Monday, April 23, 2012

Gunung Reng, Batu Melintang

 
Another unique place in Jeli is Gunung Reng. It's located at Kampung Gunong, Batu Melintang. Behind this unique place there is also a unique story about the cave.

Legends and myths about the cave have been stated on the board of Tourism Malaysia in front of the Gunung Reng’ entrance. It has been said that, a long time ago the place governed by Cik Siti Wan Kembang. The location became famous because of the rooster gambling (laga ayam). Because of the villagers are too busy to commit the sin, Allah s.w.t punished them by dropping a huge stone, so called the cave. People believe that stone originated from Perak. Inside the stone there are the forms of animal like elephant, horses etc.

The cave also have the unique structure of stalactites and stalagmites which are look like anthropoid living and things. The fact is, certain rock formations, granite / limestone mountain are the same as found in Gua Musang.



For more info, you can drop by at the place to explore by yourself. By taken the route from Jeli to Gerik you also will see the view of the cave from far away.


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