Lalak Lake () is a

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. It is located within the Labi Hills Forest Reserve as part of the Luagan Lalak Recreation Park, and from

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. The

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term "Luagan", refers to a natural pond or non-flowing body of water.

Luagan Lalak Recreation Park

In 1993, the planning of the formerly named Luagan Lalak Forestry Recreation Park began, and it only began renovation in commemoration of the 2012

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. From 2001 until May 2022, the park has seen a total of 81,000 visitors. The entire recreation park sits in a

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. A wooden bridge stretching out to three different

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above the lake is commonly used by people. Green

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can be seen surrounding the park.

References

{{Reflist Lakes of Brunei Belait District Protected areas of Brunei

Luagan Lalak Recreation Park

See also

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