| If you’re an early riser, a morning hike up Bukit | | | | by now. A suspension bridge spans the river offering a |
| Panorama in Sungai Lembing (a 90 minute drive from | | | | clear view of the entire waterfall from its centre. |
| Kuantan city in Pahang) could be an ideal start for a | | | | 2PM |
| fantastic day in Kuantan. It takes about 30 to 45 | | | | Time to hit the beach! The famous Teluk Chempedak |
| minutes to reach the peak of Bukit Panorama – but | | | | beach is only five kilometres from Kuantan and is an |
| you can rest assured that it’s called that for a | | | | excellent venue for sailing, surfing, jet-skiing and |
| reason. At 1,200 metres above sea level, the sunrise is | | | | sunbathing. Beyond the main beach, there are |
| a must-see for nature enthusiasts. | | | | excluded bathing spots and ardent sun-lovers can |
| 10AM | | | | jungle-trek through the TC Forest Reserve into the |
| If you fancy a bit of history, you can make your way | | | | idyllic Pelindung beach. An alternative route will lead you |
| to the Sungai Lembing Museum. Sungai Lembing is a tin | | | | to the Teruntum Park which has a mini zoo where |
| mining town 42 km northwest of Kuantan. Lembing is | | | | children and adults alike can have fun. For golf |
| Malay for spear, and "sungai" means river. According | | | | enthusiasts, an afternoon on the greens is possible at |
| to the local legend, the ruler saw a vision of a spear in | | | | the Royal Golf Club. |
| the nearby river and thus named his town after this | | | | 7PM |
| vision. The museum, highlighting the tin mining industry, | | | | Kuantan is undoubtedly famous for its seafood. One |
| was opened in 2003. Housed in an old colonial | | | | place where you can find some good grub is at Pak |
| bungalow once used by the mine manager, you can | | | | Su Seafood Restaurant. Located at Beserah beach |
| an interesting collection of mining artefacts here. | | | | (near the Swiss Garden Resort) this restaurant is open |
| 11AM | | | | from lunch till late in the evening for dinner. The stuffed |
| On the way to Sg. Lembing in the small town of | | | | crab and black pepper venison are quite the big hits |
| Pancing is Gua Charas, a temple cave that is a | | | | among locals. Oysters and lobsters are also available. |
| popular tourist destination. The limestone cave was | | | | Another option is to have grilled fish in Tanjung Lumpur, |
| formed millions of years ago and carved out by the | | | | located about five kilometres from the city, near the |
| forces of nature, offering an interesting sojourn for | | | | Kuantan River. |
| everyone. | | | | NIGHTLIFE |
| The Sungai Pandan Waterfalls, located 25 kilometres | | | | The city’s famous Swing Club and Lounge is a |
| from the city, are also nearby. Consisting of cascading | | | | favourite among the locals and tourists for a night of |
| falls making a large cooling pool underneath and an | | | | karaoke and just hanging out. Nearby are also mamak |
| ideal place for swimmers, it is well maintained and a | | | | stalls and ‘Kopitiam’ cafes for a bite after |
| clean area with recreation facilities, shelters, food stalls, | | | | partying. |
| which is good because you might be feeling peckish | | | | |