Sure, traveling around the world is one of our greatest dreams in life. But before you discover breathtakingly beautiful or exotic places in other countries, why not explore the beauty that our own country offers?
Sungai Lembing is a tin mining town in Kuantan District, Pahang, Malaysia that is a perfect place for an epic adventure. It houses compelling spots that you can admire and take pictures of.
Lembing is Malay for spear while sungai means river. Based from a local legend, the local ruler saw a vision of spear near the river so he named his town after his vision. With stunning spots and palatable dishes, you will surely love Sungai Lembing.
From chasing waterfalls and watching the sunset to admiring the historical things in museums and pigging out on yummy meals, a fun and memorable experience is waiting for you here at Sungai Lembing!
Catch a glimpse of the mesmerizing rainbow in a waterfalls.
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The Rainbow Waterfall is a famous attraction in Sungai Lembing that offers a beautiful view of a rainbow by the fall in the morning, as the name suggests. The waters come down like a shower with very low pressure, the reason why a rainbow appears.
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Can you cross the hanging bridge?
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Climb the famous Bukit Panorama
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Bukit Panorama is not that hard to climb as there is a staircase that makes it easy to reach the top. It promises a relaxing view of sea of cloud and a panoramic view.
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Muzium Sungai Lembing
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Take a look at the old tools used in tin mining long long time ago. This museum is very educational especially to children who never saw these tools and who don’t know yet the history of Sungai Lembing.
Location: Muzium Sungai Lembing, Sungai Lembing, 26200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Crystal House
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At Crystal House, you’ll see a lot of… well, crystals. The owner is crystal collector and you’ll see all her collections at the house.
Entrance Fee: RM2
Gua Charas
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It is a temple cave found in a limestone hill about 25 kilometers north west of Kuantan, Pahang. Symbols and statues of Hindus and Buddhists are dotted around this cavern.
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Sungai Lembing Mines
Experience and explore the deepest and longest mine in the world!
Hours: Mon – Sun 9:00am – 6:00pm
Official website: http://sungailembingmines.com.my/
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Deerland Park
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Get close to deer at this deer farm that houses over a hundred deer.
Location: 192, Jalan Sg Arang, Kampung Arang, Sg Lembing, 26200 Kuantan, Pahang
Hours: 10:30am – 5:30pm
Entrance Fee: Rm5 (adult) RM3 (child under 12 years old)
Sungai Pandan Waterfall
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Also known as the Paching waterfalls, it is an ideal place for picnic with family or friends. Witness the beautiful cascading waterfalls and the refreshing greeneries in the surrounding.
Berkelah Falls
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Be mesmerized as you get a glimpse of the reflection of the sun or the moon in the lake of this cascading falls!
