Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

Kuantan is the state capital of Pahang, the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia. It is situated near the mouth of the Kuantan River and faces the South China Sea. The population of Kuantan is 58% Malay, 32% Chinese, 4% Indian and 6% other races. If one measures the distance along the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, it is located roughly halfway between Singapore and Kota Bharu. Kuantan's population is approximately 552,500 and it is the 9th largest city in Malaysia.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Places Of Attraction


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Teluk Chempedak Situated just 6km from Kuantan, Teluk Chempedak is an enclosed bay with a nice stretch of beach. Popular with the locals, activities include swimming, surfing and jet skiing can be done here. Explore the nearby jungle for Malaysia's flora and fauna, with a few different species of plant life, insects, small animals and monkeys inhabiting the small area. Watch out for the unruly monkeys.

Getting there

From Kuantan town, take the coastal road and follow the sign to Teluk Chempedak. If you opt for public transportation, catch the No. 39 bus from local bus station at Kuantan and it will take you to Teluk Chempedak.

There are also other scenic beaches popular with vacationers in the town's vicinity, such as Batu Hitam and Balok. Balok, about 15km north of Kuantan, is a great place to go wind surfing.


Cherating Along with Redang, Perhentian and Tioman Islands, Cherating is one of the most popular stops on the east coast. You can swim, sunbathe, and wind surf, or just work on the perfect tan.

Cherating is a travelers’ kampung or village, complete with budget shacks by the sea, a handful of bars, some good restaurants and a decent beach, make Cherating a laid-back destination worth exploring. Some people visiting Cherating settle down and stay for weeks.

While the beach can’t compare with the white-sand beaches of the Perhentians, the mellow atmosphere of the town keeps people around. Cherating is a good place for surfing and surfers from all over the world return to Cherating, friends’ worlds apart make their rendezvous in this understated hamlet to let the South China Sea for some decent surfing.

Cherating is also a good base from which to explore the surrounding area. Most of the guesthouses and two travel agencies on the main road can arrange tours to Gua Charas, Tasik Chini and two-hour river cruises on Sungai Cherating.


Sungai Lembing A serene town tucked away about 40km northwest of Kuantan, Sungai Lembing offers a glimpse into Malaysia's bygone days during the British and Japanese eras.

At its heyday, Sungai Lembing had the largest subterranean tin mine in South East Asia. There is a museum here which showcases the town's rich past.

A great place to watch sun rise.


Tourism Malaysia Pahang

Lot G.01, Bangunan Mahkota Square, Jalan Mahkota,
25000 Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur,Malaysia.
Tel No : (609) 517 7111 / 112 / 115 Fax: (609) 517 7114

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