 The confluence of the rivers of Sungai Lipis and Sungai Jelai was where Kuala Lipis evolved and because of its strategic location, it gained fame as a trading centre.
Such was its importance and prominence that the British promptly made it the capital of Pahang. Its status was changed in 1955 when Kuantan took over the honour. And although it is now no longer a bustling trading point, it is the centre of administration for the town of Lipis.
The Pahang Club House was home to British Residents appointed to Pahang. Built in 1867, it is the first building built by the Britisth in Kuala Lipis and served as temporary residence to Sir Hugh Clifford, Superintendent to Ulu Pahang. The building now functions as the Kuala Lipis Rest House.
The Clifford School (formerly Anglo-Chinese School) was built by the British in 1913. It is named after Sir Hugh Clifford, the second British Resident to Pahang. Many of the State's leaders and royalty were educated here.
The recreational getaways in Kuala Lipis comprise of a lake called Empang Jaleh where visitors can relax and luxuriate in the freshness of air and comfort of its surroundings. Here too is located Merapoh, the gateway to Gunung Tahan, which at 2,187 metres is the highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia. The mountainous jungle trail takes about two nights to reach the peak of the mountain.
Other places worth visiting in Kuala Lipis, are the Court House and Bukit Taching (Taching Hill) where several species of wild birds congregate. Nearby is Gunung Merapoh, a mountain with several trails leading to its peak. Trekking up takes from two to three days.
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Kuala Lipis
