Malaysia (Covid 19 - Transition to Endemic Phase - My Cuti Cuti Malaysia & Staycation No1 to Raub, Kuala Lipis, Temerloh, Mentakab, Kuantan & Kuala Rompin) April 11 > 15 2022 Part 4

Panorama Hill, Mt Lembing, Pahang

Charas Cave, Jalan Gua Charas
Kuantan, Pahang

Kuantan River, Pahang

" Keep going. Each step may get harder, but don't stop. The view is beautiful at the top " 

Travel itinerary: Sungei Lembing > Kuantan (approx 48km)

Day 3 (Wednesday April 13 2022 Morning)

Woke up early to do a hiking up the Bukit Panorama (Peak) Sungei Lembing, quite strenuous for me but slow & steady, I was able to reach the top to enjoy a panoramic view of Sungei Lembing partly covered with sea of clouds ... also a test of my mental & physical strength !   

1) Bukit Panorama (Peak) Sungei Lembing - 45 minutes of hiking to the peak of Mt Lembing (271m high, 1,100 steps), missed seeing the sunrise as we started the hike at 06.45 (ideal time is 05.30) with intermittent rest breaks, but the view from the Panorama Hill is magnificent, witnessed spectacular sea of clouds hovering across the horizon, lush greeneries & breath taking views; for hikers who reach the top, an erected signboard said "you have burned 418 calories by being here" !  Well done to KF Wong, Thompson Tham & KM !  

Sunrise in my neighbourhood Subang Jaya during my early morning walks in SS17 area this year ! 

Makan Makan (Eating) - group's breakfast in Ah Fong Noodle Stall, Sungei Lembing Hawker Centre, ordered 3 bowls of noodle / mi hoon together with yong tau foo + coffee totalled Rm31.50 (US$7.40)

2) Gua Charas - a limestone cave complex with interesting geological structures of stalagmites & stalactites, century old Hindu temple, Thai Sleeping Buddha - parking Rm3 + entrance fee Rm2 per pax, opening hour 09.00 >17.00 

Day 3 (Wednesday April 13 2022 Afternoon) 

Makan Makan (Eating) - after the hotel check in, our group had a dessert lunch Rm36.30 inclusive of takeaway) in 888 Food Court, Downtown Kuantan, ordered an assorted of fried strips of dough (yau char kwai), kueh (dessert) & sweet dessert (Tong Sui) & taufufa + takeaway pan fried nian gao to be eaten in the hotel !  

Kuantan is the capital city of the state of Pahang on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, major tourist attractions are Sultan Ahmad Shah State Mosque, Taman Teruntum Park, Kuantan 188 Tower, Mini Zoo & Teluk Cempedak beach. My last visit to Kuantan was in July 2019. 

Kuantan Historical Trail (exhibits from Kuantan 188 Tower, Ground Floor) 

1) Kuantan River by Day & Night, Pahang

2) Esplanade Kuantan by Day & Night, Jalan Tanah Putih, Kuantan, Pahang

3) Kuantan 188 Tower by Day & Night

4) Sultan Ahmad Shah State Mosque, Kuantan, Pahang

5) Clock Tower, Kuantan, Pahang

6) Padang MBK 1, Kuantan, Pahang

7) Pasar Ramadan (Food Bazar), Padang SMK 1, Kuantan, Pahang 

8) Jalan Jalan (Walkabout) in Downtown Kuantan - as it was drizzling in the evening, it was quite messy for us moving around the area even though we carried a small umbrella & put on a raincoat while doing the walking ! 

Makan Makan (Eating) - KF's ex-colleague, Miss Tan (accompanied by her beloved mother) hosted a dinner for our group in Jumbo Garden Restaurant, Taman Suria, Kuantan - Good Food, Good Friends & Good Times ! A big thank you to Miss Tan for this treat & sumptuous evening meal  ! 

Hotel Accommodation (3rd Night) - overnight stay in Kuantan Riverside Boutique Hotel, a triple bed room Rm135 (US$31.20)