Kuantan
Commercial Capital
General Information
Other Name: -, District: Pahang, State: Peninsular Malaysia, Malaysia
Area: 2960 km2
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Importance: it is famous for the production of handicrafts, batik, keropok (dried fish crackers) and salted fish.
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Kuantan serves as the administrative and commercial capital of Pahang. It is situated near the mouth of the Kuantan River and faces the South China Sea.Kuantan`s main sightseeing attraction is the beach at Teluk Cempedak. There are also other scenic beaches popular with vacationers in the city`s vicinity, such as Batu Hitam, Balok, and Cherating.Kuantan is also known to tourists for its waterfalls. The most well-known is the Sungai Pandan Water Fall.Location
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Balok beach about 15km north of Kuantan is a great place for wind-surfing.
Remarks: Every year, it plays host to the Windsurfing Regatta called the 'Monsoon Madness'.
Remarks: Every year, it plays host to the Windsurfing Regatta called the 'Monsoon Madness'.
Cherating is located 50 km north of Kuantan and is, undoubtedly, the most popular beach on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The sandy beaches are dotted with pleasant casuarina trees and calm water, making it an attractive place for backpackers, tourists and locals.
Its enclosed bay is suitable for water sport activities like swimming, surfing and jet-skiing. Its casuarina-lined beach is, however, quite rocky at certain places and the waves are often rough.