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Pahang &

Tioman% 09 / POP: 1.45 MILLION / 36,137 SQIsland KM

Why Go? Pulau Tioman...... 243 Pahang, Peninsular ’s largest state, is home to some ...... 252 of the county’s most accessible outdoor action. It holds the Pekan...... 252 region’s grandest jungles and is bordered by 209km of surf- ...... 254 able sandy beaches and the near-perfect tropical island of Around Kuantan...... 257 Tioman. A three hour drive from brings you to the primordial national park of , with elu- ...... 257 sive elephants and tigers within its tracts of virgin jungle. Taman Negara...... 260 If you’re coming from , the green peaks and blue ...... 265 waters of Pulau Tioman are only four hours away. Those ...... 267 heading down the east coast from shouldn’t Kenong Rimba miss a stop at the super-laid-back surf-bum and artist haven State Park...... 268 of Cherating. Raub...... 269 In between these tourism starlets, you will find off-the- ...... 270 beaten-path gems offering pristine jungles, wildlife and Around Temerloh...... 270 flora, Malaysian culture, colonial architecture and culinary delights, many as yet undiscovered by the tourist hordes.

Best Places to Eat »»Restoran Ratha When to Go Raub (p269) Endau »»Ana Ikan Bakar Petai °C/°F Temp Rainfall Inches/mm (p256) 40/104 32/800

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