Malaysia | Johor | Pahang

Pahang is the third largest state in Malaysia , after Sarawak and Sabah , and the largest in Peninsular Malaysia . The state occupies the huge Pahang River basin . It is bordered to the north by Kelantan , to the west by Perak , Selangor , Negeri Sembilan ,to the south by Johor and to the east by Terengganu and the South China Sea .

Popular food in Pahang

Cendol Air Putih, also known as the Kuantan Cendol is THE cendol place to go to in Kuantan. At least according to the locals. It’s a small shop along the main road so keep an eye out for it.

If you come to Temerloh -- the home of the Patin -- then this Ikan Patin Masak Tempoyak dish can be found in most of the restaurants and food-courts in the town.

Culture in Pahang

A Tepak Sireh is a Malay traditional metal container for storing betel leaves used for chewing.

Interesting place in Pahang

Cameron Highlands is Malaysia's lagest 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.

 Teluk Chempedak is the closest beach attraction for the city of half-a-million dwellers. Hence, it is not uncommon to see the beach is filled with evening strollers, kite flyers, windsurfers and even swimmers.