Place to visit
Bukit Gua Harimau, Malaysia: what it is and when to go
Bukit Gua Harimau is an archaeological site in Malaysia (Gua Harimau). Interests: Nature and History. The best time to visit is February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 18 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Archaeological site in Malaysia · Nature, History
- Local name
- Gua Harimau
- Where
- Malaysia
- Best time
- February to April and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- PEN Penang, 80 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Coordinates
- 5.14855, 100.98078
What it is and where
Bukit Gua Harimau is an archaeological site in Malaysia (Gua Harimau).
Its coordinates are 5.14855, 100.98078; the nearest main airport is Penang International Airport (PEN, Penang), 80 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malaysia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
It is one of the Nature and History places in Malaysia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Bukit Gua Harimau is February to April and June to August.
- JanPossible11:44
- FebBest time11:50
- MarBest time11:58
- AprBest time12:07
- MayPossible12:14
- JunBest time12:18
- JulBest time12:16
- AugBest time12:10
- SepPossible12:02
- OctPossible11:53
- NovBetter not11:46
- DecBetter not11:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 18 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | February to April and June to August | January, May and September to October |
| History | February to April and June to August | January, May and September to October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Bukit Gua Harimau has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Malaysia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Malaysia
To enter Malaysia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Malaysia checklist. Currency: Malaysian ringgit (MYR); plugs: Type G · 240 V · 50 Hz (British three-pin adapter); emergencies: 999 for everything · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Gunung RambongMountain in Perak, Malaysia5.6 km
- Bukit BunuhHill and archeological site in Malaysia8.2 km
- Lenggong Valley Archeological GalleryMuseum10 km
- Gunung Ulu TerasMountain in Perak, Malaysia11 km
- Gunung Ulu JernehMountain in Perak, Malaysia13 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Malaysia guide.
More in Malaysia: Nature
- Mount Kinabalu: mountain in Malaysia
- Kinabalu Park: national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Malaysia
- Gunung Mulu National Park: national park in Sarawak, Malaysia
- Sipadan: island in Malaysia
- Niah National Park: national park in Malaysia
- Mount Tahan: mountain in Malaysia
Every Malaysia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bukit Gua Harimau?
It is an archaeological site in Malaysia (Gua Harimau in the local language).
When is the best time to visit Bukit Gua Harimau?
February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 18 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Bukit Gua Harimau?
The nearest main airport is Penang International Airport (PEN), 80 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Malaysia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Malaysia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Gunung Rambong, Bukit Bunuh, Lenggong Valley Archeological Gallery. The rest is in the Malaysia guide.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.