Welcome to Pahang.This is the place for you to enjoy the beauty of nature in its original sense, one of the largest state in the Peninsular Malaysia with the land area of 35,960 sq. km, for you to explore. Compared to other states in the west coast, much of the jungles in this state are still virgin and unexploited since the beginning of time. Pahang has so much to offer the visitor, both locals and foreigners.
Pahang has cool green mountains, the three highlands resorts are in Pahang, excitng rain forests, hill resorts, tranquil fishing villages, long stretches of sandy beaches, mysterious caves and unspoilt lakes.
With population of 1 million, the state, which lies on the East Coast, offers the finest in beaches such as the famous Cherating Beach, Teluk Chempedak and Beserah Beach. What make them better, they are not crowded. There are the renown hill resorts of Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands and Fraser's Hill. If you are looking for nature and adventure, why not visit parks such as Kenong Rimba, Endau-Rompin and Taman Negara (National Park).
With population of 1 million, the state, which lies on the East Coast, offers the finest in beaches such as the famous Cherating Beach, Teluk Chempedak and Beserah Beach. What make them better, they are not crowded. There are the renown hill resorts of Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands and Fraser's Hill. If you are looking for nature and adventure, why not visit parks such as Kenong Rimba, Endau-Rompin and Taman Negara (National Park).
Last year Pahang received around 10 millions visitors, and 70% of them were visiting Genting Highlands.
The state's tourist board provides comprehensive packages for the visitors. The packages include visit to highland destinations, Genting, Cameroon and Frazers Hill. It also includes visit to Elephants Conservation Centre Kuala Gandah, Kuala Lipis (historic town), Taman Negara, National Park, Tioman Island, Rompin (Billfish-Sports Fishing), Pekan (Royal town) dan Cherating (Surfing Paradise).
1.Tioman Island
· Lone sandy beaches surrounded by unspoiled tropical jungle. Considered to be one of the most beautiful island in the world.· Explore the crystal clear water,the beautiful exotic fish and corals.
· Tioman Island is the largest of a group of 64 islands; so island hopping by boat
· Tioman Island is the largest of a group of 64 islands; so island hopping by boat
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2. The Highlands
a. Fraser Hill- Situated in the Titiwangsa mountain range, about 1,500 meters above sea-level, accessible 365 days in a year. It is about 2 hour drive from Kuala Lumpur. Named after the British explorer, James Fraser, and was set up in 1890. It is an idyllic resort for the city dwellers to escape from the heat and humidity of the cities.
b. Cameron Highland - Cameron has always been one of the favorite destination for many Malaysian and Singaporean retreat from hot summer weather of the tropics. It is easily accessed from Perak, a bit far from Kuala Lumpur, about 3 hours drive.
c. Genting Highland - It is one of the most developed of the hill resorts in Malaysia, and was founded in 1965 mainly to cater for the gambling activities. Located in Pahang, about 50 km from Kuala Lumpur. Genting Highlands is the perfect escape for those seeking relaxation and entertainment in a cool setting.
Brief History of Pahang from (http://www.wawasan2020.com/ph/phhist.html)
Prior to the establishment of the Malacca Sultanate, Pahang was in control of the southern areas in the Malay Peninsula. The Majapahit people at that time reffered to the Peninsula simply as 'Pahang'. At the beginning of the 16th century, the period when the Malay State of Johor was established, the borders of Pahang were as follows; in the south at Sedili Besar, in the north reaching Terengganu. It's western borders of Pahang were as follows; in the south at Sedili Besar, in the north and west borders of Pahang are a chain of mountains, i.e. the Main Range. On the east side is the South China Sea.
Pahang is the largest state in the Malay Peninsula. Total land area is 35,515 square kilometres. There are 11 districts in Pahang; which are Kuantan, Maran, Pekan, Rompin, Temerloh, Jerantut, Bentong, Raub, Lipis, Cameron Highlands and Bera. People of various religions and races make up the population.
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2. The Highlands
a. Fraser Hill- Situated in the Titiwangsa mountain range, about 1,500 meters above sea-level, accessible 365 days in a year. It is about 2 hour drive from Kuala Lumpur. Named after the British explorer, James Fraser, and was set up in 1890. It is an idyllic resort for the city dwellers to escape from the heat and humidity of the cities.
b. Cameron Highland - Cameron has always been one of the favorite destination for many Malaysian and Singaporean retreat from hot summer weather of the tropics. It is easily accessed from Perak, a bit far from Kuala Lumpur, about 3 hours drive.
c. Genting Highland - It is one of the most developed of the hill resorts in Malaysia, and was founded in 1965 mainly to cater for the gambling activities. Located in Pahang, about 50 km from Kuala Lumpur. Genting Highlands is the perfect escape for those seeking relaxation and entertainment in a cool setting.
Brief History of Pahang from (http://www.wawasan2020.com/ph/phhist.html)
Prior to the establishment of the Malacca Sultanate, Pahang was in control of the southern areas in the Malay Peninsula. The Majapahit people at that time reffered to the Peninsula simply as 'Pahang'. At the beginning of the 16th century, the period when the Malay State of Johor was established, the borders of Pahang were as follows; in the south at Sedili Besar, in the north reaching Terengganu. It's western borders of Pahang were as follows; in the south at Sedili Besar, in the north and west borders of Pahang are a chain of mountains, i.e. the Main Range. On the east side is the South China Sea.
Pahang is the largest state in the Malay Peninsula. Total land area is 35,515 square kilometres. There are 11 districts in Pahang; which are Kuantan, Maran, Pekan, Rompin, Temerloh, Jerantut, Bentong, Raub, Lipis, Cameron Highlands and Bera. People of various religions and races make up the population.
Back to Home Page: http://pahangtour.blogspot.com/
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