Pahang district, Malaysia

Places to visit near Pekan

Pekan is a town in Pahang district, Malaysia, home to about 31,826 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 mosques & dargahs and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Sultan Abu Bakar Museum (2 km), Masjid Sultan Ahmad Shah (46 km) and Tengku Ampuan Afzan Mosque (49 km).

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Pekan, Malaysia
Pekan, Pahang district, Malaysia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pekan at a glance

Location
Pahang district, Malaysia
Population
about 31,826
Coordinates
3.4836° N, 103.3996° E
Places within 50 km
84 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for mosques & dargahs
Airport
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), 306 km

Top places to visit near Pekan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pekan: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pekan

98 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pekan. The closest is Bukit Harimau Berjemur (40 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Pekan

31 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Pekan. The closest is Bugis Island (2 km); the best-known is Pulau Bangau (13 km). Best time: september to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Pekan

21 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Pekan. The closest is Masjid Kampung Alor Ara (2 km); the best-known is Masjid Sultan Ahmad Shah (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Pekan

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Pekan. The closest is Pandan Waterfall, Kuantan (46 km); the best-known is Sungai Pandan Waterfall (55 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Pekan

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Pekan. The closest is Pulau Beram (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Pekan

9 parks within 100 km of Pekan. The closest is Taman Reakrasi JPS Daerah Pekan (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Pekan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pekan
  2. 2 km Water Craft Gallery · museum, Pahang
  3. 1 km Sultan Abu Bakar Museum · museum, Pahang
  4. 3 km Tunku Azizah Royal Craft Village · museum, Pahang
  5. 2 km Istana Mahkota · heritage site, Pahang
  6. 7 km Paya Beruas · nature spot, Pahang
  7. 8 km Back to Pekan

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How to reach Pekan

  • By air: Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), Singapore — about 306 km by road

All places near Pekan by distance

Within 15 km of Pekan

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Pekan by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints998Bukit Harimau Berjemur (40 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves2031Bugis Island (2 km)
Mosques & dargahs2021Masjid Kampung Alor Ara (2 km)
Waterfalls515Pandan Waterfall, Kuantan (46 km)
Beaches & coast914Pulau Beram (2 km)
Parks99Taman Reakrasi JPS Daerah Pekan (1 km)
Museums55Water Craft Gallery (2 km)
Other attractions45Murals (2 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs13UMP's Lake (9 km)
Forts & heritage12Istana Mahkota (4 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens12Paya Beruas (8 km)
Caves02Gua Batu Bahtera (52 km)

Pekan: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Pekan?

Sultan Abu Bakar Museum (museum, about 2 km), Water Craft Gallery (museum, about 2 km), Istana Mahkota (heritage site, about 4 km), Tunku Azizah Royal Craft Village (museum, about 5 km), Paya Beruas (nature spot, about 8 km), Pulau Bangau (river spot, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pekan?

84 places on Spotwander: 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 mosques & dargahs, 5 waterfalls, 9 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pekan?

Bukit Harimau Berjemur, about 40 km by road; Bukit Gundai (44 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Pekan?

Bugis Island, about 2 km by road; Pulau Benta (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Pekan?

Masjid Kampung Alor Ara, about 2 km by road; Surau Kampung Padang Polo (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pekan?

Start in Pekan, visit Water Craft Gallery, then Sultan Abu Bakar Museum, then Tunku Azizah Royal Craft Village, then Istana Mahkota, then Paya Beruas, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Pekan?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Pekan?

By air: Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), about 306 km by road.

Towns near Pekan

Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pekan’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pekan on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.