Pulau Banding lies in Tasik Temengor, Gerik, Perak, and connects the state of Perak with the state of Kelantan (Jeli) through the scenic East-West Highway. The Belum-Temengor Rainforest Complex, approximately 4 times the size of Singapore, is rich in biodiversity and is home to a diverse range and multitude of flora and fauna. This includes, among others: havens for bird enthusiasts; rafflesia, the world’s largest flower; wild ginger, wild orchids and Tongkat Ali, as well as hardwoods such as meranti, cengal, keruing and merbau; at least 60 salt lick sites, which are frequented by wild animals such as Sumatran rhinos, tigers, Malayan sun bears, leopard cats, tapirs, black panthers, and other wild animals; and over 160 species of butterflies to whet the appetite of nature enthusiasts.
