Kuantan, the capital city and main administrative center of the state of Pahang Darul Makmur, lies on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, about 170 miles east of Kuala Lumpur - the capital city of Malaysia - and 215 miles north of Singapore.
It is situated on the banks of the Kuantan river mouth, facing the South China Sea.
This town is the gateway to the delightful East Coast states of West Malaysia.You can travel north along the coastal road to the states of Trengganu and Kelantan. And further up north towards the borders of Thailand.
Although Kuantan has grown into a bustling modern town in line with the rapid development of Malaysia, it still retains its delightful cultures, traditions and values, making it a modern yet traditional town.
Populated mainly by the Malays, Chinese and Indians, you will also find in the outskirts, communities of indigenous people ( known as "Orang Asli" in Malaysia), some living the modern way while others maintaining their traditional lifestyle.
