Pahang, the largest state on the Malaysian peninsula, covers a wide swath of land and coastline in the eastern part of the country. With the South China Sea on one side and vast inland forests and on the other, Pahang offers a broad spectrum of environments, cultures and activities.
The kid-based activities on offer in Pahang are based around the natural attractions here. There is a cinema and modest shopping mall in Kuantan, but otherwise it’s all about the great outdoors in this part of Malaysia. If your children enjoy the beach, swimming in the sea or exploring jungle forests, then you’ll have no problem finding things for them to do.
New Year's Day: if you find yourself in one of the resort areas along the beach or in the highlands, there will definitely be some form of New Year celebration. Kuantan is another good spot to see in the New Year. In this mainly Islamic nation, New Year celebrations are more subdued than in other more alcohol-friendly nations.
Pahang state offers a wonderful array of things to see and do. Most of the highlights revolve around the bounty of natural scenery which fills the region, but there are also a handful of cultural sites worth checking out. Bring your boots, swimming suit and your sense of adventure, because Pahang is all about the great outdoors.
Most visitors start their explorations of Pahang state in the capital Kuantan, and the easiest way to get to this remote city is by air. Daily flights arrive and depart each day from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan’s small Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport, situated outside of Kuantan. Malaysia Airlines is the main carrier into Kuantan, but weekly flights are also provided by local carriers Firefly, Air Pelangi and Berjaya Air from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Brunei.
Banks: 10:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday
Post Offices: 08:00 to 17:00; Monday to Friday
Department Stores and Shops: 08:30 to 17:00, daily
Museums: 10:00 to 17:00, Tuesday to Saturday
Business Offices: 08:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday
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