Kuantan
Everything you need to know about Kuantan
Pahang is a land of superlative sights – Peninsular Malaysia’s largest state is also home to its highest peak, Gunung Tahan, as well as its longest river, Sungai Pahang. Located approximately 250 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur, Kuantan – the capital of Pahang – is situated about midway up the east coast from Singapore to Kota Bharu; it is the state’s most visited tourist hub. Read More...
Kuantan, the state capital of Pahang, is fast gaining popularity as a beach resort. The region around Kuantan is also well known for village festivals and for the craft of weaving pandanus leaves into mats, hats and baskets. Read More...
Situated near the mouth of the Kuantan River, Kuantan is the capital of Pahang and it is a busy tourist hub. It is also home to Teluk Chempedak, Batu Hitam and Cherating beaches. Read More...
Due to its close proximity to the South China Sea, much of Kuantan’s cuisine features variations of seafood; freshwater fish like patin – silver catfish – is especially popular and one of the state’s specialties is salted fish. Read More...
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The town’s after-hours scene is dull – there are a few nightclubs operating within hotels but beyond that most locals enjoy early dinners with a few drinks at popular Chinese restaurants. Read More...
Kuantan is a town famous for its production of handicrafts and batik as well as local snacks such as keropok – dried fish crackers – and salted fish. It may be a long drive to Kuantan from Kota Bharu or Kuala Terengganu, but the town remains the most developed amongst the nearby east coast towns. Read More...
Kuantan is the second biggest port in Malaysia but there’s a limited variety of things to do in the city. Home to picture perfect beaches that merit a visit such as Teluk Chempedak and Balok Beach, Kuantan also plays host to a few beautiful waterfalls including Jerangkang Waterfall and Sungai Berkelah Waterfall. Read More...
Our interactive map (and satellite views) displays all available hotels with photos, facilities and guest comments as well as attractions, landmarks and other items of interest with links to relevant information pages. The perfect way to find your way around and see where everything actually is. Read More...
