Expansion of national park in the pipeline

The black colour of Tasik Cermin is said to be from the iron ore there.

TASIK Cermin or Mirror Lake, a hidden gem in Gunung Rapat, Ipoh will be part of the Kinta Valley National Geopark.

The lake will be the 19th site to be included in the state’s geopark list. The other sites 18 sites are Gua Tambun, Gunung Datok, Gunung Rapat, Lata Ulu Chepor, Gunung Kanthan, Gunung Lang, Hutan Lipur Ulu Kinta, Gunung Tasek, Mata Air Panas Lubuk Timah, Gua Naga Mas, Air Terjun Sungai Chelik, Jeram Papan, Gua Kandu, Gua Tempurung, Jeram Sungai Kampar, Air Terjun Sungai Salu, Air Terjun Batu Berangkai and Gunung Korbu.