Kuantan is a municipality and the state capital of Pahang, Malaysia. It is located near the mouth of the Kuantan River and faces the South China Sea. In the first century Kuantan was a part of Chih-Tu empire.
In the 11th century, this piece of land was conquered by another small empire called Pheng-Kheng before being taken over by the Siamese during the 12th century. During the 15th century, Kuantan was ruled by the Malacca Empire.
The National Physical Plan 2005 identified Kuantan as one of the future growth centres and a hub for trade, commerce, transportation and tourism. Kuantan is considered the social, economic and commercial hub for the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, due to its strategic location. Rapid development has transformed and modernised Kuantan.
The recent introduction of Malaysia’s first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Kuantan is designed to boost the regional economy, tourism and growth.
According to the information we had collected, things can do at KUANTAN as below.
Landmarks
- Beserah Fishing Village
- Cherating Village
- Lao Zi Temple
- Royal Pahang Weaving Development Center
- Sultan Ahmad Shah I Mosque
- Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Silver
- Sungai Lembing Mines
- Taman Esplanade
- Ten Thousand Buddhas’ Hall (Pahang Buddhist Association)
Museum
- 3D Gallery Sungaai Lembing
- Galeri Tenun Bandar Mypride
- Heros Museum
- Pahang Art Museum
- Sungai Lembing Museum
Nature
- Balok Recreation Centre
- Beserah Beach
- Bukit Pelindung Recreational Forest
- Charah Cave
- Chendor Beach
- Cherating Turtle Sanctuary
- Gua Charas
- Jubilee Agricultural Park
- MARDI Agrotechnology Park
- Mini Zoo Taman Teruntum
- Panorama Hills
- Pantai Balok
- Pantai Batu Hitam
- Rainbow Falls
- Sungai Pandan Waterfall
- Taman Gelora
- Tasik Chini
- Teluk Chempedak
- Teluk Chempedak Forest Reserve
Outdoor
- Assakaf Equine Centre
- Capcon Snooker Centre
- Hafiz’s Cherating Activities
- Kamsurf Shack
- Kiteboarding Malaysia
- Kuantan River Cruise
- Malaysia Sailfishing
- Windsurfing
Shopping
- Berjaya Megamall
- Cowboy
- East Coast Mall
- Gio Mall
- Hasil Laut Kiah Kee
- Kuantan Parade
- M.A.I Signature
- Natural Batik Village
- Night Market
- Pahang Crafts Complex
- Sunday Market
- Weave Story: Exclusive Silk, Wool & Batik
Click on below Pahang district name to view full list of attractions.
