bentong pahang

Bentong is a small town in the state of Pahang. What make it interesting is not the town itself, but the resorts and relaxing spots near Bentong. It is very likely that it had the largest number of tourist attractions.

What make it better is, these tourist spots are less than an hour of leisure drive from the capital Kuala lumpur.

There are the tourist hot spots:

1. Genting Highland.

Even if you are not a gambler, there are alot to do and see in the resort town. The cool weather is the added value for the city folks to relax and unwind after days of hard work.

- the cable cars will take you above the beautiful tropical forest.

- theme park - for you or the children to enjoy the rides. You may like to give a try on Reindeer Cruiser or the Ferris wheel.

- Try the Dinosaurland Theme Park. The children will love to journey millions of years in time to the days of the giant animals.

Glancing at the Google search, Genting Highland seem to attract more searchers than the Bentong district itself. Technically Genting Highland is in Bentong, but Genting had grew and now bigger than Bentong.

2. Lentang recreation park

Situated on the highway to Bentong and about 40 minutes drive from Kuala Lumpur. Suitable for half day outing with family. You can take a dip in the tropical stream with cool water. During raining season, the water level can be high and unsutable for picnic and bathing. The raining season is Nov to January.

These two locations are in my state of Pahang. I normally pass through Lentang Park on my way to my home town Lipis. I use to stop for a swim when my sons were small.

Chamang Waterfall Bentong

Bentong in Pahang is gifted with many tourist destination. Many of which are more popular than the district of Bentong itself. These are the popular holiday spots in Bentong:

a. Genting Highland - A popular spot especially for week end holiday makers with comprehensive facilities.

b. Bukit Tinggi - Now known as Berjaya Hills Resort. Famous for its French-themes resort. At 2700 feet above sea-level, the temperature is cool throughout the year.

c. Janda Baik- A holiday destination with a traditional touch.

Beside the big tourist destination, we has a collection of smaller spots such as the Chamang and the Lentang Waterfalls.

d. Lentang water fall is suitable for picnic and bathing and easily accessible. At is on the East- West highway, about 30 minutes from the the Gombak toll both.

Another waterfall spot is the Chamang waterfall. It is further and to reach it you have to exit the highway after the Bentong toll both, towards the town of Bentong. About 5 km from Bentong, there is a junction on you left. Then driving through plantation and secondary jungle, you will reach the site after about 10 minutes.



Chamang waterfall is steep and most of the areas are dangerous for swimmers. Bathing is safe at the calmers spots at the lower portions of the river.

Bentong Hot Spring

Bentong Pahang
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.