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<p>Believe me, word of mouth is actually a very powerful tool when used in the good way. It was a conversation between two friends that prompted me to visit Bukit Tinggi Bentong, in Pahang, Malaysia. I listened to my friend, then googled the place, and I was totally amazed. I had to go there. What is so unique and glorious about this place? &#8211; you will ask. Well, Bukit Tinggi Bentong, popularly known as Colmar Tropicale, Berjaya Hills, is a charming resort set at 2,700 feet above sea level. Designed in village style, it is listed amongst the top popular destination for visitors from around the nation, who go there to unwind with families and friends. One of the reason is surely the cool climate and comfortable atmosphere. Yet, there is more than just a resort to be discovered. Located within a lush tropical rainforest, Bukit Tinggi Bentong was created by Berjaya Hotels and Resorts, built in the year 2000 and modelled after 16th century Colmar town, north-east of Alsace, France. The resort also incorporates architectural designs and elements from ancient surrounding villages of Riquewihr, Turckheim and Kaysersberg. Colmar Tropicale website states that &#8220;the realization of this French-themed village derived from the wish list of Malaysia&#8217;s fourth Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, who upon his visit to the region of Alsace was so impressed that he inspired Tan Sri Vincent Tan, the founder of Berjaya Corporation Berhad, to replicate the actual Colmar town in Malaysia&#8220;. Being a huge resort in an area of 80 acres, the resort offers quite a wide range of activities and places to visit for either families, groups and honeymooners. Horse riding: For those interested in trying horse ridding, Bukit Tinggi Bentong is exactly what you are looking for. A registered Malaysian and British riding centre, sanctioned by Malaysian Equine Council and managed by a professional international coach as well as experienced horse whisperers, the place has an internationally qualified and professional team. All their horses are constantly trained, properly cared for and kept fit at championship standards. Furthermore, with 16 acres of rolling green hills, valleys, rainforest and open countryside, a horse ridding session there will be a most wonderful and unforgettable experience. Sport Complex: In the sport complex, you can enjoy the facilities provided such as swimming pool, pool table, archery, squash court and gymnasium. Adventure Park: Bukit Tinggi is complete with an adventure park offering activities such as flying fox, paint ball, jungle warfare, high rope obstacle course, canopy walk and rope climbing. Japanese Village: This is one of my favourite places to visit. I like the architecture and relaxing feeling there. The garden was designed by renowned Japanese architect Kaio Ariizumi and built by a team of 22 skilled craftsmen from Japan. It consists of Tea House, Tatami Spa, Botanical Garden, Ryo Zan Tei Japanese Restaurant and Ume Tatami Suite. Do remember not to miss the opportunity to try Japanese traditional clothing, the Kimono. Botanical Garden: At the Botanical Garden, you can see various types of plants and flowers. Bukit Tinggi Bentong also has a golf course, an animal park, various entertainments, an international restaurant and a 6D Motion Ride. &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211; I found Bukit Tinggi Bentong to be a wonderful place, nicely decorated and arranged. Weather apart, this place amazed me for its views, activities and places to visit. Sure, you will need to take long walks, but walking is a healthy activity that should be practiced by everyone. By walking you release stress and tension while indulging in the magnificent views. Bukit Tinggi Bentong can be done as a daily visit, yet, to experience the place to its best, book a hotel and stay for the night. Getting there From Kuala Lumpur, you can either: Drive there yourself: Take the Karak Highway to Kuantan and after the Genting Sempah rest area, take the junction on your right to Bukit Tinggi. I drove there, and the trip took me about 45-minutes at a time when traffic was minimal. It was a great adventure, since I love stopping where I fee, especially at shophouses to try the local food. Take a bus: this is also a great option, buses leave from Berjaya Times Square Tickets Bukit Tinggi Bentong is open to public with a charge for adults of RM 13 and children at RM 8. Some facilities and the stay at the resort are charged extra. There are several horse riding packages you can choose from, from a 10 minutes to a 90 minutes ride, with prices for all pockets. At the Japanese Village, trying the Kimono is RM20. The restaurant provides different kind of food at prices to suit every budget. For more information on this wonderful place, I suggest you visit their website at http://www.colmartropicale.com.my  TO BOOK A DISCOUNTED ROOM AT COLMAR TROPICAL, FOLLOW THIS LINK ! &#160;</p>
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<p>Believe me, word of mouth is actually a very powerful tool when used in the good way. It was a conversation between two friends that prompted me to visit Bukit Tinggi Bentong, in <strong><a href="https://asianitinerary.com/category/malaysia/pahang/" target="_blank">Pahang</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://asianitinerary.com/category/malaysia/" target="_blank">Malaysia</a></strong>. I listened to my friend, then googled the place, and I was totally amazed. I had to go there.</p>
<p>What is so unique and glorious about this place? &#8211; you will ask. Well, Bukit Tinggi Bentong, popularly known as Colmar Tropicale, Berjaya Hills, is a charming resort set at 2,700 feet above sea level. Designed in village style, it is listed amongst the top popular destination for visitors from around the nation, who go there to unwind with families and friends. One of the reason is surely the cool climate and comfortable atmosphere. Yet, there is more than just a resort to be discovered.</p>
<div id="attachment_27558" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-castle.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[27543]"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27558" class="size-medium wp-image-27558" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-castle-300x225.jpg" alt="The castle" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-castle-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-castle-768x576.jpg 768w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-castle-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-castle-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-castle-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-castle-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-castle.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-27558" class="wp-caption-text">The castle</p></div>
<p>Located within a lush tropical rainforest, Bukit Tinggi Bentong was created by Berjaya Hotels and Resorts, built in the year 2000 and modelled after 16th century Colmar town, north-east of Alsace, France. The resort also incorporates architectural designs and elements from ancient surrounding villages of Riquewihr, Turckheim and Kaysersberg.</p>
<p>Colmar Tropicale website states that &#8220;the realization of this French-themed village derived from the wish list of Malaysia&#8217;s fourth Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, who upon his visit to the region of Alsace was so impressed that he inspired Tan Sri Vincent Tan, the founder of Berjaya Corporation Berhad, to replicate the actual Colmar town in <strong><a href="https://asianitinerary.com/category/malaysia/" target="_blank">Malaysia</a></strong>&#8220;.</p>
<div id="attachment_27550" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-Japanese-garden.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[27543]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27550" class="size-medium wp-image-27550" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-Japanese-garden-300x225.jpg" alt="The Japanese garden" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-Japanese-garden-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-Japanese-garden-768x576.jpg 768w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-Japanese-garden-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-Japanese-garden-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-Japanese-garden-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-Japanese-garden-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-Japanese-garden.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-27550" class="wp-caption-text">The Japanese garden</p></div>
<p>Being a huge resort in an area of 80 acres, the resort offers quite a wide range of activities and places to visit for either families, groups and honeymooners.</p>
<p><b>Horse riding: </b>For those interested in trying horse ridding, Bukit Tinggi Bentong is exactly what you are looking for. A registered Malaysian and British riding centre, sanctioned by Malaysian Equine Council and managed by a professional international coach as well as experienced horse whisperers, the place has an internationally qualified and professional team. All their horses are constantly trained, properly cared for and kept fit at championship standards. Furthermore, with 16 acres of rolling green hills, valleys, rainforest and open countryside, a horse ridding session there will be a most wonderful and unforgettable experience.</p>
<div id="attachment_27546" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Cato-at-the-japanese-tea-house-entrance.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[27543]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27546" class="size-medium wp-image-27546" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Cato-at-the-japanese-tea-house-entrance-300x225.jpg" alt="Cato at the japanese tea house entrance" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Cato-at-the-japanese-tea-house-entrance-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Cato-at-the-japanese-tea-house-entrance-768x576.jpg 768w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Cato-at-the-japanese-tea-house-entrance-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Cato-at-the-japanese-tea-house-entrance-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Cato-at-the-japanese-tea-house-entrance-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Cato-at-the-japanese-tea-house-entrance-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Cato-at-the-japanese-tea-house-entrance.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-27546" class="wp-caption-text">Cato at the japanese tea house entrance</p></div>
<p><b>Sport Complex: </b>In the sport complex, you can enjoy the facilities provided such as swimming pool, pool table, archery, squash court and gymnasium.</p>
<p><b>Adventure Park: </b>Bukit Tinggi is complete with an adventure park offering activities such as flying fox, paint ball, jungle warfare, high rope obstacle course, canopy walk and rope climbing.</p>
<p><b>Japanese Village: </b>This is one of my favourite places to visit. I like the architecture and relaxing feeling there. The garden was designed by renowned Japanese architect Kaio Ariizumi and built by a team of 22 skilled craftsmen from Japan. It consists of Tea House, Tatami Spa, Botanical Garden, Ryo Zan Tei Japanese Restaurant and Ume Tatami Suite. Do remember not to miss the opportunity to try Japanese traditional clothing, the Kimono.</p>
<div id="attachment_27544" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-botanical-gardens.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[27543]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27544" class="size-medium wp-image-27544" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-botanical-gardens-300x225.jpg" alt="The botanical gardens" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-botanical-gardens-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-botanical-gardens-768x576.jpg 768w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-botanical-gardens-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-botanical-gardens-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-botanical-gardens-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-botanical-gardens-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-botanical-gardens.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-27544" class="wp-caption-text">The botanical gardens</p></div>
<p><b>Botanical Garden: </b>At the Botanical Garden, you can see various types of plants and flowers.</p>
<p>Bukit Tinggi Bentong also has a golf course, an animal park, various entertainments, an international restaurant and a 6D Motion Ride.</p>
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<p>I found Bukit Tinggi Bentong to be a wonderful place, nicely decorated and arranged. Weather apart, this place amazed me for its views, activities and places to visit. Sure, you will need to take long walks, but walking is a healthy activity that should be practiced by everyone. By walking you release stress and tension while indulging in the magnificent views. Bukit Tinggi Bentong can be done as a daily visit, yet, to experience the place to its best, book a hotel and stay for the night.</p>
<div id="attachment_27572" style="width: 217px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Kimono-rental-at-the-Japanese-Garden.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[27543]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27572" class="size-medium wp-image-27572" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Kimono-rental-at-the-Japanese-Garden-207x300.jpg" alt="Kimono rental at the Japanese Garden" width="207" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Kimono-rental-at-the-Japanese-Garden-207x300.jpg 207w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Kimono-rental-at-the-Japanese-Garden-103x150.jpg 103w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Kimono-rental-at-the-Japanese-Garden-369x536.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Kimono-rental-at-the-Japanese-Garden.jpg 413w" sizes="(max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-27572" class="wp-caption-text">Kimono rental at the Japanese Garden</p></div>
<p><b>Getting there</b></p>
<p>From <strong><a href="https://asianitinerary.com/category/malaysia/kuala-lumpur/" target="_blank">Kuala Lumpur</a></strong>, you can either:</p>
<p>Drive there yourself: Take the Karak Highway to Kuantan and after the Genting Sempah rest area, take the junction on your right to Bukit Tinggi. I drove there, and the trip took me about 45-minutes at a time when traffic was minimal. It was a great adventure, since I love stopping where I fee, especially at shophouses to try the local food.</p>
<p>Take a bus: this is also a great option, buses leave from Berjaya Times Square</p>
<p><b>Tickets</b></p>
<div id="attachment_27568" style="width: 235px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Clock-Tower.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[27543]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27568" class="size-medium wp-image-27568" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Clock-Tower-225x300.jpg" alt="Clock Tower" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Clock-Tower-225x300.jpg 225w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Clock-Tower-113x150.jpg 113w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Clock-Tower-369x492.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Clock-Tower.jpg 450w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-27568" class="wp-caption-text">Clock Tower</p></div>
<p>Bukit Tinggi Bentong is open to public with a charge for adults of RM 13 and children at RM 8. Some facilities and the stay at the resort are charged extra. There are several horse riding packages you can choose from, from a 10 minutes to a 90 minutes ride, with prices for all pockets. At the Japanese Village, trying the Kimono is RM20. The restaurant provides different kind of food at prices to suit every budget.</p>
<p>For more information on this wonderful place, I suggest you visit their website at <strong><a href="http://www.colmartropicale.com.my" target="_blank">http://www.colmartropicale.com.my</a> </strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/my/berjaya-hills-colmar-tropicale.html?aid=1214390&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1" target="_blank">TO BOOK A DISCOUNTED ROOM AT COLMAR TROPICAL, FOLLOW THIS LINK !</a></strong></p>
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<p>After a good round in Terengganu, the Life On Air expedition team heads down to Pahang for another few days of tour in Kuantan. With the generosity of The Zenith Hotel (Kuantan), the team stayed over for another three nights before heading back to Kuala Lumpur. The lucky school in Kuantan was SMK Abdul Rahman Talib (SMART), alma mater of one of the crews. Weather was absolutely perfect for the balloon workshop and a few rounds of tethered rides as well. The Milo Van from Nestle accompanied the team to the school with much enthusiasm from the students and teachers! Izzati Khairudin, CEO of AKA Balloon has always had a soft spot for schools. “I have always believed in instilling passion and good values from young. A strong support by the parents and teachers association at school will greatly benefit the students too.” Officially ending the last tethered ride of the day was the school’s principal, Tuan Haji Bahtiar Sanusi. The next day, taking off from the Mokhtar Dahari National Academy of Football in Gambang, the balloon sisters flew up with the sunrise for their free-flight together with this leg’s ‘local hero’ Farisha Mazlan. A born and bred Kuantan girl, Farisha, 28, owner of the famous Kula Cakes is also an avid surfer. “I am literally counting days to the next monsoon season so that I can surf again!,“ said this recent mother of one. According to her, many are hesitant to try out this sport as it seems so extreme. “The fact that we hardly have any grommets (young surfers) to continue this sport is devastating. Usually we can find the local kampung boys in Cherating surfing but not here in the city (Teluk Chempedak). However with the recent development of new hotels in Cherating, I am concerned that the consistent waves that we enjoy in Cherating will disappear soon.” Farisha points out that the geographical area of the Cherating beach naturally blocks the strong winds to give a steady stream of good waves to surf. Any human intervention that alters the hills or the beach itself will give an impact to the waves. Together with the recent controversy regarding bauxite mining and also the clearing of reserved forest in Kuantan, what could be an eco-tourism opportunity for Pahang has literally gone down the drain. Pelindung Hill near Teluk Chempedak, a favourite track amongst downhill cyclist, might not be as lucky either. “I doubt any of this will be around in ten years time. Our ecosystem is getting sicker. What we need is the support and intervention of the local council and tourism. Pahang is endowed with many natural resources that should be kept that way, instead of being over-developed. In fact, I am so surprised how beautiful Gambang looked from the balloon. I can’t believe such beauty still exists in my hometown!” Gambang offered a serene and spectacular sight as they flew towards the airbase. The lush green forest together with the misty weather felt like something out of a movie scene. Fortunately for both the balloon and chase team, the wind blew the balloon back towards the city instead of crossing the highway, making it a perfect retrieval after they landed in a nearby oil palm estate. “Surfing and ballooning share a lot of things in common”, exclaims Atiqah Khairudin, who piloted the balloon that day. “Essentially, we are very weather dependent!. It is quite endearing to meet someone else who wake up early in the morning to look at the sky, making sure the weather was perfect for that day’s outing!” she adds with a laugh. Even Farisha is happy to acknowledge at how many women are passionately enjoying extreme sports such as herself. “When I was invited to fly, I thought I’d be piloted by old men! To find out that the pilots were women my age was very empowering! I hope my daughter and her generation will still be able to enjoy all this opportunity in the future.” This expedition is made possible in association with AKA Balloon Sdn Bhd, Ford Motor Company and local distributor, Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) as Official Vehicle, iM4U.fm as Official Radio and Ultron as Official Apparel. To find out more information on the expedition, visit www.lifeonair.asia and #LifeOnAirMY on Facebook and Twitter. Live feed is available on Youtube and Snapchat, @LifeOnAir. DISCOVER MORE ABOUT HOT AIR BALLOON ON ASIANITINERARY.COM &#8211; CLICK HERE!</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img width="150" height="150" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2-Preparing-for-tethered-ride-with-school-teachers-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2-Preparing-for-tethered-ride-with-school-teachers-150x150.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2-Preparing-for-tethered-ride-with-school-teachers-75x75.jpg 75w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></div><p>After a good round in Terengganu, the Life On Air expedition team heads down to <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/category/malaysia/pahang/" target="_blank"><strong>Pahang</strong></a> for another few days of tour in Kuantan. With the generosity of The Zenith Hotel (Kuantan), the team stayed over for another three nights before heading back to Kuala Lumpur.</p>
<div id="attachment_26675" style="width: 235px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1-With-students-of-SMK-Abdul-Rahman-Talib-SMART-Kuantan.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[26674]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-26675" class="size-medium wp-image-26675" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1-With-students-of-SMK-Abdul-Rahman-Talib-SMART-Kuantan-225x300.jpg" alt="With students of SMK Abdul Rahman Talib (SMART), Kuantan" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1-With-students-of-SMK-Abdul-Rahman-Talib-SMART-Kuantan-225x300.jpg 225w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1-With-students-of-SMK-Abdul-Rahman-Talib-SMART-Kuantan-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1-With-students-of-SMK-Abdul-Rahman-Talib-SMART-Kuantan-600x800.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1-With-students-of-SMK-Abdul-Rahman-Talib-SMART-Kuantan-113x150.jpg 113w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1-With-students-of-SMK-Abdul-Rahman-Talib-SMART-Kuantan-369x492.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1-With-students-of-SMK-Abdul-Rahman-Talib-SMART-Kuantan-770x1027.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1-With-students-of-SMK-Abdul-Rahman-Talib-SMART-Kuantan.jpg 960w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-26675" class="wp-caption-text">With students of SMK Abdul Rahman Talib (SMART), Kuantan</p></div>
<p>The lucky school in <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/the-3-best-beaches-in-kuantan/" target="_blank"><strong>Kuantan</strong></a> was SMK Abdul Rahman Talib (SMART), alma mater of one of the crews. Weather was absolutely perfect for the balloon workshop and a few rounds of tethered rides as well. The Milo Van from Nestle accompanied the team to the school with much enthusiasm from the students and teachers!</p>
<p>Izzati Khairudin, CEO of AKA Balloon has always had a soft spot for schools. “I have always believed in instilling passion and good values from young. A strong support by the parents and teachers association at school will greatly benefit the students too.” Officially ending the last tethered ride of the day was the school’s principal, Tuan Haji Bahtiar Sanusi.</p>
<div id="attachment_26679" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/3-Excited-faces-of-students-who-helped-to-pack-the-balloon.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[26674]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-26679" class="size-medium wp-image-26679" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/3-Excited-faces-of-students-who-helped-to-pack-the-balloon-300x225.jpg" alt="Excited faces of students who helped to pack the balloon" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/3-Excited-faces-of-students-who-helped-to-pack-the-balloon-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/3-Excited-faces-of-students-who-helped-to-pack-the-balloon-768x576.jpg 768w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/3-Excited-faces-of-students-who-helped-to-pack-the-balloon-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/3-Excited-faces-of-students-who-helped-to-pack-the-balloon-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/3-Excited-faces-of-students-who-helped-to-pack-the-balloon-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/3-Excited-faces-of-students-who-helped-to-pack-the-balloon-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/3-Excited-faces-of-students-who-helped-to-pack-the-balloon.jpg 960w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-26679" class="wp-caption-text">Excited faces of students who helped to pack the balloon</p></div>
<p>The next day, taking off from the Mokhtar Dahari National Academy of Football in Gambang, the balloon sisters flew up with the sunrise for their free-flight together with this leg’s ‘local hero’ Farisha Mazlan. A born and bred Kuantan girl, Farisha, 28, owner of the famous Kula Cakes is also an avid surfer.</p>
<p>“I am literally counting days to the next monsoon season so that I can surf again!,“ said this recent mother of one. According to her, many are hesitant to try out this sport as it seems so extreme.</p>
<p>“The fact that we hardly have any grommets (young surfers) to continue this sport is devastating. Usually we can find the local kampung boys in Cherating surfing but not here in the city (Teluk Chempedak). However with the recent development of new hotels in Cherating, I am concerned that the consistent waves that we enjoy in Cherating will disappear soon.”</p>
<div id="attachment_26683" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/5-Ms-Farisha-Mazlan-brought-Kula-Cakes-Mango-Cheesecake-on-board.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[26674]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-26683" class="size-medium wp-image-26683" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/5-Ms-Farisha-Mazlan-brought-Kula-Cakes-Mango-Cheesecake-on-board-300x225.jpg" alt="Ms Farisha Mazlan brought Kula Cakes' Mango Cheesecake on board" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/5-Ms-Farisha-Mazlan-brought-Kula-Cakes-Mango-Cheesecake-on-board-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/5-Ms-Farisha-Mazlan-brought-Kula-Cakes-Mango-Cheesecake-on-board-768x576.jpg 768w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/5-Ms-Farisha-Mazlan-brought-Kula-Cakes-Mango-Cheesecake-on-board-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/5-Ms-Farisha-Mazlan-brought-Kula-Cakes-Mango-Cheesecake-on-board-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/5-Ms-Farisha-Mazlan-brought-Kula-Cakes-Mango-Cheesecake-on-board-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/5-Ms-Farisha-Mazlan-brought-Kula-Cakes-Mango-Cheesecake-on-board-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/5-Ms-Farisha-Mazlan-brought-Kula-Cakes-Mango-Cheesecake-on-board-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/5-Ms-Farisha-Mazlan-brought-Kula-Cakes-Mango-Cheesecake-on-board.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-26683" class="wp-caption-text">Ms Farisha Mazlan brought Kula Cakes&#8217; Mango Cheesecake on board</p></div>
<p>Farisha points out that the geographical area of the Cherating beach naturally blocks the strong winds to give a steady stream of good waves to surf. Any human intervention that alters the hills or the beach itself will give an impact to the waves. Together with the recent controversy regarding bauxite mining and also the clearing of reserved forest in Kuantan, what could be an eco-tourism opportunity for Pahang has literally gone down the drain. Pelindung Hill near Teluk Chempedak, a favourite track amongst downhill cyclist, might not be as lucky either.</p>
<p>“I doubt any of this will be around in ten years time. Our ecosystem is getting sicker. What we need is the support and intervention of the local council and tourism. <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/category/malaysia/pahang/" target="_blank"><strong>Pahang</strong></a> is endowed with many natural resources that should be kept that way, instead of being over-developed. In fact, I am so surprised how beautiful Gambang looked from the balloon. I can’t believe such beauty still exists in my hometown!”</p>
<div id="attachment_26687" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/7-Breathtaking-view-of-Kuantan-form-above.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[26674]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-26687" class="size-medium wp-image-26687" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/7-Breathtaking-view-of-Kuantan-form-above-300x225.jpg" alt="Breathtaking view of Kuantan form above" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/7-Breathtaking-view-of-Kuantan-form-above-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/7-Breathtaking-view-of-Kuantan-form-above-768x576.jpg 768w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/7-Breathtaking-view-of-Kuantan-form-above-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/7-Breathtaking-view-of-Kuantan-form-above-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/7-Breathtaking-view-of-Kuantan-form-above-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/7-Breathtaking-view-of-Kuantan-form-above-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/7-Breathtaking-view-of-Kuantan-form-above-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/7-Breathtaking-view-of-Kuantan-form-above.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-26687" class="wp-caption-text">Breathtaking view of Kuantan form above</p></div>
<p>Gambang offered a serene and spectacular sight as they flew towards the airbase. The lush green forest together with the misty weather felt like something out of a movie scene. Fortunately for both the balloon and chase team, the wind blew the balloon back towards the city instead of crossing the highway, making it a perfect retrieval after they landed in a nearby oil palm estate.<br />
“Surfing and ballooning share a lot of things in common”, exclaims Atiqah Khairudin, who piloted the balloon that day. “Essentially, we are very weather dependent!. It is quite endearing to meet someone else who wake up early in the morning to look at the sky, making sure the weather was perfect for that day’s outing!” she adds with a laugh.</p>
<p>Even Farisha is happy to acknowledge at how many women are passionately enjoying extreme sports such as herself. “When I was invited to fly, I thought I’d be piloted by old men! To find out that the pilots were women my age was very empowering! I hope my daughter and her generation will still be able to enjoy all this opportunity in the future.”</p>
<div id="attachment_26661" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Locations-1.png" rel="prettyphoto[26674]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-26661" class="size-medium wp-image-26661" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Locations-1-300x224.png" alt="Tour locations" width="300" height="224" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Locations-1-300x224.png 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Locations-1-600x449.png 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Locations-1-150x112.png 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Locations-1-369x276.png 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Locations-1.png 762w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-26661" class="wp-caption-text">Tour locations</p></div>
<p>This expedition is made possible in association with AKA Balloon Sdn Bhd, Ford Motor Company and local distributor, Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) as Official Vehicle, iM4U.fm as Official Radio and Ultron as Official Apparel.</p>
<p>To find out more information on the expedition, visit <strong><a href="http://www.lifeonair.asia" target="_blank">www.lifeonair.asia</a></strong> and #LifeOnAirMY on Facebook and Twitter. Live feed is available on Youtube and Snapchat, @LifeOnAir.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2016 15:52:51 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Le Village Beach Resort in Kuantan is a simple beach-front resort located at Balok Beach, Beserah. Its location is one of the world’s top ten spot for windsurfing, so Kuantan is the perfect destination for water sport fans. Located 15 kilometres from Kuantan City, It can easily be reached in under half an hour. What unique and attractive about this resort is that it both offers modern and traditional hotel rooms to suit your demand. This can be seen through its building structure that consists of concrete rooms and wood chalet which boasts a back-to-nature ambience. Le Village Beach Resort’s 6-acre land is perfectly landscaped and the fabulous beach is dotted with palm trees. Talking about the accommodations, Le Village Beach Resort provides 100 well furnished rooms that are warm and comfortable. There are 3 types of rooms: suite room, superior room and standard room, as well as the Batai Chalet. Suite rooms have an area of 40 square meters sitting area; they have air conditioning, en-suite bathroom with cold and hot shower, a mini fridge, television and coffee/tea facilities. The superior room has almost the same facilities, the only difference is the size, which is 27 square meters, offering a choice of double and twin bed. The Batai Chalet is designed as a traditional Kampong wooden house and is equipped with a balcony offering great views.  The chalet area is around 24 square meters, suitable for those who travel with a family. Le Village Beach Resort resort provides several leisure facilities such as parking area, swimming pool, kid’s pool, tennis court, camping park, volley ball area, free wifi access, lobby bar and restaurant. Beside this, Le Village Beach Resort also offers an assortment of customized services for visitors like concierge, baby sitting or kid programs and 24-hour security. One good thing about this resort, apart from its vicinity to Pantai Cherating, is that it is surrounded by interesting places like Fish Town, Snake Island, Natural Batik Village, Turtle Sanctuary and the beautiful Kuantan coastline, where you can buy the famous snack, Keropok Lekor. And for those who are keen to try local food, along the way from Beserah to Cherating there are plenty of local stalls and restaurants that you should not miss. I enjoyed my one night stay at Le Village Beach Resort; it scores in terms of location, facilities, cleanliness and reasonable price &#8211; RM147 and above &#8211; compared to other hotels in the area. I loved the room design and was more than satisfied by the staff assistance. You can reach Le Village Beach Resort by bus, taxi or by private car. BOOK A DISCOUNTED ROOM AT Le Village Beach Resort HERE ! READ ABOUT KUANTAN BEST BEACHES HERE ! READ ABOUT KUANTAN WATERFALL HERE !</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img width="150" height="150" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/3-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/3-150x150.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/3-75x75.jpg 75w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></div><p>Le Village Beach Resort in Kuantan is a simple beach-front resort located at Balok Beach, Beserah. Its location is one of the world’s top ten spot for windsurfing, so Kuantan is the perfect destination for water sport fans.</p>
<p>Located 15 kilometres from Kuantan City, It can easily be reached in under half an hour.</p>
<div id="attachment_25335" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[25332]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-25335" class="size-medium wp-image-25335" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2-300x115.jpg" alt="Le Village Beach Resort beach " width="300" height="115" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2-300x115.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2-600x230.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2-150x57.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2-369x141.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2-770x295.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2.jpg 940w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-25335" class="wp-caption-text">Le Village Beach Resort beach</p></div>
<p>What unique and attractive about this resort is that it both offers modern and traditional hotel rooms to suit your demand. This can be seen through its building structure that consists of concrete rooms and wood chalet which boasts a back-to-nature ambience. Le Village Beach Resort’s 6-acre land is perfectly landscaped and the fabulous beach is dotted with palm trees.</p>
<p>Talking about the accommodations, Le Village Beach Resort provides 100 well furnished rooms that are warm and comfortable. There are 3 types of rooms: suite room, superior room and standard room, as well as the Batai Chalet. Suite rooms have an area of 40 square meters sitting area; they have air conditioning, en-suite bathroom with cold and hot shower, a mini fridge, television and coffee/tea facilities. The superior room has almost the same facilities, the only difference is the size, which is 27 square meters, offering a choice of double and twin bed. The Batai Chalet is designed as a traditional Kampong wooden house and is equipped with a balcony offering great views.  The chalet area is around 24 square meters, suitable for those who travel with a family.</p>
<div id="attachment_25333" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/1.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[25332]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-25333" class="size-medium wp-image-25333" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/1-300x179.jpg" alt="Le Village Beach Resort pool" width="300" height="179" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/1-300x179.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/1-150x89.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/1-369x220.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/1.jpg 570w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-25333" class="wp-caption-text">Le Village Beach Resort pool</p></div>
<p>Le Village Beach Resort resort provides several leisure facilities such as parking area, swimming pool, kid’s pool, tennis court, camping park, volley ball area, free wifi access, lobby bar and restaurant. Beside this, Le Village Beach Resort also offers an assortment of customized services for visitors like concierge, baby sitting or kid programs and 24-hour security.</p>
<p>One good thing about this resort, apart from its vicinity to Pantai Cherating, is that it is surrounded by interesting places like Fish Town, Snake Island, Natural Batik Village, Turtle Sanctuary and the beautiful Kuantan coastline, where you can buy the famous snack, <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/souvenirs-in-kuantan-keropok-lekor-and-batiks/" target="_blank"><strong>Keropok Lekor</strong></a>.</p>
<p>And for those who are keen to try local food, along the way from Beserah to Cherating there are plenty of local stalls and restaurants that you should not miss.</p>
<p>I enjoyed my one night stay at Le Village Beach Resort; it scores in terms of location, facilities, cleanliness and reasonable price &#8211; RM147 and above &#8211; compared to other hotels in the area. I loved the room design and was more than satisfied by the staff assistance.</p>
<p>You can reach Le Village Beach Resort by bus, taxi or by private car.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2015 14:07:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Turtles are cute reptiles, and since I love these animals, during my last visit to Kuantan, Pahang province, Malaysia, I stopped at the Cherating Turtle Sanctuary to see how they care of this endangered species. An early research informed me that turtles scientific name is Testudines or Chelonii. Turtles are the oldest ever living reptile group, with the largest specimen of chelonian being the leatherback sea-turtle, or Dermochelys coriacea, a turtle living in either fresh water or sea that can reach 2mt in length and weight over 900kg! Tortoise are turtles that dwell in rivers and fresh water streams, much smaller in size than the sea turtles. Their body is usually covered with shells that develop from their fibs, and that function as a shield. The only things you ever see on their living body are the head and the legs. Even though turtles are cold-blooded, like other reptiles, they lay eggs on earth and breathe air. This unique creature is believed to have night vision and intelligence as they can navigate mazes better than white rats. Their diet is dependent on the environment they live in, and consists mostly of meat and plants. Turtle in Malaysian language is Penyu; there are 4 main species of turtles in my country: the Green-Chelion Mydas, the Hawksbill-Eretmochelys imbricata, the Leatherback-Dermochelys coriacea and the Olive Ridley-Lepidochelys olivacea. Pahang has 5 major landing and nesting areas for these sea turtles: Pantai Chendor, Cherating, Tioman, Sri Buat Island and Rompin Beach. The most common turtle found in these areas is the Green-Chelion Mydas, which usually land on the shore between April and September. But back to my visit now: the Cherating Turtle Sanctuary was established in 1972 on an land plot of 0.33 hectare as a turtle hatchery in an effort to protect this species; it was opened to public in 1998 and it is run by the Department of Fisheries. I immediately felt the center is the perfect place for turtles, being next to the sea and in an area where turtles usually come to lay eggs. The main purpose of this center, apart from being a tourist attraction, is the collection of turtle eggs and the organizing of hatching programs. The hatcheries can be easily seen as they are located near the beach. A turtle’s eggs incubation period is around 50 to 60 days, and the eggs usually hatch at night. In order to prevent baby turtles being killed by other predators, they are immediately released to sea by the center. The period for a turtle to become mature is around 20 to 50 years, and only one in 1000 turtles is believed to live that long. While at the exhibition area, I collected some info from the several boards: I discovered that Cherating turtle sanctuary carries out a few research programs on turtles, as well as educating the public on awareness and on the importance of conserving these species. I was also happy to learn that those caught on capturing turtles are liable to a heavy fine and to a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years, or both, under the Fisheries Act. I hope this is effecting in stopping ‘human predators’. Walking around the centre, I saw plenty of turtles in pond, turtles that are part of the center’s hatching program. They look sooooo cute, especially their babies. There are plenty of information boards and other ocean species on display, for the pleasure of the general public, dugongs and species of fish endemic to these waters. Over all, a pleasure time spent at an amazing place! Cherating turtle sanctuary has a souvenir shop and can provide camping facilities for those who want to experience turtle’s hatchlings program. Price range for pitching a tent is around RM30. Cherating turtle sanctuary is open to public from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 am to 5.30 pm, with lunch hours being observed, and 3 hours dedicated to prayer every Friday. Admission is FREE, and donation (in the box provided) is appreciated. To get there, from Kuantan take a bus, a taxi or drive, following directions towards Kemamam/Kuala Terengganu. The sanctuary is located just next to Asia’s First Club Med in Cherating, Pahang, 50 Kilometres from Kuantan city. For more information on Cherating turtle sanctuary, you can email penyuhg@tm.net.my.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img width="150" height="150" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Just-hatched-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Just-hatched-150x150.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Just-hatched-75x75.jpg 75w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></div><p>Turtles are cute reptiles, and since I love these animals, during my last visit to Kuantan, Pahang province, Malaysia, I stopped at the Cherating Turtle Sanctuary to see how they care of this endangered species.</p>
<div id="attachment_23236" style="width: 235px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/13-Inside-the-information-area.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[23211]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23236" class="size-medium wp-image-23236" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/13-Inside-the-information-area-225x300.jpg" alt="Cato inside the information area" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/13-Inside-the-information-area-225x300.jpg 225w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/13-Inside-the-information-area-113x150.jpg 113w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/13-Inside-the-information-area-369x492.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/13-Inside-the-information-area.jpg 450w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-23236" class="wp-caption-text">Cato inside the information area</p></div>
<p>An early research informed me that turtles scientific name is Testudines or Chelonii. Turtles are the oldest ever living reptile group, with the largest specimen of chelonian being the leatherback sea-turtle, or Dermochelys coriacea, a turtle living in either fresh water or sea that can reach 2mt in length and weight over 900kg!</p>
<p>Tortoise are turtles that dwell in rivers and fresh water streams, much smaller in size than the sea turtles. Their body is usually covered with shells that develop from their fibs, and that function as a shield. The only things you ever see on their living body are the head and the legs.</p>
<p>Even though turtles are cold-blooded, like other reptiles, they lay eggs on earth and breathe air. This unique creature is believed to have night vision and intelligence as they can navigate mazes better than white rats. Their diet is dependent on the environment they live in, and consists mostly of meat and plants.</p>
<div id="attachment_23218" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/4-Meeting-Mr.-Turtle.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[23211]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23218" class="size-medium wp-image-23218" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/4-Meeting-Mr.-Turtle-300x200.jpg" alt="Meeting Mr. Turtle" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/4-Meeting-Mr.-Turtle-300x200.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/4-Meeting-Mr.-Turtle-600x400.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/4-Meeting-Mr.-Turtle-150x100.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/4-Meeting-Mr.-Turtle-369x246.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/4-Meeting-Mr.-Turtle-770x514.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/4-Meeting-Mr.-Turtle-285x190.jpg 285w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/4-Meeting-Mr.-Turtle-236x156.jpg 236w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/4-Meeting-Mr.-Turtle.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-23218" class="wp-caption-text">Meeting Mr. Turtle</p></div>
<p>Turtle in Malaysian language is Penyu; there are 4 main species of turtles in my country: the Green-Chelion Mydas, the Hawksbill-Eretmochelys imbricata, the Leatherback-Dermochelys coriacea and the Olive Ridley-Lepidochelys olivacea. Pahang has 5 major landing and nesting areas for these sea turtles: Pantai Chendor, Cherating, Tioman, Sri Buat Island and Rompin Beach. The most common turtle found in these areas is the Green-Chelion Mydas, which usually land on the shore between April and September.</p>
<div id="attachment_23214" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2-the-compound.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[23211]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23214" class="size-medium wp-image-23214" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2-the-compound-300x176.jpg" alt="Cherating turtle sanctuary compound" width="300" height="176" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2-the-compound-300x176.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2-the-compound-600x352.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2-the-compound-150x88.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2-the-compound-369x216.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2-the-compound-770x451.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2-the-compound.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-23214" class="wp-caption-text">Cherating turtle sanctuary compound</p></div>
<p>But back to my visit now: the Cherating Turtle Sanctuary was established in 1972 on an land plot of 0.33 hectare as a turtle hatchery in an effort to protect this species; it was opened to public in 1998 and it is run by the Department of Fisheries. I immediately felt the center is the perfect place for turtles, being next to the sea and in an area where turtles usually come to lay eggs.</p>
<p>The main purpose of this center, apart from being a tourist attraction, is the collection of turtle eggs and the organizing of hatching programs. The hatcheries can be easily seen as they are located near the beach.</p>
<div id="attachment_23242" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Turtles-released-at-sea-in-the-night.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[23211]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23242" class="size-medium wp-image-23242" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Turtles-released-at-sea-in-the-night-300x171.jpg" alt="Turtles released at sea in the night" width="300" height="171" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Turtles-released-at-sea-in-the-night-300x171.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Turtles-released-at-sea-in-the-night-600x343.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Turtles-released-at-sea-in-the-night-150x86.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Turtles-released-at-sea-in-the-night-369x211.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Turtles-released-at-sea-in-the-night.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-23242" class="wp-caption-text">Turtles released at sea in the night</p></div>
<p>A turtle’s eggs incubation period is around 50 to 60 days, and the eggs usually hatch at night. In order to prevent baby turtles being killed by other predators, they are immediately released to sea by the center. The period for a turtle to become mature is around 20 to 50 years, and only one in 1000 turtles is believed to live that long.</p>
<p>While at the exhibition area, I collected some info from the several boards: I discovered that Cherating turtle sanctuary carries out a few research programs on turtles, as well as educating the public on awareness and on the importance of conserving these species. I was also happy to learn that those caught on capturing turtles are liable to a heavy fine and to a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years, or both, under the Fisheries Act. I hope this is effecting in stopping ‘human predators’.</p>
<div id="attachment_23228" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/9-Turtle-pond.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[23211]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23228" class="size-medium wp-image-23228" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/9-Turtle-pond-300x225.jpg" alt="Turtle pond" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/9-Turtle-pond-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/9-Turtle-pond-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/9-Turtle-pond-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/9-Turtle-pond-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/9-Turtle-pond-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/9-Turtle-pond.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-23228" class="wp-caption-text">Turtle pond</p></div>
<p>Walking around the centre, I saw plenty of turtles in pond, turtles that are part of the center’s hatching program. They look sooooo cute, especially their babies. There are plenty of information boards and other ocean species on display, for the pleasure of the general public, dugongs and species of fish endemic to these waters. Over all, a pleasure time spent at an amazing place!</p>
<p>Cherating turtle sanctuary has a souvenir shop and can provide camping facilities for those who want to experience turtle’s hatchlings program. Price range for pitching a tent is around RM30.</p>
<div id="attachment_23238" style="width: 235px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/14-the-souvenirs.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[23211]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23238" class="size-medium wp-image-23238" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/14-the-souvenirs-225x300.jpg" alt="Souvenir shop" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/14-the-souvenirs-225x300.jpg 225w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/14-the-souvenirs-113x150.jpg 113w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/14-the-souvenirs-369x492.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/14-the-souvenirs.jpg 450w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-23238" class="wp-caption-text">Souvenir shop</p></div>
<p>Cherating turtle sanctuary is open to public from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 am to 5.30 pm, with lunch hours being observed, and 3 hours dedicated to prayer every Friday. Admission is FREE, and donation (in the box provided) is appreciated.</p>
<p>To get there, from Kuantan take a bus, a taxi or drive, following directions towards Kemamam/Kuala Terengganu. The sanctuary is located just next to Asia’s First Club Med in Cherating, Pahang, 50 Kilometres from Kuantan city. For more information on Cherating turtle sanctuary, you can email <a href="mailto:penyuhg@tm.net.my">penyuhg@tm.net.my</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2015 08:16:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Souvenirs are gifts from places you have been. I am one of those people who, when they travel, the first thing that come to mind is buying something for families and friends. Something for a remembrance of the trip you had the luck to take. During my short visit to Kuantan, I did find lots of souvenirs and bought some of them for my beloved family. The must-buy items in the Kuantan souvenir range are Keropok Lekor and Batiks, items that in Malaysia are mostly found in the east coast. You sure know what batiks are, but, do you know Keropok Lekor? Let me tell you: Keropok Lekor is the famous Malaysian fish crackers, a popular snack that usually can be found in Terengganu. Lekor in Terengganu language means roll, and people sometimes call it fish sausage. Keropok Lekor is made out of fish pounded into a paste together with vegetables, sago flour and seasoned with salt and sugar. These ingredients are mixed and then fried. There are two types of Keropok Lekor: Lekor Goreng and Lekor Keping.  Lekor Goreng is shaped into sausage-size and is quite chewy, while Lekor Keping is shaped into slices and has a crispier texture, since it is dried under the hot sun. These snacks are often eaten together with a chilly sauce. Pahang is the place where Keropok Lekor is made, so I took the opportunity and bought two big packets of these delicacies to bring back home. I chose the Lekor Keping since it is the one that can keep longer. It is also the most expensive of the two: while Lekor Goreng, which I bought to be eaten during the journey (and it was sooooo nice and yummy), cost me RM 3 only, for the Lekor Keping I spent RM 13 &#8211; though the price depends on the ingredients used. Keropok Lekor stalls can be found along the way from Balok to Cherating. As I continued my journey, I did not miss the opportunity to stop at the Natural Batik Village to buy a batik cloth for my family. Natural Batik Village is located at Balok, Pahang, 14.5 Kilometres away from Kuantan city. Let me share with you a little about the history of Batiks. Batik describes a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to a whole cloth. A tradition of making batik is found in various Asian countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, and Philippines, though the batik of Indonesia is the most well-known. Batiks are both art and craft and are well known due to their creative motion and designs. When we talk about Batiks in Malaysia, Terengganu and the Malaysian east coast including Pahang are the places to be. At the Natural Batik Village there are plenty of things to see and do, apart from buying Batiks and related products like htas, coasters, t-shirts, sarongs, scarfs, hats, handbags and more. There are skilled workers and a spokesperson who will explain the process of Batik-making. For more information about Natural Batik Village, click on http://naturalbatik.com.my Hope you have enjoyed this article about Keropok Lekor and Batiks. Needless to say, my family loved the presents!</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img width="150" height="150" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/batik-choice-of-design-150x150.jpeg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/batik-choice-of-design-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/batik-choice-of-design-75x75.jpeg 75w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></div><p>Souvenirs are gifts from places you have been. I am one of those people who, when they travel, the first thing that come to mind is buying something for families and friends. Something for a remembrance of the trip you had the luck to take. During my short visit to Kuantan, I did find lots of souvenirs and bought some of them for my beloved family. The must-buy items in the Kuantan souvenir range are Keropok Lekor and Batiks, items that in Malaysia are mostly found in the east coast.</p>
<div id="attachment_23026" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/6-Keropok-lekor.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[23015]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23026" class="size-medium wp-image-23026" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/6-Keropok-lekor-300x225.jpg" alt="Packaged Keropok lekor ready to sell" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/6-Keropok-lekor-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/6-Keropok-lekor-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/6-Keropok-lekor-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/6-Keropok-lekor-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/6-Keropok-lekor-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/6-Keropok-lekor.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-23026" class="wp-caption-text">Packaged Keropok lekor ready to sell</p></div>
<p>You sure know what batiks are, but, do you know Keropok Lekor? Let me tell you: Keropok Lekor is the famous Malaysian fish crackers, a popular snack that usually can be found in Terengganu. Lekor in Terengganu language means roll, and people sometimes call it fish sausage.</p>
<p>Keropok Lekor is made out of fish pounded into a paste together with vegetables, sago flour and seasoned with salt and sugar. These ingredients are mixed and then fried.</p>
<div id="attachment_23018" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2-Making-the-keropok-lekor-the-process.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[23015]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23018" class="size-medium wp-image-23018" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2-Making-the-keropok-lekor-the-process-300x225.jpg" alt="The making process of keropok lekor" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2-Making-the-keropok-lekor-the-process-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2-Making-the-keropok-lekor-the-process-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2-Making-the-keropok-lekor-the-process-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2-Making-the-keropok-lekor-the-process-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2-Making-the-keropok-lekor-the-process-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2-Making-the-keropok-lekor-the-process.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-23018" class="wp-caption-text">The making process of keropok lekor</p></div>
<p>There are two types of Keropok Lekor: Lekor Goreng and Lekor Keping.  Lekor Goreng is shaped into sausage-size and is quite chewy, while Lekor Keping is shaped into slices and has a crispier texture, since it is dried under the hot sun. These snacks are often eaten together with a chilly sauce.</p>
<p>Pahang is the place where Keropok Lekor is made, so I took the opportunity and bought two big packets of these delicacies to bring back home. I chose the Lekor Keping since it is the one that can keep longer.</p>
<div id="attachment_23022" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/4-boil-it.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[23015]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23022" class="size-medium wp-image-23022" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/4-boil-it-300x225.jpg" alt="The dough needs to be boiled first" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/4-boil-it-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/4-boil-it-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/4-boil-it-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/4-boil-it-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/4-boil-it-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/4-boil-it.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-23022" class="wp-caption-text">The dough needs to be boiled first</p></div>
<p>It is also the most expensive of the two: while Lekor Goreng, which I bought to be eaten during the journey (and it was sooooo nice and yummy), cost me RM 3 only, for the Lekor Keping I spent RM 13 &#8211; though the price depends on the ingredients used. Keropok Lekor stalls can be found along the way from Balok to Cherating.</p>
<p>As I continued my journey, I did not miss the opportunity to stop at the Natural Batik Village to buy a batik cloth for my family. Natural Batik Village is located at Balok, Pahang, 14.5 Kilometres away from Kuantan city.</p>
<div id="attachment_23036" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/11-The-applicant.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[23015]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23036" class="size-medium wp-image-23036" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/11-The-applicant-300x225.jpg" alt="Applying colours to the fabric" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/11-The-applicant-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/11-The-applicant-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/11-The-applicant-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/11-The-applicant-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/11-The-applicant-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/11-The-applicant.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-23036" class="wp-caption-text">Applying colours to the fabric</p></div>
<p>Let me share with you a little about the history of Batiks. Batik describes a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to a whole cloth. A tradition of making batik is found in various Asian countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, and Philippines, though the batik of Indonesia is the most well-known. Batiks are both art and craft and are well known due to their creative motion and designs. When we talk about Batiks in Malaysia, Terengganu and the Malaysian east coast including Pahang are the places to be.</p>
<div id="attachment_23042" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/14-the-sarong.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[23015]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23042" class="size-medium wp-image-23042" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/14-the-sarong-300x201.jpg" alt="Natural Batik Village sarongs" width="300" height="201" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/14-the-sarong-300x201.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/14-the-sarong-600x403.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/14-the-sarong-150x101.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/14-the-sarong-369x248.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/14-the-sarong-770x514.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/14-the-sarong-285x190.jpg 285w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/14-the-sarong.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-23042" class="wp-caption-text">Natural Batik Village sarongs</p></div>
<p>At the Natural Batik Village there are plenty of things to see and do, apart from buying Batiks and related products like htas, coasters, t-shirts, sarongs, scarfs, hats, handbags and more. There are skilled workers and a spokesperson who will explain the process of Batik-making.</p>
<p>For more information about Natural Batik Village, click on <a href="http://naturalbatik.com.my" target="_blank">http://naturalbatik.com.my</a></p>
<p>Hope you have enjoyed this article about Keropok Lekor and Batiks. Needless to say, my family loved the presents!</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/souvenirs-in-kuantan-keropok-lekor-and-batiks/">Souvenirs in Kuantan: Keropok Lekor and Batiks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://asianitinerary.com">Asian Itinerary</a>.</p>
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		<title>The 3 best beaches in Kuantan</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Catohrinner Joyce Guri]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2015 16:14:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div><img width="150" height="150" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-beach-2-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-beach-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-beach-2-75x75.jpg 75w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></div>
<p>Kuantan is the state capital of Pahang, the third largest state in Malaysia after Sarawak and Sabah. Nestled in the mouth of Kuantan River, facing the South China Sea, Kuantan is populated mainly by Malay, Chinese and Indian ethnic people, and has a population of about 600,000 people. Sent on a mission by Asian Itinerary to collect traveling information and discover more parts of Malaysia not yet exposed to you, our dear readers, I without any hindrance set off to visit Kuantan. Since Kuantan is mostly famous for its beautiful beaches along its long coastline, in this article I wish to expose to you the three best-rated beaches in the area. Teluk Cempedak Located about 5 kilometres from Kuantan city, this is known as the resident area for the royal clan; in fact, most of the landscaped gardens, villas and buildings you find along the way there belong to royal family. Thanks to its white sandy beach, a coast dotted with rocks of different sizes and the several coconut plantations,Teluk Cempedak is a must visit area for tourists and locals. This is the perfect area for a plethora of activities, the most popular being sunbathing, water-sports, swimming, snorkeling, sailing and surfing. Malaysia is near the equator line, which means lots of sun throughout the year: get your mat, towel and sun lotion and enjoy the bake! Picnic and camping are also recommended as the beach is amazingly clean. Besides this, Teluk Cempedak offers fresh air, good for those who want to go walking or jogging: I advise a walk on the sand or alternatively along the pedestrian walk arranged by the local government. This pedestrian walk connects you directly to the jungle trekking routes. I used this path and I can guarantee fun: amuse at the beautiful environment, watch the monkeys and admire their lifestyle, take pictures and observe the amazing diversity of the tree population. Suitable for family and friends, Teluk Cempedak has a children playground, a volleyball court and some battery-operated cars to feed your needs. There are a few good restaurants and shops for dining, and for your social and business lifestyle. But visiting won’t be enough. For a tourist like me, who always want some memories from the places I visit, getting a fridge magnet is a must. There are plenty of stores and shops selling souvenirs and handicrafts for you to take back home. If you are visiting Kuantan, Teluk Cempedak is a must must must do! To get to Teluk Cempedak, catch a bus, a taxi or drive; the journey should take less than 7 minutes from Kuantan city. The best accommodation option is the Hyatt Regency Kuantan Hotel. Pantai Batu Hitam This translates into English as the ‘Black Stone Beach’. The beach area is known by this name thanks to the presence of different black and dark stones, similar to those found in Teluk Cempedak, which are mainly brown. There is a group of big black stone along the beach that s believe to have originated from an ancient volcano eruption. The fantastic view of this beach, with black stones sparkling in the sun and the amazing beach, is a sight to behold. Activities there include swimming, sightseeing, picnic, camping and finding a seashells. Not far from this beach there is a seafood stall where you can indulge yourself in local cooking. The most recommended dish there is the grilled fish, known as Ikan Bakar in the local language, Bahasa. Pantai Batu Hitam can be reached either by self-drive, bus or taxi, and it is located about 10-kilometers away from the town. Duta Sands Beach Resort is the hotel we recommend. Pantai Cherating This beach, located about 47 kilometres from Kuantan town, is famed as Asia’s first Club Med. Pantai Cherating is well catered for visitors, with a wide range accommodation &#8211; resorts, chalets, hotel &#8211; as well as services like restaurants and souvenir stalls. Apart from that, the scenery offered by the beach, with lots of coconut trees swinging in the wind and an amazingly green sea, is overwhelming. Pantai Cherating is popular amongst Europeans. This is probably because it has a truly exotic feel to it, and thanks to the beautiful surrounding nature. The area, needless to say, offers a wide range of activities like kayaking, surfing and watching fireflies and turtles. Pantai Cherating is recommended for families, honeymoon and picnic groups. To get there you can either take a taxi, a bus or drive on your own. I drove, which made me feel free from sticky schedules and quick stopovers. I took my time and stopped anywhere I pleased. _______________________________________________ I hope the above information stirs your curiosity, and that these three beaches inspire lots of fun under the sun. Kuantan can be reached by plane, car or bus. If you plan to arrive by plane, both Airasia (www.airasia.com) and Malaysian Airlines (www.malaysiaairlines.com) cover the Kuala Lumpur-Kuantan route. If you are driving from Penang, you will amaze at the several beautiful places and yummy delicacies you will encounter along the way&#8230; Enjoy Pahang and Kuantan! Asian Itinerary stayed at Le Village Beach Resort</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img width="150" height="150" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-beach-2-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-beach-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-beach-2-75x75.jpg 75w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></div><p>Kuantan is the state capital of Pahang, the third largest state in Malaysia after Sarawak and Sabah. Nestled in the mouth of Kuantan River, facing the South China Sea, Kuantan is populated mainly by Malay, Chinese and Indian ethnic people, and has a population of about 600,000 people.</p>
<p>Sent on a mission by Asian Itinerary to collect traveling information and discover more parts of Malaysia not yet exposed to you, our dear readers, I without any hindrance set off to visit Kuantan.</p>
<p>Since Kuantan is mostly famous for its beautiful beaches along its long coastline, in this article I wish to expose to you the three best-rated beaches in the area.</p>
<p><b>Teluk Cempedak</b></p>
<div id="attachment_22994" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-beach-1.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22977]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22994" class="size-medium wp-image-22994" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-beach-1-300x225.jpg" alt="Teluk Cempedak beach " width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-beach-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-beach-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-beach-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-beach-1-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-beach-1-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-beach-1.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22994" class="wp-caption-text">Teluk Cempedak beach</p></div>
<p>Located about 5 kilometres from Kuantan city, this is known as the resident area for the royal clan; in fact, most of the landscaped gardens, villas and buildings you find along the way there belong to royal family. Thanks to its white sandy beach, a coast dotted with rocks of different sizes and the several coconut plantations,Teluk Cempedak is a must visit area for tourists and locals.</p>
<p>This is the perfect area for a plethora of activities, the most popular being sunbathing, water-sports, swimming, snorkeling, sailing and surfing. Malaysia is near the equator line, which means lots of sun throughout the year: get your mat, towel and sun lotion and enjoy the bake! Picnic and camping are also recommended as the beach is amazingly clean.</p>
<div id="attachment_23006" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-Souvenirs-shops.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22977]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23006" class="size-medium wp-image-23006" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-Souvenirs-shops-300x225.jpg" alt="Souvenirs shops at Teluk Cempedak" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-Souvenirs-shops-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-Souvenirs-shops-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-Souvenirs-shops-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-Souvenirs-shops-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-Souvenirs-shops-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-Souvenirs-shops.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-23006" class="wp-caption-text">Souvenirs shops at Teluk Cempedak</p></div>
<p>Besides this, Teluk Cempedak offers fresh air, good for those who want to go walking or jogging: I advise a walk on the sand or alternatively along the pedestrian walk arranged by the local government. This pedestrian walk connects you directly to the jungle trekking routes. I used this path and I can guarantee fun: amuse at the beautiful environment, watch the monkeys and admire their lifestyle, take pictures and observe the amazing diversity of the tree population.</p>
<p>Suitable for family and friends, Teluk Cempedak has a children playground, a volleyball court and some battery-operated cars to feed your needs. There are a few good restaurants and shops for dining, and for your social and business lifestyle.</p>
<div id="attachment_23008" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-the-starting-point-to-pedestrian-walk.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22977]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23008" class="size-medium wp-image-23008" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-the-starting-point-to-pedestrian-walk-300x225.jpg" alt="Teluk Cempedak pedestrian walk" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-the-starting-point-to-pedestrian-walk-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-the-starting-point-to-pedestrian-walk-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-the-starting-point-to-pedestrian-walk-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-the-starting-point-to-pedestrian-walk-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-the-starting-point-to-pedestrian-walk-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Teluk-Cempedak-the-starting-point-to-pedestrian-walk.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-23008" class="wp-caption-text">Teluk Cempedak pedestrian walk</p></div>
<p>But visiting won’t be enough. For a tourist like me, who always want some memories from the places I visit, getting a fridge magnet is a must. There are plenty of stores and shops selling souvenirs and handicrafts for you to take back home.</p>
<p>If you are visiting Kuantan, Teluk Cempedak is a must must must do! To get to Teluk Cempedak, catch a bus, a taxi or drive; the journey should take less than 7 minutes from Kuantan city. The best accommodation option is the Hyatt Regency Kuantan Hotel.</p>
<p><b>Pantai Batu Hitam</b></p>
<div id="attachment_22986" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Pantai-Batu-Hitam-1.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22977]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22986" class="size-medium wp-image-22986" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Pantai-Batu-Hitam-1-300x225.jpg" alt="Pantai Batu Hitam" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Pantai-Batu-Hitam-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Pantai-Batu-Hitam-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Pantai-Batu-Hitam-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Pantai-Batu-Hitam-1-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Pantai-Batu-Hitam-1-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Pantai-Batu-Hitam-1.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22986" class="wp-caption-text">Pantai Batu Hitam</p></div>
<p>This translates into English as the ‘Black Stone Beach’. The beach area is known by this name thanks to the presence of different black and dark stones, similar to those found in Teluk Cempedak, which are mainly brown. There is a group of big black stone along the beach that s believe to have originated from an ancient volcano eruption. The fantastic view of this beach, with black stones sparkling in the sun and the amazing beach, is a sight to behold.</p>
<p>Activities there include swimming, sightseeing, picnic, camping and finding a seashells. Not far from this beach there is a seafood stall where you can indulge yourself in local cooking. The most recommended dish there is the grilled fish, known as Ikan Bakar in the local language, Bahasa.</p>
<p>Pantai Batu Hitam can be reached either by self-drive, bus or taxi, and it is located about 10-kilometers away from the town. Duta Sands Beach Resort is the hotel we recommend.</p>
<p><b>Pantai Cherating</b></p>
<div id="attachment_22980" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Cherating-Beach-5.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22977]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22980" class="size-medium wp-image-22980" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Cherating-Beach-5-300x225.jpg" alt="Cherating Beach sandy dunes" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Cherating-Beach-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Cherating-Beach-5-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Cherating-Beach-5-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Cherating-Beach-5-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Cherating-Beach-5-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Cherating-Beach-5.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22980" class="wp-caption-text">Cherating Beach sandy dunes</p></div>
<p>This beach, located about 47 kilometres from Kuantan town, is famed as Asia’s first Club Med. Pantai Cherating is well catered for visitors, with a wide range accommodation &#8211; resorts, chalets, hotel &#8211; as well as services like restaurants and souvenir stalls. Apart from that, the scenery offered by the beach, with lots of coconut trees swinging in the wind and an amazingly green sea, is overwhelming.</p>
<p>Pantai Cherating is popular amongst Europeans. This is probably because it has a truly exotic feel to it, and thanks to the beautiful surrounding nature. The area, needless to say, offers a wide range of activities like kayaking, surfing and watching fireflies and turtles.</p>
<div id="attachment_22982" style="width: 235px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Cherating-beach-6.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22977]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22982" class="size-medium wp-image-22982" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Cherating-beach-6-225x300.jpg" alt="Cherating beach stalls" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Cherating-beach-6-225x300.jpg 225w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Cherating-beach-6-113x150.jpg 113w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Cherating-beach-6-369x492.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Cherating-beach-6.jpg 450w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22982" class="wp-caption-text">Cherating beach stalls</p></div>
<p>Pantai Cherating is recommended for families, honeymoon and picnic groups. To get there you can either take a taxi, a bus or drive on your own. I drove, which made me feel free from sticky schedules and quick stopovers. I took my time and stopped anywhere I pleased.</p>
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<p>I hope the above information stirs your curiosity, and that these three beaches inspire lots of fun under the sun. Kuantan can be reached by plane, car or bus. If you plan to arrive by plane, both Airasia (<a href="http://www.airasia.com">www.airasia.com</a>) and Malaysian Airlines (<a href="http://www.malaysiaairlines.com">www.malaysiaairlines.com</a>) cover the Kuala Lumpur-Kuantan route. If you are driving from Penang, you will amaze at the several beautiful places and yummy delicacies you will encounter along the way&#8230; Enjoy Pahang and Kuantan!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/le-village-beach-resort/" target="_blank">Asian Itinerary stayed at Le Village Beach Resort</a></strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2015 14:46:38 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>I was a bit tired from the drive from Kuantan when I suddenly told my friend to stop and stay overnight somewhere before heading to Genting Highlands. It was past 6 pm and the sky was already dark, the night was coming to replace the day. There was no point in continuing the drive, so we stopped for a light dinner in Genting Sempah, where we googled for a reasonable hotel or small inn to stay. DHill Inn Genting, at the Genting Foothills, not far from the Genting Skyway Cable Car, seemed to be the best choice. I called the hotel phone and booked a room for RM 85, which was within our budget. Plus. we urgently needed to rest our mind and body from a long journey. It was dark when we arrived at the hotel parking lot. The small town near the inn looked amazing and so full of decorations, it looked like Christmas was being celebrated, reminding me of English movies filmed in winter. I parked the car and headed to talk to the lady at the reception about the inn accommodations and prices. She told me the price is a little bit cheaper in weekdays, when the area is also not so crowded. Good for us, I thought. Our room was quite pleasant and designed in a very local way. The inn has 3 floors consisting of several rooms. The first thing I noticed was the window, with its wonderful view. I opened it, and felt a cold breeze enter the room. I loved it. The room had LCD Television, a fan, a king-size bed, shower with hot and cold water, a toilet bowl and a make-up table. No air-condition, but I guess you can imagine why: it’s Genting foothills and I can assure you it was icy cold. I was very happy with the room, though I wished the blanked had been thicker&#8230; As the DHill Inn is located by a small town, you do not need to worry as there are plenty of restaurants where to eat and plenty of stores where to buy essentials. DHill Inn is at 5, Genting Permai Boulevard, Genting Highland, Pahang 69000, Pahang. The inn is at 10 Kilometres from Genting Highlands. Find them at https://www.facebook.com/pages/DHill-In-Hotel-Genting-Permai-Genting-Highlands/538684362825623 Enjoy your stay.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img width="150" height="150" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DHill-Inn-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DHill-Inn-150x150.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DHill-Inn-75x75.jpg 75w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></div><div id="attachment_22959" style="width: 235px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Outside-hotel-view.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22950]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22959" class="size-medium wp-image-22959" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Outside-hotel-view-225x300.jpg" alt="The hotel entrance area" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Outside-hotel-view-225x300.jpg 225w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Outside-hotel-view-113x150.jpg 113w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Outside-hotel-view-369x492.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Outside-hotel-view.jpg 576w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22959" class="wp-caption-text">The hotel entrance area</p></div>
<p>I was a bit tired from the drive from Kuantan when I suddenly told my friend to stop and stay overnight somewhere before heading to Genting Highlands. It was past 6 pm and the sky was already dark, the night was coming to replace the day. There was no point in continuing the drive, so we stopped for a light dinner in Genting Sempah, where we googled for a reasonable hotel or small inn to stay. DHill Inn Genting, at the Genting Foothills, not far from the Genting Skyway Cable Car, seemed to be the best choice.</p>
<p>I called the hotel phone and booked a room for RM 85, which was within our budget. Plus. we urgently needed to rest our mind and body from a long journey.</p>
<p>It was dark when we arrived at the hotel parking lot. The small town near the inn looked amazing and so full of decorations, it looked like Christmas was being celebrated, reminding me of English movies filmed in winter.</p>
<p>I parked the car and headed to talk to the lady at the reception about the inn accommodations and prices. She told me the price is a little bit cheaper in weekdays, when the area is also not so crowded. Good for us, I thought.</p>
<div id="attachment_22955" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/My-room-view.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22950]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22955" class="size-medium wp-image-22955" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/My-room-view-300x225.jpg" alt="View from my room" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/My-room-view-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/My-room-view-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/My-room-view-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/My-room-view-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/My-room-view-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/My-room-view.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22955" class="wp-caption-text">View from my room</p></div>
<p>Our room was quite pleasant and designed in a very local way. The inn has 3 floors consisting of several rooms. The first thing I noticed was the window, with its wonderful view. I opened it, and felt a cold breeze enter the room. I loved it.</p>
<div id="attachment_22961" style="width: 235px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Room.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22950]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22961" class="size-medium wp-image-22961" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Room-225x300.jpg" alt="My room " width="225" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Room-225x300.jpg 225w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Room-113x150.jpg 113w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Room-369x492.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Room.jpg 576w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22961" class="wp-caption-text">My room</p></div>
<p>The room had LCD Television, a fan, a king-size bed, shower with hot and cold water, a toilet bowl and a make-up table. No air-condition, but I guess you can imagine why: it’s Genting foothills and I can assure you it was icy cold. I was very happy with the room, though I wished the blanked had been thicker&#8230;</p>
<p>As the DHill Inn is located by a small town, you do not need to worry as there are plenty of restaurants where to eat and plenty of stores where to buy essentials.</p>
<p>DHill Inn is at 5, Genting Permai Boulevard, Genting Highland, Pahang 69000, Pahang. The inn is at 10 Kilometres from Genting Highlands. Find them at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/DHill-In-Hotel-Genting-Permai-Genting-Highlands/538684362825623">https://www.facebook.com/pages/DHill-In-Hotel-Genting-Permai-Genting-Highlands/538684362825623</a></p>
<p>Enjoy your stay.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2015 14:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Are you in Kuantan area, Pahang province, Malaysia? Are you sweating, feeling hot and want to jump in cool water? Well, Sungai Pandan waterfall is the best options for you. Also known as Panching waterfall, this waterfall is situated deep in the forest, past the small town, the army camp and the quarry area. Considered to be the Malaysia’s most beautiful waterfall, Sungai Pandan waterfall is a popular picnic and recreational area for the Kuantan local community. It consists of beautiful cascading rapids from the hill down to the giant rocks, culminating in large pool, which makes it attractive and ideal from swimming.  Sungai Pandan waterfall is really suitable for everyone, especially for those with families as they can enjoy the cool water splashing and it is safe for kids too thanks to the shallow depth of water &#8211; just at knee level &#8211; so kids can safely play around the area. Sungai Pandan is part of a Forest Reservation Area called Hutan Lipur Sungai Pandan, encompassing an area of about 25 hectares. Its forest is gazetted as an untouched treasure to preserve and conserve, home to several species of tropical trees, animals and insects. For activities, Sungai Pandan waterfall is ideal for picnic, outing and camping, hanging out with families, friends and colleagues. I suggest taking advantage of the rest huts and barbecue grill areas for your deserved breaks. For those who want to explore nature, head for a walk along the jungle trails: reach the top of the fall, and follow the course of the gentle stream to a suspension bridge, location suitable for picture-taking of the whole waterfalls area. I must remind you not to climb the rocks to the waterfalls as the stones are steep, slippery, sharp and potentially dangerous. Besides, you are also reminded to read the safety information provided at the entrance for your own safety. Like other places, Sungai Pandan waterfall is also equipped with a few amenities which include a parking lot, changing rooms, toilets and a gift and souvenir shops. Furthermore, you should not worry about food as there are catering stalls in the vicinity, though you are welcome to carry your own food along with you. For me, Sungai Pandan waterfall is a great place to cool down, to release and to free the mind from the tensions of everyday life. Make sure you bring a towel and some changing clothes so you do not miss out on the opportunity to swim near this amazing waterfall. Pampered yourself in crystal clear Sungai Pandan waterfall. Sungai Pandan waterfall is 25 kilometres from Kuantan town, which takes about 30 minutes by transport. Self-drive and taxi are available. Entrance fee is reasonable at RM 2 for adult and RM 1 for children. It is open to public from 7 am to 6 pm. For more information about directions and ticketing, contact info@pandanwaterfall.com or browse http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g298296-d5074281-Reviews-Sungai_Pandan_Waterfall-Kuantan_Kuantan_District_Pahang.html Asian Itinerary stayed at Le Village Beach Resort</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img width="150" height="150" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/air-terjun-sungai-pandan-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/air-terjun-sungai-pandan-150x150.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/air-terjun-sungai-pandan-75x75.jpg 75w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></div><p>Are you in Kuantan area, Pahang province, Malaysia? Are you sweating, feeling hot and want to jump in cool water? Well, Sungai Pandan waterfall is the best options for you.</p>
<div id="attachment_22912" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Bridge-view.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22907]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22912" class="size-medium wp-image-22912" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Bridge-view-300x225.jpg" alt="Waterfall at the back" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Bridge-view-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Bridge-view-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Bridge-view-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Bridge-view-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Bridge-view-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Bridge-view.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22912" class="wp-caption-text">Waterfall at my back</p></div>
<p>Also known as Panching waterfall, this waterfall is situated deep in the forest, past the small town, the army camp and the quarry area. Considered to be the Malaysia’s most beautiful waterfall, Sungai Pandan waterfall is a popular picnic and recreational area for the Kuantan local community.</p>
<p>It consists of beautiful cascading rapids from the hill down to the giant rocks, culminating in large pool, which makes it attractive and ideal from swimming.  Sungai Pandan waterfall is really suitable for everyone, especially for those with families as they can enjoy the cool water splashing and it is safe for kids too thanks to the shallow depth of water &#8211; just at knee level &#8211; so kids can safely play around the area.</p>
<p>Sungai Pandan is part of a Forest Reservation Area called Hutan Lipur Sungai Pandan, encompassing an area of about 25 hectares. Its forest is gazetted as an untouched treasure to preserve and conserve, home to several species of tropical trees, animals and insects.</p>
<div id="attachment_22935" style="width: 235px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/the-park-near-to-the-waterfall.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22907]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22935" class="size-medium wp-image-22935" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/the-park-near-to-the-waterfall-225x300.jpg" alt="The waterfall park " width="225" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/the-park-near-to-the-waterfall-225x300.jpg 225w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/the-park-near-to-the-waterfall-113x150.jpg 113w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/the-park-near-to-the-waterfall-369x492.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/the-park-near-to-the-waterfall.jpg 450w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22935" class="wp-caption-text">The waterfall park</p></div>
<p>For activities, Sungai Pandan waterfall is ideal for picnic, outing and camping, hanging out with families, friends and colleagues. I suggest taking advantage of the rest huts and barbecue grill areas for your deserved breaks.</p>
<p>For those who want to explore nature, head for a walk along the jungle trails: reach the top of the fall, and follow the course of the gentle stream to a suspension bridge, location suitable for picture-taking of the whole waterfalls area.</p>
<p>I must remind you not to climb the rocks to the waterfalls as the stones are steep, slippery, sharp and potentially dangerous. Besides, you are also reminded to read the safety information provided at the entrance for your own safety.</p>
<div id="attachment_22931" style="width: 235px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/the-bridge.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22907]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22931" class="size-medium wp-image-22931" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/the-bridge-225x300.jpg" alt="The suspension bridge" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/the-bridge-225x300.jpg 225w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/the-bridge-113x150.jpg 113w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/the-bridge-369x492.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/the-bridge.jpg 450w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22931" class="wp-caption-text">The suspension bridge</p></div>
<p>Like other places, Sungai Pandan waterfall is also equipped with a few amenities which include a parking lot, changing rooms, toilets and a gift and souvenir shops. Furthermore, you should not worry about food as there are catering stalls in the vicinity, though you are welcome to carry your own food along with you.</p>
<p>For me, Sungai Pandan waterfall is a great place to cool down, to release and to free the mind from the tensions of everyday life. Make sure you bring a towel and some changing clothes so you do not miss out on the opportunity to swim near this amazing waterfall. Pampered yourself in crystal clear Sungai Pandan waterfall.</p>
<div id="attachment_22914" style="width: 224px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Entrance-ticket.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22907]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22914" class="size-medium wp-image-22914" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Entrance-ticket-214x300.jpg" alt="Entrance ticket" width="214" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Entrance-ticket-214x300.jpg 214w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Entrance-ticket-107x150.jpg 107w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Entrance-ticket-369x519.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Entrance-ticket.jpg 427w" sizes="(max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22914" class="wp-caption-text">Entrance ticket</p></div>
<p>Sungai Pandan waterfall is 25 kilometres from Kuantan town, which takes about 30 minutes by transport. Self-drive and taxi are available. Entrance fee is reasonable at RM 2 for adult and RM 1 for children. It is open to public from 7 am to 6 pm.</p>
<p>For more information about directions and ticketing, contact <a href="mailto:info@pandanwaterfall.com">info@pandanwaterfall.com</a> or browse <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g298296-d5074281-Reviews-Sungai_Pandan_Waterfall-Kuantan_Kuantan_District_Pahang.html">http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g298296-d5074281-Reviews-Sungai_Pandan_Waterfall-Kuantan_Kuantan_District_Pahang.html</a></p>
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