Pekan: Home of the Royals
Located in the Pekan District in the Pahang state, Pekan, Malaysia is a town named after the flower Bunga Pekan. It lies on both sides of the Pahang River and is the hometown of second Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Abdul Razak Hussein and his son. The nearest airport is Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA), 38 miles away.
Best Time to Visit
Tourists can find great weather for travel in Pekan, Malaysia between late January and early March. October, June, and July are the busiest months for tourism. Best to book Pekan Malaysia hotels in March, the region's lean season. Across the country, the Lantern Festival or Mid-Autumn festival is held in August or September. In Penang, the Dragon Boat Festival is held in December.
What to Do & Area Attractions
In the heart of Pekan, Malaysia lies the majestic Sultan Abdullah Mosque Museum, a pristine white mosque built in 1929 that features Muslim artifacts and a rectangular fountain up front. Built in the 1920s, the Sultan Abu Bakar Museum houses relics on the native people of Malaysia. Check out the historic Royal Pahang Polo Club, which hosted the annual Pahang Classic that began in the 1990s. The Ancasa Royale Pekan Pahang sits by the Pahang River and offers suites with living spaces and river views. The hotel also features an informal restaurant where a breakfast buffet is served, a lobby lounge, outdoor pool, bar, spa, and gym. The Hotel Sentral Kuantan overlooks the Sungai Kuantan River and offers laid-back rooms with room service, a rooftop terrace with a casual restaurant, and a cafe. Other options are far from the city center, but are quality accommodations, like the 5-star Mangala Resort & Spa and the Caribbean Bay Resort-Bukit Gambang Resort City.
