HomeAsiaSouth East AsiaMalaysiaMalaysia Railway Adventure – Pahang Taman Negara, Kuala Lipis & Melaka By Marcos Detourist on January 29, 2013After the rainy season caught up with my travels in Southern Thailand, I packed my bags and spent my remaining eight days back in Malaysia.The highlight of my trip was trekking in Pahang Taman Negara (National Park), known as one of the world’s oldest tropical rainforests. Getting there involved train rides aboard the “Jungle Railway,” which offered a glimpse of the natural scenery and life in the rural east coast states of Malaysia.During the last few days, I found myself walking along the historic streets of Melaka and indulging in local Nonya food.1087wl3ue-A3ODj3r4QIwjXqVWm0 Malaysia Border Crossing from Southern ThailandWelcome arch at Sungai Kolok (Thailand) – Rantau Pajang (Malaysia) Border CrossingPahang Taman NegaraWooden boat that took us from the riverside dock in Kuala Trembeling near Jerantut to Kuala Tahan, the jump-off point to Pahang Taman NegaraView of Pale yellow river beaches on the 2.5 hour boat cruise to the park headquarters in Kuala TahanGuesthouses and floating restaurants along Tahan RiverTaman Negara Jungle TrekLeisurely trek along developed forest walkways near Mutiara Taman Negara resortEnjoying the awesome views on the world’s longest forest canopy walk, located in Pahang Taman NegaraI’m surrounded by the forest canopyExploring deeper into the jungles of Pahang Taman Negara. I only had enough time to go around the small “day trek” jungle trails.Lots of giant ants trying to get dibs on my trail foodAfter heading animal noises on the treetops, I had to stand still to discover it came from a stalking money, who appeared in the distance for a few seconds before scurrying away.Taking a break beside the more peaceful stretches of Tahan RiverFailed attempt to capture lightning streaks during a thunder storm on my first evening in Pahang Taman NegaraKuala LipisWandered around the shophouse-lined streets and quiet corners of Kuala Lipis for one night.Novelty Kuala Lipis train station built in 1926Chinese shophouses along the main street of Kuala Lipis old townKuala Lipis Walking TourResidency building, one of the grandiose heritage structures on my self-guided walking tour of Kuala LipisRailway Bridge built near a scenic bend on the Jelai RiverKuala Lipis moments before nightfallMelakaHuge weekend holiday tourists filling up Melaka ChinatownBeautiful sunset over the galleon-shaped Melaka Maritime MuseumPeaceful cafes along the Melaka RiverChrist Church and Queen Victoria’s Fountain at Dutch Square, MelakaMelaka Walking TourVisiting attractions I missed during the first time I traveled to Melaka.Main gate of A Famosa Old Fort in MelakaDutch Square under the sunset lightAnonymously wandering around ChinatownCaptivated by a neglected old building. Colonial structures in varying state of decay are scattered throughout Melaka City CenterVisiting St. John’s Fort involved a heart walk up a hillMasjid Selat (mosque) sitting on man-made Malacca IslandSelf-portrait in front of a decorative Chinese tea shopNonya Food Trip in MelakaNonya-style cendulCapitol Satay celup, cooked do-it-yourself style in thick peanut sauceNonya-style Laksa, the best I’ve ever had!Not to be missed, Chicken rice ballsDon’t leave yet. There’s more!Lost in Peninsular Malaysia and Southern Thailand5 Days Pahang Itinerary — Taman Negara, Kuala LipisPlanning a trip to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaPhi Phi Islands & Krabi Itinerary - DIY Thailand Travel Tips3 Weeks Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia ItineraryInto the Light: year-end travel photo series 2012Posting of new comments is disabled temporarily.Connect with Marcos on:Detourista.comMarcosDetourist.comFacebookInstagramTwitterDetourista.comDiscover more travel guides and blogs about the Philippines and beyond by Marcos DetouristChoose your next destination: Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam