About Kuantan
Palm-fringed beaches, paddy fields and sleepy fishing villages reflect a lifestyle that has changed little through the centuries. Kuantan is the capital of the Pahang region and a wonderful place to find traditional souvenirs from the industries that have developed here over the years: silk-weaving, pandan leaf basket-making, batik painting, wood-carving, jade necklace and silver filigree jewellery-making. The cultural mix is also diverse with a large Chinese population living side by side with Malays and Indians, making for a superb selection of ethnic restaurants.
Another highlight of the area is the beautiful Sultan Ahmad Shah State Mosque, completed in 1993, with its impressive blue dome and ornate minarets. From Kuantan, you can also visit the lotus-covered Lake Chini which - allegedly - has its own version of the Loch Ness monster.