Post by zuchin on Dec 22, 2004 13:51:12 GMT 8
Activities
Amongst the activities that can be found here are camping’s, jungle trekking and an all time favourite spot for fishing fans. During the early seasons of the year visitors can experience one of those fantastic sights as water lilies can be seen covering almost the entire lake.
Fish farm
A floating fish farm owned by the locals. The fishes found here are caught and bred inthe lake itself. Hop over this floating fish cage and feed them with your hands.
Get one of the local resorts to sauté your prize catch or cook it any other way you prefer.
Floating Stalls
Local dishes like the nasi lemak and snacks can be enjoyed here, while soothing your eyes with the beauty of this natural lake has to offer.
Orang Asli Settlement
The Orang Asli settlement also offer an interesting experience. Get you local resort to take you to any of the orang asli settlement -Tanjung Puput, the orang asli settlement. Join them for a swim, you can see children at the age of 1-2 jumping into the deep waters from the wooden bridge made for boats to dock. Traditional fishing methods are still practiced here, the best way to learn about the ancient fishing traps.
Visitors can also purchased locally hand crafted artifacts at a very reasonable rate, it's good as a gifts of souvenir. Another new experience awaits you at Tasik Chini. You can try blowing a blowpipe here. The sumpit, which is the blow pipe, can be tested before purchasing it, this is the same weapon this Aborigines used for hunting. It needs skills and dedication to perfect your shooting skills.
Boats
Boats docked at the front of the resorts. These boats can be rented for RM30 per person for fishing trips, or RM150 for a tour round this huge lake.
Staying
It has a number of wooden chalets and restaurants as well as a number of camping spots. Camping spots are also obtainable in this natural forest, where visitors can experience the out door life, and for those who wish to grab some peaceful time. The resorts have hotel rooms ranging from RM100 a night to RM250 per night.
Chini Lake resort offers many packages for varied travellers.
Getting There
Approximately 100 km from Kuantan, access is by road to Kampung Belimbing, and then by boat through the winding Chini River. Alternatively by road via Segamat Highway through the town of Chini, and then continue 15 minutes through palm-oil estates road to the lake. Chini Lake is located in the southern park of the state of Pahang, getting there wouldn't be a problem as its only 100 km from Kuantan and 60 km west of the Royal Town Pekan.
Amongst the activities that can be found here are camping’s, jungle trekking and an all time favourite spot for fishing fans. During the early seasons of the year visitors can experience one of those fantastic sights as water lilies can be seen covering almost the entire lake.
Fish farm
A floating fish farm owned by the locals. The fishes found here are caught and bred inthe lake itself. Hop over this floating fish cage and feed them with your hands.
Get one of the local resorts to sauté your prize catch or cook it any other way you prefer.
Floating Stalls
Local dishes like the nasi lemak and snacks can be enjoyed here, while soothing your eyes with the beauty of this natural lake has to offer.
Orang Asli Settlement
The Orang Asli settlement also offer an interesting experience. Get you local resort to take you to any of the orang asli settlement -Tanjung Puput, the orang asli settlement. Join them for a swim, you can see children at the age of 1-2 jumping into the deep waters from the wooden bridge made for boats to dock. Traditional fishing methods are still practiced here, the best way to learn about the ancient fishing traps.
Visitors can also purchased locally hand crafted artifacts at a very reasonable rate, it's good as a gifts of souvenir. Another new experience awaits you at Tasik Chini. You can try blowing a blowpipe here. The sumpit, which is the blow pipe, can be tested before purchasing it, this is the same weapon this Aborigines used for hunting. It needs skills and dedication to perfect your shooting skills.
Boats
Boats docked at the front of the resorts. These boats can be rented for RM30 per person for fishing trips, or RM150 for a tour round this huge lake.
Staying
It has a number of wooden chalets and restaurants as well as a number of camping spots. Camping spots are also obtainable in this natural forest, where visitors can experience the out door life, and for those who wish to grab some peaceful time. The resorts have hotel rooms ranging from RM100 a night to RM250 per night.
Chini Lake resort offers many packages for varied travellers.
Getting There
Approximately 100 km from Kuantan, access is by road to Kampung Belimbing, and then by boat through the winding Chini River. Alternatively by road via Segamat Highway through the town of Chini, and then continue 15 minutes through palm-oil estates road to the lake. Chini Lake is located in the southern park of the state of Pahang, getting there wouldn't be a problem as its only 100 km from Kuantan and 60 km west of the Royal Town Pekan.
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