If you’re a cave enthusiast, Tempurung Cave should be one of the places you should visit in Malaysia. This 3km long cave is known for its huge chambers and incredible rock formations that will leave any visitor in awe.

Part of it has been developed as a show cave with electric lighting and walkways and there are a range of tours of different lengths and difficulty. A fine river cave, the river passage runs about 1.6 km through the hill. There are three very large chambers and some spectacular stalactites and stalagmites.







Located in Gopeng, about 24km south of the capital city of Ipoh in Perak, this limestone cave is one of the largest in Peninsular Malaysia. Although not as big as Niah Cave and Mulu Cave in Sarawak, beginners to caving exploration will be glad to know that this cave is easy to explore. The tunnel of the cave runs from the east to the west covering a distance of about 2km under the limestone hills known as Gunung Tempurung and Gunung Gajah. It is made up of 5 large domes and is believed to have existed since 8,000 B.C., about 10,000 years ago.

It comprises of five huge domes with cielings resembling cocunut shells. Each of these domes has different calcium formations and marble there exist in differing temperatures and water levels. These caves are famous for its breathtaking gallery of stalagmites, stalactites and other amazing rock formations that are superb speleological wonders, found only in this part of the world.

There are various tours into the caves being the main attraction here. These caves are located under the limestone hills and form tunnels that runs from east to west, nearly 1.9km in length. Visitors can experience these tours with specific requirements of prior preparation. Certain tours such as the River Adventure Tours require visitors to bring a change of clothes and shoes. Torch lights and safety helmets are available for rent.







Entrance Ticket Details For Gua Tempurung



Highlights

- Visit one of the most popular caves in Malaysia when you visit the state of Perak

- Enter the famous Tempurung Cave and be delighted by its incredible rock formations

- Go through the caves' various chambers while being lead by your informative guide

- Enjoy a delicious meal after an exhilarating adventure inside Tempurung Cave

- If you want more exciting caving experiences, go for any spelunking adventure at Gua Kandu