A September 2000 trip to Kuantan by Queenster
Quote: Tasik Chini or Lake Chini is one of the authentic and mysterious lake in Malaysia. Located approximately 100 kilometers from Kuantan, the capital state of Pahang, consists of a string of more than 12 connectected lakes.
Overview
A Jakun aborogine legend says that the Lake Chini is the home of a naga - a water serpent, and most of the purpose sightings have taken place in a body of water named Laut Gumum by the locals. The lake is also to be the site of a sunken Khmer city and archeologist have mounted expeditions to locate it but without success.
Accommodation in Tasik Chini is provided bt the Lake Chini Resort, which has nine chalets, two dormitories and a restaurant. For more information call 6-03-4567894/9. The only other place to stay is Rajan Jones' Shop at Kampung Gumum.
Another interesting option is to go to Kampung Belimbing, and take a boat across the Sungai Pahang - the Pahang river, and then up the Sungai Chini to the lake. Many hotels in Kuantan organise day trips to Tasik Chini for those interested to see the wild sanctuary and the lifestyle of the aborogines.
Queenster Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia