Mount Setong
Mount Setong or Mount Stong (Malay: Gunung Setong or Gunung Stong, Jawi: ڬونڠ ستوڠ) is a mountain located in Dabong, southern Kuala Krai District, Kelantan, Malaysia. It is situated approximately 300 km (186 mi) from Kota Bharu, the state capital. While it stands within Kuala Krai, it is also relatively closer to Gua Musang.
| Mount Setong | |
|---|---|
 Mount Stong | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,422 m (4,665 ft) |
| Coordinates | 05°20′11″N 101°56′15″E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Gunung Setong (Malay) |
| Geography | |
  Mount Setong Location in Malaysia  Mount Setong Mount Setong (Malaysia) | |
| Location | Kuala Krai District, Kelantan |
| Parent range | Titiwangsa Mountains |
The 1,422-metre-tall mountain is a popular location for mountain climbers for its rough and challenging treks.
Geography
Mount Setong is located within a massif in the northern part of the Titiwangsa Mountains. It is surrounded by several other peaks, namely Mts. Basor, Ayam, Baha, Anak Noring and Chamah. The area also provides a habitat for Malayan tigers, which are a protected animal species in Malaysia.
Forest profile
The mountain features hill dipterocarp, upper dipterocarp and montane forests, as the elevation gradually increases. There is an abundance of flora of medicinal properties that can be available within these forests.
Special features
The mountain and its vicinities are part of the larger Gunung Stong State Park and Geopark, which is hailed as a famed ecotourism spot in Kelantan and nationwide. In addition, within the park's grounds is the 303-metre-high Jelawang Falls, which boasts one of the highest drops in Southeast Asia. [1]
See also
References
- "Jambatan gantung di Gunung Stong menjadi daya tarikan". Archived from the original on 2018-09-28. Retrieved 2017-08-09.