Gua Tempurung
Gunung Temurung river exit
Gunung Temurung
Location Gopeng, Perak, Malaysia
Length Approx. 4.8 km long3
Terrain Lime stone cave, cave river
Recommended duration 1 day
Ease of access Taxi/cab or bus
Special equipment Headlamp
Good Clean, relatively free of graffiti
Not so good None

Admire the pristine rock formation of the cave and experience crawling in the pitch darkness of a river cave system. Gua Tempurung is a large but commercialized cave system located at Gopeng, Perak. It stretches from west to east under the limestone hills of Gunung Tempurung and Gunung Gajah. Although its total length is estimated to be more than 4 km long3, only 1.9 km is open to visitors2. Much of the cave is still pretty much unspoiled and glistering specks of crystal can still be found on the limestone in the cave. For the young and adventurous, nothing less than the Grand Tour should be considered as this package will bring you through the whole cave system.

The initial part of the trek involves walking on concrete path and staircases where the guide will point out various shapes and figurines formed by the stalactites and stalagmites, no doubt with the help of some imaginations. For the adventurous, the most exciting part of the tour will be the trek through the underground river. However, be prepared to get wet as the ceiling of the underground river can be quite low at certain points. This trek involves leaving the concrete path behind and sliding down a steep slope. After which you will have to squeeze through a small hole on the ground to get to the underground river. This is where the river trek begins and a working torch is essential as it is pitch dark in there.

Gunung Temurung river exit
Gunung Temurung river exit

The monsoon season from November to March is definitely not a good time to visit this cave as the underground river may be flooded and visitors will not be able to trek through it. The low ceiling and confined space within the underground river meant that escape is almost impossible if there is a sudden flood. It is compulsory to have a guide to bring you through the cave and there are various packages to choose from. However, potential visitors must note that the time for the Grand Tour is only from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. due to the duration of the trek.

Getting there from the central Ipoh is quite simple and inexpensive. A local bus from central Ipoh will bring you to the junction where a supposedly 2 km long road will bring you to the cave. You may give a call to the cave management to fetch you to the cave, as the road certainly seems longer than the 2 km indicated and there is no shelter.

As a casual caving trip, this is certainly a place worth visiting. The price of the tour is reasonable and the cave is well kept. Not many litters are found in the cave and there is very little vandalism on the walls. The trek through the cave system is very interesting and not overly technical. Any fit individual without claustrophobia will be able to navigate through it without much difficulty.



To Nearest Town (Ipoh)
Via bus
Take bus to Ipoh. You may check out the train services, prices and dates on http://www.busonlineticket.com

From Ipoh to Gua Tempurung entrance
Via bus: Take a local bus from the bus-stop as indicated in the sketch of the map below1
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Information accurate as of June 2006


You will see a large sign board saying Gua Tempurung at the T-junction
Bus Service : Kinta (Kampar 66)
Bus Description : There is a broad green band across the side of the bus
Frequency : 30 mins
Cost : about RM 2.50 per person
Duration : 45 minutes
Remarks : Free seating
Bus tickets are bought on the bus
The bus will stop at the T-junction
For the return journey, wait for the bus across the road

From T-junction to Gua Tempurung
Arrange for a ride in from
pn.Sharifah (Tel: 012-4122947)
Cik. Zuliana (Tel: 017-5271926)

Via cab
From Ipoh to Gua Tempurung entrance1
Information accurate as of June 2006
Take a cab from Ipoh town to Tempurung Cave (2-ways)
Cost : Rm 60 (Inclusive of 1 hr wait)
Additional hour wait : Rm 10 per hour

Tour package2
Tour 1: Golden Flowstone
Easy walk from the entrance to the Golden Flowstone (Platform 3) and back.
Tour starts every half an hour from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm.
Adult : Rm6.00 per person
Children (6 - 12 years) : Rm2.50 per person
Senior Citizen : Rm3.00 per person
Duration :40 minutes

Tour 2: Top of the World (Minimum 5 adults)
Slightly strenous tour from the entrance to the Golden Flowstone until Top of the World(Platform 5) and back.
Tour starts every half an hour from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm.
Adult : Rm9.00 per person
Children (6 - 12 years) : Rm4.50 per person
Senior Citizen : Rm6.00 per person
Duration :1 hour 45 minutes

Tour 3: Top of the World and Short River Adventure (Minimum 8 adults)
An exciting and challenging tour covering 1.2 km from the entrance, passing Golden Flowstone, Top of the World and through the underground river and to the entrance.
Tour starts every half an hour from 9.00 am to 12.00 noon.
Adult : Rm11.00 per person
Children (6 - 12 years) : Rm6 per person
Senior Citizen : Rm6.00 per person
Duration :2 hour 30 minutes

Tour 4: Grand Tour (Minimum 8 adults)
Complete journey covering 1.9 km from the entrance, passing Golden Flowstone, Top of the World and the full length of the underground river and to the entrance.
Tour starts every half an hour from 9.00 am to 11.00 am.
Adult : Rm22.00 per person
Children (6 - 12 years) : Rm11 per person
Senior Citizen : Rm6.00 per person
Duration :2 hour 30 minutes


Contact Information2
APT CONSORTIUM SDN BHD
Pusat Pelancongan Gua Tempurung,
31600 Gopeng, Perak Darul Ridzuan.
Tel : 012-4122947 (Pn.Sharifah) or 017-5271926 (Cik.Zuliana)
Email: reservation.gtemp@gmail.com

Start trek 9 am
Return to town for lunch

  1. Light weight clothes
  2. Headlamp
  3. First Aid Kit
  4. Extra clothing
  5. Swiss Knife
  6. Sufficient water (about 2L) for the trek


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