About Teluk Cempedak
Teluk Cempedak is a popular sandy beach located about 5 kilometres from Kuantan city centre in Pahang, Malaysia. Fringed by casuarina trees and rocky headlands, it faces the South China Sea and overlooks Pulau Ular. Known for its wide sandy shore, paved promenade and family-friendly atmosphere, the beach offers swimming, leisure walks and sunset views and serves as a main recreational area for locals and visitors to Kuantan.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a wide sandy beach backed by casuarina and angsana trees and a paved seafront promenade with food stalls, benches and a children's playground. The beach has calm to moderate waves, views of offshore islets such as Pulau Ular, and rocky outcrops at both ends. Areas for swimming, picnicking, jogging, photography and sunset viewing are available, with macaques often seen near the treeline and shaded seating areas along the promenade.
Key highlights
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Wide sandy beach with casuarina-lined promenade
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Views of Pulau Ular and rocky headlands at both ends of the bay
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Family-friendly beachfront with food stalls and playground
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Paved walkway for jogging and evening strolls
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Proximity to Kuantan city centre, about 5 km away
Culture & Context
A long-standing recreational beach for Kuantan residents and a popular family leisure destination in Pahang, frequently featured in state tourism promotions as a main coastal attraction of Kuantan.
Route
| By air | Via Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) Kuantan, about 15 km from the beach, then 20-30 minutes by road. |
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| By train | No railway station in Kuantan; nearest major station is Mentakab Railway Station, requiring onward road transfer to Kuantan. |