Lalak Lake

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
Lalak lake, south-east view
Lalak Lake is located in Brunei
Lalak Lake
Lalak Lake
LocationLabi, Belait, Brunei
Coordinates4.5153136°N 114.4751616°E / 4.5153136; 114.4751616
TypePond
Native nameLuagan Lalak (Malay)
Built1993 (1993)

Luagan Lalak Recreation Park

In 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

References
  1. 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.
  2. "Department of Fisheries - Luagan Lalak Forest Recreation Park". www.fisheries.gov.bn. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  3. Scoop, The (2018-07-28). "Experience Labi's serene beauty at Luagan Lalak". The Scoop. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  4. "luagan in Brunei Malay". kaikki.org. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  5. Asiamoney. Euromoney Publications. 1997. p. 95.
  6. "A hidden gem in rural Belait » Borneo Bulletin Online". A hidden gem in rural Belait. 2021-08-18. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  7. activ8bn. "Luagan Lalak Recreation Park". Brunei Tourism. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  8. Thiessen, Tamara (2008). Bradt Travel Guide - Borneo. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 149. ISBN 978-1-84162-252-1.
  9. "Luagan Lalak Recreational Park". Southeast Asia Travel. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  10. Borneo Bulletin Brunei Yearbook. Brunei Press Sdn. Bhd. in collaboration with Integrated Information Pte. Limited. 2007. pp. E-61.
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