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Introduction
Lake Chini or Tasik Chini, about 100 kilometers
fromKuantan, with an area 12,565 acres of
lush tropical wilderness, is Malaysia's
second largest natural lake.
Situated
on the right bank of the Pahang river, This
magical lake is endowed with an endless
and captivating scenic beauty and vast tranquil
environment and at the same time conceals
a mystery lurking beneath its calm waters.
The enchanting lake, actually a series of
12 inter-connecting water bodies referred
to as 'Laut'(sea) by the locals, is a generous
treasure trove of nature heritage. The area
is richly endowed with biological resources
where 138 species of territorial flora and
some 300 species of non aquatic vertebrates
have been found. The water system is also
home to a numerous aquatic vegetation and
144 species of freshwater fish.
The
mysterious Tasik Chini is Malaysia's answer
to Loch Ness. Legend has it that the lake
was the site of an ancient Khmer city, now
completely submerged and guarded by mystical
monsters.
Lake
Chini is located in Chini Town at Pahang.
By Road : Access to the lake is by road
to Kampung Belimbing, about 100 kilometers,
south west of Kuantan and then on by boat
through the winding Chini river. Alternatively,
one can go by road via Segamat Highway through
the new town of Chini, and then continue
traveling for 15 minutes through palm oil
estate roads to the lake.
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