1) Gaharu Tea Valley Gopeng (務邊沉香園)
Gaharu, also named in Agarwood, Eaglewood, Oud or Jinko in different part of the world. But agarwood in Chinese culture actually plays a significant role in medical treatment. Because agarwood leaves can be used as Tea, and also the wood can be transformed as fragrance. They also can be used as cooking ingredients in chicken soup, herbal egg with their leaves. I also tried the soft serve in agarwood flavor (RM2), which I cannot tell you the taste, as it is very unique and with a long after taste of the agarwood. It's worth to try. There are over 200,000 agarwood trees in the forest distributing in 5 mountains according to the local guide. Some of the areas are open for the tourists. Tourists are escorted by their private vans for transportation. This Gaharu Tea Valley in Gopeng is the only one open for public in the globe, sharing the trade secrets and promoting the usage and the awareness of the Gaharu Tea. Gaharu Tea is rich in vitamins, calcium zinc, iron and manganese. Gaharu leaves contain high anti-oxidant functions. It reduces blood sugar levels and lowers the blood pressure etc. That's why there is a market for gardening Gaharu Tea.
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| Gaharu (Agarwood) Tea Valley, Gopeng |
Opening from 9am to 6pm (Monday to Sunday and Public Holiday)
2) Kuala Sepetang Charcoal Factory
A total area of 40,711 hectares of forest area divided into three regions, namely Kuala Sepetang, Kuala Trong and Sungai Kerang which were managed under a "30 Year Work Plan" by the Perak State Forestry Department.
This charcoal factory locates at Kuala Sepetang.
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| Trees from Mangrove |
