Cruises from Kuantan
Kuantan is the state capital of Pahang, the largest state in the Malaysian Peninsula. It is situated near the mouth of the Kuantan River and faces the South China Sea. Since the late 1800s inland tin mining and rubber plantations attracted settlers. Today it is an administrative centre and port, and tourism is a major industry. It is famous for its production of handicrafts, batik cloth and fish products.
Read moreThe town is quite small but the State's mosque, with its statuesque beauty and stained glass windows draws tourists, as do the nearby beaches, which are ideal for water sports such as windsurfing.
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