Sungai Lembing
A former tin-mining town about 40 km northwest of Kuantan. It once had one of the world's deepest underground tin mines, and its wooden shophouses, mining museum and old noodle stalls have a nostalgic charm.
Sungai Lembing's tin mine was developed by a British company in the early 20th century. Its underground tunnels reached several hundred meters deep, and the mine closed in 1986. Today the town keeps rows of wooden shophouses, and the Lembing noodle served at old noodle shops is its signature dish. The Sungai Lembing Museum sits on the hillside in a former mine manager's residence and displays the mining history. Next to it, you can enter a section of old mine tunnel. Weekends are crowded, so it's good to go early to hike Panorama Hill for the sea of clouds, then have breakfast back in town. It's about a 50-minute drive from Kuantan.
Opening hours
Shops about 07:00–17:00; museum closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Bukit Panorama
- Rainbow Waterfall
- Gua Charas
- Sungai Pandan Waterfall
- Sultan Ahmad Shah State Mosque
- Kuantan 188 Tower
- Kuantan River Firefly Cruise
- Tanjung Lumpur