We are going to explore the rainforest, the jungle and a local night market, on foot, by boat and by bike. If you are a fan of nature and serene, beautiful places, the Taman Negara National Park in Malaysia, should be on your list to visit.
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[@KenAbroad]

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[@akaktelekung]

We don't have the word "Bitte" in Malay, we emphasize that in voice tone.

[@pawancheekmarican320]

The reason you see few malaysian visitors is that they will usually come during the school holidays - about 3 periods each year.

[@AhmadZakiVision]

You are one of the unique travelers because you going to a location in Malaysia that is rarely visited by foreign tourists KZbinr, not only in "rock forest" locations (urban areas). • Subscriber from Melaka, Malaysia 🇲🇾🌺

[@khalidbenramadan9946]

Malaysia is a wonderful country. Really Malaysia is truly Asia

[@mohamadzahidzainulabidin6862]

In my younger days I spend 2 months in Taman Negara Kuala Tahan,, Hiking Gunung Tahan, Bukit Terasik,, camping on sand bar at Sungai Tiang, camping at Lubuk Simpon, camping at Kuala Kenyam, camping at Lata Berkoh, camping at Gua Telinga spend one week at animal hide at Bumbun tabing,,,, at that time there is no road to Kuala Tahan,,, One must start from Jerantut Town take transport to Kuala Tembeling,,, I take Ktm train from Jerantut to Kuala Tembeling and than 5/7 hours boat ride up stream fighting strong current Pahang river to Kuala Tahan it's an adventure by itself,,,, by the way,, I'm 58 years old now,, Stay safe and stay happy 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@bk1571]

I am one of few Malaysian visited Taman Negara, some 30 yrs ago, stayed at Taman Negara Resort...yes the air is really fresh u can even feel it in ur lung when u breathe in, especially at Sungei Tahan (Tahan River)...👍👍👍

[@tclilamn1161]

Omg i love Taman Negara, the oldest rainforest in the world. Malaysia must take good care of its treasure especially its jungles and wildlife . Eco tourism can thrive too without the needs of cutting more trees or clearing the jungles. Save them for our jungle peope, trees and animals. Thanks for the video! I went there many years ago, i want to go there again and again!'

[@mantul8301]

Hey Ken from Germany, I totally agree with you, this is a beautiful place to visit, one facts is that the climate is, second is you'll feel safe here in Malaysia. Beautiful video.

[@keithchee1517]

We have tigers in our jungle, including Taman Negara. I was there with 8 others friends 25 year ago for a 6 days 5 night Mount Tahan hiking trip + 2 nights camping at Kuala Tahan.

[@Zeder95]

When I travelled to Sabah, Borneo last year and explored the rainforest it also reminded me of Jurassic Park 😊 Maybe because for us europeans watching Jurassic Park as a child was one of the first times we saw real jungles like that so it is very nostalgic for us 🦖🌴🌳

[@booaks2980]

I agree with you, even as a Malaysian, I never went to taman negara before despite being somewhat close to me, hard to believe that people from other countries had visited that place before me 😂

[@mencot89]

Exactly 😂 ive never been there too. My family members had been there once 😂 foreigners already explored this gem lol

[@dominicyap5525]

Nice Ken .. enjoy the scenery n atmosphere of the jungle… I went in in the late 70s together with some govt. researchers when the govt. did a study on the possibility of opening up Taman Negara to tourists

[@mojaff3085]

Glad to see the river water was still clear indicating that upstream was still unaffected by human activities. Went there in 1995 during dry season when water level was very low, had to get off and push the boat in several locations, from Kuala Tahan for some 3 hours upstream.

[@tclilamn1161]

Sad isnt it? When the beautiful jungles are being destroyed

[@chaw294]

Oh wow, how wonderful it's to tag along virtually with you to Taman Negara National Park....love the breathtaking nature there. Too bad that l had to skip the trip there which was organised by my ex- college mates...supposed to be a reunion. Haha...guess l would not go for that long canopy walk as l'm acrophobia. Well, wonderful to try the various food/ drink sold at that local night market. Very kind/humble of you to return to that nasi lemak seller to inform her how delicious her food is...l really admire you for that and your mom will be very proud of you 👍👍👏 Well, another absolutely excellent video with absolutely great content. A huge thanks, Ken and l just love this video. ❤

[@giannishen]

I am very happy that you don’t have to worry about crocodiles or dinosaurs appearing, and even more happy that you are not bitten away by piranhas, haha! Unexpectedly, the rainforest in Malaysia is so similar to the Amazon in Africa, but the road scenery is like El Nido! Canopy Walk looks scary, you should be more scared if you are so tall, I heard that tall people have acrophobia! I didn't expect you to look so good in the swimming pool. Lighting and angles are really important to you. I think you look more and more handsome! 👍🤩👏

[@broadwoodloch]

Amazon in Africa?

[@amirism91]

amazon is in brazil not africa haha

[@azizuladha8201]

Amazon in Africa. If the Aztecs and Mayans were still around they'd be very upset.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@azizuladha8201 will chop off his head. Lol first time I heard amazon is African.

[@giannishen]

Type wrong accidentally, thanks for remind! ❤

[@vwb7diyr189]

Air tenang jangan disangka tiada buaya

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing your adventure in Taman Negara.

[@raymondtanch9683]

I am from Sarawak, and I have been to Taman Negara. I stayed at the resort, and on the balcony of my Chalet, I saw mouse deer frolicking in the jungle just a stone throw away. We also visited the aborigine settlement and went for the canopy walk as well.

[@garyt7232]

Beautiful area in Malaysia. Enjoyed watching the boat trip and the night market. Safe travels.

[@yvonnetresidder9171]

Fascinating from Start to finish. Beautiful scenery along the river, the rapids were a bit of a worry, I guess they weren’t too bad though. The jungle walk, I would have been a little apprehensive walking on those heights too. I was pleased when you finished that walk.

[@shaydan1943]

Great content Ken. Thank you for sharing it with us. Interesting video and I like it.

[@jamilahpardi7073]

Hai Ken.Its good to see that you had a great and enjoyable time in Taman Negara.

[@aznel1]

I love this place! Hiking to Mount Tahan is another adventure you should take up.

[@Sir_Sway]

ALways wanted to visit this incredible place! nice!!!

[@rebeccavillarin3290]

Yeah that's absolutely beautiful place

[@relaxingmusicandvideo]

Great video Ken , was there back in 1995 so takes me back in time.

[@sathayeesuppiah3671]

Amazing video, Ken.

[@kushal809]

Love your videos ❤️❤️ amazing 🤩

[@andresloft]

It is pretty tranquil traveling along the river, and chill talking and hanging out with the locals. To see more wildlife, you’ll have better chance if it’s during the dawn or dusk, or maybe at night. Midday the animals would tend to rest because it’s rather hot. It’s always good to get a good guide, just let them know what you want to see or experience and the guide will their best. If you want to see crocs, that’s probably night tour, same goes for fireflies…. If you want to see wild elephants, that’s probably at dawn. If you want to see wild tiger, well, it’s gonna be rare and the guide probably show you footages or images taken recently, but nonetheless, at Taman Negara, there are spots among the canopies where u can hear tigers passing by. It’s rare, and you may be feeding mosquitoes instead for such experience.

[@jalillahtj4595]

Hello Ken. I'm happy to see you enjoy at the Taman Negara. You're very welcome to come here again.

[@t700qwe8]

Woww.. Nice vlog..

[@flyingfox3766]

Amazing video Ken… i have never realized that taman negara is so beautiful, might go there some day

[@armanbusrah3662]

Welcome back ken..have a nice jorney and explore more about msia

[@MrEKS-st6mc]

Good exploring Ken in beautiful Malaysia🇱🇷! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@tillkoschig1963]

Very nice video Ken, I just loved to see that dschungel nature, thks for showing. Greets from Till in Phuket

[@ExploreMasSabran]

Beautiful Park 😍😍😍

[@rahibullahnordin1134]

It's always nice to have ken back , enjoy the video so much, surprised that you miss the taman Megara, Steve and ivanna were there a few years back,glad you liked the place

[@andrewchong2616]

I love taman negara too. Went there about 5 years ago. In fact many western tourists goes there.

[@tillkoschig1963]

very impressing, I love that rural aerea of malaysia Ken. Really a great video, thank you Ken. Greets from Phuket, Till

[@Charlie-Heikin-Ashi-Nakamoto]

Thanks Ken, i like to go there too. Hope one day. thanks a lot, its beautiful overthere !!

[@tiniali1963]

Ken, it's good to see you again in Malaysia, you look so comfortable just like coming home.... I always enjoyed your video.. wish that Steve and Ivana are here too together with you...

[@nashipear8816]

I really enjoy this video 👍

[@ggreg2258]

Very descriptive. Like your comments on the food. Also like that you really try to communicate with the local people. Very enjoyable.

[@chiangea3495]

Interesting Vlog !👍

[@Az-ks9ii]

I love Taman Negara. Glad you decided to go here. It's a good place for family and friends for holiday adventure. I took my son here in 2019 when he was only 12yo n did all the activities that you did. We even hiked to Lata Berkoh. Indescribable feeling. Just amazing place.

[@sharonleong7120]

Great and interesting content.i enjoyed watching it and loved it as always. Thanks Ken. 👍👍👍😍😍😍

[@KenAbroad]

Thank you 🙏

[@jamilmasa]

Been there many times....climbed gunung(mount) tahan once...nice adventure and went further up beyond kuala tahan to kampung bantal and jeram perahu...also nice outing....

[@yohanong9681]

Thank you for your nice tour Video

[@KenAbroad]

🙏

[@lapisanrezeki8267]

i've been here twice, very nice TAMAN NEGARA

[@filbritfrolics9315]

lovely, we did the Kilim Karst Geoforest in Langkawi last week, best time ever, seen some eagle, and amazing boat ride, monkey stole my husband's drinking bottle, it was so funny hahaha :-). Beautiful country I agree with you :-). would love to go back in the future. enjoy your stay. xx

[@d7lfootballclub953]

The Malaysian rainforest/old growth is a treasure of the earth. I hope that the Malaysian government will make every effort to preserve it to the fullest extent possible.

[@KedaiNasi]

130 million years old rainforest, wow

[@alleymittanderson5799]

Kuala Tahan National Park is one of my fav national park. I always come here at least once a year spending my whole 7days exploring. Sometime i am hiking from here to the Peak of Mount Tahan 9th highest mountain in Malaysia and highest in Peninsular Malaysia. My favourite stay there is Danz campsite and a small villa few hundred meter from the school. In our old days we love to go to Telinga cave but then its closed forever because of safety reason. If the river are shallow during dry season there is a beach volley ball games for every evening at the small sandy island at the river. Foods at the floating restaurant also good 😁 there is a direct shuttle from Kuala Tahan to Kuala Lumpur so its easy for traveller, istead of bus hopping from Kuantan.

[@klloo5689]

I'm a Malaysian and in April 2023 it was my first time in Taman Negara and we took the long boat up river disembarked and hiked to Gua Kepayang and slept in the cave. The hike is quite tough because of the humidity and there's lots and lots of elephant dung on the track, quite scary even though we didn't run into them.

[@RVS924]

I have visited Taman nagara in Jan this year and it's world oldest rainforest and it's awesome and peaceful

[@eddieyeoh4098]

Think the name of the rented bike is call Barbie!!! Joking!! Glad you enjoy your jungle trip!! Great video!!!👍🏻👍🏻

[@lolo-gg8fe]

How nice

[@shaquirahmadsuffian7734]

Beautiful video brother i like it😊😊🇲🇾

[@zailinahmad9695]

Another interesting informative vlogg Ken and appreciate your efforts in releasing it. Happy to see you enjoy the sceneries and intereaction with locals. Bonus for you that you're recognise in the middle of a jungle village👌👍👍👍Thanks

[@KenAbroad]

Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏

[@siegsterpro]

Thanks for a very educational and entertaining video, Ken. You're a great travel host. I wish you more success in your channels. Take care, bro! ❤💪

[@KenAbroad]

Thanks a lot 🙏

[@hanimsuhadaabdhamid1201]

Hi Kent....one thing that i love about your vlog is the fact that you try to know my country much better. Some traveler prefered urban area .....somehow it make me felt that it just to gain more viewer. Your vlog seem to be very genuine,sincere .

[@booteechee6560]

This reminds me when I was with some of my colleagues camping in Taman Negara in year 2001……. It’s such a good experience living in the jungle…. middle of the night having heavy pouring forest rain for few hours…. it was really scary….. Enjoy your trip in the rural area in Pahang….

[@nirfan2020]

Very lucky you are alone experiencing the river boat ride...enjoy 🤭😉

[@pabloyvieng]

Ken, you are a brave man. I don't think I could do the canopy walk for that long

[@nasrol24]

Cantiknya so beautiful ❤

[@dygsuzana]

I really love this video content. ❤

[@RubenG93]

Nice one Ken! Taman Negara is a beauty😍💪🏻

[@KenAbroad]

It really is 🤩

[@zuleykazazamendoza424]

Been there, extremely nice national park.

[@JB_FLYA69669]

Great video you have inspired me to go here

[@Ibrahim.Nahid84]

Vielen Dank für das schöne Video! Es hat mir viel Spaß gemacht. Weiter so! Liebe Grüße, Ibrahim.

[@KenAbroad]

Vielen Dank 😊

[@Tan-fe4wc]

Hi Ken, I just found out about your Shanghai video today and have been binge watching your videos for whole afternoon. As a Malaysian, I really enjoy watching your contents about Malaysia. You are very humble and open minded, and simply have a good temperament. I know you have a kind heart when I see that you get happily surprised when seeing the cute kitten. You re right about people tend to travel abroad rather than exploring their own country, and I am inspired by you to explore more in depth about my beautiful country. Keep up the good work and stay safe on the road!

[@KenAbroad]

Thank you very much and welcome to the channel 🙏😊

[@chaw294]

Such a gorgeous thumbnail ...👍👏 Happy Friday, Ken and everyone here. Have a wonderful weekend 🙏

[@KenAbroad]

Happy weekend 🙏

[@kilometer6712]

Yeah thumbnail is Pilipinas Jersey in Malaysia ahhahahahah how is that ? 😂

[@arifff5185]

​@@KenAbroad two country&asian ni world.2 the emperors. The agong/emperor. Of inmalay. Yang seri maharaja pada/from malaysiani. Naruhito/emperor. From japani/jepuni. And. The King/rulers 9/state 9-kings/royal to 1 next to new the emperors. Pahang/state/negeri. Now new emperor. From malaysia.

[@kefarakefara9034]

Welcome back enjoy Travelog weekend holidays in Malaysia 🇲🇾👍😋Sir Ken arbord

[@gingerteddy618]

I visited Taman Negara in 2008. Wonderful place.

[@eat.live.travel]

Great video! Haven't seen a lot of youtubers going to Taman Negara, so this is awesome!

[@1yanfei]

Nice!

[@hambaahaable]

There are many places like this..river, jungle, swimming..and its all free

[@ardentblue7493]

Come visit the Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Center in Lanchang, Temerloh also located in the state of Pahang

[@alfanjumi]

Funny story. Went there in 2018, when we cruising the boat suddently heard tiger roaring, likely so near the bank of the river inside the jungle, but we didnt know where exactly it. Yep, everyone of us kept quite along the whole boat journey back to jetty 😂😂

[@KenAbroad]

😳

[@klloo5689]

I am a Malaysian and I did the hike from the river bank to overnight in Gua Kepayang. During the trek in and out to a different jetty the next day there's lots of elephant dung both fresh and older ones but we didn't run into them on track though they were outside the cave when we saw fresh elephant footprints outside the cave the next morning. Our guide would point out areas where there are known to be tapir and thereft

[@klloo5689]

And therefore tigers. Leeches there's lots of leeches on track, ughhh. Needless to say we had dozens of leech bites as well as having to remove them from all areas of our bodies 😅

[@acousticasoul5077]

woahh,, suddenly missing my old trip here during my pre-university year with my classmates. 3 hours on boat such a thrilling yet exciting trips. planning to revisit those place one day.

[@Glee73]

love your videos ken. i went to taman a long long time ago before there was a sealed road to Kuala Tahan. that entire built-up area on the riverside opposite the Taman Negara Park, was totally devoid of any man made structures.

[@UncleBin1269]

Wow ... I think as of now this has gotta be my fav video frm u Ken ... Nice content ... Nice drone shot too ... And of coz nice place indeed ... I also think that Taman Negara is very beautiful ... Natural rainforest ... Sometimes as a Malaysian I still could not believe that d Oldest Rainforest in d World that is still available or existing is in my country ... But ya if UNESCO said that it is so then who am i to doubt, right ... Anyway, like i said earlier this video gotta be my fav video from u ever, Ken .... Keep up d good work and keep on exploring Ken coz we definitely gonna follow u in your travels .... Terima kasih .... 🙏

[@KenAbroad]

Happy to hear that, thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@heyiamsven]

I've been there few years ago, too. Interesting how things changed there. If you are still there you should check out Ahloys Bistro, it's run by a kind blind man and he makes delicious food.

[@chepscokery11]

I saw you wear PILIPINAS. Im from philippines!

[@KenAbroad]

Yeah still wearing my jerseys from the Philippines 🇵🇭 will be back there later this year 🙏

[@evan58196]

Hi Ken ❤ love your shirt 😊 watching from🇵🇭🙋

[@KenAbroad]

Greetings to the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@RahA202]

Selamat datang, Ken. So nice to see you back in Malaysia, I was waiting for your assam boi joke, not assam girl! :)

[@davidahyew6582]

good

[@gamingfa6767]

Hey ken have you climp mount kinabalu if you havent will you try? I would love to watch!

[@stlaw08]

There are forest reserves near towns & cities that people go to for a few hours or a whole day with picnics. Taman Negara is further away & expensive to visit. Hence for foreign tourists. Locals go to their nearby jungles & hikes.

[@chiangleetan4848]

Please take great care of yourself. In the middle of jungle is very dangerous as in Malaysia we have a story about Bunian.

[@norlidasham4957]

Yes...agree with you..

[@keangwooichoo6138]

I am chinese malaysian, we believe that too.

[@xcaperesortsalesdept7048]

Hi Ken, Thank you for your visit to Taman Negara and experience the nature with us. Do you mind if we use your video for our social media and website? Thank you in advance. Xcape Resort Taman Negara

[@kylek2623]

Enjoy yourself..

[@azizuladha8201]

12:05 The bike you're renting is called *Modenas Kriss* 1st Malaysia's local brand motorcycle. Very cheap and affordable.

[@charlenezhang4690]

Beautiful Nature Reserve. Your visit brought back memories of my hike there. Try to join one with a tour company . They organise night walk into the forest and 2nd day is the hike up to Taman Negara forest. You can go visit an Orang Asli temporary settlement too. The lone boat you too basically cater to western tourists. Thus you mentioned you saw western tourists only. My thoughts only. Enjoy your hike with Bleuvibes the motorcycle.

[@StartedinSeptember]

Hello hello . . When you are coming back to philippines.i've come this far watching your vedios.😂 im hooked how you made every vedios you upload. Feels like you are creating connection to locals in every place you've been. From philippines watching from qatar. Sending love and support not skipping the ads 😅❤

[@KenAbroad]

Thanks a lot for your support 🙏 I'll be back in the Philippines towards the end of the year ✌️

[@juvelynbacalso-zl9dq]

Yes,its beautiful!And reminds me of a movie i forgot aside from national geographic.

[@intanmaizurabintiibrahimib4638]

yes...manggo sticky rice is the best so far.

[@carlitasingco2159]

Hello ken gud evening to you happy friday❤❤❤

[@janetkhoo5810]

Hihihi glad to see you enjoy yourself I’m Malaysia,you r just lucky not losing yr helmet,you still need to be careful,not all the time you b lucky ya❤

[@BreakawayBites]

Well, i kinda agree that people tend to forget what their own country has to offer...probably to the locals, it's nothing special or unusual.... but to the foreigners especially the landscape , the weather, the environment so much different compare to their own country.....Street Food is the way to go!! After so many years on the road as a traveller, to so many different countries , trying out many types of food , You can say, throw you in any place in Asia... and you will adept easily to any environment.... Now's that is experience.... Still , thanks for showing us around..... Glad to be part of the journey since the lockdown days..... Cheers mate!!

[@Zool_Ghazali]

The bike you rode is from Malaysia brand called Modenas Kriss