Kuala Lipis Travel Guide
This small town is located in the district of Lipis in Pahang and though it's not renowned for its abundant visitor attractions, it is a good destination from which to make excursions to other places of interest in the region.
- Worth It?
- Yes, if you want a break from Kuala Lumpur's busy atmosphere.
- What to Do
- enjoy the town's colonial charm and its surrounding rural beauty.
- Best Time to Go
- rain and high temperatures are common throughout the year. Try June or July for the best weather.
- How Long?
- A daytrip is possible but an overnight excursion is recommended.
- Trivia
- Kuala Lipis was a gold-mining center before the arrival of British colonists in 1887.
With a population of only around 20,000, Kuala Lipis has a pleasant small-town ambience and can be a good place to head for a break from the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur. The town was once integral to British colonial developments in the region and served as the capital of Pahang until 1953.
The Kenong Rimba Park is one of the most interesting attractions in the area but closer to home are a number of fascinating old colonial structures that provide good stopping off points on self-guided tours of the town.
Travel to Kuala Lipis - Getting There
Buses run to Kuala Lipis from Kuala Lumpur with a journey time of about 4 hours, 30 minutes. The service operates nine trips a day between 08:30 and 20:30. There are services also from Raub (1 hour, 30 minutes) and from Kuantan.
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