Teluk
Cempedak
On the mainland, 5km from the town of Kuantan
and overlooking the South China Sea, is Teluk
Cempedak. A sun-drenched beach with two international
class hotels, it offers excellent water sport
activities such as sailing, surfing, water skiing
and sunbathing.
Just a short trek through the Teluk Cempedak Forest
Reserve will take you through scenic overlooks
of the sea and on to Pelindung Beach. If you are
game for more jungle trekking, there's an alternative
route leading to the mini-zoo. Permission from
the authorities and a local guide must be obtained.
A showcase of the state's handicrafts can also
be found at Teluk Cempedak. The Balai Karyaneka
has treasures and trinkets galore, including wood
carvings, pandanus household articles, gold-threaded
songket material, shell crafts and batik.
How
to get there
Malaysia Airlines operates daily fights from Kuala
Lumpur and Singapore to Kuantan.
Express bus services and taxis ply the routes
from major towns to Kuantan. You can then proceed
to Teluk Cempedak by taxi.
Beserah
Seven kilometers north of Kuantan lies the fishing
village of Beserah.  Well
known for its salted fish, it is one of the few
places in Malaysia where fishermen employ water
buffaloes to transport their fish from the boats
to the processing area.
Aside from fishing, Beserah supports many cottage
industries, including a batik factory and a handicraft
workshop that produces items made from sea shells
and coconuts. You can take a taxi from Kuantan
town or from the airport to reach Beserah.
Balok
Beach
Another welcome haven in Pahang is Balok Beach.
Approximately 15 kilometers north of Kuantan,
its seemingly unending stretch of white sand,
swaying casuarinas and tropical breezes make it
the ideal location for camping, sunbathing and
swimming.
Those in search of something less sedate can try
out the sport facilities around the Coral Beach
Resort. You can paddle out from the beach, unfurl
a sail and get ready for the roller-coaster ride
of your life; as Balok Beach is reputed to be
one of the ten best wind surfing spots in the
world.
You can catch a taxi either at the Kuantan Airport
or in town to reach Balok.
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