Banding Island is a 243-hectare man made island encircled by the Temengor Lake. It is in fact a 130 million year old rain forest before it was turned into an island when its lower area was surrounded by a man-made lake created in the late 1960.
Banding Island is equipped with a jetty and also host a luxurious resort. It is also connected to the land by the bridges from the west and east side. It is an ideal base for exploring Temenggor Lake and the Royal Belum Rainforest. The island itself is fairly small, however it is rich with an incredible diversity of life. It is definitely one of the most beautiful areas in Malaysia.
Banding Island is also a home to The Pulau Banding Rainforest Research Center (PBRRC). The center is committed to facilitate scientists and researchers in their quest to study the flora and fauna as well as the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems of the Belum-Temengor Rainforest. The research center also serves as a knowledge-hub to visitors and tourists.