Kuantan Journals

Kuantan-Coastal Retreat

A travel journal to Kuantan by ashford

Quote: Kuantan the charming capital of Pahang-the biggest state in Peninsular Malaysia-is a nice coastal retreat.

Kuantan-Coastal Retreat

Overview

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Walk around this quaint coastal town and soak up the sights and sounds. Check out the regal and majestic State Mosque, the colonial style courthouse and the old shophouses along Jalan Besar. Visit the exotic Chinese temples in town and the nearby beach resort of Teluk Chempedak. Balok Beach, 15 km to the north, is great for wind surfing.

Quick Tips:

Go to Chendor Beach during July-September and see the green turtles laying their eggs.

Best Way To Get Around:

Kuantan is made for walkers but for nearby beach resorts use taxis-they are relatively inexpensive.

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Ombak Beach Resort

Hotel

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This is a comfortable and cozy beach side resort hotel with good service and very reasonable prices. Whilst not luxurious, it is a good place to stay if you are watching your pennies. The food outlets are quite good and you can also make a trip to Cherating for excellent seafood.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on May 8, 2001

Ombak Beach Resort
Lot 2466
Kuantan, Malaysia
(09) 581-9166

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The Street Restaurants

Story/Tip

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Incredibly tasty and inexpensive food, at most hours of the day until the early morning, can be gotten at the street restaurants in Kuantan. Good dishes to sample include Hainanese Chicken rice, Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng), Roti Canai (Malaysian savoury pancake) and Noodles (Mee).

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Charah Caves

Story/Tip

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A few miles northwest of Kuantan,the Charah caves take about 15 minutes to reach. One of the caves houses a huge statue of the reclining Buddha. Chat with the local monks and you might learn the secret of the statue's existance.

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Pulau Ular

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Pulau Ular or Snake Island,a small rocky Island, is a must see place for all who enjoy fishing. Its a 20 minute boat ride from the quaint little village of Sungai Ular.

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Sungai Pandan Waterfalls

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This beautiful waterfall is easily accessible from Kuantan. It covers a total of 11 hectares and consists of a series of cascading waterfalls culminating in a pool. Ideal for cooling off and having a nice picnic.