There are quite some fun attractions and sights in and around Kuantan. Within Kuantan you can visit the State Mosque, the Kuantan river esplanade and river cruise, or one of the recreational parks. Around Kuantan the following attractions are worth a visit; Panching Caves, Sungai Pandan water fall, Berkelah water fall, Sungai Lembing tin mine (museum), a trip to Pulau Ular, Cherating turtle sanctuary, a firefly tour or of course shopping at one of the malls in the city. The best beaches around Kuantan are Teluk Chempedak, Beserah, Balok, Batu Hitam and of course the popular Cherating beach. Travelers with kids might enjoy a visit to Bukit Gambang Resort City; located 35 kilometer from Kuantan. This resort city has a huge water park; especially great for children.
River, Kuantan
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Category : River
Time Zone: (UTC+08:00)
Pincode: 25350
STD Code: 60 9
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Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year.
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By Air : The easiest and quickest way to get to Kuantan is by air as there are numerous daily flights from Kuala Lumpur. Two airlines operate on this route; Malaysia Airlines and Firefly. Firefly also flies between Kuantan and Singapore. Malaysia Airlines departs from KLIA (domestic) and Firefly departs from Subang Airport. Unfortunately, Air Aisia does not fly to Kuantan yet, but we hope they will in the future. Southwest of Kuantan lies Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport. It is 15 kilometer from Kuantan city center.
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By BuS : The cheapest way to reach Kuantan is by coach. There are numerous bus operators that have daily busses driving between Kuantan and many other locations within Peninsular Malaysia. From the main bus terminal Puduraya in Kuala Lumpur a couple of busses a day leave towards Kuantan. The trip from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan by bus will take around 4 hours. Usually the costs of traveling by bus are marginal. You leave Kuantan from a central bus station Terminal Makmur (Jalan Stadium). Do not save on a trip bus (unless it is your primary goal to travel as cheap as possible); because you can travel first class for little money to Kuala Lumpur.
By Taxi : Another way to get to Kuantan is by rental car. It is easy to rent a car in Malaysia. Numerous car rental companies have special pick up locations throughout the country. Hawk Malaysia for example has a drop off point at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, so you can easily pick up the car at an Hawk office in Kuala Lumpur (KLIA or city center) and drive with it to Kuantan. From Kuala Lumpur it is only a 4 hour drive to Kuantan; the trip will be over toll highways (total trip wil cost approximately RM30). You might want to consider a short stopover at another destination on the way to the city. Many tourists combine their trip to Kuantan with a short visit to Genting Highlands, a trip to Taman Negara or the Elephant shelter at Kuala Gandah.
By Other : Kuantan Port is a multipurpose port serving Kuantan and the east coast region.
Top HotelsAdd
Budget – Up to Rs. 800
The Zenith Hotel ; Jalan Putra Square Darul Makmur, Jalan Putra Square 6, Pekan Melayu, 25300 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia ; Ph – 60 9-565 9595 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Elevators, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security.
Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
Hotel Classic ; No.7,Bangunan LKNP (Hotel Pahang), Jalan Besar, 25000 Kuantan, Malaysia ; Ph – 60 9-516 4599 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Elevators, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security.
Deluxe – Up to Rs.1201 to Rs. 2500
Hotel Grand Continental ; Hotel Grand Continental, Jalan Gambut, 25000 Kuantan, Malaysia ; Ph – 60 9-515 8888 ; Facilities – Valet Parking, Banquet facilities, Doctor on call, Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning,Baby sitting, Conference facilities, Elevators,Free airport shuttle, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security.
Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above
Hotel Vistana ; Jalan Telok Sisek, 25000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ; Ph – 60 9-517 8000 ; Facilities – Health Club, Massage Services, Valet Parking, Banquet facilities, Doctor on call, Disco, Beauty salon,Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour roomservice,Airconditioning, Baby sitting, Conference facilities, Laundry, Parking, Wheel chair access, 24-Hour Security, Body Treatments.
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- Alor Akar Seafood Restaurant ; 7695, Jalan Kubang Buaya, 25250 Kuantan, Malaysia ; M – 60 16-952 7811 ; Food Serve : Malaysia, Chinese
- Mexica Garden Seafood Restaurant ; A1, Lorong Tun Ismail 8, Sri Dagangan 2, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia ; M – 60 9-515 9248 ; Food Serve : Malaysia, Chinese
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Assam Laksa – Hoi Yin Curry Laksa ; No. 31, Jalan Teluk Cempedak, 25050 Kuantan ; Ph/M – 09-567 3871 ; Cost – N.A ; Famous for – Famous for Eat
Beef Satay – Terminal Satay Zul Kuantan ; A-2600, Jln Alor Akar, 26250, Kuantan, Pahang ; Ph/M – 09-568 7859 / 017-970 0161 ; Cost – RM0.70 per stick ; Famous for – Famous for Eat
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Swiss Garden Beach Resort Kuantan ; Kuantan, 26100, Pahang, Malaysia ; Ph/M – 60 9-544 7333 ; Cost: N.A ; Services – N.A
Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort ; Jalan Telok Cempedak, 25050 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia ; Ph/M – 60 9-518 1234 ; Cost: N.A ; Services – N.A
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Kuantan Drops Music Festival
Kuantan Drops Music Festival ; Venue: Kuantan ; Period : April ; Details: Kuantan Music Festival highlighted a programme of acoustic, blues, jazz, fusion and world music put together for music lovers and musicians to enjoy. Kuantan Music Festival is in no manner connected to the organisers of the Future Music Festival and suggestions that it did were described as “ totally false and a malicious misrepresentation, of which had ultimately led to the cancellation of this Festival,” festival organisers stated.“We are thankful to all those who have worked with us on this amazing project and for the support we have received and for all the wonderful new friends we have made along the way,” festival directors Atord Hamdan and Erica Gilbert said. The music festival was one of many new events that have been supported by Tourism Malaysia as part of Visit Malaysia Year celebrations. Kuantan’s first music festival was supposed to take place on Cherating beach, at Holiday Villa Beach Resort and Spa Cherating. Cherating beach is located around 45 km north of the Kuantan the capital of Pahang state, and a four-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur.
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