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KM 11, Kg. Batu Hitam 26100, Kuantan Pahang Darul Makmur

Open: 11.30am – 2.30pm (lunch), 5.30pm – 12.00 midnight (dinner)

It is built on the clean and beautiful beach of Beserah where you can enjoy the sea breeze cools you. The specialties include special stuffed crab, cheese lobster, butter tiger prawns and steam red garoupa. As well as choosing a la carte, the restaurant can easily serve buffet style meals, depending on your preference.

Cameron Highlands is Malaysia’s largest and best-known hill resort. Discovered by, and named after William Cameron, a goverment surveyor who, in 1885 explored the area by hacking a path up through dense jungle and came across, “A fine plateau shut in by mountains”. At 1524m above sea level the area enjoys a cool climate, with temperatures no higher than 20°C and rarely falling below 10°C, a welcome change to the generally oppressive heat and humisity at sea level.

Without doubt the most interesting aspect of a visit to the resort is its tea plantations, the first of which were established in 1929 by John Archibald Russell and belong to the most famous Malaysian tea producer, Boh Tea. The estates are wonderfully manicured and visitors are welcome to view the factory production process and enjoy a cuppa’ at the tea shop. Other interesting places to visit include the numerous vegetable farms dotted all around the area. There are also strawberry farms, flower nurseries, butterfly farms, a challenging 18 hole golf course and for the more adventurious various jungle treks. The three main highlands towns are Ringlet, Tanah Rata and Brinchang with most visitors staying in and around the latter two. Accommodation varies from small inexpensive hotels and guest houses, to self-catering apartments and first class hotels. Any time of year is suitable for a visit, but try to avoid the main public and school holiday periods as the area can become very busy. It is also best to be prepared for the 2 hour journey from the entry point at Tapah to Tanah Rata, the drive is not steep and is extremely interesting, but the road is quite narrow and very winding, so drive carefully and try to stop occasionally to enjoy the various sights along the way. These include the impressive Lata Iskandar waterfall, amazing tropical vegetation and various Orang Asli (indigenous people) dwellings. Without doubt Cameron Highlands is the place to visit on Peninsular Malaysia.

A tour of the town will not be complete without a visit to the State Museum which houses a rich collection of historical items. The museum, located at Jalan Sultan Ahmad, Pekan has valuable antique pieces such as a large quantity of glass ware and ceramics from ancient China. The old history of Pahang, especially that of its ancient kings is well-documented in this museum. Much of the museum is dedicated to the lives of the Pahang royal family. It set in the shady garden a mini zoo, the sultan’s old Cadillac, a traditional kampung house and a houseboat once used on the river.

State Museum
Address:

State Museum
Pengarah
Lembaga Muzium Negeri Pahang
Jalan Sultan Ahmad,
26600 Pekan, Pahang,
Malaysia.
Tel: 609-422 1371
Fax: 603-422 1572

Open Hour: Daily (except Monday): 9.30am – 5.00pm
Friday: 9.30am – 12.15pm
Hari Raya Puasa / Hari Raya Haji – 2.45pm – 5pm
Entrance Fee: RM1.00 per person
Entrance is free for students in school uniform and children under 12