Kuantan

Kuantan is the capital of Pahang, Malaysia's largest state, sitting where the Kuantan River meets the South China Sea on the country's quieter east coast, known for its beaches and surf. Teluk Cempedak, the beach just outside the city center, gives Kuantan a resort feel without the crowds of the west coast, backed by forested hills reaching almost to the sand. The city serves as a jumping-off point for Taman Negara, one of the world's oldest rainforests, and for boats heading to the islands further up the coast. Kuantan's night market runs through stalls of grilled fish, keropok, and other Pahang specialties late into the evening. Talent covering Kuantan lists here on a subscription basis, and the platform handles the booking and the payment.