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Gua Charah (Charah Caves)
Pandan Waterfalls
Gunung Tapis
Teluk Chempedak Only 5km from Kuantan, this picturesque place is a popular bathing beach with cool sea breezes and golden sands. Please visit Teluk Chempedak under Beaches. Balok Beach Located about 15km north of Kuantan, Balok Beach is a paradise for avid windsurfers. Please visit Balok Beach under Beaches. Cherating
Please visit Cherating under Beaches.
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The
Charas or Charah caves are situated about 26km northwest at Panching.
The caves are carved by nature out of limestone formations millions of
years ago, rising above the surrounding palm plantations. They owe their
fame to a Thai Buddhist monk who came to meditate here. A monk currently
resides at the caves and the caretaker's wife can also tell you more about
the caves. To get to the cave's entrance, visitors would have to climb
up an external stairway. Within the caves lies a reclining Buddha, which
is carved from solid rock, along with other Buddha statues. The caves
are lit but it is advisable to bring your own torch in order to explore
the side caverns.
Located
approximately 25km from Kuantan, the Sungai Pandan Waterfalls span 11
hectares. It is easily accessible by the main road and is a popular holiday
spot. It consists of cascading rapids from which the water collects at
a pool below where swimming is possible. It will make an excellent day
trip from Kuantan, especially on a hot day!
Gunung
Tapis is a beautiful nature park, which is located approximately 16km
from Sungai Lembing. There are numerous activities that await the visitor.
They can shoot rapids on several rivers or go fishing. The park abounds
with Hot Springs and wildlife, and there are excellent camping spots.
However, visitors should bring their own camping gear if they are planning
to stay over. Prior arrangements for the trip must be made through the
local Outbounder's Society or the Tourist Information Centre.
Along
with Tioman and the Perhentian Islands, Cherating is one of the most popular
beaches on the east coast. Although the beach is not as grand as the white
sand beaches of Perhentian, it is the mellow atmosphere of the town that
keeps visitors around. Cherating is a traveler's kampung (village), complete
with budget huts by the sea, some good restaurants, and a decent beach
with windsurfer breezes. It can almost be compared with southern Thailand.