Taman Negara and Grand Canyon are both national parks but differ in several key ways. Taman Negara is Malaysia's oldest rainforest located in peninsular Malaysia, protecting a 130 million year old ecosystem with over 300 bird species. Grand Canyon is located in the United States in Arizona, protecting a 5.5 million year old geological wonder known for its inspiring colors and rock formations. Both parks offer hiking and nature viewing but have different climates, with Taman Negara's tropical climate contrasting Grand Canyon's dry climate.

1. NATIONAL PARK
“We do not see nature with our eyes, but with our
understandings and our hearts.”
-William Hazlitt

2. GROUP 11 : VERSUS 5
Group member : ID No:
Name of the Tutor :
D e e n i e H ’ y a t t
Mr. Fariz Hilmi
Chong Chin Pin 0319595
Aishath Hussain 0320429
Lee Zi Ying 0320435
Lim Zia Huei 0321031

3. What is A National Park
A National park is an area of land protected by a national government to
conserve its natural beauty, history or science.
We need national parks for
❖ A variety of living
❖ Healthy environment
❖ Enjoyment and health
❖ Leisure

4. Local park
TAMAN NEGARA

5. History
➢ Originated from a Pahang state legislation in 1925.
➢ The park was originally names as the king George v national
park in 1938 to commemorate England's king Georges silver
jubilee.
➢ In 1957 Malaysia achieved independence and renamed the
park as TAMAN NEGARA and remained until today.
➢ The main purpose of the park was to utilize the land with
protection and preservation.
The
Gunung
Tahan
Game
Reserve
King
George V
National
Park
Taman
Negara
National
Park

6. Characteristic
➢ Located in peninsular Malaysia
➢Taman Negara is one of the world’s oldest rainforests.
➢ The largest park in Malaysia (area of 4343 square
kilometers, 1676 square miles)
➢ Longest canopy walk in the world.
➢ It is known to be 130 million years old.
➢ Compromises of three states ,pahang,kelantan and
Terengganu.
➢ One of the well established and rich ecosystem in the
world.
➢ Over 300 species birds recorded
Climate:
✓ Receives rain throughout the year, approximately
2200mm (lowland) and 3800mm (highland).
✓ Has humid climate and the temperature remains 22°C to
26°C .

7. SITE CONTEXT
ACCESS POINTS
TO TAMAN
NEGARA
❑There are four
entry points as
shown on the
map

8. Facilities
TRANSPORT :
➢By train
➢By bus
➢By speed boat ➢By taxi /
car

9. Facilities
RESTAURANT
▪ Dedari Restaurant
▪ Chess Corner
▪ Family Restaurant
CHALET
▪ Mutiara Taman Negara Resort
▪ Rainforest Resort
▪ TRV Motel

10. Activities
❖Canopy Walk
✓ Longest bridge (510m
long)
❖Cave Exploration
✓ Limestone caves
✓ Homes to bats
❖Fishing
✓ All sort of
fresh
aquarium
❖Rapid shooting
✓ One of the Wet
and wild
experience

11. ❖Boat cruise
✓ On traditional
express boats
❖Night jungle walk
✓ Chance to spot animals
❖Animal observation
❖Jungle trekking
❖Waterfall exploration
❖Visiting kg.orang asli
❖Mountain climbing
✓ Highest peak in peninsular

12. INTERNATIONAL PARK
GRAND CANYON

13. HISTORY
1893 It is
afforded by
Federal
protection as a
Forest Reserve
January 11, 1908
Grand Canyon
declared as a
national monument
February 26, 1919 National
Park status was passed by
president Woodrow Wilson
1979 UNESCO declared
Grand Canyon as World
Heritage Site

14. FORMATION OF GRAND CANYON
1. It flowed across a vast
plain.
2. Due to uplifting of Kaibab
the river diverted
southeast.
3. Years ago river was
blocked resulting the
formation of lake.
4. Through out the year the
system break down the
barrier.
5. The follow of the river
widen and deepened
forming grand canyon.
6. The river drainage system
replaced the drained Lake
Bidahochi.

15. CHARACTERISTICS
❖ Located at the northwest corner of Arizona, borders of Utah and Nevada.
❖ The park covers 1,217,262 acres
❖ An inspiring landscape with geological colours
❖ Park consist of south rim, north rim and inner canyon
❖ Grand Canyon is 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile
(1.6km) deep
❖ Forest are found in the higher elevation while the lower is made up of desert basin
❖ Park contains several major ecosystems (eg:biological diversity and the five life zones )
❖ Has a rich fossil record, rock types and numerous caves
❖ The Arizona uplifting of the mountains was a unique character
❖ Limestone's, sandstone and shale's with in the canyon
❖ The layers are of aged seas which give them different colours
❖Dry climate averaging 29c to 12c and cold winters 5c to -7c

16. SITE CONTEXT
Williams : 55 miles away
is a elephant rock golf
course and a Railway
Depot.
Flagstaff : It is in south
rim, comprise of
monuments and
museums.
Supai : Indian village
with havasu falls and
Mooney falls.

17. FACILITIES
VISITOR FACILITIES
❖ Camper places
❖ Visitor centers
❖ Restaurants
❖ Shops
❖ Museum
❖ Medical clinic
❖ Interpretive programs
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
❖Free Shuttle Bus
❖Train Service
❖Air Service
❖Car Rental

18. MOST EXCITING PLACES TO SEE
IN GRAND CANYON
SOUTH RIM❖
Mather Point
❖ Yavapai Point
❖ Hermits Rest
NORTH RIM
❖ Bright Angel
❖ Cape Royal
❖ Point Imperial
❖ Imperial tower

19. Horseshoe bend: located at the north end of the
park
Toroweap point: can view
the river from 3000 feet
above
Havasupai falls: with red rocks and blue waters

20. ACTIVITIES
SKYWALKS
✓ 126 million project
✓ U shaped glass and metal
structure
✓ 21 m over canyon and 1219
m above ground
✓ 120 people allowed on the
structure per time
✓ It is located in Hualapai
west end of canyon
✓ Bridge can bear up 63502.90
kg of weight
GUIDED HIKES
✓ There are different trails for hiking
✓ Each trail has its own
characteristics
MULE TRIPS
✓ Two different mule trips
available (south & North)
✓ Overnight rides

21. SNOW HIKING AND SNOWSHOE
HIKING
✓ 7000 ft. above sea level
✓ 2 snowmobile routes ,over 80km
✓ Two places for this activity which is flagstaff Arizona
and Durango Colorado
TOURS AROUND GRAND
CANYON
✓ Can enjoy exclusive scenery from high above in a
helicopter
✓ Time period given for each look out point
✓ Tour around the park in a bus
WHITE WATER AND SMOOTH
WATER RAFTING
✓ Pre booking is needed
✓ 16 members in a group with a leader
✓ Second trip for the same visitor within the year is not
allowed

22. DIFFERENCIATION BETWEEN BOTH
PARKS
TAMAN NEGARA
❖Local park with the oldest rainforest in the world
❖Named in 1957 after the independence of Malaysia
❖Located in peninsular Malaysia
❖130 million years old
❖Well established and rich ecosystem
❖Tropical humid climate (22°C to 26°C)
❖Has richness of micro diversity and fauna
❖Perfect place for travellers who love wild life
❖Longest canopy walk in the world
❖Park consist of many plant species ,over 300 birds
❖First national park in malaysia
GRAND CANYON
❖International park with one of the greatest landscape
❖UNESCO declared grand canyon in 1979
❖Located in north west corner of Arizona
❖known to be 5.5 million years old
❖One of the most complete geological mysteries
❖Dry climate averaging 29°C to 12°C and cold winters 5°C to -7°C
❖ Has a rich fossil record, rock types and numerous caves
❖A place for hike lovers
❖Unique Skywalks on a height of 1219m above ground
❖Has rocky mountains with inspiring geological colours
❖Earned one of the seven natural wonders of the world

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