Ethno-Tourism: The Historical and Cultural Exploration of Gua Bewah in Tasik Kenyir, Terengganu

Wan Taib, Prof. Madya Dr. Wan Rohani (2017) Ethno-Tourism: The Historical and Cultural Exploration of Gua Bewah in Tasik Kenyir, Terengganu. In: Ecotourism Potentials in Malaysia. UPM, pp. 96-102. ISBN 978-967-5526-45-2

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Abstract

Gua Bewah in Tasik Kenyir, Terengganu holds unique geological heritage and yet it has not been fully discovered. The cave embedded in Bukit Bewah is shaped by limestone layers that is approximately 270 million years old. The history of Gua Bewah had been unlocked through the discovery of many fossils, evidence of human historic through the discovery of human remains and prehistoric human skeletons. This study predominantly contributes to the growing body of knowledge by inspiring the understanding of the potential of Gua Bewah as an ethno-tourism destination. In addition, this limestone cave can be promoted as a part of the natural resource that has ethno-tourism potential to boost the economy of the local economy as well as increase awareness and environmental conservation of the historical and culture that resides inside the limestone cave.

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