The Long River to Pekan
The ride south was alive with movement: monkeys swinging through
trees, ducks paddling in ponds, birds flashing colour across the sky.
Resorts with wooden chalets lined the way, inviting but beyond my
budget.
The cultural rhythm shifted again. Yesterday had been Indian temples
and spicy curries; today it was Chinese steamed buns, soft and
fragrant, bought from a roadside vendor. Each bite carried the flavour
of Malaysia’s diversity.
After biking 110 km Pekan revealed itself as a hidden gem. The
Sungai Pahang, Malaysia’s longest river, wound through the town,
flowing steadily toward the South China Sea. Its presence gave the
place a quiet majesty, a reminder of how rivers shape both land and
life.