EFFORTS are being made to increase sports, cultural, education and business activities in Gopeng, which is now a well-known eco-tourism destination in Perak. The former tin mining town, about 20km from Ipoh, is popular for its natural attractions such as Gua Tempurung and Gua Kandu for cave exploration, and outdoor activity options like jungle trekking, and whitewater rafting along Sungai Kampar. Gopeng is known for outdoor activities such as whitewater rafting along Sungai Kampar.
Those with a penchant for nature exploration can head to the trails in Ulu Geroh to see the world’s biggest flower – rafflesia – and interestingly, the endangered Rajah Brooke Birdwing which is Malaysia’s national butterfly. Teja assemblyman Sandrea Ng Shy Ching said it was important to promote the town and its surrounding areas as it would give visitors other activities to do during their stay in Gopeng. Ng: It is necessary to promote the town and the surrounding areas to visitors.
The resorts and chalets are mainly located near the Ulu Geruntum and Ulu Geroh Orang Asli settlements, which require visitors to either use Jalan Sungai Itek or Jalan Pintu Padang to access the area. Ng, who is also the Perak housing and local government committee chairman, said several developments were taking shape in Gopeng and its surrounding areas. “The Gopeng roundabout is being upgraded to make it a photo-opportunity location.
“The roundabout is not too busy and locals like sitting there in the evenin.
