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Sightseeing in Pekan
 Located along the banks of the Pahang River, Pekan is the royal town of the state
of Pahang.
With a long & rich history, the royal town of Pekan has today blossomed into a very important industrial center, especially with the establishment of industrial assemblies
manufacturing motor vehicles there.
The vehicles produced range from the assembly of the locally manufactured Proton cars to foreign marques such as Mercedes Benz. Trucks, lorries, buses and even armored
army vehicles are built there. Truly, Pekan is a growing “Detroit” of Malaysia.
But thats not all. Feast yourselves on a myriad of experiences that abound wthin this tiny
town, and you will realize that Pekan has much more to offer that meets the eye.
Endau-Rompin National Park
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The Endau-Rompin National Park is home to a diverse range of flora & fauna. Enthusiasts often pay homage to the country's most scenic waterfalls such as Buaya Sangkut, Upeh Guling and Batu Hampar, which are all found within a couple of hours' trek between each other. |
Indrapura Karting Circuit
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For those who have the need for speed, Pekan has the Indrapura Karting circuit, which was once a car-park lot found off the main resort road that has been converted into a challenging 1,061m circuit with 19 turns. |
Lake Chini
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An hour's drive out from Pekan lies Lake Chini (Tasik Cini), the largest natural freshwater lake in Malaysia. Among the recreational facilities available here are jungle-trekking, boat rides, and a visit to the Orang Asli settlements. |
Pahang Silk Weaving Centre
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The Pahang Silk Weaving Centre is located within the Cultural Village at Pulau Keladi. Visitors can also order specially designed patterns of their own from the weavers themselves, with orders taking anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to be completed. |
Royal Pahang Polo Club
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The exclusive sport of Polo is played at the Royal Pahang Polo Club. Since its inception, Polo teams from around the globe have gathered to play in Pekan, allowing Polo enthusiasts to witness the breathtaking exhilaration of competing in one of the world's most prestigious sport. |
State Museum
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Home to the state's historical artifacts, the museum is one of the town's all-year attractions. The collection – which is personally owned by Sultan Abu Bakar includes beautifully carved boats, models of fisherman's houses and floating huts. |
The Royal Palace
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Pekan wouldn't be Pekan without the Royal Palace, which is instantly recognisable from its grand ivory motif entrance. Built in 1965, the Palace is where the state's Sultan resides, and is almost hidden in lush, serene surroundings of tropical trees and villages around it. |
The Tun Razak Memorial Hall
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The Tun Abdul Razak Memorial Hall, which exhibits the former Prime Minister's personal belongings, including his speedboat, favourite golf cart, gifts and souvenirs he received during his lifetime. Deep inside the memorial hall are Tun Abdul Razak's bedroom and study room, which retain the original furnishings. |
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