Temurun Waterfall (Air Terjun Temurun)

The stream ends in a natural rock pool where children swim while parents picnic on shady rocks, vigilantly protecting their meal from mischievous macaque monkeys.

Local youth and brave visitors climb a handrail-less rock staircase to the upper pool, where another refreshing pool awaits swimmers. This is the best place to appreciate the seemingly gentle waterfall flowing down the northern slope of Langkawi's second tallest mountain, Gunung Machinchang.

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Paved pathways

Entrance to falls

Gazebo and picnic tables

Path winds beside the river

Cross section signage explaining the river ecosystem

Walking path to the waterfall

Admiring waterfall from footpath

Cascading rock pools

Jungle greenery around falls

Locals swimming in rock pool

Mid-tier waterfall and rock pools

Waterfall to lower rock pools

Aerial view of waterfall flowing down Gunung Machinchang

Highest vertical fall

Upper tier waterfall

Aerial view looking down to rock pools

Main vertical stream with rainbow from sunlight

Machinchang rock formation

Rock textures of the waterfall

Who Will Like Temurun Waterfall

Nature Lover

Take a refreshing swim in one of 2 natural pools and stand under the flowing stream to feel the water's energy wash over you. Marvel at the ancient Machinchang rock formation, dating back 500-million years.

Fun Expert

Ask your hotel to pack a tasty picnic for your family to enjoy by the falls. Keep your food out of the reach of monkeys, then take a dip in the cool, clear natural pools.

Photography Whiz

Bring a tripod to set up beneath the steepest drop to capture iconic waterfall shots. Make sure you visit during or just after wet season for a maximum flow of water.

Insider Tips For Temurun Waterfall

• Temurun is a seasonal waterfall meaning its stream and pools are almost empty during dry season. For the heaviest flow, visit during or just after wet season (April-November).
• Visit on weekdays as local crowds are common on weekends (Friday-Saturday).
• Shady gazebos are lined along the path to the falls for picnickers or visitors with lower fitness levels.
• The only toilets available are by the carpark so it's best to make use of them before walking to the falls.
• The natural rock steps between the middle and upper tiers have no hand railing so be very careful when climbing up.
• Always secure your belongings and keep them out of sight while you're swimming to avoid monkey theft. Your items are safest in reusable fabric bags as monkeys are used to locals bringing plastic bags full of food and think anything wrapped in plastic is fair game.

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Food & Drink

A food stand selling local meals like laksa and satay is occasionally located by the falls entrance. Due to the seasonal nature of the waterfall availability of food vendors cannot be guaranteed. Most visitors bring picnics to enjoy by the falls, being careful to shield their meal from covetous macaque monkeys.

Nearby restaurants include Hornbill Café, located within high-end golf course, the Ells Club, and a handful of international dining outlets within luxury hotels, The Andaman and The Datai.

The closest local restaurants and food vendors are a 10-minute drive away along Jalan Teluk Yu.

Backstory

Temurun Waterfall is located within the Machinchang Cambrian Geoforest Park, one of 3 main sections accredited within Langkawi's UNESCO Global Geopark status. The steep cliff down which the waterfall flows is some of the oldest sedimentary rock in Malaysia, aged between 550-500 million years old.

Part of the Datai Bay rainforest region, the waterfall is home to unique flora and fauna. It's common to see flying lizards and colorful butterflies in addition to cheeky macaque monkeys.

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