Being 130 million year old, Royal Belum is among the oldest rain forest in the world. It has biodiversity more than any other areas.Some of the main attraction is Rafflesia flowers (species: Azlanii, Cantleyii and Kerrii), Hornbills (10 species), cooling and refreshing waterfalls (Ruok, Kejar, Mes, Semelian, Ko’oi, Belangan, 
Tiang, Papan, Gen and etc), Salt Licks (estimated at 60 sites altogether), among the accessible site are Sira / Jenut Papan, Sira Rambai, Sira Selantan etc), wildlife (elephant, tiger, gaur, deer, barking deer, mouse deer, snakes, insects, butterflies, fishes, tapir, wild boar, monkeys, squirrels etc).
Tiang, Papan, Gen and etc), Salt Licks (estimated at 60 sites altogether), among the accessible site are Sira / Jenut Papan, Sira Rambai, Sira Selantan etc), wildlife (elephant, tiger, gaur, deer, barking deer, mouse deer, snakes, insects, butterflies, fishes, tapir, wild boar, monkeys, squirrels etc).
A common aboriginal or Orang Asli found within Royal Belum is the Jahai Tribe. Locations of their villages are Sungai Tiang, Sungai Kejar (left, right and upper river) and remote locations inside the rain forest.Their main activities would hunting, fishing and agriculture. Modern structure in village such Sungai Tiang has been built by the government to uplift their living standard with proper electricity, water and education.
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Entry Permit and Authority.
Royal Belum is maintain and look after by Royal Belum State Park Authority (RBSP) or PTNP which is also responsible in regulating and monitoring all activities. PTNP office is located in Gerik Perak. An entry permit for every visitor into Royal Belum is a must and is only issued by PTNP within advanced time limits. Locals would need 5-7 days for permit approval and foreigners would require 2-3 weeks in advance (with passport copy) for permit application.
