Interesting place in Pahang

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 forest , 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 selesction of other
resort 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 .

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 snorkeling , scuba diving ,
rock climbing , waterfalls and jungle tracking .

TASIK CHINI :
Lake Chini is Malaysia’s second
largest body of freshwater , made uo
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 .

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 .

KUALA GANDAH ELEPHANT SANCTUARY :
At Kuala Gandah you can hand feed
Elephants , enjoy a bare back elephant
ride and give them a scrub-down in the river .

TAMAN NEGARA :
Taman Negara is the largest remaining stretch
of untouched rainforest in Peninsular Malaysia .
A range of adventure and eco-tourism activities
await the intrepid traveller .

CHAMANG WATERFALL :
Chamang Waterfall is a beautiful waterfall
just 10 km outside of Bentong . the trail is primarily
used for hiking and nature tips .