Kuantan 188 & Street Art
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Port
Kuantan (Tanjong Gelang), Malaysia
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$139
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Kuantan 188 is the tallest iconic tower on the East Coast and the second tallest in Malaysia. It is part of the Kuantan Waterfront project which is located in the ‘Laman Teruntum’ compound where it allows visitors to enjoy the overall view of Kuantan City from 92.0 meters to 104.0 meters as well as panoramic views of the Kuantan River.
Visitors taking the East and West glass elevators are treated to magnificent views of Kuantan city until they reach the tower porch, which was built inspired by the leaves and flowers of the Teruntum plant (lumnitzera racemosa), once said to be abundant on the banks of Kuantan River. Kuantan 188 offers magnificent view of South China Sea, biosphere mangrove, Kuantan River, Kuantan city and fisherman’s activity centre.
Location of the tower is very strategic as there are many other interesting spots within walking distance such as the Kuantan Art Street, ‘Taman Kerang’, a row of old shops in Jalan Besar and Kuantan River waterfront that allows visitors to take pictures with the giant sign ‘KUANTAN ‘, which is white during the day before changing its colour at night.
'Kuantan Art Street' has becomes a tourist attraction filled with hand-drawn murals painting and art installations of Pahang identity and folk talks. It has transformed the back alley of row old shophouses in ‘Jalan Besar’ into instagrammable. Previously the alley is dark and gloomy, and now into a colourful, vibrant street with lightings that liven up the night atmosphere
The surroundings have been given a new lease of life by 13 Pahang-born individuals, aged 26 to 52, with 'Projek 06' (the number being Pahang birthplace code), working hard daily since last December to complete the project to attract more tourists to this area.
Look out for art master piece of people in action with the ropes on a buffalo painting pulling a cart containing sea products, inspired by the fishing community in Pantai Beserah. Another painting that has gained attention is a batik one with bright colours, indicating the popular tie-dye method used in Cherating, besides on surfing since Pantai Cherating is well-known for this extreme sport as the waves could be five-foot high.
Photo stop at the State Mosque, with its distinctive dome and minarets in a pastel shade of sky blue and mint green, stands regal in the middle of the town. It is a prominent landmark to all visitors coming into the town before returning to the Kuantan Port.
Note:
The opening of the Outdoor Observation Deck (SKYDECK) is subject to weather conditions. All guest are require to wear a face mask at Kuantan 88.