18 Things To Do In Kuantan

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1. Lao Zi Temple

11 km from city center

Buddhist Temple

Lao Zi Temple is a Taoist temple dedicated to Lao Zi, the Supreme Patriarch of Taoism, located along Kuantan-Sungai Lembing road. Its 823 meters long Golden Dragon Structure is the main attraction with it being listed in Malaysia Book of Records as the country's longest dragon statue.

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18 km from city center

Beach

Teluk Chempedak, also known as Palm Beach, is a beautiful white sandy beach located 5 kilometers from Kuantan in Pahang. The boardwalk here offers amazing views of the beach with the jungle on the other side and connects to the Missionary Beach.

Beach

13 km from city center

Shopping

Located in the state capital Pahang, Kuantan, The East Coast Mall is a modern family lifestyle mall which offers a mix of national and international shops.

5. Taman Gelora

15 km from city center

Garden & Park

Taman Gelora located in the Kampung Tanjung district of Kuantan is one of the most beautiful seaside parks in the country. It is widely popular because of the scenic view, a natural jogging path, a huge playground and a magnificent pond with blooming water lilies.

132 km from city center

National Park

Around 130 million years old, the Taman Negara rainforest in Malaysia boasts of being the oldest one on the entire planet, and this exotic location is the site for the Taman Negara National Park. Covering a total area of 4343 square kilometers, the national park is renowned for not only its rainforest but also for its birds and insects.

45 km from city center

Beach

Cherating is the most popular beach resort town in Kuantan, the state capital of Pahang. It is mostly popular for its exotic beaches, lush and dense rain forests, mangrove jungles and the wide array of flora and fauna.

11 km from city center

Waterfall

Sungai Pandan Waterfall is Malaysia’s most elegant waterfall located 25km from the city center. The 100m high majestic waterfall is a beautiful sight and is part of Sungai Pandan, which lies under a Forest Reservation Area.

13 km from city center

Mosque

Masjid Sultan Ahmad Shah is located in Kuantan, the capital city of Pahang. This state mosque stands in its pristine glory near Jalan Mahkota.

12 km from city center

Garden & Park

Taman Esplanade is a 1 kilometer long paved walkway and public space along Kuantan River at Jalan Besar near Kuantan Municipal Headquarters building in Kuantan. People come here for a walk along the river while enjoying the gentle breeze of the sea.

27 km from city center

Town

Known for its rich mining history, Sungai Lembing is a town situated 42 kilometers northwest of Kuantan district in Pahang. Being a major producer of underground tin until the 1860s, the town has several attractions that speak of its history including the biggest underground mine in the world!

17 km from city center

Zoo

The beautifully landscaped recreational park and mini zoo, Mini Zoo Park Teruntum is situated in Kuantan. The place is loaded with fun and adventurous activities for children as well as the whole family.

13. Masjid Sultan Ahmad Shah

Mosque

Masjid Sultan Ahmad Shah is located in Kuantan, the capital city of Pahang. This state mosque stands in its pristine glory near Jalan Mahkota.

18 km from city center

Cave

The Gua Charas is a limestone cave that was formed millions and millions of years ago, and holds great religious importance for Hindu as well as Buddhist devotees. This temple cave is located inside a limestone hill known as Bukit Charas, and is located around 25 kilometers to the northwest of Kuantan in Pahang.

27 km from city center

Art Gallery

3D Gallery Sg Lembing is an art gallery featuring 3D paintings and murals located in Sungai Lembing, Kuantan. This double-storey gallery has around 30 3D paintings.

21 km from city center

Beach

Pantai Batu Hitam is located about 10 kilometers from Kuantan, the capital city of Pahang. Batu Hitam is the Malay name for Black Rock Beach, which, as the name suggests, is formed out of fair, white sands and black volcanic rocks.

12 km from city center

Garden & Park

The beautiful recreational park, Taman Bandar is situated in the Bandar Inder Mahkota in Kuantan. The garden provides a mesmerising lake view along with housing proper jogging pathways and exercising areas.

45 km from city center

Town

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Cherating is a beautiful beach town in the city of Pahang, Malaysia. This town is a Malaysian seasonal destination famous for white-sand beaches, surfing and windsurfing. It is also home to Asia’s first Club Mediterranee, Club Med. Cherating's bay is an ideal spot for swimming most of the year, while surfing is popular during the monsoon months.

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How can I commute within Kuantan?

Commuting within Kuantan is quite effortless with the availability of buses, taxis and rental cars.

Taxi: Taxis can be found with ease around the city for both small and long distances. There is no meter system in Kuantan and it is recommended to fix the price beforehand with the taxi driver.

Bus: Rapid Kuantan, the local bus service in the town has a network of about 13 routes. The central hub is located at Terminal Makmur, the long distance bus terminal. The chief bus routes are, 200 to Teluk Cempedak Beach, 303 to Terminal Sentral Kuantan, 400 to Pekan and 500 to Sungai Lembing. The buses run at a frequency of 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Cars: For rental cars, the visitors can contact the operators present at many places within the city. The major operators are concentrated around Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport where you can find cars ranging from micro cars to large people movers at decent rates.
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What are the top sightseeing places in Kuantan?

The top sightseeing places in Kuantan are Teluk Chempedak, Sungai Pandan Waterfall, Masjid Sultan Ahmad Shah, East Coast Mall, Taman Esplanade Kuantan, Mini Zoo Park Teruntum.

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18 Things To Do In Kuantan

1. Lao Zi Temple

2. Teluk Chempedak

3. Teluk Chempedak

4. East Coast Mall

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5. Taman Gelora

6. Taman Negara

7. Cherating

8. Sungai Pandan Waterfall

9. Masjid Sultan Ahmad Shah

10. Taman Esplanade Kuantan

11. Sungai Lembing

12. Mini Zoo Park Teruntum

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13. Masjid Sultan Ahmad Shah

14. Gua Charas

15. 3D Gallery Sg Lembing

16. Batu Hitam

17. Taman Bandar

18. Cherating

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18 Things To Do In Kuantan

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2. Teluk Chempedak

3. Teluk Chempedak

4. East Coast Mall

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5. Taman Gelora

6. Taman Negara

7. Cherating

8. Sungai Pandan Waterfall

9. Masjid Sultan Ahmad Shah

10. Taman Esplanade Kuantan

11. Sungai Lembing

12. Mini Zoo Park Teruntum

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13. Masjid Sultan Ahmad Shah

14. Gua Charas

15. 3D Gallery Sg Lembing

16. Batu Hitam

17. Taman Bandar

18. Cherating

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