Bukit Panorama
It takes about an hour to climb the 1,000 cement steps to the top of Bukit Panorama, but it’s time well spent. The hill towers 900 feet above the town, making it the best place in the region to watch the sunrise. Weekends can be busy at the peak, so consider going on a weekday.
Sungai Lembing Museum and Tin Mine
At this local history museum, you’ll learn how Sungai Lembing went from a boom town to a ghost town almost overnight. Check out artifacts like tin samples and drilling machines then tour old mining tunnels that extend 1,500 feet underground. English-speaking guides are available.
Rainbow Waterfall
Just west of town stands the nearly 100-foot-tall Rainbow Waterfall, which can be accessed by a 45-minute hike. Though not technically difficult, there are no stairs at this site, and the uphill trek can be challenging — be sure to pace yourself and drink plenty of water in the heat. Exercise care when you reach the rocky portion toward the end of the climb, as the rocks can get slippery when wet. The rainbow from which the waterfall takes its name can be seen between 9 and 10 a.m., when the sun hits the falling water at its base.