Wednesday, August 17, 2011

DESTINATION

VISITING PAHANG, WHERE TO GO?

GENTING HIGHLAND


An excellent day trip possibility, Genting Highlands is a cool hill station set amidst the cool mountain air and a majestic 100 million-year-old rainforest. Dubbed the ‘City of Entertainment’, it offers indoor and outdoor theme parks, hotels, an 18-hole golf course and a casino. This wildlife haven is perfect for those seeking to escape the hurly-burly of city life.

Genting Highlands



What you can find in Genting;
  1. Entertainment
  2. Theme park
  3. Nearby attractions;
  • Chin Swee Caves Temple
  • Cradle Rock
  • Genting Sempah Welcome Arch
  • Genting Strawberry Farm
  • Kilometre 7 Nursery
  • Highlands Mushroom Farm
  • Highlands Vegetable Farm
  • Highlands Daylily Farm
  • The Visitors' Galleria
  • Genting Strawberry Leisure Farms (Mushroom Farm in the same location)


CAMERON HIGHLAND

Cameron Highlands in Pahang is one of Malaysia's most popular tourist destinations, a collection of peaceful townships perched 1500 meters high on a nest of serene mountains. Cooling resorts, tea plantations and strawberry farms sprawl lazily across lush valleys and meandering hillslopes, the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday. The sea of tranquility, pleasant landscapes and cold climate impart a special experience upon the multitudes of visitors each year. Meanwhile, a different world lies hidden away among the natural surroundings - a rainforest ecosystem rich with the wonders of nature, long held with fascination by researchers and naturalists across the world.








Popular attractions;
  1. Tea Plantations
  2. Strawberry Farms
  3. Vegetable Farms
  4. Museum and Galleries
  5. Flower Nurseries
  6. Honey Bee Farms
  7. Butterfly centres

PULAU TIOMAN

Tioman Island (Pulau Tioman)

Tioman Island is the ideal spot for nature lovers, Whether at sea or on land, the wonders of nature that greet you are truly astounding and fascinating. Trek across the verdant hill from Tekek to Juara and enjoy the cool waterfalls cascading over moss-coverad rock formations at Mukut, or take a dip in the warm waters dotted with pastel-coloured reefs. Or head to the Marine Park Centre located between Tekek and Air Batang and swim amidst the various species of fishes.

Tioman Island is accessible by boat from Mersing town or Tanjung Gemok, Rompin, a journey which takes about 1 to 2 hours. Or one can also take a plane either Kuala Lumpur, Singapore or Kuantan. Accommodation comes in the form of delightful wooden chalets on the beach or in luxurious hotel rooms. Whichever is the choice, comfort and hospitality is assured.


TAMAN NEGARA



Taman Negara National Park is the perfect place for travelers who love wild life viewing, jungle trekking, hiking, rock climbing, fishing, camping and many more. It is well established as one of the most popular ecotourism in Malaysia. Every year Taman Negara attracts thousands of local and international travelers. It has a tropical, humid climate with temperatures averaging 86°F (30°C). It is opened throughout the year.

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