Route: Li Hong Kang Loop (Malaysia)

Submitted by Khoo Kay Hao on Thu, 12/24/2020 - 10:48pm
Location
Johor, MY
Distance
8.76 km
Vertical Gain
0 m
Description

Li Hong Kang (Sungai Mati was named in such a way (dead river) is due to its nature of being an ox-bow lake. It formed or breakaway from main river of Muar River. The "breakaway" cause by a massive flood in early 1900s (not traceable). Before the breakaway Sungai Mati was on the Muar river bank (northern bank) and was a river port.

Before the breakaway Sungai Mati was named 'li hong kang' 利丰港. It means a prosperous port. Until now, the Chinese community still using the same name, which carries both extreme meaning. In fact it was an inland/river port. Muar River and Pahang River in combination was a very important east-west crossing route for traditional river transport. The route called "Laluan Penarikan", which is documented and available in Malaysia secondary history text. The piece of land surrounded by the ex-bow lake and Muar River in combination is called Pulau Penarik.

Running one big loop of the unique of Ox-bow Lake which is only 8.78km, EG is 0! 

Enjoy the view of Ox-Bow lake and happy running.

 

 

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