Gua Charas (GPS: 3.91073, 103.14763) is a cave on a limestone outcrop in
Panching, Pahang. It is part of
Sungai Lembing, about 25 km to the northwest of
Kuantan. To reach Gua Charas, take Jalan Gua Charas, a branch off Jalan Sungai Lembing, and go in the direction of the limestone outcrop, which is visible from the road junction.
Within Gua Charas is an imposing Reclining Buddha statue. Also within the caves is a Hindu shrine with a shiva lingam, or phallic symbol representing the Hindu deity Shiva.
The way to Gua Charas.
References & Further Reading
Gua Charas is also covered in the following websites:
- Malaysia Traveller: https://www.malaysia-traveller.com/gua-charas.html
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