The Gopeng town centre is marked by the Dataran Rafflesia Gopeng Roundabout. (Left) Gua Kandu is not as famous as Gua Tempurung but is slowly becoming a favourite haunt of caving enthusiasts. — Photos: RONNIE CHIN/The Star
MENTION Gopeng and people will more often than not associate it with Gua Tempurung, which is the largest limestone cave in Peninsular Malaysia and popular with spelunkers.
Or they may think of its historic ties to well-known names such as Chinese revolutionary leader Dr Sun Yat Sen as well as the traditional Chinese medicine and health and wellness company Eu Yan Sang, which has its origins here in a shop opened by Eu Kong in the 19th century.
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The Gopeng town centre is marked by the Dataran Rafflesia Gopeng Roundabout. (Left) Gua Kandu is not as famous as Gua Tempurung but is slowly becoming a favourite haunt of caving enthusiasts. — Photos: RONNIE CHIN/The Star
Arif moved from Kuala Lumpur to settle in Gopeng for the love of outdoor activities.
Norhayati bought land that happened to have a cave sitting in it.
Gopeng has a popular whitewater rafting spot. (Left) Some people visit this fig farm because they are curious about the fruit.
Wong standing amid his hydroponic vegetable farm in Gopeng. He is also a grape grower.
A close-up look of the figs grown in Gopeng.
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