"Pekan - The Royal Town of Pahang" Pekan by runwitme

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Pekan - The Royal Town of Pahang - Pekan

Pekan, literally translated means “Small Town”. It is one of the 11 districts in the State of Pahang. It is known as the Royal Town as the Sultan of Pahang resides here with his family in Istana Abu Bakar. (Abu Bakar Palace). Pekan is located 40km south of Kuantan, the state capital town. The size of this district is 3,805 km square, making it the largest of district in Pahang with population of 103,000.

Pros and Cons

Pros:A great piece of Pahang history
Cons:Zero nightlife : )
In a nutshell:Serenity at its Royal Best

Last visit to Pekan: Jun 2004
Intro Updated Jun 16, 2004
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Miles of endless beach - Pekan

Beach at 16th Mile of Jalan Pekan -... Off The Beaten Path (1)

There is a long stretch of beach along the Pekan- Rompin road. Drive south from Pekan towards Rompin. The beach is... more travel advice

Pekan Bus Terminal - Pekan

Black and White Bus to Pekan Transportation (1)

There are two air-con bus operators that service the Pekan-Kuantan route. The major one is Bee Huat Bus (Black and White... more travel advice

Notice the Ivory Motive on the Arch - Pekan

Istana Sultan Abu Bakar Things to Do (3)

This palace was built in 1965. It is the current residence of Sultan of Pahang – Sultan Ahmad Shah. It is almost hidden... more travel advice

Row Row Row Your Boat Gently Down The Stream! - Pekan

Watercraft Gallery Things to Do (3)

Located directly opposite the Pahang State Museum, this gallery is build on Pulau Beram (a small island in the Pahang... more travel advice

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asree Oct 22, 2009 at 4:09 AM Report Abuse

hai... ingat x gambar awk yang kt cni??

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