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Kuantan,
the state capital is located on the east coast and facing the South
China Sea. It is fast developing into a modern commercial centre,
yet retaining its unique age-old charms. Now, modern high-rise structures
cohabit harmoniously with pre-war shop houses and colonial building.
A visit to Kuantan will draw you to its nature and historical places
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Kuantan
River Cruise
The Kuantan River Cruise takes visitors through the picturesque
landscape of a 500-year old mangrove forest reserve that spreads
along the Kuantan River. The first stop along the way is a
fishing village from sea. Then the cruise will stop at swamp
area and there are 250-metre wooden walkway constructed to
enable visitors to walk under the canopy of the tropical mangrove
forest. The last stop is Medan Ferry where |
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visitors
can take a short break for rest and refreshments. Close nearby is
the remnant of Japanese fortress built during World War II. |
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Hero's
Museum
The Heroes Museum or Muzium Tokoh is locted at Jalan Masjid, and
was officially opened to the public in October 2000. Housed in a
majestic colonial-era building (1910) located adjacent to the Pahang
Tourism office, the museum is a showcase of 'who is who' in Pahang
nationalism, educations, literatures, the arts, sports and religion.
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Sultan
Hj Ahmad Agricultural Park
Originally established by the Department of Agriculture in1988,
the 300-hectare park serves primarily as a research station and
one of the many agriculture development centers in the country.
It is divided into fruit orchards, arboretum, spice farms, recreational
park, campsites, an exhibition centre, research station and a forest
reservation area. A walk in the forest reserves provides you with
an excellent opportunity to be mesmerized by the magic of the the
Tropical Rain Forest. |
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Teluk
Chempedak Beach
Teluk Chempedak Beach is a popular destination among the locals.
Located some 5 kilometres from Kuantan, visitors may indulge
in a variety of water sports such as windsurfing, sailing,
jet skiing and swimming. |
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