kuantan my hometown~

Kuantan is my hometown.  Now i will tell you a bit about it.  Kuantan as the state capital and main commercial centre of Pahang spreads out on a promontory north of the Sungai Kuantan estuary. What used to be just another quiet town, is today a bustling metropolis. With easier access, land prices has soared and the moneyed investors are pouring into the region to grab valuable business opportunities.

The commercial centre of Kuantan has expanded tremendously in recent times, but still mostly clustered  around Jalan Besar, Jalan Mahkota and Jalan Tun Ismail. The most striking landmark in these parts is the resplendent structure of the Masjid Negeri (State Mosque).   Padang MPK 2 is the most popular place to all muslim to break fast during the fasting month.  Me and my friend just have our break fast at this place about twice.  The place is a bit crowded at that moment.

Most people coming to Kuantan prefer to stay at the beach hotels and resorts, mostly located north of the town in Balok, Beserah, Sungai Karang, Sungai Ular or Cherating. 

The most popular beach in Kuantan is Pantai Teluk Chempedak.  This area is packed with souvenir shops, food stalls, fast food outlets and the 5-star Kuantan Hyatt Hotel. Bounded on right of the area is a forest park, while further down on the left via a wooden walkway is the quieter beach of Teluk Tongkang. Its okay if you like crowds, but during weekends it can be overwhelming.  You also can try other beaches further north, such as Pantai Balok, Pantai Batu Hitam, Pantai Chendor, or Pantai Cherating.

 

Air Terjun Sungai Pandan that is stated in Panching, is the famous place for the local or outsite people to go for picnic with their family.  Me and my family love this place damn much. 

Kuantan representing anything from local Malay, Chinese, Indian to European food. For a local difference, you can try the original Mee Chalong.   For fresh but basic Malay-style seafood, head for Tanjung Lumpur, east of the Sungai Kuantan across the bridge. Here, although most people converge on the green-themed Ana Ikan Bakar Petai, personally I would recommend the third stall - the one with the bright yellow table cover.  You will satisfied. =)

Jalan Mahkota  is the oldest street in Kuantan. It is still mostly lined with the original pre-war shop houses built in the 1920s. The one-way street continues its bustle daily with the old and new making up the soul of the town. Great nostalgic trip for those into things retro. So retro~

The Kuantan Esplanade is a makeover of the old riverside public hangout.  Clean and airy, it is a great place to chill out in the afternoon or evening. For the fishing enthusiast, the 1.3km-long esplanade offers some good spots. You can try the Kuantan River Cruise - tickets RM15 per person (minimum 5 persons). Me and my family alway go there just to see the night view of Bandar Kuantan at night.  Nice view, love it. =p

Taman Gelora is the sprawling green park that is located along the road to Teluk Chempedak. Locals love the place for recreational purposes, especially in the evenings when the place is crowded with joggers and visitors. It is one of the most serene places in Kuantan, with man-made lakes, shaded areas and its own but cluttered beachfront.  I always jog here with my brother in order to maintain  our fitness before any tournament.

Muzium Tokoh is located next to the Pahang Tourism office and opposite the town padang (municipal field). It is a repository of artifacts and displays relating to the big names in the history of Pahang. Housed in a quaint white-washed colonial-style bungalow, it is worth a visit. 

Well, that's all the want to share with you about my hometown.  Really a lovely place.  Love it damn much.  Thanxs =p