 Kuantan Travel & Hotel Guide
Kuantan, Malaysia (30 December 2006)
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Kuantan is the capital of Pahang, Malaysia. It is located near the mouth of the Kuantan River. The city has a population of 607,778 people, making it the 9th largest city in Malaysia. The town of Kuantan is said to have been founded in the 1850's. It was known in those early days as Kampung Teruntum.
Guide to Kuantan Hotels
It's never easy finding the hotel that's just right for your stay. Still, by taking a little time to do your research, you increase your chance of getting a good hotel at the best price. Go through the list of hotels in Kuantan which we've put together, with full description, star rating, address, location map and evaluation. Pick the hotel of your choice and view the rates offered by different booking sites. Yes, we show you prices from different websites, so you don't have to visit them one by one.
Sungai Kuantan Promenade at Riverfront Park (30 December, 2006)
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More about Kuantan
The choice of Kuantan as the capital of Pahang came as late as 1955, when the British relocated there capital from Kuala Lipis. The town's location by the coast makes it a more strategic site for a capital. Moreover it is closer to the royal townn of Pekan. Since becoming the state capital, Kuantan quickly grew to become the biggest town in Pahang.
What's there to see or do in Kuantan
Admittedly the number of tourist sights in Kuantan is pretty limited. Visitors can visit some of the beaches facing the South China Sea as well as a few recreational parks.
How to reach Kuantan
Most people reach Kuantan by road. It is connected to the west coast by the Karak Expressway while the East Coast Highway connects it to Johor and Terengganu. Alternatively there are a few flights connecting it to Kuala Lumpur on Malaysia Airlines. Firefly also flies between Kuantan and Singapore four times a week.
Getting Around Kuantan
Public transport in Kuantan can only be described as poor. Thus you should either take the taxi or rent a car if you are not driving to Kuantan.
Kuantan Town (30 December, 2006)
© Timothy Tye using this photo
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Places of Interest in Kuantan
- Beserah Beach
Fishing village and beach on the east side of Kuantan.
- Pulau Ular
A rocky islet about 20 minutes from the village of Sungai Ular.
- Jubli Perak Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Agricultural Park
A 500-acre park established byn the Department of Agriculture in 1988.
- Teluk Chempedak
The main bathing beach for Kuantan, located about 5 km from the town centre.
- Taman Teruntum
Public park with lotus lake and pavilions.
- Taman Gelora
Public park with pathways for evening strolls and jogging.
- Balai Karyaneka
Souvenir centre with a good variety of trinkets and handicrafts.
- Sultan Ahmad Shah Mosque
The main mosque of Kuantan, built in 1991.
- Tanjung Pelindung
A boulder-strewn beach that is favoured by campers and bird watchers.
- Riverfront Park
A promenade and park beside the Kuantan River.
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