Teluk Cempedak or Teluk Chempedak more popularly known as TC by the locals (literally : Cempedak Bay) is a famous beach in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. Teluk Cempedak is located 5 kilometres east from the town centre in Kuantan and is situated in close proximity to the Royal Pahang Golf Club. The white sandy beach and the beautiful casuarinas and pine trees line the coast, with some rocky promontories facing the incessant waves of the South China Sea. All these combined to make the beach serene and at the same time delightful. You can see the boats of the fishermen at sea during the day, and the twinkling lights of their boats at night.
Engage yourself in water sports at Telok Chempedak. This beach is one of Kuantan's main sightseeing attractions for tourists and locals alike due to its suitability for water sport activities such as swimming, surfing, sun-bathing, sailing, and jet skiing. Or, take a stroll on the wooden walkway at Teluk Pelindung nearby, and watch the waves breaking on the rocks of the promontory. Go for a jungle trek there and observe the diversity of trees lining the forest and watch out for the assorted varieties of birds, insects, squirrels and monkeys there. The restaurants and food-stalls catering local and western dishes are just nearby, all fronting the white sandy beach. So you can feel the sea breeze while you take your meal. Even a McDonald drive-through 24 hours outlet is there together with KFC and newly opened Burger King outlet, to cater to those with foreign taste. Teluk Chempedak is Kuantan's most popular beach and the crowds, especially during the week-ends attest to this.
Nice big stones at Teluk Cempedak Kuantan.
View from 2nd bay, Teluk Cempedak, Kuantan.
Teluk Cempedak view from 5-star Hyatt Hotel, Kuantan
It’s a beach life at Teluk Cempedak Beach, located only five kilometres from Kuantan town. Go for a swim, take to the sails, surf the waves or just while away the hours on the promenade with a purpose-built local food court, an international fast food outlet and a 5-star resort hotel in the vicinity. Teluk Cempedak is a complete beach getaway that can get rather busy on weekends. If you like company, then this place is for you!
Teluk Cempedak beach consist of 3 beaches. Main beach (TC1) is much more happening with many local stalls and food stalls. Take a breeze walk across the rocky shore bridge to TC2, you could spend some reading and sun bathing time on the big rocks overlooking the blue sea. If that’s not enough, TC3 is a hike away from TC2, into the rainforest and find yourself submerge in the tranquil beach.
Pictures of Teluk Cempedak (Source: Google Images)
Map of Teluk Cempedak
