Pahang

The largest state on the Malay Peninsula, home to the tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands, the primeval rainforest of Taman Negara and the beaches of Tioman Island.

Pahang lies in the center-east of the Malay Peninsula and is the largest state on the peninsula, with terrain running from the central mountain range to the South China Sea coast. The Cameron Highlands in the west have a cool climate and are known for their tea plantations and strawberry farms; Taman Negara National Park in the center protects ancient tropical rainforest, where you can try canopy walkways and jungle trekking; and Tioman Island, off the east coast, is suited to diving and beach holidays. There are also beaches near the capital, Kuantan. The east coast is affected by the northeast monsoon from roughly November to February, when most islands are not accessible. Kuantan has an airport, while the highlands and national park are mostly reached by road from Kuala Lumpur.

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