Introduction To Pahang

One of the oldest rainforests in the world, superb traditional villages displaying old world Malaysia at it’s best and some picture perfect beaches – these are just a few of the things that Pahang is famous for.

Pahang has no end of scenic beauty – from untouched rainforests and jungle to national parks and beaches – there is a lot for the tourist to take in.

Things To See & Do In Pahang

Pulau Tioman is a small island off the mainland of Pahang – tourists flock here in big numbers and Tioman has some very good places to stay and eat.

Pekan (mainland) has a number of places to visit and see – the Sungai Pahang is one of the longest bridges in Malaysia, and Pekan has some nice architecture and buildings – Museum Sultan Au Bakar, Sultan Abdullah Mosque and Istana Mangga are a few examples of the rich variety of old world buildings to be discovered.

Nature lovers can see the Turtle Sanctuary in Cherating, and nearby Tasik Chini is a series of lakes which legend has it is home to a giant serpent.

The national park of Taman Negara is well worth exploring if you have the time. You can see numerous exotic wildlife such as elephants, lizards, tigers and much more.

The Elephant Sanctuary in Kuala Gandah is also a great place to goto - you can literally walk among the elephants and there are some interesting treks to take here too:

Above - Elephant Sanctuary Footage Courtesy Of Youtube

In Kuala Lipis, there are a smattering of sights such as the Tianhou Temple, a bustling little night market and the impressive district offices which have a very grandeur design. Nearby, the Kenong Rimba State Park is set amidst thick forest and affords visitors a chance to see any variety of wildlife.

Hotels, Guesthouses & Other Accommodation In Pahang (Malaysia)

There are many places to stay in Pahang in just about every region of the state. Here are some of the choices:

Cherating

Eastern Pavilion (5 Star)

Impiana Resort (4 Star)

Legend Resort (4 Star)

Holiday Villa (3 Star)

Sanctuary Resort (3 Star)

Kuantan Area

Hyatt Regency (5 Star)

Vistana Hotel (4 Star)

Swiss Garden Resort (4 Star)

MS Garden (4 Star)

Grand Continental (3 Star)

Citiview (3 Star)

Duta Sands (3 Star)

Shahzan Inn (3 Star)

Seri Malaysia (2 Star)

Taman Negara Area

Rainforest Resort (3 Star)

Persona Village (3 Star)

Woodland Resort (3 Star)

Nusa (3 Star)

Other Areas

Countryview (3 Star)

Rompin Beach (3 Star)

Like in most places within Malaysia there is an accommodation package to suite pretty much every type of traveller.

Restaurants, Café’s, Bars – Places To Eat & Drink In Pahang

There are many places to eat within Pahang, no matter which area you find yourself in. Chinese food as well as traditional Malay, Indian and even Western eateries abound.

In Cherating, Amies & Spices – this traditional place offers a good mix of various Malay and Indian cuisine. Good seafood can be had at the Seaside Seafood Restaurant though there are also other offerings available nearby.

In Jeranut there is the buzzing Restoran Kafe Hainman which serves up tasty quick foods like burgers and pizza’s.

If your pallet desires more upmarket bistro style food then head off to Tjantek Art Bistro – good food in tasteful surroundings, but one of the most expensive places to eat in the region. Also located here is the Restoran Choice which offers traditional Malay food in simple surroundings.

Pekan also offers a decent selection of places to eat – Restoran Pahang is especially favoured by tourists (it’s mostly Chinese food).

If you’re staying at Pulau Tioman many resorts offer good dining options, and there are a multitude of café’s scattered throughout the island.