Exciting things to see and do at our beach resort in Kuantan.
Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort is located on stunning beachfront of Teluk Cempedak with family oriented resort facilities. Create memorable and energising family stay experiences with two outdoor swimming pools, kid's zone, children's activities and family amenities on request. For more family activities, head up to nearby waterfalls for a picnic, visit the turtle sanctuary or take a trip to watch the fireflies.
Experience painting a batik picture of your choice. This place is not just a typical batik shop that sells batik merchandises, but it also offers activities.
See how this town’s villagers prepare fresh seafood by traditional means, drying it in the sun and processing it into local delicacies such as salted fish.
Sultan Abu Bakar State Museum
51.1 KM
Explore this beautiful white-walled state museum to discover the colorful heritage of the Pahang sultanate through interesting exhibits and specimens.
This complex houses a pictorial history and display of beautiful silk clothes. Observe skilled craftsmen spinning silk threads and weaving silk into a completed bolt.
This restaurant is famous for its piquant curry mee (noodles), which are served with juicy pieces of chicken, cockles, beansprouts, tofu puffs and a hot broth infused with fragrant lemongrass, ginger and other spices.
One of the few restaurants in Kuantan that is open late at night, Satay Zul serves grilled satay (skewered meat) with spicy peanut sauce, which is one of many Malaysian favorites.
Serving Middle-Eastern and Arabian cuisine, Zam Zam’s signature dishes include lamb and chicken madghout (aromatic rice), lamb and chicken kabsa (Arabian mixed rice) and Lebanese-style fattoush salad.
Frequented by locals and tourists, this restaurant has an open-air area facing the sea. It is known for its crab dishes such as its popular Pak Su stuffed crab, and clay pot flower crab with white pepper and cheese lobster.
Zaman’s aromatic nasi lemak bungkus (wrapped coconut rice) is adored by locals, offering fragrant coconut rice wrapped in a banana leaf with spicy sambal.
The oldest mini zoo in Pahang that was renovated and reopened as the first hybrid zoo in Malaysia with the combination of living animals with prehistoric animatronic animals.
This ferry cruise sails down 500-year-old mangrove swamps that span more than 300 ha (741 ac). Rich in native flora and fauna, visitors may even catch a glimpse of monitor lizards lazing around after a midday meal.
Take a cruise along the Cherating River for an enchanting mangrove-lined river experience while watching fireflies dance through the trees and twinkle in the dark.
Located on Chendor Beach, this sanctuary is a tribute to the near-extinct leatherback turtles that made the beach their home of choice for laying eggs.
Immerse in the bright night of Kuantan. While strolling along in Laman Teruntum can be relaxing, observing the town from above gives a different sense of satisfaction.
Opened in February 2023, the new city garden offers the beautiful combination of nature and man-made architecture in the middle of the city. Aside from showcasing colourful water fountains, there is also a playground for children.
The beautiful cascading waterfall of Sungai Pandan features cool waters and lush jungle surroundings, making the perfect backdrop for admiring the area’s verdant flora and fauna.
This family lifestyle mall is located in the heart of Kuantan, offering you local and international retailers in fashion, entertainment, arts, culture and a selection of food and beverage outlets.
The newest shopping centre strategically located in the new commercial hub of Kuantan, comprising all the shopping, dining, play and entertainment experience that you can spend quality time with family.
Visit one of the largest night markets in Kuantan, which is held every Saturday at the Urban Transformation Center (UTC).
Farmers’ Market
The Pasar Tani (farmers’ market) is held every Sunday morning at UTC, offering fresh seafood and local produce.
Day Trips
Rainbow Waterfall
Those planning to catch this waterfall’s unique rainbow should be ready to start the journey early, as the rainbow can only be seen in the morning. It is approximately a one-hour drive from the hotel, plus another 45 minutes of trekking to the falls.
Make a journey to the royal town of Pekan and explore its colourful display of cultural heritage. Visit the Royal Palace and stables, Sultan Abu Bakar Museum and Pulau Keladi Cultural Village, which houses the Pahang Silk Weaving Centre.
Sungai Lembing Town
Previously an industrial tin-mining town, Sungai Lembing had one of the largest mines in the world in the 1860s. Remnants of its mining operations can now be seen at the Sungai Lembing Mining Museum, where you can go through parts of the underground mine.