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Kuala Lipis

Kuala Lipis
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 • Chinese 瓜拉立卑
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Kuala Lipis is located in Peninsular Malaysia
Kuala Lipis
Kuala Lipis
Location in Peninsular Malaysia
Coordinates: 4°10.8′N 102°3′E / 4.1800°N 102.050°E / 4.1800; 102.050Coordinates: 4°10.8′N 102°3′E / 4.1800°N 102.050°E / 4.1800; 102.050
Country  Malaysia
State  Pahang
Population (2010)
 • Total 20,000
Time zone MST (UTC+8)
 • Summer (DST) Not observed (UTC)
Postal code 272xx
International dialling code prefix 09-3xx-xxxx
Vehicle registration plate prefix C
Website mdlipis.gov.my

Kuala Lipis is a mukim and capital of Lipis District, Pahang, Malaysia with a population of 20,000.

Kuala Lipis was a gold-mining centre before the British arrived in 1887. In 1898 it became the capital of Pahang until 1953.

During this time, grand colonial buildings, such as the imposing District Offices and the Clifford School, and the Pahang Club were built. The hilltop house of the British Resident is now a hotel and museum.

The town grew and prospered with the coming of the railway in 1924. However, in August 1955, the state capital was shifted to Kuantan, and Kuala Lipis fell into a decline. It is now a sleepy and picturesque town with reminders of a once important past.

From Kuala Lipis you can go to Kenong Rimba Park, which is about 10 km away. It is a forest reserve, accessible by train or boat. It is a good place for trekking and caving. From the town, you can take a bus or cab for 30 minutes journey to Tanjung Kiara Jetty. From here you can either walk (trekking) for about one and half-hour to base camp or take a 4-wheel drive for only 20 minutes.

A train station operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) is located near Jalan Pekeliling which is the main road of Kuala Lipis.

Kuala Lipis is accessble by highway 8, the main route from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu. It is also connected to Jerantut, the main gateway to Taman Negara, via route 234. Kuala Lipis is also a major gateway to the hill station of Cameron Highlands via Sungai Koyan using routes 235 and then 102.


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