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Located near the border of Taman Negara, this huge forest reserve is home to the largest Chengal tree. It is estimated about 1300 years with a diameter of 16.75 meters and a height of 65 meters. Chengal wood trees is mainly used for construction purposes as it is known to be extremely durable. A very exciting destination for lovers of nature and adventure, Pasir Raja is equipped with cleaning, fresh air, countless wildlife, magnificent flora and fauna, many meandering streams, and a rapid fall of water. It is a perfect setting for jungle trekking, swimming and relaxation.
(Photo from www.tourism.terengganu.gov.my)

How To Get There

To reach here visitors can use their own car or take a taxi directly from the airport in Kuala Terengganu / Kuala Terengganu city or town of Kota Bharu to Lipur bumbung Raja Hutan or transfer bus to Pekan Kuala Berang or Pekan AJIL. (Both are small towns and first make sure to stop AJIL Pheasant Park (Taman Kuang AJIL), the largest park in Malaysia pheasant).

Contact Info: Pegawai Hutan Daerah Dungun (forestry to Dungun)
Pejabat Hutan Daerah Terengganu Selatan,23,000 Dungun, Terengganu.
Tel: 60-09-8441404

Kepada pencinta alam .jangan lepaskan peluang anda melihat sendiri Pokok Chengal yang berusia 1200 tahun yang dipercayai antara yang tertua di dunia di Hutan Simpan Pasir Raja.Lawatan ini sesuai dilakukan secara berkumpulan kerana lokasinya yang terletak di kawasan Taman Negara Terengganu dan Pahang.Sekiranya anda berminat pastikan anda menghubungi Pegawai Hutan Daerah Dungun dahulu. Mungkin anda tercari -cari tempat menginap..tak susah anda boleh menginap di Awang Beach Resort, Rantau Abang,Radius Resort Villa Paka, Residence Inn Paka atau Pasir Raja Rest House ,lokasi yang paling hampir dengan Hutan Simpan Pasir Raja.

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