Lalak Lake (Malay: Luagan Lalak) is a pond in Mukim Labi, Belait District, Brunei.[1] It is located within the Labi Hills Forest Reserve as part of the Luagan Lalak Recreation Park,[2] and 100 kilometres (62 mi) from Bandar Seri Begawan.[3] The Brunei Malay term "Luagan", refers to a natural pond or non-flowing body of water.[4][3]
| Lalak Lake | |
|---|---|
| Luagan Lalak (Malay) | |
 Lalak lake, south-east view | |
  Lalak Lake | |
| Location | Labi, Belait, Brunei |
| Coordinates | 4°30′55″N 114°28′31″E / 4.5153136°N 114.4751616°E |
| Type | Pond |
| Built | 1993 |
Luagan Lalak Recreation Park
editIn 1993, the planning of the formerly named Luagan Lalak Forestry Recreation Park began,[5] and it only began renovation in commemoration of the 2012 World Forestry Day.[6] From 2001 until May 2022, the park has seen a total of 81,000 visitors.[3]
The entire 270 hectares (670 acres) recreation park sits in a freshwater swamp forest.[7][8] A 200 metres (660 ft) wooden bridge stretching out to three different gazebos above the lake is commonly used by people.[9] Green hills can be seen surrounding the park.[10]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Chua, Thia-Eng; Chou, L. M.; Sadorra, Marie Sol M. (1987). The Coastal Environmental Profile of Brunei Darussalam: Resource Assessment and Management Issues. WorldFish. p. 113. ISBN 978-971-10-2237-2.
- ^ "Department of Fisheries - Luagan Lalak Forest Recreation Park". www.fisheries.gov.bn. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ^ a b c Scoop, The (28 July 2018). "Experience Labi's serene beauty at Luagan Lalak". The Scoop. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ^ "luagan in Brunei Malay". kaikki.org. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ^ Asiamoney. Euromoney Publications. 1997. p. 95.
- ^ "A hidden gem in rural Belait » Borneo Bulletin Online". A hidden gem in rural Belait. 18 August 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ^ activ8bn. "Luagan Lalak Recreation Park". Brunei Tourism. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Thiessen, Tamara (2008). Bradt Travel Guide - Borneo. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 149. ISBN 978-1-84162-252-1.
- ^ "Luagan Lalak Recreational Park". Southeast Asia Travel. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ^ Borneo Bulletin Brunei Yearbook. Brunei Press Sdn. Bhd. in collaboration with Integrated Information Pte. Limited. 2007. pp. E-61.