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pitcher plant. While the park has nature trails
that allow guests to enjoy the park by foot, the
park also provides a lake cruise, allowing guests
to truly experience all that Tasek Merimbun has
to offer.
Pantai Seri Kenangan
Pantai Seri Kenangan literally means “the
unforgettable beach”. Lined with Casuarina
trees and with a gorgeous view of the beach,
it is unsurprising why it is a popular recreation
retreat. Mostly packed during the weekends
and public holidays, it comes equipped with
barbecue stations, food kiosks, playgrounds and
changing rooms. Pantai Seri Kenangan is located
at Kampung Sengkarai.
BELAIT
Sungai Liang Forest Recreational Park
Considered the district’s hidden treasure, this
park was officially opened in March 1989,
making it one of the Forestry Department’s
oldest recreation parks. Located along Jalan
Labi with an area of roughly 14 hectares, this
park is equipped with hiking trails allowing easy
access into the forest as well as walking tracks.
The park is a popular educational destination
for students and researchers due to its variety
of trees – some of which are labelled with
information pertaining to the specific species
of plants. These guests, as well as domestic
and international tourists, professionals and
scientists make up the park’s recorded 10,000
monthly visitors.
Bukit Teraja
Located near the edges of Belait district is the
aptly named Bukit Teraja, one of the tallest hills
in the Labi area. Conserved as a recreational
area, the paths are well-marked. However,
trekking in groups with an experienced guide
is highly encouraged. Trekkers who reach the
peak are treated with stunning views of the
Baram valley to the north and Gunung Mulu
to the south. A quick visit to the hill’s stunning
“Wasai” or waterfall is also recommended.
Wasai Wong Kadir
Another one of Belait district’s hidden treasure
is the Wasai Wong Kadir, nestled within the
Rampayoh Forest in Labi. While it may not be
as well-known as its counterparts in other
districts, the place is a great option for Belait
residents, offering facilities such as picnic huts
and shelters for gatherings and events, while
the stream near the park’s entrance is great
for a refreshing dip. The park’s centrepiece
however is the 12-foot waterfall, a reward for
hikers after a strenuous 30-minute uphill hike.
Luagan Lalak Forest Recreation Park
Found further along Jalan Labi and part of the
Labi Hills Forest Reserve is the 270-hectare
Luagan Lalak Forest Recreation Park. A network
of wooden walkways with shelters along the
way is spread across the alluvial freshwater
swamp or “empran”, which may look like a lake
during wetter months. During the drier months,
the water level in the swamp decreases
significantly to reveal sedges – mainly of
the Lepironia species. Recently identified as
a tourist attraction, the Ministry of Primary
Resources and Tourism aims to utilise the park
– as well as other features within the Labi area
– to further emphasise Belait’s potential as a
top ecotourism spot.
Luagan Lalak