It took us so long to arrange for a trip to the famous Rainbow Waterfall at Sungai Lembing. But I wished I have been visited much earlier. It's such a breathtaking and relaxing trip.I dragged everyone out of bed at 5am.
After half an hour's drive from Kuantan town, the quaint town of Sungai Lembing came into view.
Hawker Centre
8, 231, Sungai Lembing, 26200 Sungai Lembing, Pahang
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A good breakfast/brunch here includes:
Homemade Sungai Lembing noodles in caramel sauce with Yong Tau Foo (in clear broth or curry soup) like stuffed lady fingers, bitter gourd, tauhu, bean curd skin.
Sungai Lembing noodles in ketchup based egg gravy 茄汁面or spicy sauce with dried chillies 辣子面。
To gain access to Rainbow Waterfall, one needs a local guide with his modified 4WD. We highly recommend Mr Lee who also manages Lembing Valley Resort with his family. It's possible to bring along young children like us. But make sure to bring along a backpack carrier. We used insect repellent as well but there wasn't that many mosquitoes to be honest.
Lembing Valley Resort 山城一站
Unnamed Road, Kampung Kolong Pahat, 26200 Sungai Lembing, Pahang
016-933 2665
https://g.co/kgs/uHWqXt
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The off-road ride was kind of bumpy and adventurous but there were many other 4WDs tagging along. They have been modified to included a covered rear which can seat at least 9 adults. During RMCO, the SOP was to only have a maximum of 8 people each vehicle. So we had the whole truck by ourselves.
The first pitstop was just a 5 minutes drive off-road to sunrise viewing. Instead of climbing the nearby Panaroma Hill, we could also enjoy this spectacular view from our 4WDs. Our timing was just great to catch the sunrise in action in a sea of clouds and mountains .
The chilly morning was immediately transformed into a warm day.
We continued our journey up into the woods for about half an hour. Soon we were all geared up for a moderately challenging climb to Rainbow Waterfall. We had ample time and the I had Yi on my back all the time so I could free my arms to steady myself and grab onto the rocks whenever needed. We would rate the trail as fairly manageable. If my 4 year old could reach the waterfall without much hiccups, so could most elderly visitors.
There were multiple spots to enjoy Rainbow Waterfall. Dipping into the cool water was many's choice. The tour package included a hot cup noodle and beverage (Milo malt drink versus Nescafe) after some water activities to chase away the coldness.
Mr Lee brought us up to a gentle slope by the side of the waterfall for a more complete view of the mesmerizing rainbow which was very well seen by 10am or so.
Another least known spot required some water treading. He led us (literally by hand as the bottom was full of branches) across the pond just below the waterfall to witness the rainbow "transecting" the waterfall. It was also possible to see a complete circular rainbow just underneath the waterfall changing in size depending on the distance we stood from the rainbow. Spectacular!
Lunch was at this home style orchard cum restaurant.
林明茶馆
Sungai Lembing, 26200 Sungai Lembing, Pahang
019-969 2112
https://g.co/kgs/5ABDum
We had a pipping hot bowl of Hakka homemade soup noodles served with pork ball and pork belly slices. The herbal eggs were very well marinated and infused with the fragrance of Chinese herbs. Paired with a bowl of slightly bitter Chinese tea, this was a heavenly combination for a rainy day after the climb.
We learnt that it could be tricky to navigate ourselves in this laid back village. The road by the river across the car bridge led to a dead end. After a few trial and error only then we realized how to get to our afternoon tea destination. This is why I have to pin the location in this blog post so I won't get lost again. Just follow GPS ok.
家传食谱
Mee Sungai Lembing Food And Bakery
376, Sungai Lembing, Lorong Pahat, Kampung Kolong Pahat, 26200 Kuantan, Pahang
019-729 5838
https://g.co/kgs/E21dPU
There are lots of places selling this traditional snack called Dan San 蛋散 which means egg drops but we think this is the most flavoursome. It's a pastry pleated and deep fried until golden and crispy, classically coated with a layer of melted maltose.
The other must tries here are their tofu fa made using mountain water-- we think they taste best warm without sugar. But the chilled pudding version works well with the children, especially the mango pudding.
If you really like the taste of Sungai Lembing noodles then you have to buy some home!
Mee Sungai Lembing
Sungai Lembing, 26200 Sungai Lembing, Pahang
019-989 3305
https://maps.app.goo.g/phmcEuW4nWJLU65w5
This is where the noodles are hand made. Fresh and ready for you to bring home. It lasts about a week in the fridge. Besides noodles, it's also highly recommended to bring other local delicalies like coconut cookies and Tau Sha Peah home.
There are other attractions which we did not have time to explore:
1. Sungai Lembing Museum
https://g.co/kgs/icd6Jo
2. Crystal House
https://g.co/kgs/5NEas2
I hope this gives you a guide of what to do and where to eat in Sungai Lembing!
1 comment:
thank you for the good sharing....it's give good knowledge about Sungai Lembing. I would like to suggest on a transporter
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