Introduction

Pahang, the largest state in peninsular Malaysia, lies on the east coast and has a population of one million people.  It has vast stretches of primeval rainforest that dominate the state that offers exotic flora and fauna and wildlife/ It has hill resorts, waterfalls, and invigorating mountains to palm fringed beaches. 

Archaeological finds showed that the first human settlement in Pahang was probably at the Tembiling River. Ancient Chinese records referred to Pahang as a vassal of the Buddhist Sumatra-based Sri Vijaya empire from the 7th to the 13th centuries. During the 15th to the 19th century, it was a vassal state of the Melaka Empire and later of the Johor Riau Empire.

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When the latter collapsed, Bendahara Wan Ahmad of Pahang proclaimed himself Sultan in 1882. In 1888, however, British imperialism manifested itself in Pahang with an appointment of a British Resident. In 1896, it became part of the Federated Malay States until the Japanese invasion. After the war, it joined the Malayan Union and later the Federation of Malaya.

The Tembiling pottery of Pahang is used for cooking and storing food. Also noteworthy are blowpipes and other bamboo products of the hill tribes near Cameron Highlands.

Getting There

By road, Kuantan is only 260 km from Kuala Lumpur, and is 325 km from Johor Bahru. Malaysian Airlines has daily flights between KLIA and Kuantan.

By Train, Pahang is only accessible through Mentakab and Kuala Lipis from Kuala Lumpur and Kota Bahru. Buses and outstation taxis have regular services between towns in neighboring states

An Hours drive from Kuala Lumpur, it offers a one stop excursion for families, a theme park, 

an excellent 18 hole golf course - and a world class casino

Cool mountain air, pony rides, a 9 hole golf course and lots of peace and tranquility. 

A hit with flower lovers and romantics

With average temperatures of 10-15 Celsius'

The Vege' - 'Green Bowl of Malaysia' - The Robinson Falls - Rose Nurseries - Old English country styled Inns - 18 hole Golf Course - Lata Iskandar Falls - Kuala Koh Forest Reserve

The beaches of 

Teluk Cempedak, Beserah ,Balok, Cherating  and Chendor

 World class hotels, budget shacks by the sea, fishing village, popular hangout place, self-styled 'art galleries', water sports & family outings.

Raub

- Bukit Telaga Waterfall - Jeram Besu - RapidsTasik - - Ria Kundang Puah Recreational Centre - Sungai Pasu Recreation Centre  

- Lata Jeram - Lata Lembik Waterfalls

Pekan

Royal capital of Pahang.

The Royal Palace - The State Museum -

- The Pulau Keladi Cultural.

Lying majestically among 12,000 acres of lush tropical wildness is Tasik Chini, Malaysia's second largest natural lake. Located in the wilds, it is a great get away place

Legends - Fish farm - Floating stalls - Orang Asli settlements - boats - Staying -  Getting there

Rantau Abang - Sungai Pandan warerfalls - Sungai Kenau - Chamang Waterfalls - Bentong Hot Springs - Lentang Forest Reserve - Gunung Tapis Park - Gua Charah 

Tekam Plantation Resort - Kota Gelanggi Cave Complex - - Gunung Senyum Caves - Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary -  Jenderak Seladang and Sambar Deer Sanctuary 

Older than the Congo or the Amazon, it is the premier park in Peninsula Malaysia. Lush vegetation, limestone caves, raging rivers, Falls, and diverse flora & fauna.

Activities

 River rafting, Fishing, Jungle trekking, Camping.

Taman Negara Map

Situated in natural surroundings with cascading waterfalls, mountain streams and a variety of flora and fauna - it offers great adventure

Kuala Lipis

one of the earliest settlements in Pahang. In its heydays, it was the commercial hub 

and capital of the state. 

Kenong Rimba Map

One of the two major natural bodies of fresh water in Malaysia, it has a wide variety flora  200 species of birds and more than 95 species of fish.  It is ideal for recreational adventure.

The Semelai aborigines inhabit the surrounding area and a number of them continue to live and procure their food in traditional ways.

Tasek Bera Map

Being over one million years old it has hectares of virgin jungles with some of the most exotic species of tropical plants and animal life and is one of the last remaining lowland forests in Malaysia

Kuala Rompin

Dubbed as Bandar Udang Galah or Giant Prawn Town, -  is a haven for king prawn fishing and adventure activities. Kuala Rompin is within the triangle of some of the most fascinating attractions in the State 

Soft white sand, swaying palms and cool waterfalls. It offers visitors many fun filled water sports. 

Diving in Tioman

With extensive coral reefs teeming with a wide variety of tropical fish large and small, Tioman also has over a dozen wrecks ( offering something for every level of divers. 

Tioman Map