Time zone MST (UTC+8) International dialling code prefix 09-3xx-xxxx Population 20,000 (2010) | Postal code 272xx Vehicle registration plate prefix C Local time Sunday 12:46 AM | |
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Weather 26°C, Wind S at 2 km/h, 91% Humidity Points of interest Taman Negara, Mount Tahan, Taman Negara Sungai R, Hentian Rekreasi Sungai Yu | ||
Kuala Lipis is a mukim and capital of Lipis District, Pahang, Malaysia with a population of 20,000.
Contents
- Map of Kuala Lipis Pahang Malaysia
- Dats production dats rock climbing abseiling repelling at bama caves kuala lipis pahang
- History
- Interesting Sites
- Nature
- Public transport
- Car
- Personalities
- References
Map of Kuala Lipis, Pahang, Malaysia
Dats production dats rock climbing abseiling repelling at bama caves kuala lipis pahang
History
Kuala Lipis was a gold-mining centre before the British arrived in 1887. In 1898 it became the capital of Pahang until 1953.
During this time, grand colonial buildings, such as the imposing District Offices and the Clifford School, and the Pahang Club were built. The hilltop house of the British Resident is now a hotel and museum.
The town grew and prospered with the coming of the railway in 1924. However, in August 1955, the state capital was shifted to Kuantan, and Kuala Lipis fell into a decline. It is now a sleepy and picturesque town with reminders of a once important past.
Interesting Sites
Nature
From Kuala Lipis you can go to Kenong Rimba Park, which is about 10 km away. It is a forest reserve, accessible by train or boat. It is a good place for trekking and caving. From the town, you can take a bus or cab for 30 minutes journey to Tanjung Kiara Jetty. From here you can either walk (trekking) for about one and half-hour to base camp or take a 4-wheel drive for only 20 minutes.
Public transport
A train station operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) is located near Jalan Pekeliling which is the main road of Kuala Lipis.
Car
Kuala Lipis is accessble by highway , the main route from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu. It is also connected to Jerantut, the main gateway to Taman Negara, via route . Kuala Lipis is also a major gateway to the hill station of Cameron Highlands via Sungai Koyan using routes 235 and then 102.