10. Pahang
Pahang is the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia and undoubtedly one of the top eco-destinations. Kuantan is its capital city, located along the East Coast. Nearly two-thirds of Pahang’s 35,000 sq. km land area is covered in dense tropical rainforest, making it a repository for Malaysia’s natural treasures
Pahang almost has with population of 1 million. Kuantan which lies on the East Coast, offers the finest in beaches such as the famous Cherating Beach, Teluk Chempedak and Beserah Beach
Almost all of the highland retreats, some beautiful islands and beaches are found in Pahang. If you are a nature lover, you shouldn't miss out the destinations of Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands and Fraser's Hill. If you are looking for adventure, you should visit parks such as Kenong Rimba, Endau-Rompin and Taman Negara (National Park).
Attractions in Pahang
- Genting Highlands
Genting Highlands is a cool hill station set amidst the cool mountain air and a majestic 100 million-year-old rainforest. Just 45 minutes away from KL City, it offers indoor and outdoor theme parks, an 18-hole golf course, a casino, and Malaysia’s biggest strawberry farm, all of which are set amidst a majestic 100 million-year-old rainforest. Genting Highlands is also perfect for adventure enthusiasts as activities such as abseiling, indoor rock climbing and flying fox activities are available.
There is also a massive cable car system which has put the Genting Highlands on the map or you can try whizzing through the rainforest on a Flying Fox. Another great thing about the Genting Highlands is that although the center is very commercialized, you can easily go trekking in the surrounding area and even hike to nearby waterfalls and mountains. This makes it a hit with both nature lovers and urbanites alike, which is something of a rare find in Malaysia.
Let’s have a look at the best things to do in the Genting Highlands:
-Casino De Genting
Genting Casino is one of the most popular evening activity venues in Genting Highlands, where you can test your luck at winning a massive pay-out. Established in 1971 by Resorts World Genting's founder, Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong, the casino was the first land-based casino in Malaysia, and has continuously attracted thousands of visitors from across the world.
Genting Casino also has 400 types of electronic table games, 3,000 slots machines, and 30 tables with games ranging from Blackjack and Tai Sai, to Russian roulette and French Boule. Also known as Casino de Genting, the casino is divided into several themed sections, including exclusive international and VIP rooms for elite gamblers, as well as 24-hour dining services.
Do note that the casino denies entry for visitors who are Muslim or below 21 years old. Open 24 hours daily, all visitors are required to dress appropriately when visiting this casino, which means plain or batik-printed attire and covered shoes for men, while ladies only require to wear smart casual clothing and shoes. Backpacks, electronic gadgets, and cameras are also prohibited at Genting Casino.
-Indoor Theme Park & Video Games Park
One of the top attractions in the Genting Highlands is the Indoor Theme Park & Video Games Park which is home to some of the main sights in the area.
These include a huge selection of exciting attractions such as museums and an exciting climbing wall. You can also have a go at other activities such as indoor sky diving and there are arcades here with video games so this is a great place to visit with younger children, especially on a rainy day in the Genting Highlands.
-Chin Swee Caves Temple
Chin Swee Caves Temple is a Taoist temple that’s set on a 28-acre plot of rocky forested land in Genting Highlands, where locals often frequent for religious rituals and enjoy the serene atmosphere. It was erected in honour of Reverend Master Chin Swee, a Buddhist monk from the Fujian Province who was renowned for his ability to summon rain and drive away evil spirits.
After completing the building of Genting Highlands Resort in 1975, which at that time was just a hotel with a small casino, Lim Goh Tong began construction of the temple. With the same dedication that he demonstrated in developing the Genting Highlands Resort, the late Lim began by gathering a group of friends many of whom were from his own Anxi clan and ancestry village of Penglai in Fujian Province of China, and established the Chin Swee Temple Society. Always leading by example, the late Lim began a donation drive by contributing a 28-acre land for the construction of the temple. In addition, his companies Resorts World Bhd and Genting Berhad made a cash donation of RM8.1 million for the building fund. The late Lim was elected as the Chairman of the society while his son, Lim Kok Thay was appointed as its Deputy Chairman
The temple which was officially opened on 29 March 1994 by Ling Liong Sik (then the Malaysian Minister of Transport), overlooks lush green slopes of virgin forest with a view of the winding road ascending to Genting Highlands. Such is the tranquility of the place that just by standing there one can feel the peacefulness of the environment in the midst of the moving white clouds and gentle cool breeze. Construction of the temple was both arduous and dangerous due to the steep and rocky terrain, which made it impossible to utilise modern machinery for fundamental work such as piling. However, with the same tenacity and determination that he put in when building Genting Highlands Resort, the late Lim who acted as the planner, architect, designer, contractor and supervisor used manual labour for the digging of the foundation for the temple. He and his team manually dug holes of 80 to 100 ft in depth for this tricky hill slope development. After all this tedious and time-consuming work the temple was completed in 18 years. More importantly, despite adopting such manual approach in extremely difficult situations and risky environment, there were neither casualties nor work-related accidents reported during the whole period of construction.
-Talking Garden
Talking Garden is a landscaped garden and small recreational park at the foot of Theme Park Hotel, which overlooks the valley of Genting Highlands all the way to Kuala Lumpur on a clear day. Open daily from morning till late night, the park is a popular gathering ground for visitors with families to appreciate the lush views and cooling climate.
Visitors can scan a QR code from a signboard at the entrance to experience a narration via their smartphone (Hence, the name 'Talking Garden'). Some of the features of the garden include a fountain, gazebos and walkway with public benches nestled along flower bushes and ornamental plants. Visitors can also sponsor the planting of pitcher plants at a nursery here.
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