#5 - Kerinci Seblat National Park
Jambi, IndonesiaKerinci Seblat National Park is the largest national park in Sumatra, Indonesia. This park is a combination of rainforest, swamps, sub-alpine, and lakes. This park features Mount Kerinci, the largest and tallest active volcano. Visitors can challenge the trek towards the peak, note that you will occasionally have to rock climb. Another attraction of this park is being able to observe the rhinoceros hornbill, helmeted hornbill, and wreathed hornbill. This park is also home to over 4,000 plant species, 130+ bird species, and 30+ mammals! Keep an eye out for the mysterious golden cat or the "orang pendek," a primate that walks upright similar to a human.
Other attractions at this park include: Gunung Tujuh Lake (which is surrounded by several mountains and is the highest volcanic lake in Sumatra), Solar, Nguak and Kunyit Caves (containing thermal springs), Letter W (where visitors can see wildflowers and rabbits), and Ladeh Panjang Lake.
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