Bentong is the name of a small town in Pahang, about one hour drive from Kuala Lumpur. It is unique in the sense that it has a hot spring, which not common in Malaysia.
The Sign After The Bentong Toll.
After the toll (RM3.00) take the left turn, then you cross a bridge.
There is a T- junction after the bridge, take the left turn, you will see this sign, ... Kolam Air Panas .. 9 Km (hot spring ..9km)
The Sign Outside the Hot Pond Complex in Bentong Pahang
The Bentong Hot Spring in Pahang. The Pond Can Be Better Kept
The Hot Spring Pond, The Water Is Warm Bearable To Bath
The New Bentong Rest House (Pahang)
If you intend to stay in Bentong, you can stay at the Rest House
It is in the town, near the police station. Nicely situated on top of a hill.
Getting To Bentong Pahang
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The Bentong hot spring is situated about 20 km from the town of Bentong. It is on the old Bentong - Kuala Lumpur road. The local authority had built a pond and fence the area.
From Kuala Lumpur, take the East/West Highway towards Genting. Be ready to pay the road tolls amounting to RM8/. After about an hour drive, you will come across the 2nd toll booth, the Bentong Toll Booth. After the toll, take the left exit towards the town of Bentong and you will be crossing the Bentong River, then at the T-junction, take left turn. The pond is about 9 km away.
Hi! My family of 3 will be relocating to Bentong in July. Do you know of any places to rent? preferably single storey terrace houses ...
ReplyDeleteAlso, is it easy to find halal food outlets there? i noticed that a lot of the reviews say Bentong is mostly populated by the Chinese. But how does a Chinese Moslem go baout eating out in Bentong?
Appreciate info on the area and on where to stay. I'm posted there to be a teacher. That's why we're relocating. Please let me know. Thanks, viviAn