Pekan Royal Town and Sultan Abu Bakar Museum
Pekan
A town about 45 km south of Kuantan and the royal seat of the Sultan of Pahang, with a riverside palace, a royal polo ground, mosques and the Sultan Abu Bakar Museum.
Pekan is the residence of the Sultan of Pahang. The town centre lies along the Pahang River and features Abu Bakar Palace, a royal polo ground, two white Sultan mosques and the royal mausoleum. The Sultan Abu Bakar Museum occupies a colonial-era building and displays Pahang royal regalia, traditional handicrafts, shipwreck porcelain and weapons, with a rich collection. The palace is not open to the public and can only be photographed from outside. The town is quiet and unassuming, with Malay food stalls by the river. It is about a 45-minute drive from Kuantan.
Opening hours
Museum approx. 09:30–17:00, closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Tanjung Lumpur
- Teluk Cempedak
- Kuantan 188 Tower
- Kuantan River Firefly Cruise
- Sultan Ahmad Shah State Mosque
- Sungai Pandan Waterfall
- Batu Hitam Beach
- Balok Beach