Cheap Flights to Pekan

If you’re looking for a good destination in Malaysia to spend a week vacation away from home, then pack your bags and take cheap flights to Pekan, the royal town of Pahang Darul Makmur state. This place with a name that originates from Bunga Pekan (flower) offers one thousand and one ways to entertain every visitor.

When you reach the place for the first time, don’t be surprised to discover that Pekan is the hometown not only of the Sultan of Pahang and his royal family but also of the country’s Prime Minister. Other prominent people in the history of Malaysia also came from this town, giving it the right to be called a ‘royal town’.

What to see

You won’t regret your cheap flights to Pekan because this place won’t run out of things to entertain you. From places of interest to delectable foods to interesting trinkets to good harmonious community, this place has them and more. One of the top places to visit is the Sultan Abu Bakar Museum. Though it’s been under renovation since 2008, this is the perfect place if you’re into history with its complete collection of artifacts that date back to the ancient Malay people.

Other interesting destinations are the Royal Palace, the Royal Mausoleum, the Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Mosque, the Royal Silk Weaving Centre, the Royal Polo Field and the Royal Golf Club. A chance to see the longest river of Sungai Pahang that ends at the town of Pekan is also not to be missed as well as the Chinese Temple to Mazu. Visitors to Pekan can also enjoy sea fishing as well as bird watching and star gazing beside the river. Those interested with the aboriginal culture can mingle with the village people and experience first-hand the harmony of living the traditional Malay lifestyle.

Although there are not a lot of hotels in Pekan, nighttime is not a problem in this town because visitors can avail of a good accommodation at the Chief Rest House and the Melati Inn. Others may also opt to get a room in nearby towns or in Penang and just drive back to Pekan in the morning.