You could still savour the towns famous popular delicacies, the pungent aroma of salted fish and fish crackers as you stroll down Jalan Besar. Across the river at Tanjung Lumpur there are several restaurants and eating stalls offering barbecued fish and other sea products - a much sought-after delicacy of the tourists to Kuantan. The town has commercial activities to match its presence as the state capital. The Kuantan Parade and Berjaya Megamall are some of the prime locations for commercial and business activities.

As a state with a multi-cultural and multi- religious society, ancient religious practices of these various faiths can be observed in the Hindu Temple at Jalan Bukit Ubi, the Chinese temple at Bandar Indera Mahkota and the Christian Church at Jalan Gambut.

For fervent golfers, there are luxurious golf clubs to tee off in, such as the Astana Golf & Country Club Kuantan or the Pahang Royal Golf Club at Teluk Chempedak.

Although new buildings have sprouted all over this charming historic town, you can still find stately homes, colonial bungalows, courthouses side by side with modern office complexes painting the town, lending a lovely contrast to the upwardly developed town. Take for instance the majestic State Mosque that stands regal with its distinctive dome and minarets painted in pastel shades of blue and mint green.

Another place of interest is the Muzium Tokoh Negeri Pahang that was built in 1910. Formerly occupied by the Kuantan District Office, the museum was established to acquire and exhibit the life and stories, as well as the sacrifice, struggle, and achievement made by the ‘heroes’ of Pahang. Adjacent to the museum is another colonial building that now houses the Pahang Tourism office.

The Jubli Perak Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Agricultural Park is just 15 minutes from Kuantan. It is accessible through the Kuantan - Terengganu Highway. It was originally established by the Department of Agriculture in 1988. Today the park covers over 500 acres in radius. It comprises many areas of interest, like the fruit orchard, an arboretum, spice fields, a recreational park and lake, camp sites, an exposition concourse, protected forest plots and an experimental station.

The park established in 1980 is situated about 25 kilometers from Kuantan, off the Kuantan - Gambang trunk road. Easily accessible through Felda Panching at Kilometer 10 (army camp), it spans an area of 50 hectares of lush rain forest and is about 75.8 metres above sea level. The waterfalls is about 100 metres high and consist of a series of cascading rapids, culminating in a large sparkling pool, excellent for revitalizing the senses after a dip. Enjoy the serenity of nature under the shade of tropical foliage.

Sungai Lembing, located just 42km from Kuantan, was historically a rich and famous town, as the main producer of tin in Pahang in early 1900’s.

Visitors to the museum of Sungai Lembing will be entertained with the spectacular knowledge on the subterranean tin mining, which was once acknowledged as the largest subterranean mine in the world.

Visitors will find a lot of activities in Sungai Lembing. On the top of Panorama Hill, you can watch the sunrise if you are an early riser. The hot spring, the mining tunnels , 4x4 vehicle tracks and a deer farm at Sungai Jin which is located about 5 kilometers from the town adds appeal to this once prosperous, now nostalgic, mining town.

The limestone formation of the Charah Caves is located about 25 km northwest of Kuantan. The interesting fact about this cave is that, it consists of a reclining Buddha statute within it. The monks there may tell you the secrets behind the statue’s existence. If you are into rock climbing or bouldering, the Charah Caves is an ideal climbing spot, which takes approximately 15 minutes to scale to the top. For the more intrepid adventurer, there are a myriad of other caves to explore.

Your visit to Kuantan is incomplete without making a stop for its famed batik material which comes in a wide array of ready made apparel to suit your every mood and occasion. Interesting handicraft items made of shells and woven pandanus leaves are also available, making ideal gifts or cherished momentous of your lovely holidays in Kuantan.