Tanjung Tuan Hike

Tanjung Tuan hike on Wedn, 29 April 2026 ... That was the first time that I hiked at Tanjung Tuan Forest Eco-Park. Hiking there has the beach and rocky views, other than the normal forest view. There is a hidden sea cave beneath Cape Rachado Lighthouse, only accessible or visible during low tide.  

Trail Lead: Mr Looi Chin Beng (Gillian Ong's friend). 

Team members: KC Leong, ChanHN, ChongYF, Gillian Ong and Rose Cheong. 

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Bukit Batu Putih - Gillian Ong with the kung fu pose

High tide: 5:40am; height: 2.2m;

Low tide: 12 noon; height: 0.68m;

7:30am – we could walk on the rocks (no water) of Monkey Beach (west side of cape);

9:20am – the cave was exposed.

left: Looi, Gillian, ChongYF, Rose, ChanHN

Even though the lowest tide is at 12 noon, the water would have already receded hours before. We didn't have to wait until 12, but it depends on whether the previous high tide was higher or lower. If it was higher, it would take much longer time for the water to recede enough to expose the cave.

The hidden sea cave is exposed ... KC 

It was an action-packed day for our Tanjung Tuan excursion. After waking up at 3 am and leaving Kuala Lumpur at 5:15 am, we arrived at our destination by 7 am. The hike concluded around 11 am, followed by lunch in the Tanjung Tuan area. 

Gillian with the expressive pose

We visited a few places:

1. PD Mayangsari Campsite;

2. PD Waterfront;

3. Aivee Chong's Grovey Floating House (Sepang);

4. Bagan Lalang Beach and Campsite;

5. Tanjung Sepat: Lover's Bridge; savour the famous pau; dinner at Baywatch beachfront area at 5pm.

Another entrance of the cave

We experienced heavy rain twice: one when we arrived at the floating house; the second moment was when we just arrived at the restaurant for dinner. We finally returned home at 8 pm, completing an enjoyable and rewarding 17-hour journey.

The cave is just next to the sea ... Rose

At this spot, there is spring water oozing out from the hills

The roots 

A public toilet where one can take bath for RM1 per pax. It is located 500 meters from the trailhead; about 50 meters away, there is a foodcourt.

Visiting Aivee Chong's floating house in Sepang

Grovey Floating House

Tanjung Sepat: Lover's Bridge

Baywatch beachfront area

Baywatch beachfront area

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Vibrant Sunrise

Vibrant sunrise this morning (Sunday, 26 April) from red hue to yellow. A few birds were flying by in the second photo. 

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Another vibrant sunrise on 28 April 2026, featuring distinct, straight lines shifting from red hue to yellow.

Photos by KC Leong

Batu Belah Mossy Forest hike

Batu Belah Mossy Forest hike on Saturday, 18 April 2026 ... The weather was good: it rained the night before as the ground was wet. We could see sea of clouds and colourful sunrise. At certain location, we could see mist also. 

Models: Chee Wah, Lina Loh, Kelly, Wai Kwan, Yiing Jia.

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(Back, left) KC Leong, Boon Siow Yong, Wai Kwan, Kelly Sin, Cheryl Chai, Lina Loh, Chee Wah and son;

(front) Fanny, Jessica Cheong, Yiing Jia.

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Lata Medang Waterfall

Lata Medang and Lubuk Mecu Waterfalls hike on Saturday, 11 April 2026 ... the waterfalls are located at Kuala Kubu Bharu; trailhead parking shares with Bukit Kutu hike. A RM3 per person fee applies for passing through the Orang Asli village.  

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Timing:

1. Twisted bridge to Y-fork = 5 min (turn left; go straight to Bukit Kutu);

2. Gunung Rajah Y-fork = 30 min (turn right; keep left to Gunung Rajah; passing by nice campsites and river on the left);

3. Lubuk Mecu Waterfall = 1 hr 15 min;

4. Upper Lata Medang = 10 min (passing by lower Medang).

River crossing is not required.

Many big yellow bees that were attracted to the sweat; but they were not aggressive and did not sting, unless provoked. Maybe this is the season for abundance of bees. One week ago, it was reported of similar encounter at Lepoh Waterfall, Hulu Langat. 

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Batu Bertenggek Waterfall

Joining Sri Bintang hiking group for an outing at Batu Bertenggek Waterfall (Kerling, Selangor) on Sunday, 22 March 2026. Lunch at Lau Kee Restaurant, along the main road of Kerling town. 

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Part 2 - Jerai_Langkawi_Betong Hiking and Camping

Part 2 – Jerai _Langkawi Hiking & Betong Camping and Hiking trip from 7-14 March 2026 (Sat-Sat; self-drive trip).

Main Plan (continuation):

Day 4 (Tue, 10) – Langkawi: hike Machinchang Peak; 

Day 5 (Wed, 11) – transfer to Betong (Thailand): camping at Punapa Campsite;

Day 6 (Thu, 12) – hike Gunung Silipat; overnight at Cool Camping Resort;

Day 7 (Fri, 13) – view sunrise from campsite; overnight at JTP Cafe River Camp; 

Day 8 (Sat, 14) – hike Sea of Mist Gunung Jarohkanga, shopping at Betong; return to Kuala Lumpur. 

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Sunrise at Langkawi; in front of Adya Hotel

Telaga Tujuh area

Hiking up Gunung Machinchang (701m) steep elevation guided by thick ropes

The unique rock formation of Gunung Machinchang (Qin Qin and AmyT)

From here, we can see Langkawi Peak Cable Car Station (Mei Chew)

Peak of Gunung Machinchang

The unique rock formation of Gunung Machinchang (KC Leong)

Blue Pool ... due to dry season, the pool is almost dry

Another area of Telaga Tujuh, also no water

 Langkawi Cable Car Lower Station

Oriental Village of Langkawi Cable Car Lower Station

At Langkawi Ferry Terminal returning to Kuala Kedah

Sunrise at Gunung Silipat, Betong (southern Thailand)

Overnight camping at Punapa Campsite

Punapa Campsite – this is a nice campsite offering affordable rate and providing meals in the package. For those who don’t bring camping tents, there are available tents for renting from the owner. With a strategic location fronting east for sunrise, this area can also see sea of clouds. For hikers, hiking up Gunung Silipat behind the campsite is the main attraction; one way up is 30 minutes.

Overnight at Cool Camping Resort, Betong

Cool Camping Resort – The owner/founder, Mr Fong, is from Guangxi, China. At times, the entire resort is covered with mist in the morning. Cool Camping Resort consists of 80 acres of land for planting tropical crops, also durians. Mr Fong says, come during end August where branded durians (eg. Musang King) would be in abundance. Customers can pick durians at 6am, and they are free.

Lunch at JTP Cafe River Camp, Betong

Overnight camping at JTP Cafe River Camp, Betong

JTP Cafe River Camp Campsite, Betong – For 150 Bath (RM18), we pitched our tents in a secured and nice environment. Just a stone's throw away, there is a clean toilet with water heater. Near our tents, there are power points. 

From 11am to evening, many people come to patronize this cafe, which is by a stream under the shade of big trees. They offer lunch, drinks and alcohol. Best place to chill in the hot afternoon. 

Just before we went out for hiking at 5am the next day, there was morning coffee. Two male staff overnight at the cafe also.

Sea of Mist Gunung Jarohkanga

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Posted by KC Leong.