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The World’s 100 Best Show Caves

Gua Tempurung

Gopeng, Malaysia

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SHOW CAVES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 55 2026
Gua Tempurung

Large limestone cave with stalactites, stalagmites, five domes, viewing platforms, an underground river and bats. Tours 1 and 2 follow lit dry stairways at visitors' own pace, while guided wet Tours 3 and 4 wade through streams and tunnels.

Highlights

  • Five viewing platforms
  • Underground river and streams
  • Wet tour tunnels and slides

Good to know

  • Dry tours take about one to 1.5 hours
  • Many steep stairs, hot and humid inside
  • Book wet tours ahead, bring headlamp

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