Mount Ophir (Mountain)

Mount Ophir

Shrouded in mystical legends and folklore, Gunung Ledang continues to charm and intrigue locals and visitors alike. According to the legend of the Princess of Gunung Ledang, the Sultan of Melaka wanted the Princess' hand in marriage and she, not wanting to marry him, demanded that the Sultan present her with seven jars of women's tears, seven trays of mosquitoes' hearts and seven bowls of the Sultan's son's blood. After he was unable to meet these impossible requests, she fled to the mountain and continues to live in a hidden cave, to this day.

The mountain is ideal for a myriad of outdoor activities with challenging mountain trails, icy waterfalls, and exotic flora and fauna, including many species of birds. At the relatively flat summit, which is 1,276m above sea level, a panoramic view of the Straits of Melaka and even the Sumatran coastline can been seen on a clear day. Also, Sagil Waterfall is a popular picnic spot at the base of the mountain.

How to get here

By Car or Taxi
From the North-South Expressway, the turn-off point is 25km after Ayer Keroh. Head towards Tangkak. Proceed along the pastoral Route 23 for another 6km, past Sagil town, before turning left onto a road in a rubber plantation and proceed another 1km. From here, the route to the foot of Gunung Ledang or Mount Ophir should be visible.

By Bus
A bus service is available to Gunung Ledang from Tangkak, about 16km away. Taxis can also be hired from Tangkak.

Who to contact
Johor Tourist Information Centre (JOTIC)
Phone: +607-224 2000

http://www.tourism.gov.my/en/places/states-of-malaysia/johor/Gunung-Ledang-Mount-Ophir

Sungai Lembing (river)

SUNGAI LEMBING

The Sungai Lembing Mine is restored to retrospect the glorious days of Sungai Lembing as Pahang’s richest manufacturer of tin. Sungai Lembing is prominent in the history of Pahang, and once dubbed as the El-Dorado of the east. Part of the mine is refurbished and is now opened for visitors. The total tunnel length is 322 km, with a depth of between 610 m and 700 m.

The conservation and preservation originality of the mine and it original settings bring the visitors to witnessthe glorious era of Sungai Lembing. Since the mine is located beneath a tropical rainforest, visitors will be able to experience a unique cooling climate in the tunnels.Visitors will ride “The Minecraft” to enter the the mine. Then the expedition will continue on foot. It takesapproximately an hour to complete the tour. The tunnel height is ranged from 12 feet to 200 feet.Children are allowed to enter with parents or guardians.

This natural attraction also comes with Educational Trip that specially designed for educational purposes. The purpose of the trip is usually observation for education, non-experimental research or to provide students with experiences outside their everyday activities, such as going camping with teachers and their classmates.

Besides that, nearby Sungai Lembing is Bukit Panorama which is a popular place to watch the sunrise. Sixteen kilometers from this place is GunungTapis Nature Park, where one can camp, fish, and shoot the rapids. GunungTapis itself is 1,512 meters high.

Surprisingly, infamous Rainbow Fall can be reached from SungaiLembing too. Transport to the fall can be arranged in the town, you need a 4WD if you want to go on your own. A guide is useful, although not really needed. You have to start early, as the rainbow can only be seen in the morning. It is a one hour drive from the town to the trail head, followed by about 45 minutes of easy trekking to the fall.

HOW TO GET THERE

By Car

From Kuala Lumpur, use the East Coast Highway to get to Kuantan and the drive takes about three hours. Exit at Kuantan Toll Plaza, turn right at the first traffic lights and follow the directions on the signboard. Sungai Lembing is about 30 minutes’ drive away.

WHO TO CONTACT

MajlisPerbandaranKuantan.

Address:  Jalan Tanah Putih, 25100 Kuantan, Pahang.

Contact: (609) 5121666 / 5121555.

Fax: (609)5130644.

URL:http://www.pahangtourism.org.my/index.php/destinations/nature-adventure/kuantan/top-activities-in-kuantan