MY · Sarawak · 1.69°N 109.85°E

gunung gading

Hunt for a blooming rafflesia, the world's biggest flower, plus jungle falls.

Best time
Rafflesia can bloom at any time of year, but not on a schedule. Call the park before you set off to ask if one is open.
How long
Half a day to a full day
Getting there
Fly from KL to Kuching, about 1 hour 45 minutes, then drive about 1.5–2 hours to Lundu. The park is just outside town.
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Dear group chat,Hunt for a blooming rafflesia, the world's biggest flower, plus jungle falls.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingGunung GadingMY, Sarawak
KLgunung gading
≈ 921 km from KL, as the crow flies
Gunung Gading NP, Sarawak, MALAYSIA

Photo: Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE · CC BY-SA 2.0

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A small national park near Lundu, under two hours from Kuching, best known for its rafflesia. The flowers bloom without warning and last only a few days, so seeing one is luck as much as planning. Even without one, the waterfall trail makes a good day out.

Things to do

  1. RafflesiaWhen one is in bloom, rangers point you to it along the trails near park HQ.Map ↗
  2. Waterfall trailA trail follows the river past a series of waterfalls, with pools to cool off in.Map ↗
  3. Gunung Gading summitA long, steep climb for fit hikers. Plan for a full day.Map ↗
  4. Lundu's beachesPandan and Siar beaches are a short drive away for an afternoon swim.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Phone the park HQ before you go to check for a bloom.
  • Look but don't touch. Rafflesia buds and flowers are easily damaged.
  • Bring swimwear for the waterfall pools.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.