1. right to Telaga Gergasi, left to Sungai Atas Sungai
Sungai Atas Sungai, which means River Above A River in English, is named literally, whereby a river flows on top of another.
2. Sungai Atas Sungai
Although the name is self-explanatory it does bring up a question mark. How is it even possible to have a river above a river? Ah, ha! That’s why you have to personally check this out to understand its mechanics.
3. Sungai Atas Sungai was built by the Department of Irrigation and Drainage in 1936
This irrigation system was designed and built by the British in 1936, as stated on the structure.
4. Sungai Atas Sungai
Its main objective was (and still is) to channel water from Sungai Ijok to Tasik Bukit Merah (Bukit Merah Lake) and a nearby dam as well as to irrigate the paddy fields in the vicinity, right up to Bagan Serai. The river at the bottom is Sungai Redang Panjang.
5. drive along the river bank from Sungai Atas Sungai to Telaga Gergasi
During my tour there, the water level was low, so I could not really experience this river above another river to its fullest extent but I can imagine what a marvellous feat this is! Undoubtedly, I reiterate, this is something that has to be seen first hand, and it is only in Selama, Perak.
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8 Comments
At October 6, 2017, Linda wrote:
Interested to make a trip there to see the irrigation ststem. Hope to find time to visit.
At October 6, 2017, Mohd shah wrote:
You can call us for the trip 0134494037. We will arrange all your needs.
At October 6, 2017, Aliza Sara wrote:
Very informative! Thank you emily. Now whenever i visit, i feel that looking at a structure would mean so much more by having the knowledge of history.
At October 6, 2017, Shubhada Bhide wrote:
That irrigation system structure looks so amazing. I hope I can visit there in Selama Park.
At October 7, 2017, Hey Sharonoox wrote:
Ooo!! I'll intrigued to see a river above river. I hope to visit this place someday. That blue bridge is really cute!
At October 7, 2017, Justin Torres wrote:
It's amazing how infrastructures like this not only showcase engineering feats but this also can be tourist spots! Thanks for this
At October 7, 2017, Shivani wrote:
It is always interesting to know the back story and history of a place. Certainly an amazing infrastructure.
At October 7, 2017, Ms Sham wrote:
I never thought of Perak got such a place name Selamat but is really good to know. Thanks for sharing. Will make a trip