Overview
Kuantan is the state capital of Pahang and the largest city on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, with about 550,000 people. It offers a more relaxed alternative to busier Malaysian destinations, with access to beaches like Balok and Teluk Cempedak, jungle waterfalls, and historic tin-mining towns nearby.
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Before you go
Connectivity
Mobile coverage is good in urban areas. WiFi is available at most hotels, restaurants, and shopping malls.
Money
Malaysian Ringgit (RM) is the local currency. ATMs are widely available in the city center and at shopping malls.
Transport
Rapid Kuantan buses operate about 13 routes from Terminal Makmur, with most running hourly. Taxis are available throughout the city.
Weather
Kuantan has a tropical climate with year-round warmth. The east coast monsoon season (November-February) can bring heavy rain and rough seas.