Kuantan Travel Guide
Malaysia
Kuantan is a Malaysian city of 366,229 people on the country’s east coast, and the capital of Pahang. It uses Malaysia Time and is served by Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA).
The nearest named beach is Batu Hitam, 20.2 kilometres from Kuantan. It is a practical coastal option for travellers planning time by the sea as well as in the city.
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Weather in Kuantan
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Know before you go
Pays in MYR
Plug type Type G
Emergency 999
Dial code +60
Tipping: Tipping is not as widespread in Malaysia as it is in some Western countries, but it's becoming more common, especially in tourist areas. Service charges are often included in restaurant and hotel bills.
Best time to visit Kuantan
Jan
28°24Feb
29°18Mar
30°20Apr
31°26May
31°28Jun
31°23Jul
32°20Aug
31°25Sep
31°24Oct
31°27Nov
29°29Dec
29°26Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Kuantan
Batu Hitam
20.2 km away
Pantai Batu Hitam
21.5 km away
Pantai Pengorak
30.9 km away
Things to do in Kuantan
Masjid Al-Makmur
muslim place of worship
2 km
Taman Seri Mahkota Permai
historic site
4.9 km
Taman Pandan Damai, Kuantan Pahang
park
2.3 km
Surau Al-Ikhtiar
muslim place of worship
3.4 km
Masjid Ittifaqiyah
muslim place of worship
4.8 km
Masjid Kariah Jaya Gading
muslim place of worship
1.5 km
Surau Taman Tas
muslim place of worship
2.3 km
Masjid Al-Khairiah Batu 7
muslim place of worship
2.6 km
Getting there
Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport · 2 km
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