It's Time to Explore Pahang!!

“A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in.” – Robert Orben.

There is no doubt that in Malaysia itself contains countless travel gems. Every state offers wonderful and magnificent experience in terms of picturesque scenery, mouth-watering cuisines, unique culture and challenging activities. Some of Malaysia’s well-known destinations are also geographically her smallest states and cities: Penang, Kelantan, Malacca, Langkawi Island …the list goes on.

Well, let’s turn the spotlight away from these mainstream hotspots. Instead, we’ll shed some light on Peninsular Malaysia’s biggest state, Pahang. The state occupies the basin of the Pahang River, and a stretch of the east coast as far south as Endau. Pahang is a criminally underrated travel gem filled with lush rainforest reserves, pristine beaches and soaring mountain ranges.

Here’s a list of exhilarating things to enjoy in Pahang to experience the best of this underrated travel destination.

1. Abang Strawberry

Who doesn’t love strawberry, right? The best food that we can represent Pahang especially Cameron Highland is strawberry. Did you know that we can have strawberry other than eating it raw? This café known as Abang Café serves strawberry in other dishes such as Sambal Strawberry and Strawberry Jam. You can have your breakfast with nasi lemak strawberry in the morning and its famous steamboat during the night. This kind of unique dishes only have in Cameron Highland. Not to mention that its colourful Nasi Lemak also good for your social media’s updates.

 Specialty: Strawberry-based Food

Restaurant Name: 200 Seeds Cafe (Abang Strawberry)

Operating Hours: 8.00 am- 8.00 pm

Contact Number: 019-4781700

Location: Abang Strawberry, 27 Jalan Taman Sedia, 39000 Tanah Rata, Cameron                     Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia.

Website / Social Media  : https://www.abangstrawberry.com/ (Website)

                                          : https://www.facebook.com/abangstrawberryCafe/ (200                                                Seeds Café by Abang Strawberry)

2. Lavender Garden Cameron Highlands

Cameron Lavender Garden is a lavender-themed agricultural and shopping complex situated in between Tringkap and Kuala Terla, Brinchang. This tourism spot has become a popular attraction among the tourists who love nature and flowers. The beautiful lavender field becomes the main attraction here as people can enjoy the various flowers and they can even pluck it too. Inspired by European countryside scenery, there are various colourful statues and objects on display. Visitors also can explore the large flower nursery, strawberry farms, shopping arcade and mini market located near the exit of the garden.

Location: 59, Taman Tringkap, 39100 Brinchang, Pahang.

Operating Hours: Mon – Thur (9.00 am- 6.00 pm)

                                Fri – Sun (9.00 am-7.00pm)

Contact Number: 05-496 1208

Entrance fee: RM 8/entrance

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cameronlavendergarden/

3. BOH Tea Centre

BOH Tea Centre located in Brinchang, Cameron Highlands is a popular tourism spot among the tourists in recent years. Sungai Palas BOH Tea Plantation is quite difficult to reach, but certainly worth a visit when you can enjoy the greenery view along the way before reaching the main location. After climbing up some staircases to reach BOH Sungai Palas Tea Garden, there is a nice building perched on a hill that offers a panoramic view of the lush greenery view of the tea garden below you. Apart from a huge tea plantation, there are cafés, galleries, a tea factory and souvenir shops that you can visit.

Location: Brinchang, 39100 Brinchang, Pahang.

Operating Hours: Mon (Closed except for school& public holidays)

                                Tue – Sun (8.30 am-4.30pm)

Contact Number: 05 – 496 2096

Website / Social Media : https://bohtea.com/ (Website)

                                         : https://www.facebook.com/BohTeaMalaysia/ (Facebook)

4. Rose Valley Cameron Highlands

Have you been wanting to enjoy cool weather in our summer-like country? Cameron Highlands will be a great choice for you. Cameron serves as a famous eco-tourism spot and chilling place for many Malaysians due to its cool weather. This Rose Valley would be one of your check-in points when travelling to Cameron. You can see over 450 different species of roses, flowers, plants and cacti on display along a pretty garden walk with European-inspired landscapes and monuments. They are so beautiful! Let’s pack your luggage and get ready to go!

Location: No.148, Kampung Tringkap, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang

Operating Hours: Mon – Thurs (8.30 am – 6.30 pm)

                                Fri – Sun (8.30 am-7.00pm)

Contact Number: 012-364 3208

Entrance fee: RM5.00 for adults

     RM2.00 for children

Website / Social Media : https://www.cameronhighland.net/rose-valley.htm                                                       (Website)

                                         : https://www.facebook.com/rosecentrecameron/                                                            (Facebook)

5. Bukit Panorama, Sungai Lembing

Just as its name, Bukit Panorama serves as a great panorama for those who like to take beautiful photos especially on breath-taking scenes. Bukit Panorama is a hill located in Sungai Lembing located 30km from Kuantan, it is around 271m tall, offers a panorama view of the area. It is recommended to reach early in the morning to watch the awesome scene of sunrise or sunset in the evening from a high altitude.

Grab your cameras and let’s go cuti!

Location: Bukit Panorama, 26200 Sungai Lembing, Pahang

6. Valley Agro Park

 

Good news for those who are tired and burdened with the city life that wants to take a rest in a natural environment. To enjoy the fresh air and a less digitised place, Valley Agro Park is a great place for you! Its concept is like a mini resort, with accommodation provided and its own restaurant. You can either choose to stay here for a few days, enjoy and chill with the relaxing tempo here as well as a series of light activities provided. You can also enjoy a meal in a relaxing and refreshing environment. This place is suitable for families to have a chance to boost or promote the parent-child relationship. So, what are you waiting for? The details are listed as below and don’t miss the chance!

Location: Jalan Sin, Lurah Bilut, 27600 Bentong, Pahang

Operating Hours: Mon - Sun (11.30 am – 10.00 pm)

                                Tue (Closed)

Contact Number: 019-228 9152

Entrance fee: Depending on room size

Website / Social Media : https://www.valleyagropark.com/  (Website)

 : https://www.facebook.com/valleyagropark/  (Facebook)

Now you know the countless places in Pahang that you might have never seen or even heard of before. So don't waste your time and plan your next trip to Pahang as soon as possible to experience this gemstone of a place with conserved nature and beautiful farms and gardens and feel the tranquility that cannot be found anywhere else in Malaysia. Stay safe!