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Chini Lake 
Location central Pahang Coordinates 3°26′N 102°55′E / 3.433°N 102.917°ECoordinates: 3°26′N 102°55′E / 3.433°N 102.917°E Primary outflows Chini River Basin countries Malaysia Surface area 12,565 acres (5,085 ha) Tasik Chini is a lake near the Pahang River in central Pahang, Malaysia. The lakeshores are inhabited by the Jakun branch of the Orang Asli.
The 12,565 acres (5,026 hectares) Tasik Chini is the second largest fresh water lake in Malaysia and is made up of a series of 12 lakes. Chini River, which drains from the lake, flows into Pahang River. The river is dammed to maintain the lake's depth during the dry season. However, this has disrupted the natural ecology of the lake and caused the death of trees on its shores due to elevated water level.
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Flora and fauna
The lake is also endowed with a rich bio-diversified lush tropical wilderness that is home to 138 species of flora, 300 species of non-aquatic live and 144 species of fresh water fish. Between August and September the lake is transformed into a floating garden with thousands of white and pink lotus flowers covering the surface.
Legends
The lake offers tranquil and peaceful surroundings steeped in myths and legends that have remained unexplained to this day. According to an Orang Asli legend, the lake is inhabited by a dragon called the Naga Seri Gumum (sometimes referred to as "Malaysia's Loch Ness Monster"). It is believed to contain an ancient sunken Khmer city at the bottom of the lake.[1]
Pictures
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Information board
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Tourist board at Chini Lake
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Chini River
References
External links
- Sri Gumum with information (history, legends, slide shows) on the lake and its people
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- Biosphere reserves of Malaysia
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