Set on the shores of the South China Sea at the mouth of the Kuantan River, the leafy port city of Kuantan is fast gaining popularity with tourists for its countryside atmosphere, lovely beaches, upmarket resorts and mouthwatering seafood. Visit the resplendent Sultan Ahmad 1 Mosque in the heart of the city; take a cruise down the Kuantan River past traditional hamlets and tangled mangrove swamps teeming with birdlife; visit the fishing village of Tanjung Lumpur to sample an array of mouthwatering local cuisine, or head to one of the surrounding beaches for some sea and sun.