Batang Ai National Park
| Batang Ai National Park Taman Negara Batang Ai | |
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 Batang Ai lookout | |
  Batang Ai NP Location in Borneo | |
| Location | Sarawak, Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 1°8′N 111°53′E / 1.133°N 111.883°E |
| Area | 24 km2 (9.3 sq mi) |
| Established | 1991 |
| Governing body | Sarawak Forestry |
Batang Ai National Park (
hydroelectric
reservoir. The park was proclaimed in 1991, and has become increasingly popular with locals and tourists despite the lack of facilities.
Access is possible by chartering a boat (traditional boat called Longboat), as water is the main method of transportation in the area. The ride takes approximately about 40 minutes to Batang Ai National Park headquarters. The lush
orang-utan, gibbons, and hornbills. The lake creates a beautiful environment and gives a sense of peace and tranquillity. The local inhabitants are mostly Iban, and tours to nearby Iban longhouses
are also a tourist diversion. This national park takes strong steps in having the local communities involved in its management. The communities have formed a cooperative called 'Kooperasi Serbaguna Ulu Batang Ai' and are helping to conserve the park.