* Teluk Chempedak Beach - just 5 km from the town of Kuantan, this is an excellent beach for numerous water sports. Souvenir and handicraft shops are all within walking distance. Beyond the main beach, there are secluded bathing spots. A short jungle trek through the Teluk Cempedak Forest Reserve leads to the idyllic Pelindung Beach. An alternative route will lead you to the Teruntum Park, which has a mini zoo.

* Lake Chini - is Malaysia's second largest natural lake whose well-known myths have attracted visitors from far and wide. Legend has it that an ancient Khmer city once existed here and that mythical monsters live in and guard the lake. The Jakun people of Malaysia have lived around the lake's shore for long generations, and their oral traditions have enticed numerous archaeologists to conduct scientific expeditions to Chini.

* Beserah Fishing Village - Beserah is a fishing village well-known for salted fish and the unusual sight of buffalo transporting the fish from the beach to the processing plant. Beserah also houses a batik factory and many cottage handicraft workshops, which produce items made of seashells and local plant materials.

* Pahang Royal Golf Course - 55-hectare property that offers many bunkers, water hazards, with the South China Sea wind providing the extra challenge. This area also has access to a sandy beach and swimming as well as the many sports facilities associated with a resort.

* Kuantan Mosque

* Kuantan Benteng