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Pahang, the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia offers a wide range of holiday experiences. With a 35,964 sq km. area of contrasting landscapes: majestic peaks, cool hill resorts, national parks, lakes, islands and beaches, its emphasis is outdoor.
Places of Interest
Just 5 km north of Kuantan the capital of Pahang, is Telok Chempedak, a popular beach resort, with good recreational facilities. There is a handicraft centre as well as restaurants along the seafront.
Telok Cempedak
A fishing village located 7 km north of Kuantan, Beserah is famous for shellcraft items, batik and crafts made from coconuts.
25 km west of Kuantan, Gua Charah houses a man-made construction: the statue of a reclining Buddha. The cave is part of a limestone outcrop that is millions of years old. The cave is also a Buddhist sanctuary.
Another cave with a 9-metre reclining statue of Buddha. At 11.59am, sunlight streaks from an aperture in the cave's roof and floods the statue. Panching Cave is situated on the same road that leads to Gua Charah and Sungai Lembing. Some climbing up the steep steps is necessary.
Located in the valley of the Sungai Kenong, the Kenong Rimba Park offers cave explorations, rock climbing, jungle trekking, fishing and animal trails to follow. This is also the home of a particular aboriginal race called the Batak.
Kenong Rimba Park
Located 47 km north of Kuantan, Cherating is famous because Asia's first Club Med is situated here. There are also budget accommodation in Kampung Cherating Lama. Cherating offers some of the finest beaches in the east coast particularly ideal for windsurfing.
Immortalised as the mythical island of Bali Hai
in the Hollywood musical, 'South Pacific' Pulau Tioman is simply
superb! Attractions here are scuba diving, catamaran-sailing,
canoeing and fishing. An International Windsurfing Regatta is
held every year. An international class hotel, budget chalets and
kampung-style accommodation are available on the island. 
Pulau
Tioman
The island is served with direct flights from Kuala Lumpur as well as from Singapore. By sea: Go to Mersing and take either a hydrofoil which takes an hour, or a boat which takes 3 hours.
Snorkelling in Pulau Tioman
Genting Highlands is less than an hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur. Located at approximately 2,000 metres above sea level, it offers a cool respite from the heat of the lowlands. There are many attractions in Genting Highlands, among them is Genting Theme Park.
Genting Highlands
No entrance fee is charged. Visitors only have to pay for the rides and games.
Opening hours: 9am-1am (Monday-Thursday), 9am-2am (Fridays, Weekends and Eves of Public Holidays).
For those wishing to have a flutter at gaming tables, the Casino offers Roulette, Blackjack, Keno, Tai Sai and jackpot machines.
Fraser's Hill, 104 km from Kuala Lumpur offers cool tranquility, jungle trails, waterfalls and mountain streams. A popular spot with bird-watchers too. Recreational activities include a 9-hole golf course, tennis courts and a sports complex with a heated swimming pool. There are flower nurseries, a mini zoo, vegetable gardens and restaurants offering Eastern and Western cuisine.
Fraser's Hill
Cameron Highlands is the largest of the hill resorts in Malaysia. The cool climate has resulted not only in tea plantations but fruit orchards, vegetable gardens and flower nurseries.
Tea Plantation
Cameron Highlands is regarded as the country's "Green Bowl" supplying its produce to major cities in Malaysia and Singapore. Recreational facilities include an 18-hole golf course, tennis and badminton courts. Cameron Highlands is accessible via the north-bound road from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh. Branch off at Tapah road to get to the highlands. The journey from Kuala Lumpur takes approximately 3 1/2 hours.
Roses thrive in the cool highland
climate
Taman Negara, covering, an area of 4343 sq km, is 130 million years old! A unique corner of earth virtually left untouched. The highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia, Gunung Tahan (2,187 metres) is located here. It takes about 5 days to reach the summit of the mountain. Bookings can be made through your travel agent or through the Department of Wildlife and National Parks in Kuala Lumpur.
Sungai Tahan, Taman Negara
100 km south of Kuantan is Tasik Chini. The 13 fresh-water lakes that make up Tasik Chini are steeped in mysteries and legends. Between August and September, pink and white lotus flowers cover the surface of the water.
Tasik Chini
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