Places to visit near

Kuantan

Kuantan is a city in Pahang district, Malaysia of about 366,229 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit: 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 rivers, islands & mangroves and 9 waterfalls. The must-see places are Masjid Sultan Ahmad Shah, Tengku Ampuan Afzan Mosque and Batu Hitam Beach.

3.8077° N, 103.3260° EPop. 366,229

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Within 30 km68 places
Within 50 km115
Must-see9
Notable164
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Kuantan

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:39 pm

76 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Kuantan
  2. Bukit Tembelingviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Bukit Pelindungviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Batu Hitam Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Bukit Galingviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Sungai Pandan Waterfallwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Kuantan
Today’s loopKuantanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kuantan?

Masjid Sultan Ahmad Shah (mosque, about 1 km), Tengku Ampuan Afzan Mosque (mosque, about 4 km), Batu Hitam Beach (beach, about 12 km), Pandan Waterfall, Kuantan (waterfall, about 1 km), Bukit Bay Route (viewpoint, about 2 km), Sekilau Waterfall (waterfall, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kuantan?

115 places on Spotwander: 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 rivers, islands & mangroves, 9 waterfalls, 17 other attractions, 9 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kuantan?

Puncak Gunung Tahan, about 1 km by road; Bukit Bay Route (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Kuantan?

Pulau Laut Teluk, about 35 km by road; Pulau Kawah (37 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kuantan?

Start in Kuantan, visit Bukit Tembeling, then Bukit Pelindung, then Batu Hitam Beach, then Bukit Galing, then Sungai Pandan Waterfall, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

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