Places to Visit at Kuantan

Kuantan City

The capital of Pahang, Kuantan city is bristling with peaceful scenery. While the main attractions are the beaches that line Kuantan's coast, there are still things you can do in the city such as shopping for both modern and traditional commodities, trying out great seafood and experiencing the local culture.

Jubli Perak Sultan Ahmad Shah's Agricultural Park

The newly established, 500-acre Jubli Perak Sultan Ahmad Shah's Agricultural Park near Kuantan is a scenic combination of natural forest reserve, orchards, vegetable plots and fish ponds. Here, various types of local fruits such as durians, rambutans, papayas, jackfruits, mangoes and papayas are grown, which visitors can pluck and eat for a flat rate at certain seasons during the year.

There's also a greenhouse to educate visitors on the agro-culture industry and plenty of live exhibits of flora in the arboretum. In future, the park will have a water theme park and crocodile farm.

Sungai Lembing Museum

Pahang's state museum is located in the royal town of Pekan, dedicated primarily to the showcase of Sungai Lembing's mining industry. During its peak, Sungai Lembing was the largest subterranean coal mine in Southeast Asia as well as a leading producer of tin.

Formerly the residence of a British official, the museum now exhibits elements from that era, including old mining equipment, mineworkers' costumes, furniture and tableware. Look out for the life-like diorama displaying miners at work in the museum.

Sultan Abu Bakar State Museum

This is another museum in Pekan that is dedicated to the story of Pahang's royal family. It houses valuable antiques, such as ancient Chinese glassware and ceramics. Other articles on display include historical documents and items related to Pahang's natural history, archaeology, ethnology and royalty.

Also check out the shady garden outside, where you will find a mini zoo, Sultan Abu Bakar's old Cadillac, a traditional Malay village house and an actual houseboat.

Sultan Ahmad Shah I Mosque

Being the largest mosque in Pahang with 180 feet tall minarets, it is one of Kuantan's famous landmarks, with blue and white decoration alongside marble interior as well as blue and yellow stained glass windows.

Pulau Keladi Cultural Village

The Pulau Keladi Cultural Village near Pekan is a collection of buildings that include; the traditional village houses that make up the cultural display, a memorial hall dedicated to Malaysia's second Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak and the Pahang Silk Weaving Centre. The houses are exact replicas of traditional Malay village houses, including one special one that is meant to house the village chief.

On the other hand, the Tun Abdul Razak Memorial Hall stores memorabilia and other personal items belonging to Tun along with captions that impart knowledge on his history and background. There's also a recreational area nearby, with handicraft and souvenir stalls, eateries, public restrooms and a car park.

Kuala Lipis

Located at the confluence of Sungai Lipis and Sungai Jelai, Kuala Lipis was one of the earliest settlements in Pahang and is the state's oldest town.

There are several things you can do here at this town, such as visiting historical buildings that include the Clifford School, the Kuala Lipis District Administrative Building and the Pahang Club House as well as trekking around the recreational lake Empang Jalleh and climbing Merapoh Mountain.

Charas Caves

Just 25 km northwest of Kuantan lies the Charas Caves, a religious site for Buddhists.

Monks often come here to do their religious activities and visitors can view a large reclining Buddha statue carved out of stone within the cave.

Otherwise, you can also view the nature limestone formations or climb to the top and admire the flora and fauna.

Masjid Tengku Tengah Zaharah

The Masjid Tengku Tengah Zaharah is a mosque located 4 km away from Kuala Terengganu.

It design is a combination of modern and traditional architecture, creating an illusion of the mosque floating on water at night, making it the only one of its kind in Malaysia.

Terengganu State Museum Complex

The Terengganu State Museum Complex in Kuala Terengganu comprises the Main Museum, a Maritime Museum, a Fisheries Museum, four traditional houses and a botanical garden.

The museum complex is the largest in Southeast Asia, set amidst a beautifully-landscaped garden with a koi pond. Visitors can check out the many galleries featuring textiles, crafts, historical, royal, nature, art, petroleum and other exhibits.