Kuantan

Kuantan is the capital of Pahang. It is a city that is located near the mouth of Kuantan River and is the 18th largest city in Kuantan. Kuantan was said to be founded in 1850s and towards the late 19th century Kuantan and surrounding tin mining areas such as Gambang and Sungai Lembing began to be developed with the arrival of Chinese miners and traders. It was at the coast of Kuantan that the incident of the sinking of HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse took place. Kuantan is now a well developed city that attracts a vast number of tourists.

Kuantan is a city that is high accessible. Major highways such as the East Coast Expressway, Highway 3, Gambang – Kuantan Highway, Jerangau – Jabor Highway and Tun Razak Highway run through Kuantan giving access to neighbouring towns, cities and states. Through these road links, Kuantan is connected to towns and cities such as Pekan, Kuala Rompin, Gambang, Mersing and Bandar Indera Mahkota.

Kuantan is city of nature. From beaches to zoos to lake, every crook and cranny of Kuantan is surrounded by nature. There are places that one can admire and marvel at the beauty of nature. One of the most popular destinations in Kuantan is Pantai Teluk Cempedak. Pantai Teluk Cempedak is a beach that has two bays that is connected by a bridge that people enjoy walking across while enjoying the sea breeze. Sungai Pandan Waterfall and Berkelah Falls are two hotspots for camping and hiking. Waking up to the sound of water gushing can be a serene moment. Chini Lake and Taman Gelora are great spots to just enjoy a walk while watching the sun set. Taman Gelora also has a jogging path where one can get in some exercise and relax after.

Kuantan has seen some urbanization over the years. The population is growing not only in size but also in variety. Thus, the cuisines available are growing to accommodate the people. The cuisine ranges from Asian to western and there are some pretty good food spots in Kuantan that one must visit. Some of the dishes that are recommended to try while in Kuantan are Hoi Yin Curry Laksa, ikan bakar, seafood dishes and assam fish dish among many other dishes. Residents who opt to cook their own dishes can get their groceries from supermarkets in the area. Pasaraya Eng Hong, Jaya Grocer and The Store are among the many supermarkets in the area that one can frequent to obtain their groceries from.

There are a number of medical facilities that are available in this well populated township. Hospitals and clinics are a stone’s throw away in case of any medical emergencies. Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital, Kuantan Medical centre and KPJ Pahang Specialist Hospital are among the few medical facilities in close proximity to Kuantan.

Kuantan is a beautiful city to reside it. There are many educational institutes that families can browse through before deciding on one to send their children to. SMK Sultan Abu Bakar, SMK Teluk Chempedak and SMK St Thomas are among the many public schools that are available in the Kuantan. International School Of Kuantan, Regent International School Kuantan and International Islamic School Malaysia (Kuantan) are among the international schools available in Kuantan.

Kuantan is a town that is made up of both freehold and leasehold properties. The median price for the properties in Kuantan is priced at RM 332 k and the median price per square feet is RM 220. There are a total of 305 project listings as of now in Kuantan. This showcases the variety of property type that home owners and investors can browse through to find the one they fancy such as Samsuria Resort, Residensi D’Marina, TimurBay Seafront Residence, Persisiran Residences @ Bukit Pelindung and Swiss Garden Resort Residences.

Buying, selling, or investing property is a very big decision. Even moving to your desired location can sometimes be very emotional. Using data from more than 501 listings in Kuantan, PropertyGuru aim to help you make the right decisions on selecting property, by providing you helpful news and property statistics such as median and growth in the area, but also our opinion on local neighborhood area.