[2025 Kuantan Attraction] Travel Guide for Sungai Lembing Air Terjun Pelangi (Updated Jul)

Rainforest Secret Realm Adventure In the emerald heart of Pahang, Bentong amazes the world with its primeval rainforest and mysterious caves. Departing from Kuala Lumpur in the early morning, you'll traverse winding mountain roads, where the fresh air that greets you heralds this natural feast. Arrive at the Bentong Forest Exploration Center and follow your guide into the shaded tropical rainforest, where ancient trees are entwined with vines and the calls of hornbills echo through the woods. The most stunning sight is Rainbow Falls, where a seven-colored rainbow intertwines with silvery streams of water, resembling a fairyland on earth. In the afternoon, explore the twin caves of the Dark Cave, where the murmuring of the underground river and the flapping of bat wings compose a symphony of the earth's core. As night falls, check in to a treetop stilt house, fall asleep to the rainforest symphony, and wake up in the morning to the songs of gibbons—this is a true journey of natural healing.

#summervacay #naturalwonders #visitmalaysia2026 Hidden deep in the heart of Pahang, the journey to Rainbow Waterfall in Sungai Lembing is part thrill, part pilgrimage. We began our day in the soft darkness of early morning—by 5:30am, our local guide whisked us from our homestay for a kampung-style breakfast, before the adventure truly began. The 4x4 ride through uneven jungle paths wasn’t for the faint of heart—bumpy, muddy, and occasionally sideways—but every jolt brought us closer to something rare. After the ride, we trekked 1.2km into the forest, crossing a shallow river barefoot (or in RM5 rental shoes), and climbing gently for about 45 minutes. For someone not built for jungle trekking—I was sore for days—but the reward? Beyond worth it. Just as the sun crested the hills, the Rainbow Waterfall came alive. Mist from the cascade caught the early light, painting arcs of color into the air. Visit during November to February for the best chance at seeing the full-circle rainbow surround you. We lingered for an hour, mesmerized and soaked, the thundering falls washing away fatigue and city thoughts. On weekends, don’t miss the local delights—mee Lembing, roast pork, and tau fu fa—but on weekdays, expect quieter trails and fewer open eateries. Insider tip: Bring your own water shoes, pack light, and trust the guide—ours hiked in Pallas slippers and still outpaced everyone. This isn’t just a waterfall. It’s an experience shaped by effort, nature, and the pure joy of chasing light through the forest.

A memorable trip with my high school friends! Located at Sungai Lembing, Kuantan Pahang. Known as Rainbow Waterfall (Air Terjun Pelangi), if the sky is clear and it's not raining that morning, you can see rainbow appeared between the waterfall, hence the name. But unfortunately for us that morning was raining and it is cloudy so the rainbow is nowhere to be seen. But otherwise it is still a good experience for us. #sungailembing #airterjunpelangi #rainbowwaterfall