Peninsular Malaysia’s largest state is endowed with a variety of attractions from beautiful beaches, cool highlands retreats to lakes and caves.  Kuantan, its capital is situated besides the Kuantan River and the South China Sea.  There are a few beaches nearby Kuantan popular with locals.  Sailing, windsurfing and water skiing can be enjoyed here while in the fishing village of Beserah, water buffaloes haul fresh catch from the beach at certain times of the year.

Tanjung Gemok in Pahang and Mersing in Johor are the staging points. Cherating is a seaside destination long popular with budget travellers and a charming. Cherating Village. Other attraction in Pahang include Malaysia’s premier national park, Taman Negara, the highland resorts of Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands, Bukit Tinggi and Fraser’s Hill, Pulau Tioman Island, as well as the natural lakes of Bera and Chini.