Pekan, Kuantan, Pahang Malaysia

Famous as Pahang's royal town, Pekan is a magnet for culture and history buffs. This town is home to the seat of the Pahang Sultanate, as well as much fine architecture, quaint old streets and many interesting heritage sites. Pekan is to be found just under 50 km / 31 miles to the north of Kuantan and comes with an eclectic selection of attractions, the best of which include the Sultan Abu Bakar State Museum, the Abu Bakar Mosque and the Sultan Abdullah Mosque, as well of course as the Istana Permai (the Regent of Pahang's Palace) and the Istana Abu Bakar (the Sultan's Palace).