Category: Pahang

The state of Pahang is one of the largest states in Peninsular Malaysia with a land size of 36,137 km2 and a population of nearly 1.5 million people. It is the third largest state in the country after the two east Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak. Pahang is located at the center of Peninsular Malaysia which is bordered with other states like Perak to the west, Kelantan to the north, Terengganu to the east as well as Selangor and Negeri Sembilan towards the west as well. Its state capital is Kuantan with other major towns here that include Pekan which is the royal seat and the constituency represented by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. The state has 11 administrative regions namely Pekan, Bentong, Bera, Jerantut, Temerloh, Rompin, Raub, Maran, Kuala Lipis, Cameron Highlands and Kuantan.

Kuantan, Pahang

The state capital of Pahang is Kuantan which has a total area of 2,960 km2. Its 2009 record of population is just slightly more than half a million. Kuantan town is located around the Kuantan River mouth which heads out to the South China Sea. Kuantan is the ninth largest city in the whole country where it is the transportation hub towards other smaller cities and towns to the state. It connects to Teluk Cempedak which is towards the northern part of the state.

Pekan, Pahang

Pekan town is one of the major towns in the state of Pahang. It is the home constituency of Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak who is the current prime minister of Malaysia. With an estimated population of about 150,000 people in the land size covering 3,805 km², it is situated about 50 kilometers towards the southern part of Kuantan. Pekan is also one of the eleven administrative districts of the state. The location of Pekan is towards the eastern region of the state with Tasik Chini and Tasik Bera located towards its west, Rompin towards the south and Kuantan towards the north.

Rompin, Pahang

Rompin is one of the major towns in Pahang. It has a land size of 4,044.24 km² and a population of about 110,000 people. Due to its geographical location which is nearby the coast, its main produce have been through the fishery sector. This small fishing village has been known for its fishing industry within the Rompin district. The Rompin River is one of its trademark that streams through the town while the widely popular Endau Rompin National Park is also housed here with Kuala Gandah towards its north. The famed Pulau Tioman is located towards the eastern coast here.

Temerloh, Pahang

Located around the central part of Pahang state, the town of Temerloh is one of the major towns of the state. It has a land size of 2251 km² and can be reached through the trunk road from Kuala Lumpur in a 130 km drive. It is the second largest town in the state and is located around the meeting point of the Semantan and Pahang rivers respectively. The town has an estimated population of slightly more than 150,000 people where it is also the administrative center for the surrounding towns here like Lanchang, Kuala Krau, Mentakab and Kerdau. Towards the east is Maran while Bentong is on the opposite side while the southern part of this town is Bera and Jerantut is at the north.

Maran, Pahang

Maran is one of the towns in Pahang. While a lot of other towns are involved in various types of industries, Maran is known more for being a sleepy town as its main activities here involve plantations in palm oil. It is also one of the most natural towns around as it is engulfed within isolated forests and trees. it is one of the smallest towns here which is situated between Temerloh and the state capital of Pahang, Kuantan. It borders with Bera towards the southern part of the town.

Bera, Pahang

Bera town is one of the 11 administrative centers of Pahang with a land size of 2228 km². In 2008, its population is recorded at 88,800. This region was established in 1992 which was originally part of Temerloh and is known for its agricultural produce. Lake Bera is located around this region which is where the town got its name from. The town is bordered at the north with Temerloh and Maran, Jempol which is part of Negeri Sembilan towards the south-west, Bentong to the west and Rompin to the east.

Bentong, Pahang

Bentong is one of the towns in Pahang with a land size of 1831 km². With a population of slightly more than 100,000, it is located very near to the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur which is about 80km towards the northeast. Bentong is easily accessible by road as it is bordered with Selangor towards the west while on the southern part one can get to Negeri Sembilan. The town is located from Kuala Lumpur en route to other parts of Pahang, namely Kuantan while it also connects to other parts like Kuala Lipis and Raub. There are 3 subdistricts in Bentong namely, Bentong, Sabai and Pelangai.

Raub , Pahang

The town of Raub has a land size of 2269 km² and a recorded population of approximately 100,000 people. It is located 265km from Kuantan the capital of Pahang and 110km from Kuala Lumpur. Located on the western region of Pahang, it is one of the oldest towns in the state. Raub has 7 subdistricts namely Tras, Ulu dong, Gali, Sega, Dong, Semantan Ulu and Batu Talam with Dong being smallest among them. Raub is located strategically where resorts town Fraser’s Hill is located towards its west and Genting Highlands towards the south. Cameron Highlands is towards the north of Raub while towards the east is Kota Gelang.

Jerantut, Pahang

The town of Jerantut is one of the main towns in Pahang with a total land size of 7561 km². It has a population of slightly more than 100,000 and is located about 200km from the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. Located at the north of Pahang, this is also where one would go to head out to the Taman Negara National Park. It borders with the states of Kelantan and Terengganu towards the north while towards the west is Lipis and Raub while Kuantan is bordered on the east. The southern parts of Jerantut is Temerloh and Maran.

Lipis, Pahang

The town of Lipis is a district within the state of Pahang and is located around the north-west part of the state. It has a land size of 5,198 km² and an estimated population of around 90,000. The town has 10 subdistricts and was the former capital of the state during the British colonisation. It is bordered with Jerantut towards the east, Raub towards the south, the state of Kelantan towards the north and towards the west is Cameron Highlands as well as the state of Perak. Apart from that, it is also one of the few entry points into the Taman Negara Nationoal Park as well as into Gunung Tahan, the highest peak in Peninsular Malaysia.

Cameron Highlands, Pahang

Cameron Highlands has a total land size of 712 km² where its north borders with the state of Kelantan while Perak is towards the west. Located about 85 kilometers to Ipoh, the state capital of Perak it is also 200 kilomters from Kuala Lumpur. As Cameron Highlands is naturally a highland town it has a cooler climate as compared to other towns. Cameron Highlands is one of the 11 administrative centers in the state where it has 3 townships namely Ringlet, Tanah Rata and Brinchang. Ringlet is located about 12 km from Tanah Rata and is the first town after coming in from the expressway. From Tanah Rata, Brinchang is 4 km away which is the biggest town here.

Frasers Hill

Perhaps one of the most uncelebrated highland resorts in Malaysia, Frasers Hill is indeed quite a popular tourists destination located in the Pahang state in Malaysia.

Facts about Fraser’s Hill

Currency: MYR (Malaysian Ringgit)
Dialling code: Being in the state of Pahang means that you will have to dial the prefix +609 for land lines and standard mobile prefixes.
Airport: If you are flying in to Fraser’s Hill, you will need to arrive at the KLIA or klia2 airports as they are nearer than the airport in Pahang state
Airport Tax: applies for both domestic and international flights
Distance from airport to city centre: KLIA/ klia2 airports are about 150kms away which will take approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes by car.
Temperature: The annual temperature in Fraser’s Hill is very cooling and range between 12 and 24 degrees Celsius
Climate and Weather: Cooling and tropical
Common languages: Bahasa Malaysia, English Language, Chinese and Tamil

Transportation Facts

To get to Fraser’s Hill from the airport you will need to charter a car or rent one on your own as most taxis do not come all the way here. You could however try for ride sharing services like Grab and Uber.

Highlights of Fraser’s Hill

Fraser’s Hill is among the top tourists attractions in the country. When you are there, you can enjoy many types of activities including:

Birdwatching – There are specially designated locations for you to enjoy some birdwatching around here. It is in fact one of the few very popular locations in the world for this hobby. There are more than 250 species known to be housed around here with an annual Bird Race competition held
Visit the Clock Tower – The iconic structure here is the Clock Tower which is a popular spot for photographs among visitors.
Go to the Jeriau Waterfalls – You only need to walk for about 30 minutes and you will get to the Jeriau Waterfalls. One of the best places to relax and unwind in Fraser’s Hill, the locals and visitors are commonly seen here on most days.
Golfing – You can do so at the Royal Fraser’s Hill Golf Club
Nature – Go hiking at some of the best trails of the highlands. This includes the Hemmant Trail and Pine Tree Trail and the Bishop’s Trail respectively.

Foods in Fraser’s Hill

There are not much local delights in Fraser’s Hill but you can head out to certain places to enjoy a good meal here. This includes:

Arzed Restauarant- You can get a lot of local dishes here
Jalan Genting Food Court – Hawker food
Hillview Restaurant at Puncak Inn – you will typically get Chinese and Western foods here

Origins of Fraser’s Hill

The highlands got its name from Louis James Fraser who came here in the 1890s where he found tin. The Scotsman had prior to coming here went to dig for gold in Australia and when he got here, he found that tin was lucrative business. So he then employed Chinese miners to help him with the mining work while he operated mule trains down the mountains where he earned his living.

He then mysteriously disappeared but rumour has it that it had something to do with his gambling and opium business. Eventually, in around 1913, tin ran out here but by then it was already known for being a colonial hill resort where the rich and could afford came here to enjoy the cool temperature at 1524 meters above sea level. A road was then built in 1922 and that saw further developments in Frasers hill including the first golf courses in the country as well as residential housing like bungalows and houses.

Not as rapidly developed

One of the distinctive sight and fact about Frasers Hill is that despite the rapid developments in other highland resorts like Cameron Highlands and Genting Highlands, Frasers Hill is still very much looked the same with its old and traditional cottage like homes as well as the natural attractions here.

Limited public transportation

This is probably due to the fact that there is no public transport that comes here where the last remaining bus service from Kuala Kubu Bahru has since been terminated. So to get to Frasers Hill, you will have to come here by your own transport. To get here, you will need to come through from Kuala Lumpur which is 105 kms away and will take away 2 hours and get in through Kuala Kubu Bahru. If you like you can get the train service that also stops here with the KTM Komuter Service.

Perfect for birdwatching

Frasers Hill is very much a natural location and it is also known as one of the best places in the world for birdwatching. There have been a total of more than 250 different bird species recorded here and they hold the annual Bird Race here. The Jeriau Waterfalls too is another place which you can visit located about 5km away from the town center.

Cameron Highlands Holiday Guide

Located 20 kilometers from Ipoh and around 150 kilometers from the capital Kuala Lumpur, Cameron Highlands is elevated 5000 feet above sea level and experiences cool and breezy climate, one of the few in Peninsular Malaysia. It is accessible by road through the North South Expressway. Named after a British colonial government surveyor William Cameron who found the plateau during a mapping expedition, it is hugely popular for its tea plantations and is home to most of the tea produce in the country.

Malaysia’s Coolest Destination

Various attractions await the visitor including Butterfly Farms, Strawberry plantation and farms, some Cactus points, rose and flower gardens, a common export from the highlands. Major accommodation here include Cameron Highlands hotels & homestay facilities.

Escape to a discrete and romantic getaway in Cameron Highlands. Highly recommended in travel guides for vacationers to rejuvenate and unwind, it offers remarkable sights of green rolling hills, beautiful tea plantations, flowers blooming marvellous in the nurseries and succulent strawberries growing splendidly in a farm.

Perfect for relaxation

Beautifully located at over 1,500 metres above sea level, this is an ideal premier destination for one to kick back and relax in the cool climate. The excellent cool climate here makes it a perfect highland for tea growing industry. The tranquil and serene Cameron Highlands is popular among locals and foreign travelers all-year round.

Temperature below 25°C

Where is the best place to enjoy cool climate and learn a little about tea making process in Malaysia? Cameron Highlands is the place for you to immerge in cool temperatures less than 25 °C while getting information on tea making process from three major tea plantations in the country – Boh Tea Plantation, Sungai Palas Tea Plantation and Cameron Valley Tea Plantation.

Beautiful Tea Plantation Scenery

Your trip to Cameron Highlands is not complete without a visit around the tea plantation to see for yourself the processing of fresh tea leaves from the plantations.
The leading tea grower in Malaysia – Boh Plantations Sdn Bhd with four gardens namely Boh, Sungei Palas and Fairlie situated in Cameron Highlands (while another in Selangor). Boh produces about 4 million kilograms of tea annually which accounts up to 70 percent of all tea produced in the country.

Visitors can also check out Cameron Valley Tea Plantation which is situated along the main road from Ringlet to Tanah Rata. This is an ideal and great spot to snap some pictures as the plantation offers scenic view.

Flower and Strawberry Farms

If you plan to stay a few days in Cameron Highlands, you can visit other attractions such as Strawberry Farms, Vegetable Farms, Time Tunnel Gallery, Flower Nurseries, Butterfly Centres and Honeybee Farms. Cameron is not only renowned for its beautiful tea plantation but other featured attractions such as flowers blooming stunningly in Rose Garden and vegetable farms are also popular among tourists.

Take a guided tour around Strawberry Farm as visitors are allowed to pluck the fruits and charge according to the weight. Unlike any other places in Malaysia, you can purchase home made strawberry jam at a relatively low price. Some of the popular farms in Cameron Highlands include Big Red Strawberry Farm, Kasimani’s Strawberry Farm, KHM Strawberry Farm and Raju’s Hill Strawberry Farm.

Facts about Cameron Highlands

Before you plan your trip itinerary to Cameron Highlands, here are some facts you need to know about the place. The smallest district in Pahang, Cameron Highlands is the second most famous tourist destinations in Malaysia after Genting Highlands. But as the largest and most famous hill resort in the country, it is surrounded by lush greenery hills and vegetables and fruits farms. The town managed to preserve much of the appeal as an English village.

Major Hotels in Cameron Highlands

Cameron Highlands comprises four main townships namely Brinchang, Ringlet, Tanah Rata and Kampung Raja. Holiday makers can choose from a wide range of inexpensive as well as luxury hotels and resorts in Cameron Highlands. Most of the hotels are located in Tanah Rata town – Hotel De’ La Ferns, Casa De’ La Rosa, Century Pines Resort and The Lakehouse. For backpackers who would like to stay in chalets and guest houses, check out Fathers Guest House, Bala’s Chalet, Jurina Lodge and Twin Pines.

Time Tunnel Gallery

Meanwhile, you may talk a walk down the memory lane and get first-hand information of Cameron Highlands’ history from Time Tunnel Gallery. Visitors can take a peek at the photographs from the past since pre-war times.

Butterfly Farms

You will experience something rare in butterfly centres as visitors get an opportunity to see the butterflies in the open around the plant-filled garden. There are two famous butterfly farms in Cameron Highlands which are located in Kea Farm area. Lastly on your trip itinerary, remember to visit any of the three famous honeybee farms – Ee Feng Gu Honey Bee Farm, Highland Honey Bee Farm or Cameron Tringkap Bee Farm.

And why not take a long walk around Cameron to catch a glimpse of the architecture of old colonial buildings particularly the Old Smokehouse? From here, you can saunter around the dense forests and take the challenging trails that will eventually lead to several small villages inhabited by the aboriginal Orang Asli.

Enjoy Golf and outdoor activities in Cameron Highlands

On another note, high-powered businessmen and avid golfers can spend some quality time at a nearby panoramic golf course. Vacationers are advised to spend more than two days in Cameron because you need to allocate time to check out other townships such as Brinchang, Tanah Rata and Ringlet.

The enthralling highlands is easily accessible by road via Kuala Lumpur-Ipoh Highway or buses. To sum it up, here are a series of leisure activities await you in Cameron Highlands – trekking along some challenging and rocky trails in the dense forest, bird watching, paying a visit to honey bee farm, tea plantation, rose and vegetable farms, stopping over at aboriginal villages and cycling to the top of the scenic Gunung Brinchang. With so much to do, how can you resist the temptation to visit one of the most popular tourist destinations in Malaysia?

Bukit Tinggi

Take advantage of the breezy wind, cool and fresh air that pervades Bukit Tinggi because you are about to experience an unforgettable holiday that you have been dreaming for some time.

Come to Bukit Tinggi for an unforgettable vacation

If you are searching for luxury and sophisticated holiday resorts, look no further because Selesa Hill Homes and Bukit Tinggi Resort are the answer to your search. So what are you waiting for? Take the plunge to have a memorable holiday at the captivating plateau. Vacationers can spend the time off to stroll around the green rolling hills or play golf at the challenging terrain.

Top choice for golf

In fact, Bukit Tinggi has always been the first choice for avid golfers and business travelers to spend the weekend because they can fully utilize the business facilities available while enjoying a great trip here.

Janda Baik nearby for food

And if you want to take a break to indulge in some delectable and scrumptious delights, Janda Baik which is a small residential area within the area is where you should head to. The French-themed resort, Colmar Tropicale Resort with picturesque views of Pahang is designed exclusively to provide ample space for you and your loved ones to breathe your own air and enjoy the tranquility that you deserve (which you can never get in the city).

Enjoy the French connection here

You can catch a glimpse of 16th century of France here as you look around the glorious old architecture, wishing well, cuckoo clock tower and bona fide cobblestone village square. Beautifully surrounded by dense tropical rainforest, it will take your mind off what is bothering you. The pervading winds all around enable vacationers to cycle around freely and comfortably. To get to Bukit Tinggi, one must drive to Bentong via Karak Highway from Kuala Lumpur.

Pahang Accommodations Guide

The state of Pahang is widely considered to be one of the most ‘complete’ states in terms of tourism as it houses the Taman Negara National Park, one of the oldest rainforest in the world, Cherating beach, an international seaside resort destination that also houses the Club Med Cherating, highlands and mountains like Cameron Highlands as well as a wide range of islands.

All types of accommodation available

Hence, it is very common that tourist are always looking for budget accommodation when visiting Pahang and its major cities. The state capital, Kuantan has perhaps the most budget accommodation choices as it is the central hub and transportation point that heads out to the other destinations in Pahang. While there are many world class hotels here, you could:

head out to Grand City Hotel where rooms start from RM70 per night
The Greenlast Hotel also offers an affordable choice that starts from RM80 per night.
Suraya Hotel is another choice that you can head on to for a comfortable stay with rooms starting from RM115 per night.

Cherating Beach Accommodation

Over in Cherating beach, there are a wide range of accommodations which one can choose from. Here is where one would find many international hotels like Holiday Villa and Legend but the Suria Cherating Beach Resort might be one of the most affordable choices here with rooms starting from RM107 per night. The Residence Inn Cherating is also a common favourite here although the rooms are slight costlier as compared to Suria but is still considered to be affordable.

About Pahang State
Pahang is located in Peninsular Malaysia. It is the largest state in the mainland and the third largest in the country after Sabah and Sarawak. Bordered by the states of Negeri Sembilan, Selangor and Perak at the west side, Kelantan at the north, Terengganu at the east and Johor, some parts of the east coast overlooks the South China Sea.

Known in full as Pahang Darul Makmur, which means Abode of Tranquility, its 1 million population here is divided among the many towns located in the state. Its capital is in Kuantan while the royal residence is located in the town of Pekan. There are mainly 3 main geographical landscapes in the states, the Highlands, the coastal areas and the rainforests.

All types of attractions available

Due to this landscape, Pahang is one of the most attractive states in the country in terms of tourism and vacation. The highlands here include the ‘Malaysian Playground’ the Genting Highlands. Apart from its world class casino here, families and folks from all over the country and region come to this highlands to enjoy the amusement parks and facilities provided in within its resort. Cameron Highlands is another attraction that is frequented by many to visit a more serene township that is famous for its apartments and tea plantations. Fraser’s Hill is a resort style highland that was formerly a summer escape for the British colonies.

Great beaches and beautiful landscapes

Pahang’s coastal areas are also renowned for its rows and rows of sandy beaches and resorts. Centralized around the capital of Kuantan, here one can visit the many resorts located around Teluk Cempedak and Cherating, including the internationally renowned Club Med. From here, one could also head out to the famous islands of Pulau Tioman.

Taman Negara National Park

The country’s biggest national park is also located in within the state. The Taman Negara National Park is a naturally rich rainforest that houses many resorts and chalets for the nature lovers. From here, one could also try some mountain climbing to Gunung Tahan, the highest peak in Peninsular Malaysia, known to be one of the hardest peaks to climb in the country. For those who prefer a quiet and serene holidaying environment, visit the lakes of Tasik Cini and Tasik Bera.