Table of contents
Regions / Cities / Other destinations / Beaches / Hill resorts / Islands / National parks / Lake / Culture and History / Talk / Travel to Pahang, visa requirements / Get around / Pahang attractions and sightseeing / City tours / Good restaurants and cheap meals / Pahang nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs. / Stay safe / Get outDestinations in Pahang
Pahang is the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia.
Regions
Cities
- Kuantan - the state capital, a popular seaside resort
- Bentong
- Jerantut
- Kuala Lipis
- Maran
- Pekan - the royal town, 45 km south of Kuantan
- Raub
- Temerloh
- Cameron Highlands
Other destinations
Beaches
- Cherating - most popular beach in Pahang and regular backpacker stopover
- Balok - long stretches of sand, and much nearer to Kuantan
- Teluk Chempedak - located about 5 kilometers from Kuantan City by using Jalan Telok Sisek.
- Pantai Batu Hitam - it is just about 10 minutes passing through Jalan Beserah. Nearer than Balok.
Hill resorts
- Cameron Highlands - Malaysia's premier hill resort and site of vast tea plantations
- Fraser's Hill - colonial summer getaway
- Genting Highlands - Malaysia's playground and the site of its only legal casino
- Janda Baik - A mountainside of dramatic peaks, valleys and ravines ranging from 1500 to 4500 feet above sea level, laced together with picturesque streams and waterfalls. For a holiday with a difference, try this secluded green enclave. For Kuala Lumpur residents the place is easily accessible and driving is a breeze via the Karak Highway.
Islands
- Tioman Island - once nominated as the most beautiful island in the world
National parks
- Taman Negara National Park - Malaysia's oldest national park
- Krau Game Reserve - home of Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary
Lake
- Tasik Chini - the lake that famous with Dragon
- Tasik Bera - located about 2 hours from Temerloh. Can go by boats or by driving.
Culture and History
Talk
Travel to Pahang - Visa Requirements
Tours and Getting around Pahang
Pahang tourist attractions and sightseeing
Pahang city tours
Pahang Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive
Pahang nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs
Stay safe
Get out
Destinations in Pahang:
- Cameron Highlands
- Cherating
- Fraser's Hill
- Genting Highlands
- Janda Baik
- Jerantut
- Kuantan
- Pekan
- Raub
- Rawa
- Taman Negara National Park
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