But it, like, such mountain resorts like Frasers Hill, are situated in the western edges Pahang, closer to Selangor, KL and the Straits of Malacca than the state capital, Kuantan. Indeed, populating Peninsular Malaysia's biggest state is the Titiwangsa Range, home also to less well-known but equally scenic hill spots such as Bukit Tinggi.
Now called Berjaya Hills, there is now a replica of a French village, called the Colmar Tropicale, it contains a hotel, restaurants and other tourist shops. Not a bad effort but a pity it's not situated high up enough on the hill to cause a noticeable drop in temperature. On a hot day, it feels nothing like France.
The Japanese Garden higher up is, however. And when one steps out of the car, one can feel a slightly refreshing twang to the air, something a little short of light air-conditioning. I don't know where my photos went - I'll try to post them if I find them.
Also lower down the hill is an animal park where one can get close up with rabbits and deer and feed and touch them...
Over to the other coast of the Peninsula, the capital Kuantan is known mostly for its good and untouched beaches. That was what I remember at least, from when my Dad brought the family there during the school holidays more than 30 years ago... Nowadays, it is ok but certainly not untouched.. Again, I do not have many pictures so will just breeze by.
Pahang, for sure, is by no means adequately represented by these two places however. Nature spots hills and interesting towns abound. You will just have to go see them yourself.
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