DISCOVERING PANTAI HIBURAN IN KUALA ROMPIN, PAHANG

   28th JUNE 2026    ~ This place was not in the original itinerary list. We arrived in Endau town a bit too early, about 12:30 noon and could not check in yet at the accommodation. So we decided to cross into Pahang, and drove to Kuala Rompin.

Initially, we just wanted to find a dessert shop and that took us to Pantai Hiburan.

The place was surprisingly beautiful, with a long stretch of flat sandy beach. I had never heard of this beach, and guess it was not that popular. There were only a few families having a picnic and it was not a good idea to swim in the hot afternoon sun.

We got to strike as many poses at many spots as we like, free from being watched by the visitors.

There was a food court there but we ended up having lunch somewhere else [READ HERE].

I was glad we took the decision to explore Rompin a bit and discovered Pantai Hiburan. I am sure there must be more other interesting things here. There is always a next time.

WHEN IN KUANTAN, EAT DINNER LIKE KUANTAN PEOPLE DO

   27TH JANUARY 2026    ~ Before catching the bus back to Johor Bahru at 11:00 p.m. I needed to get dinner first. Eventually I ended up at this one food court with stalls selling variety of food and open air dining area in between two blocks of buildings opposite the hotel called Tangga.

I was one of the early birds who was there finding food for dinner.

I chose to eat Patin Tempoyak - a local dish synonymous with the state of Pahang. It was definitely a brilliant decision as it was real good.

That should conclude my gastronomic adventure in Kuantan for January 2026. I do not know when I will be back again but you never know when opportunity could suddenly knock.

EXPLORING LAMAN PEKAN LAMA IN PEKAN, PAHANG

   15TH SEPTEMBER 2025    ~ We had already spotted this touristy place as we arrived at the restaurant/stall [READ HERE]. We wasted no time to do some exploration at Laman Pekan Lama [TRANSLATE: Old Front Yard] once we finished our drinks.

The first section was the road which might be the entrance a village with a row of old shophouses which had been renovated and beautified. This area already provided a few spots for awesome photos to be captured.

In the other section, stood the traditional Pahang Malay house, but the building was locked unfortunately. We were still happy to get ourselves photographed in this newly developed area for tourists [because everything looked new]. It was not in our original itinerary list.

That should conclude my short half day trip to Pekan, Pahang, with my two UPM TESL Class of 1993 university mates. I hope I can get back to Pekan again one day as there are museums that need to be visited.