PAHANG

Contents
10 TOURISM ICONS.............................................................................................. 66
TOP PAHANG ATTRACTIONS.................................................................................66
TRANSPORTATION............................................................................................ 1414
HOW TO GET THERE?....................................................................................... 1414
By Road........................................................................................................ 1414
By Air............................................................................................................ 1515
By Rail.......................................................................................................... 1515
WHAT'S HAPPENING?....................................................................................... 1716
List of Events 2017....................................................................................... 1716
ACCOMMODATION............................................................................................ 2120
FOOD PARADISE IN PAHANG............................................................................ 2726
ACTIVITIES....................................................................................................... 2827
Tags - Explore............................................................................................ 2827
Farms & Nurseries........................................................................................ 2827
Places to Visit in Cameron Highlands............................................................2827
Fun Activities in Genting Highlands..............................................................2928
Games & Activities at Genting Highlands.....................................................2928
Things to do in Cherating.............................................................................2928
CLIMATE........................................................................................................... 3029
PEOPLE & CULTURE.......................................................................................... 3029
HANDICRAFTS.................................................................................................. 3029
TROPICAL FRUITS............................................................................................. 3130

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PAHANG

Pahang is a large state in Peninsular Malaysia. It's known for its mountains, rainforests and
beaches, including the white sands and coral reefs of Tioman Island off the east coast. The
state capital, Kuantan, is a major seaport. In the west, the gentle hills of the Cameron
Highlands include resorts, tea plantations and terraced farms, and the village of Frasers Hill
resembles an English hamlet.
Area: 13,953 mi
Population: 1.623 million (2015)
Colleges and Universities: Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Institut Saga

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10 TOURISM ICONS

Cameron Highlands

Genting Highlands

Fraser's Hill

Kuala Lipis

Historical and heritage town

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Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Centre

Taman Negara

Tioman Island

Rompin

Billfish - Sports Fishing

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Pekan

Royal City

Cherating

Surfing Paradise

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10 TOURISM ICONS

TOP PAHANG ATTRACTIONS

What are the top Pahang attractions?

Pahang is the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia with an area of nearly 36,000 sq. km. It is
thinly populated and vast tracts are given over to primeval rain forests, pristine national
parks, huge freshwater lakes, formidable mountains and refreshingly cool hill stations.

Pahang also boasts some great beaches and one of Malaysia's most popular islands, Tioman
Island.

Here is my suggested list of what to see at the state's best tourist sights.

Cherating Beach

Cherating is home to a beautiful Club Med resort providing an all-in holiday with sumptuous
food and stacks of activities for the whole family. If Club Med is not your cup of tea,
Cherating Beach has a selection of other resorts ranging from basic up to luxury.

Sungai Lembing

A slightly offbeat choice for a list of top attractions but this charming town is an important
part of Malaysia's tin mining heritage and visitors can enjoy the museum, a panoramic hill
view, 'hanging bridges' and nearby caves and waterfalls.

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Gua Charas

Gua Charas (Charas Cave) contains both Buddhist and Hindu symbols including a reclining
Buddha statue. It is located in a spectacular limestone outcrop.

Pekan

Pekan is the royal town of Pahang with palaces, a polo field, golf club and a state museum.
The old town centre is quite sleepy. The Chief's Rest House provides accommodation with
character.

Pulau Tioman

This volcanic island is rated as one of the world's most beautiful. The island is popular for
snorkelling, scuba diving, rock climbing, waterfalls and jungle trekking.

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Lake Chini

Lake Chini is Malaysias second largest body of freshwater, made up of 12 inter-connected

lakes amid 12,000 acres of lush wetland wilderness. Great for boating, fishing and relaxing.

Gunung Senyum

Gunung Senyum (meaning Smiling Mountain) is a 478m high limestone outcrop riddled with
twenty five caves, one of which contains a grave. If you are energetic and adventurous you
can take the path to the summit.

Cameron Highlands

The Cameron Highlands is the most popular and developed of Malaysia's hill resorts. From
picking strawberries to hiking peaks there is something for everyone.

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Time Tunnel Museum

Time Tunnel Cameron Highlands contains a fascinating collection of memorabilia from

Malaysias past. Definitely a highlight of any trip to the Cameron Highlands.

Fraser's Hill

Fraser's Hill still retains the sleepy charm of a colonial hill station where lovers of the
outdoors can enjoy fresh air and comfortable temperatures.

Genting Highlands

Genting Highlands is so close to KL it does not seem like it is in Pahang but it is, just.
Genting is famous for the casino and theme park but you should also visit Chin Swee Temple,
Cradle Rock, mushroom farm and more.

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Bukit Tinggi
Berjaya Hills

Bukit Tinggi, or Berjaya Hills as its developer prefers it to be known, is Malaysia's newest
hill resort having opened for business in 2000.

It is as if someone has picked up a picturesque, medieval French village and dropped it deep
in Malaysia's jungle-clad hills. The resort covers a wide area at an altitude ranging between
800 and 1,000 meters and is located about an hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur.

The developers, Berjaya Hotels & Resorts deserve credit for creating a tourist attraction out
of nothing.

COLMAR TROPICALE

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Bukit Tinggi's centrepiece is the Colmar Tropicale Resort, a French-themed hotel inspired
by the real-life town of Colmar in Alsace, France, considered to be the capital of Alsatian
wine.

There are no vineyards here but there is plenty of greenery in the surrounding hills.

Attention has been paid to detail in an attempt to recreate something of the ambience of the
original. I am not sure they fully succeed but it certainly makes a change from the usual
tropical resort.

The Colmar Tropicale hotel has 248 rooms and a range of French-themed food and beverage
outlets.

The resort offers a pool, spa, bowling, archery, tennis and more.

At weekends there is a flea market although on my visit there were only a few stalls open.

Attached to the resort is an 18 hole golf course, ranked in the top 20 in Malaysia, and
an equestrian centre where visitors can enjoy a range of horse riding activities.

There is also a rabbit park where kids can play with rabbits running freely in an enclosure.

Japanese Village

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Interesting as Colmar Tropicale is, personally I preferred the Japanese Villagelocated further
up the hill.

The Japanese Village, which is also operated by Berjaya Hotels & Resorts, features an
exquisite Japanese garden, complete with carp-filled streams and authentic Japanese
landscaping techniques and materials.

In the grounds of this garden is a beautiful traditional Japanese cottage known as the Ume
Tatami suitewhich can be rented out. I saw a rate of a whopping RM3,800 per night but as it
can sleep up to 10 people I suppose the rate is not bad and for this quality of traditional
Japanese accommodation.

Here you can also find the Tatami Spa where you can enjoy a selection of Japanese style spa
treatments in a tranquil setting.

The garden also contains a Japanese Tea House where you can witness the traditional tea
ceremony and a souvenir shop with kimono rental for photo souvenirs.

A short distance away is theRyo Zen Tei Restaurant serving the usual Japanese favourites.
After your meal you can stroll around the Botanical Garden which includes a short jungle
walk. The garden was swirling with thick mist during our visit which made it feel like a
steam room, only with lower temperatures.

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I would certainly recommend Bukit Tinggi for a day trip or possibly an overnight stay. Most
people would probably not want to stay longer than 1 or 2 nights unless they are keen golfers,
horse riders, or honeymooners. But on the other hand you could base yourself here while you
visit other attractions in the vicinity such as Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary.

Colmar Tropicale looks like quite a smart hotel and I expect it might be possible to get
competitive room rates especially on weekdays.

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TRANSPORTATION

HOW TO GET THERE?

By Road

Kuantan, a capital state on Pahang is located on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is
about 275 km. from Kuala Lumpur City, 380 km. from Johor Bahru/Singapore, 305 km.
From Melaka, 219 from Kuala Terengganu and 382 from Kota Bharu.

If you were to drive, from Kuala Lumpur take the East-Coast Highway to Kuantan, from
Johor Bahru/Singapore take the North- South Highway exit at Tangkak then go toward
Segamat Muadzam Shah Kuantan or take the coastal road to Kota Tinggi Mersing
Rompin Pekan Kuantan.

From Kota Bharu/Kuala Terengganu take the coastal road toward Dungun Kemaman
Kuantan.

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From Melaka go toward Tangkak Segamat Muadzam Shah Kuantan.

A long distance (express) bus services link Kuantan to all major towns in Peninsular Malaysia
as well as Singapore. In Kuala Lumpur the bus leave for Kuantan depart from Pudu Raya Bus
Terminal and Pekeliling Bus Station. The journey will take 4 5 hours. From Johor Bahru the
bus depart from Larkin Bus Terminal and take about 5 6 hours. Hired taxi is always
available at almost every towns and cities.

By Air

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Sultan Haji
Ahmad Shah Airport in Kuantan daily. It is faster and more convenience to take a flight the
duration is about 45 minutes. Beside, for those who come from the northern part of
Peninsular (Penang, Kedah, Perlis) flight from Penang to Kuantan operate by Fireflies 3
times a week. In addition to that, Singaporean now can enjoy and shorten their journey by
taking daily flight from Singapore to Kuantan.

By Rail

When was the last time you took a train? To go to Pahang by train is a wonderful and
spectacular memory. The scenic journey will certainly make you happy and unforgettable
experience. The Malaysian Railway (KTMB) operates from Singapore (Woodland) Tumpat
Singapore and Kuala Lumpur (KL Central) Tumpat (Kelantan) Kuala Lumpur daily. To
make your journey more convenience you can take this express train with a sleeping berth
together.

Here are some of the Railway Stations can be found in Pahang, KEMAYAN TRIANG
MENGKARAK MENTAKAB KUALA KRAU JERANTUT KERAMBIT BATU 9
KUALA LIPIS PADANG TENGKU CEGAR PERAH MERAPOH.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING?

List of Events 2017

N CONTACT
EVENT DATE VENUE
O NUMBER

KAMPUNG JUARA, 09-4191045/

1 TIOMAN SURF FESTIVAL 12-14 JANUARI
PULAU TIOMAN 013-7176677

BALOK WIND 17-19 PANTAI BALOK, 017-9871610/

2
CHALLENGE FEBRUARY KUANTAN 019-9470867

FRASER'S HILL
25-26 09-5681623/
3 INTERNATIONAL BIRD FRASER'S HILL, RAUB
FEBRUARY 24
RACE

TAMAN NEGARA,
TAMAN NEGARA BIRD KUALA TAHAN, 013-3319822/
4 3-5 MARCH
COUNT 019-9965263
JERANTUT

PAHANG
TAMAN GELORA, 09-5124192/
5 INTERNATIONAL 12 MARCH
KUANTAN 016-9339577
MARATHON

KAMPUNG GENTING, 09-4131442/

6 BUBBLE CAMP 20-23 MARCH
PULAU TIOMAN 012-7387700

KARNIVAL MASAKAN DATARAN RESIDEN, 09-3121253/

7 8-9 APRIL
TRADISIONAL LIPIS KUALA LIPIS 019-9494700

09-3551963/
8 PESTA JERAM BESU 15-16 APRIL JERAM BESU, RAUB
09-3551344

TANAH RATA,
ENVIRONMENTAL
9 29 APRIL CAMERON
DISCOVERY WALK
HIGHLANDS

JOM MAKAN- PAHANG STADIUM DARUL

10 5-7 MAY 012-9007053
FOOD FEST MAKMUR, KUANTAN

03-80234007/
11 KARAK CRUSHER 7-8 MAY KARAK
012-2997007

SAS INTERNATIONAL KAMPUNG TEKEK, 03-62063830/

12 13 MAY
ECO CHALLENGE PUALAU TIOMAN 019-9506649

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 UDA PEKAN BRIDGE 03-27308558/
13 13 MAY PEKAN
RUN 03-27138500

27 MAY- 25 JALAN MAHKOTA, 09-5735239/

14 BAZAR RAMADHAN
JUNE KUANTAN 0199177119

KUANTAN CENTURY PADANG MPK 4, 09-5171111/

15 9 JULY
RIDE (KUANTAN 160) KUANTAN 09-5146900

KONVENSYEN RADIO UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA

PAHANG, 07-5562370/
16 AMATUR MALAYSIA 15-17 JULY
019-7770435
(KRAM) KUANTAN

CAMERON ULTRA CAMERON

17 22-23 JULY 012-6740200
MARATHON HIGHLANDS

FELLOWSHIP RIDE TO
DATARAN TEMERLOH,
18 THE CENTRE OF 5 AUGUST 014-2779111
TEMERLOH
PENINSULAR MALAYSIA

SUNGAI LEMBING, 012-2886662/

19 MAD WARRIOR 6 AUGUST
KUANTAN 012-9739999

BRINCHANG,
CAMERON HIGHLANDS 05-4961777/
20 6 AUGUST CAMERON
18 CELCIUS FUN RUN 019-5719848
HIGHLANDS

GALERI
FESTIVAL MEMANAH
PENGANGKUTAN AIR,
TRADISIONAL
21 PERINGKAT 19-20 AUGUST MUZIUM 019-9776144
SULTAN ABU BAKAR
NEGERI PAHANG
PEKAN

KAMPUNG GENTING, 09-4131442/

22 START IN TIOMAN 24-27 AUGUST
PULAU TIOMAN 012-7387700

26 AUGUST - 3 DATARAN BENTONG, 09-2201513/

23 KARNIVAL BENTONG
SEPTEMBER BENTONG 017-2536749

FRASER 70 ULTRA 013-2776289/

24 9 SEPTEMBER FRASER'S HILL
MARATHON 016-3230523

TAMAN NEGARA
SUNGAI RELAU, 03-55133803/
25 MERAPOH FOREST RUN 9 SEPTEMBER
MERAPOH, KUALA 016-6084510
LIPIS

26 PAHANG BIKE WEEK 15-17 TAMAN GELORA, 03-61517171/

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 SEPTEMBER KUANTAN 012-9123237

ROYAL PAHANG
BILLFISH 15-17 KUALA ROMPIN, 09-5171111/
27
INTERNATIONAL SEPTEMBER ROMPIN 019-3366862
CHALLENGE

22-30 PANTAI HIBURAN, 09-4146677/

28 ROMPIN FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER KUALA ROMPIN 013-3716910

28 DATARAN ORANG
09-3122953/
29 KARNIVAL LIPIS SEPTEMBER- 1 KAYA HAJI,
019-9494700
OCTOBER KUALA LIPIS

KAMPUNG
011-
MY ENDURO 30 SEPTEMBER KEMAHANG HILIR,
30 11015797/
CHALLENGE (TA45) - 1 OCTOBER BENTA,
012-9835285
KUALA LIPIS

KING OF SUNGAI SUNGAI LEMBING, 012-6740200/

31 15 OCTOBER
LEMBING KUANTAN 017-2769900

DATARAN AWAM, KG 09-4211177/

32 MOH NGEMPING 29 OCTOBER
PAHANG TUA, PEKAN 017-9119600

TELUK CEMPEDAK 09-51711111/ 017-

33 4-5 NOVEMBER TELUK CEMPEDAK
DOWNHILL CHALLENGE 6375388

RINGLET, CAMERON
34 18C RIDE 11 NOVEMBER 016-2127568
HIGHLANDS

RAINFOREST
25 NOVEMBER 012-2117080/
35 CHALLENGE GLOBAL KUANTAN
- 4 DECEMBER 03-92008908
SERIES

CHERATING
8-10 CHERATING, 09-51711111/
36 INTERNATIONAL
DECEMBER KUANTAN 018-9747187
SURFING

CHERATING NIGHT 9-10 CHERATING, 09-5819658/

37
SURFING DECEMBER KUANTAN 019-9177888

CHERATING FAMILY
9-10 CHERATING, 09-5819658/
38 CARNIVAL
DECEMBER KUANTAN 019-9177888
"NIGHT OF LANTERN"

39 BESERAH TENGKUJUH 10 DECEMBER BESERAH, KUANTAN 019-9658256/

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RIDE 013-9170454

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ACCOMMODATION

A & A HOTEL

Hotel (13 rooms rooms)

18-B, Tingkat 2 & 3, Jalan Besar, 25000, Kuantan, Pahang

tel019-9770882

ACF. Retreat Centre

Resort (7 rooms)

71- Jalan Kampong Arang, Sungai Lembing, 26200, Kuantan, Pahang

Ttel609-541 1091 , 019-934 9696

Agro Resort Semuji

Chalet (26 rooms)

Km.42, Jalan Kuantan K. Lumpur, 26020 , Kuantan, Pahang

Agro Resort Semuji is fully owned by the LKPP Corporation Sdn. Bhd.,
which is one of Syarikat Kumpulan Lembaga Kemajuan Perusahaan
Pertanian Negeri Pahang subsidiary. The resort area is around 56 hectare
and located at KM42 Jalan Kuantan-Kuala Lumpur. Here, visitors will
definitely enjoy, feel and appreciate the natural environment of the resort
while enjoying the recreational activities.

tel+609 478 0488

fax+609 478 0688

Ah Chai Hotel

Hotel (5 rooms)

Lorong Rusa 1 Off Bukit Ubi, 25200, Kuantan, Pahang

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tel016-945 2783

Air Tenang Resort

Resort (7 rooms)

Lorong Chemperoh 1, Janda Baik, 28750, Bentong, Pahang

tel+603 6156 9251

fax+603 6156 9291

Amansari Beach Resort

Chalet (40 rooms)

Lorong Cempaka 1, Kampong Chempaka, 25150, Kuantan, Pahang

tel+6016 986 9365 +6016 980 3056

fax+609 534 1462

Amber Court Villa Genting

Resort (40 rooms)

69000, Bentong, Pahang

tel+603 6101 2988

fax+603 6101 2453

Find Us at

ANJUNG LUAS SELERA MOTEL

Rest House (26 rooms)

Depan Hospital Temerloh, Kg. Paya Luas, 28000, Temerloh, Pahang

tel+ 609 - 297 2105

ANJUNG SELESA GUESTHOUSE

Chalet (30 rooms)

No.6,7&8, Jalan Sim Lim, T. Chempedak, 25050, Kuantan, Pahang

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Anjung Selesa Guest House is infact a three (3) adjoining units of
renovated / refurbished bungalow units, strategically situated at No. 6, 7 &
8 Jalan Sim Lim, Teluk Chempedak, Kuantan. This location apparently is
next to Teluk Chempedak beach, an excellent beach and a premier tourist
attraction area, 5 km from Kuantan town. The nature of its enclosed bay
makes it perfect for water sport activities like swimming, sailing, surfing,
jet-skiing and sunbathing.

tel+609-566 7663 +6013 940 4458

fax+609 568 4191

Visit Website

ANNEXE REST HOUSE

Rest House (22 rooms)

Jalan Teluk Sisek, 25000, Kuantan, Pahang

tel+609 568 1544

fax+609 568 1550

APPU'S GUESTHOUSE

(7 rooms)

63, Tingkat Atas, Jalan Besar, 27200, Kuala Lipis, Pahang tel+609 312
2619

ARENAA BATIK BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Hotel (65 rooms)

No. 2324-2326, Jalan Dato Wong Ah Jang, 25100, Kuantan, Pahang

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Experience a truly unique elegant display of traditional art and
contemporary modern facilities at the Arenaa Batik Boutique Hotel
Kuantan. Located within a 5-minute drive from all that the lively town
central has to offer, convenience and comfort is all there is in mind for
you. Designed with every thought of appreciating the diversity and value
of our traditions, all our 63 guestrooms reflect intricate motifs of the Batik
a traditional handmade wax-resist dyeing fabric. Come and indulge
yourself with a perfect balance of breathtaking atmosphere, inspired
luxury and modern comfort.

tel+609 513 9800

fax+609 5134389

ARUNDINA HILL RESORT

Chalet (12 chalets)

Lot 819, Jalan Mentiga, 39000, Tanah Rata, Pahang

tel605-4911129

fax605-4915511

ATI NABILA HOTEL

Hotel (9 rooms)

B-104, Tingkat 1, Jalan Lim Hoe Lek, 25200, Kuantan, Pahang

tel+6013 962 4742

AWANA GENTING GOLF AND COUNTRY RESORT

Resort (413 rooms)

Km. 8, Goh Tong jaya, 69000, Bentong, Pahang

tel+603 643 69000

fax+603 610 13535

Find Us at

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B.B. INN

Hotel (22 rooms)

No 79A, Persiaran Camelia 4, Tanah Rata, 39000, Cameron Highlands,

Pahang

tel+605 4914551

fax+05 4914553

BAILEYSCOURT APARTMENT

Apartment (14 rooms)

Lot 155, Jalan Haji Ahmad, 25300, Kuantan, Pahang

tel+609-556 3199

fax+609-556 3189

Visit Website

BAKTI MUSLIM VACATION HOME

Rest House

No.4, Lorong Gambang Damai 24, Taman Gambang Damai, 26300,

Kuantan, Pahang

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BALOK SEAVIEW RESORT

Resort (32 rooms)

Lot1941/42, Km. 20, Jln. Kuantan - Kemaman, 26100 , Kuantan, Pahang

tel+609 583 3466

fax+609 583 3466

BENTONG MAJU HOTEL

(20 rooms)

No. 22-23, Jalan Bentong, 28700, Bentong, Pahang

tel+609 222 2228

fax+609 223 2228

Accommodation

Hotels

Resort

Beach Chalets

Homestay

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FOOD PARADISE IN PAHANG

Pahang boasts of an unending variety of delicacies. Malay, Chinese and Indian food will
never fail to stimulate the taste buds and arouse the adventurer in you. Fine European cuisine
can also be found at major hotels and restaurants.

Rice is the staple food of Malaysia, and comes in many varieties and forms. It is used for both
savory and sweet dishes and cakes.

Malay cuisine is generally spicy and makes great use of the coconut. One such dish is nasi
lemak, which consists of rice cooked in coconut milk and savored with spicy anchovy sauce,
hardboiled egg, peanuts and cucumber.

A must however, even for the uninitiated is sate, a popular Malay dish. Succulent morsels of
marinated meat are skewered on palm fronds and barbecued on an open flame. Eaten with
spicy peanut sauce, fresh cucumber, onions and ketupat (rice boiled in woven palm leaf
cases) sate is the kebab of the Malay world.

Dim sum, a Chinese traditional cuisine with over 30 delicacies is but one of the many items
on the Chinese menu. The incredible numbers of ways in which rice and noodles are prepared
by the Chinese only proves that innovation and creativity knows no boundaries.

One of the more popular Indian cuisines is the briyani, a rice dish cooked with spices. It is
served with a choice of chicken, beef or lamb cooked in an assortment of spices. Another
popular cuisine of the Indians is naan, a kind of bread. It is served along with curry and
chicken tikka.
Fish-based dishes are almost a necessary feature, because both salt and fresh water fish are
easily available in Pahang. The further you travel away from the sea, the more often you will
find fresh water fish and prawns prepared for the table. Since some of the longer and bigger
rivers in Peninsular Malaysia can be found in the state, it is little wonder that Pahang is well-
known for the prized fish such as patin, jelawat, temalian, kelah (Malay Masheer) and
baung. Prepared in traditional Malay cooking style, they are very much sought after for
their exquisite tastes.

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ACTIVITIES

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Activities Adventure Allans Water Archery Beaches Bentong Bird

Watching Blogger Building Bukit Tinggi Cactus Cameron Cameron
Highlands Camping Caves cherating Club Med Competition Deerland
event Experience Exploration Farm Ferry Fishing Flower Frasers Hill
French Fruit Fun Gallery Games gaur Genting Highlands Golfing hamlets
Highlands Hiking Hills Historical History homestay Horse Riding hospital
international Janda Baik Japanese Jerantut Jungle Kenong Rimba Park
Kuantan Lake Lake Chini Lipis museum Nature Outdoor Activity Park
Pekan Rabbit Park Raub Rompin Rose Sea seladang Sungai Lembing
Taman Negara Tanah Aina Tea Temerloh Theme Park Tioman Tips town
Trekking Turtle Sanctuary Vegetables

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CLIMATE
As generally the case in Peninsula Malaysia, Pahang is warm and humid throughout the year
with temperatures ranging from 21 degrees to 33 degrees Celsius. The highlands are
definitely cooler with temperatures falling down to 16 degrees Celsius at night. The
temperature rarely exceeds 23 degrees Celsius at night. The temperature rarely exceeds 23
degrees Celsius during the day.

The rainy seasons in the coastal areas are caused by the monsoons that usually occur between
November to February. Annual rainfall is high, averaging over 200 centimeters.

PEOPLE & CULTURE

The Malays, Chinese, Indians and the Indigenous People that make the 1.5 million people in
Pahang are a perfect picture of diversity in harmony. Existing peacefully, each with their own
colorful pomp and pageantry, they display a tolerance and understanding born out of mutual
respect for each other. It thus provides unique harmony, which continues to astound many a
visitor.

The many aspects of their cultures that nicely blended can be found in the language, beliefs,
clothes, food, tradi- tional games. It would be hard indeed to fully describe the many facets of
Malaysias rich and diverse heritage.

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HANDICRAFTS

If you are into handicrafts, Kampung Pandan along the alternative road from Kuantan to
Kemaman, Terengganu is a-must-stop. You will find here an assortment of souvenirs made
from woven pandan (pandanus) leaves.

Royal Pahang Silk is produced at the Pahang Silk Weaving Centre at Sungai Soi in Kuantan
and Pulau Keladi in Pekan. At these centers, you also get a chance to watch the actual silk
weaving process.

Batik printing cottages can be found at Kampung Balok, Cherating and Tanah Putih. Apart
from watching the printing or painting process, you could try your hand at designing your
very own batik.

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TROPICAL FRUITS

Tropical fruits such as papayas, mangoes, bananas, rock-melons, pineapples, ciku,

watermelons and star fruits are easily available in the state, but the King of Fruits or the
durians from Pahang are very much sought after. Durian is seasonal, and so too are The
Queen of Fruits or the mangosteen, rambutan, duku and langsat.

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