Top places to visit in Kuantan [Part 1]

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The state capital of Pahang, Malaysia, is Kuantan. It is situated near the mouth of the River Kuantan. Based on its 2010 population, Kuantan is the 18th largest city in Malaysia and the largest city on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Kuantan is scheduled to be formally designated as a city in 2020. 

This is a straightforward journey as the KL to Kuantan distance is not huge so it’s just an easy drive, flight or bus ride away.

The distance from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan is only 237 kilometres. The driving time is about 2.5 hours.

What Is Interesting Here?

In addition to Sungai Lemving Town, Kuantan you know has waterfalls, beaches, caves and so on. If you haven't been to Kuantan, you must come and see this lovely place!


Lotus Park (Park for Lovers) Taman Gelora

The citizens of Kuantan do morning exercises here every day, filled with picturesque and beautiful lotus, is also one of Kuantan's famous attractions.

Address: Jalan Dato Abdullah, Kampung Tanjung Api, 25050 Kuantan, Pahang

Opening hours: all day

Tickets: Free

Sungai Pandan Waterfall

The cascading torrents converge into an icy waterfall pool. The natural scenery makes people forget the hustle and bustle of the city. This is a scenic spot suitable for the whole family to play together. You can also swim in the water here.

Address: Air Terjun, Sungai Pandan, 26400 Kuantan, Pahang

Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 09:00am-05:00pm

Saturday and Sunday 09:00am-06:00pm

Closed: Friday


Deerland Park Lanchang Pahang

There are over a hundred deer and other animals in the farm, including Sun Bear, Golden Rooster and Crest Fireback. In the jungle next to the farm, there are authentic bamboo dishes, including bamboo rice, bamboo chicken, and bamboo vegetables.


Address: 192, Jalan Sg Arang, Kampung Arang, Sg Lembing, 26200 Kuantan, Pahang

Opening hours: 10:30am-05:30pm


Pantai Beserah, Misira Beach 


Misira is a small fishing village that is too simple to do well. The original and unmodified humanistic scenery can be tasted by capable people. The New Year movie "Wohoo! "Big Day" was filmed here.


Address: Kampung Pantai Batu Hitam, 26100 Kuantan, Pahang


Gambang Water Park

The first water park on the east coast of Malaysia, with 8 types of wave pools~ and 6 racetracks.


Address: Utama, Bukit Resort City, Jln Bukit Gambang Resort, 26300 Gambang, Pahang

Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 10:30 am-06:30pm

Saturday 09:30 am-07:30pm

Sunday 09:30 am-06:30pm

Rest days: Tuesday

Ticket: RM38


Bukit Gambang Safari Park

In the Safari Park here, you can see white tigers, white kangaroos, cheetahs, wildebeests, alpacas, spotted hyenas, Malayan tigers, Malayan membranes, etc., and you can also get close to some animals contact.

Address: Utama, Bukit Resort City, Jln Bukit Gambang Resort, 26300 Gambang, Pahang

Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday 12:00 pm-09:00pm

Friday to Sunday, Malaysian schools and public holidays: 10:00am-09:00pm

school public & School holiday: 10:00am – 09:00pm

Closed day: Monday


Stay tuned for our PART 2 of Top places to visit in Kuantan.

Which of these are your favourite places to visit? Comment down below!



Comments

  1. AnonymousOctober 15, 2020 at 2:51 AM

    Wow! I like this kind of trip which is close to natural, the lotus park and sungai pandan waterfall is so attracting me! Your blog post is very informative, thanks for sharing!

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  2. Kam Chin XianOctober 19, 2020 at 6:35 AM

    the deers looks helpless

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  3. AnonymousOctober 19, 2020 at 8:36 AM

    The waterfall look so nice and water is so clean, hopefully I can plan my next trip to there. :)

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  4. AnonymousOctober 19, 2020 at 10:35 AM

    I have went to Gambang Water Park before but I don’t like there... because it water very dirty

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  5. AnonymousOctober 19, 2020 at 11:31 PM

    Long journey tho!

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  6. QxuanOctober 20, 2020 at 12:31 AM

    How long does Melaka go to Kuantan ?

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  7. SFOctober 20, 2020 at 12:57 AM

    I love Kuantan !!

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  8. Lim Chuan HanOctober 20, 2020 at 2:01 AM

    Misira Beach looks good

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  9. Xian HauOctober 20, 2020 at 3:11 AM

    The leopard skin bus really cute!!!

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  10. Jun MingOctober 20, 2020 at 4:18 AM

    the zebra is cute !

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  11. MikiOctober 20, 2020 at 6:28 AM

    Been to Gambang b4, still think sunway lagoon is better...

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  12. JiaHeOctober 20, 2020 at 9:45 AM

    Seldom been to Kuantan, but looking forward for the next time when i go there!

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