Malaysia Borneo National Parks, Sarawak, Tanjung Datu 丹绒拿督国家公园, 砂拉越州属, 马来西亚婆罗洲

















Malaysia Borneo National Parks, Sarawak, Tanjung Datu 
丹绒拿督国家公园, 砂拉越州属, 马来西婆罗洲

Tanjung Datu may be the smallest of Sarawak’s National Parks, at just under 14 sq km, but it is also one of the most beautiful. The park comprises a narrow ridge of rugged forest-covered hills fringed by pristine white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and patches of coral reef. The rich mixed dipterocarp forest reaches almost to the water’s edge in some places, and this close proximity of rainforest and coral reef – the two most diverse natural communities on our planet – make Tanjung Datu a very important reservoir of biodiversity.

Located at the south-western tip of Sarawak on the Datu Peninsula, Tanjung Datu is one of Sarawak’s less accessible natural parks, but its relative remoteness is one of its main attractions. The beaches really are undisturbed, the corals offshore are untouched and the forest trails are virtually untrodden.  This seclusion has helped to preserve a wide range of unusual plant species, including the night-blooming Putat tree (barringtonia asiatica), which produces pink and white flowers the size of tennis balls, huge Umbrella Palms and Strangling Figs, whilst the beaches are fringed with purple-flowered Sea Morning Glory.

Tanjung Datu’s animal life is equally rich and varied. Notable amongst the hundreds of bird species are at least three types of Hornbill, as well as peacocks. Primates include Bornean Gibbons, Pig-Tailed Macaques, Long-Tailed (or Crab-Eating) Macaques, and Silvered and Banded Langurs (or Leaf Monkeys). Bearded Pigs, Sambar Deer, Mouse Deer, Barking Deer, Bearcats, Civet Cats and various species of squirrel are amongst the land mammals that may occasionally be seen here.

Reptile species include a variety of ground and tree lizards, as well as Pit Vipers and Tree Snakes, but Tanjung Datu’s greatest contribution to reptile conservation is its role as a marine turtle nesting site. Highly endangered Green Turtles and Olive Ridley Turtles regularly lay their eggs on the park’s beaches. Therefore a turtle hatchery has been established – a fenced-off area close to the beach which is protected and monitored by park staff. Eggs from nests vulnerable to predators such as pigs, monitor lizards and snakes are relocated here to reduce the high levels of natural mortality. As well as turtles, the waters offshore from Tanjung Datu are home to dolphins, and unidentified whale species have also been reported.

The unpolluted crystal clear waters of the South China Sea support a wide range of marine life, and the coral grows close inshore. This makes Tanjung Datu a good location for snorkeling and scuba diving, although scuba divers have yet to explore its full potential.

VISITOR SAFETY
Tanjung Datu’s coral reefs are home to a number of venomous creatures, including Sea Snakes, Coral Snakes, Stonefish and Cone Shells. Marine Snakes are usually harmless if undisturbed, and if seen should be left well alone.  Stonefish may conceal themselves in mud or sand surrounding the coral, especially at low tide, so do not walk or swim barefoot around coral reefs.  Cone Shells are highly venomous and should not be handled under any circumstances.

Address:
Sematan,
Kuching

Reservations & Enquiries:
National Parks Booking Office
Tel: (+6) 082 248088 Fax: (+6) 082 248087
Online booking: 
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Getting There

There is no road access to Tanjung Datu. Access is by boat from the nearby village of Telok Melano (15 mins), or by foot via the Telok Melano – Telok Upas – Tanjung Datu HQ Trail (2½ hrs). Telok Melano itself is only accessible by boat from the town of Sematan, about 2½ hrs drive from Kuching. Boats from Sematan to Telok Melano are infrequent, unscheduled and cater to local communities, so independent travel to the park may be difficult.

Designated tour operators offer transport and guided tours to the park – further details are available from the National Parks Booking Office in Kuching. Please note that neither Tanjung Datu nor Telok Melano are accessible by boat during the monsoon season (October-February) due to high seas.

丹绒拿督国家公园是砂州面积最小的公园,它占地14平方里,但它拥有丰富热带雨林与海中珊瑚礁,成了多种生物栖息地

此国家公园自1994519日开放,充满大自然的雨林环境中生长着罕见的植物包括有着夜间的精灵之美誉的棋盘脚植物,它可开出白色与粉红色花卉,每朵花卉犹如网球般大、巨大的雨伞树,森林有个特别的植物绞杀榕这种树木有强壮的树根系统,名字由来是因为当树根缠上任何主树并攀缘而上树顶时,主树往往就被扼杀而死

公园中有超过上百种鸟
丹绒拿督国家公园森林中有超过上百种的鸟类,包括超过三种不同品种犀鸟、长臂猿、猕候、长尾猕候、银毛猴、果子狸、野生鹿与赤鹿等

偶尔母海龟亦会选择来到这个国家公园的沙滩上产卵,所以公园内的职员察觉有母海龟上岸产卵时,都会漏夜地监督产卵过程,确保海龟产下的龟蛋不会受到其他动物,如山猪、蜥蜴(四脚蛇)、蛇类将龟蛋吞食

今年6月份9日与716日,就有两只母海龟选择了丹绒拿督国家公园沙滩处,产下了龟蛋,两只母海龟产下的龟蛋数量一致89粒,总数为178粒海龟蛋。目前,这些海龟蛋已被职员迁移至安全的孵化沙地中守护

国家公园职员透露,第一批小海龟预料会在本月25日脱壳而出,第二批的小海龟则是在今年的831日(国庆日)当天孵出小海龟。孵出来的小海龟将会放回大海中,让小海龟在大海中成长,小海龟回到大海生长过程中亦艰巨,它们会遭鲨鱼及老鹰的袭击及吞食,所以小海龟在海中生存的机率不大

公园海洋处亦有海豚出
丹绒拿督国家公园海洋处亦有海豚出没,不受污染的海水是海豚选择居栖之处
美丽的珊瑚礁也是海中含毒性生物的栖息地,包括了海蛇、银环蛇、石头鱼等,任何访客或游客在退潮时都建议勿在海水中游戏或赤脚在珊瑚礁一带步行

丹绒拿督国家公园开辟了四条登山小径,四条登山小径分别用四种不同颜色(橙色、黄色、青色与红色)区分与辨别登山小径方向

媒体群亦在国家公园职员率领下,进入登山小径了解雨林的植物,如惹罗东树可制成许多手工雕刻艺术品
带领媒体游览雨林的职员奥比说,森林中有一种树长着长长的根,然而,在夜间发出微光菌类寄生长在大树的根处,所以夜间在森林中探险或登山者,用手电筒照射到这类大树根部时,就会因菌类发出微微白色的光线,不知情者还误以为运势低,见到不干净的东西而被吓着

另外,他也提及很多人都误已为无花果树聚阴,夜间很多犀鸟会聚集在无花果树上发出鸟鸣声,其实这是因为无花果正逢结果季节,就会吸引许多犀鸟聚集在树干上叼食果实的自然现象。森林中有一种约手臂粗长的树根盘绕在四周,若登山者感到口渴又无任何食水可喝时,可用刀砍断生长遍布在丛林地面的树根,干净的水就会从树根流出供登山者饮用,这就是大自然生态奥妙之一。目前,尚未有陆路通往丹绒拿督国家公园,游客可选择在住宿盟拉诺马来渔村的经营民宿的村屋。游客需在三马丹码头坐船去渔村,再从渔村乘船或选择登山小径进入丹绒拿督国家公园。一般建议在10月到隔年的2月季节不适合到此盟拉诺渔村与丹绒拿督国家公园。由于浪过大,不建议乘船前往

游客可前往国家公园登记中心或游客资讯中心(旧法庭),查询详细细节与缴交有关的费用,办公时间为上午8时至下午5时,联络电话082-248088,传真号082-248087或上网http://ebooking.com.my


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