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 Lying on the east coast with
210 kilometers of coastline and with a land mass spread over
36,000 square kilometers, Pahang is easily the largest state in Peninsular
Malaysia and a state with incredible attractions. Much of the state is still covered by
extensive rainforests. The jungles in Taman Negara, the
country's most well-known national park is estimated by
scientists to be about 130 million years old. The park
is home to a myriad of flora and fauna and is high on
the itinerary of tourists seeking an experience of the
rainforest. Special canopy walkways have been
Photo: Genting Highlands constructed to allow nature lovers a splendid view of
the park surroundings. There are also elevated hides to
allow for night viewing of wildlife. For the more
adventurous, white-water rafting, trekking, camping,
fishing and a host of other jungle activities make their
stay in Taman Negara an exotic holiday in the Malaysian
jungle. This is one of the many places of interest which
offers tourists a great adventure travel.
 Tasik Bera and Tasik Cini in
the southern region of Pahang are two major natural
freshwater lakes which are worth a visit. Observe the intriguing
way of life of the Semelai aborigines in the jungles of
Tasik Bera or participate in jungle-trekking and
exciting river safari activities. Apart from jungle
adventures, Pahang offers fabulous resorts for those
seeking a cool retreat to the hills. Cameron Highlands,
with its cool climate is home to Malaysia's tea,
vegetable and flower growing industries. A range of
hotel and chalet accommodation is available to visitors. Pahang also has the distinction of having the
peninsula's
Tea plantations at Cameron Highlands
longest river, Sungai Pahang and highest
mountain, Gunung Tahan.
Fraser's Hill which is only about 100 km from Kuala
Lumpur (KL), is another cool hill resort dotted with
quaint and colonial holiday bungalows. This place of
interest is acknowledge
as a haven for bird-watching enthusiasts and this hill
is very popular among bird lovers. Genting
Highlands is an hour by road from KL and is a perfect
escapade for those seeking relaxation in a cool mountain
setting. It also houses a Malaysia's only world-class
casino, a theme park and several hotels and an excellent
18-hole golf course whereby tourists can put in a bet and enjoy the thrilling rides all at the same
place.
 In the vicinity of Kuantan,
the capital city of Pahang, there are tempting beaches such
as the world-renowned Cherating Beach, the site of Asia's
first Club Mediterranean (Club Med), Teluk Chempedak, Beserah, Balok
while Pekan, the royal town is 45 km away. Tioman Island
(Pulau Tioman), acknowledged as one of the
world's most beautiful islands, is accessible by boat
from Mersing or Tanjung Gemuk on the coast, as well as
by air from KL and Singapore. This fantasy island in the
South China Sea is an irresistible retreat for sun
seekers and diving enthusiasts. Photo:Teluk Chempedak
The Tekam Plantation
resort in Jerantut, near to Taman Negara, lures those
who are interested in agro-tourism with its vast
rubber and oil palm plantations and fruit orchards and
with all these attractions offered to tourists, no
wonder they called Pahang the 'Adventure Land'. Pahang
is able to attract a lot of visitors because this is the
only place where you can gamble in the only licensed
casino in Malaysia. For those who loved the nature, make
sure you do not miss out Pahang and use this travel
guide to visit some of Pahang's well known and incredible tourists attractions on
eco-tourism.
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