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Raub is both a town and a district in Pahang. The town is situated 110 km. from Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur and 265 km. from Pahang's capital, Kuantan. Raub is one of the oldest towns in Pahang.
It was once a gold mining settlement. The old folk's tale recounts that in the early 19th. century, an old man and his two sons discovered gold every time they scooped up the earth in Raub. Thus, the town and the district derived their name from the Malay word raub which means "scoop".
Fraser's Hill, one of Malaysia's most famous hill resorts is located in Raub and it is only an hour away from the town.
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Fraser's Hill |
Fraser's Hill owes its name to a Scottish trader, Louis James Fraser, who established a tin ore trading station in the forested mountains between the Selangor and Pahang border at the end of the 19th. century.
Fraser was known to have used a mule train to ascend the hill and trade in tin until the fateful day where he mysteriously disappeared into the dense forested hills. A search was mounted for Fraser but he was never found. The hills were eventually developed into a hill retreat and were named after the missing Scotsman in 1919.
Considered one of Malaysia's premier locations for bird watching, this hill resort hosts the annual Fraser's Hill International Bird Race. This bird watching competition requires bird watchers to race against time by spotting as many bird species as possible within the resort's routes.
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Bukit Telaga Waterfall
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Bukit Telaga Waterfall is an ideal stopover for those visiting the hill resort. It is only 15 km. away from Fraser's Hill and 19 km. from Raub town.
Rich with lush greenery and beautiful surroundings, Bukit Telaga Waterfall is known for its turbulent rapids flowing through rugged rocky areas. |
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Jeriau Waterfall
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Jeriau Waterfall ia about 4 km. from Fraser's Hill town center. An Ideal spot for family picnics, the waterfall offers a tranquail atmosphere in the midst of lush jungle. |
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Allan's Water
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A former reservoir formed by constructing a high dam between two hills is where you can indulge in fishing and boating, situated within the surrounding area of Fraser's Hill. |
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