The only shop open in Sungai Lembing that didn't sell food nor repair bikes, was Mr Yap Yoon Nan's watch shop. We stayed in Sungai Lembing during a non-peak period weekday. When the weekend tourists were gone, time stood still in this sleepy … [Continue reading]
Sungai Lembing tin mine tunnel
Sungai Lembing was built on a history of tin mining. The lands were rich with precious metal, and the mines were among the largest in the world, reaching more than 300km with a depth as deep as 700m. That's like a 140-storey building! The town … [Continue reading]
Rainbow Waterfall, Sungai Lembing
A famous Sungai Lembing attraction is the Rainbow Waterfall, thus named for the promise of a rainbow appearing by the fall at certain hours in the morning. You need a 4WD to get there, which you can easily book (for the next morning) once you're in … [Continue reading]
Panorama Hill, Sungai Lembing
Sungai Lembing's well-known Panorama Hill needs no introduction, but here's one anyway... The Panorama Hill (Bukit Panorama) is a beloved tourist spot, where a 45min climb up some well-maintained steps would reward you with a calming, peaceful view … [Continue reading]
Sungai Lembing, Pahang
Last year, I had some days off in between jobs. So I made full use of it to re-visit Sungai Lembing in Pahang. Back then, the urge to escape the city was strong, to close off the world and revel in the stillness of a small town. I'd been to … [Continue reading]
Big strawberry in my hand
At Jaya Grocer's fruits section, I did a double take - they were selling strawberries almost as big as my hand, a punnet for just RM15! I was flushed with excitement. Picked one up and put it close to my nose. Gotta have a whiff to know if they'd … [Continue reading]