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About Pahang
Located in the East Coast region of Peninsular Malaysia, Pahang is the peninsula's largest state. Currently, has a population of 1.2 million. Spanning north to south of the state, forming a natural divider between east and west Pahang is a formidable mountain range wherein lies Peninsular Malaysia's highest peak, Gunung Tahan, the inspiration of many a mountaineers in this part of the world. Pahang's climate is characteristic of the tropics - hot and humid all the year round with distinct wet and dry season that coincides with the wet seasons from the South China Sea. Kuantan, the state capital, is not only fast developing as a commercial town but is also a popular seaside resort. Pekan, the royal town is situated 45 km south of Kuantan.
Places of Interest
Islands and Beaches
Cherating , Balok, Teluk Chempedak, Tioman Island ...
Highlands
Bukit Tinggi , Genting Highland Cameron Highland
Nature and Adventure
Taman Negara National Park Kenong Rimba Park
Endau-Rompin State Park Lake Chini Lake Bera
Genting Highland - (View More Highlands)
The fun never stops at this popular tourist attraction, only 45 minutes from kuala Lumpur. Dubbed the “City of Entertainment”, this resort offers indoor and outdoor theme parks, an 18-hole golf courses and a casino. Perfect for a family holiday, visitors will also be treated to spectacular magic shows and ice-skating extravaganzas.Enjoy a visit to Snow World where you can ride on the toboggan. For the adventurous, try the Genting Sky Venture, the only free fall skydiving simulator in Asia. Tourist can drive up to the resort or stop at the Genting Skyway Station at Gohtong Jaya, 950 m above sea level, and take a cable car ride to the summit.
Lake Chini - (View More Nature and Adventure)
About 100 km southwest of Kuantan lies Lake Chini, Malaysia`s second largest natural lake. It teems with a variety of freshwater fish and the surrounding wilderness is home to unique flora and fauna. Primates such as White-handed gibbons, long-tailed macaques, Pig-tailed macaques and banded langurs have been sighted here. At certain times of the year, the lotus-filled lake is a sight to behold.
Legends and folklores enshored the lake with a mystical aura. Lake Chini is said to be the site of a submerged khmer city, guarded by a myhtical creature.
A host of activities can be enjoyed here, including boat rides, fishing trips and jungle trekking. For a fascinating experience, visit the jakun settlement, one of Pahang`s indigenous peoples and take home a unique handicraft. Overnight visitors can enjoy a stay inthe solitary lakeside resort.
Lake Bera - (View More Nature and Adventure)
Lake Bera, measuring approximately 35 km long and 20 km wide, is the largest natural freshwater lake in Peninsular Malaysia. It is also Malaysia`s first Ramsar site, a recognition given up to wetland areas for its international importance in nature conversation.
Nature enthusiast will be thrilled to discover nearly 328 species of flora, 20 species of birds, 50 mammals and more than 95 species of fish in the lake area.
Enjoy a river safari or go trekking to catch sight of monkeys and flying squirrels. A boat ride around the lake will be a memorable experience as the boatmen skilfully navigate through the maze of vegetation. Spend a night at the resort and visit the Semeloi tribe to watch their interesting method of collecting resin from keruing trees. Lake Bera is situated 163 km from Kuantan.
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