BEST Family Friendly Activity in Kuantan 🇲🇾🎨
People always say Kuantan doesn’t have much to offer. But last January, I went there with my husband and our child for a 3D2N trip just to see what Kuantan is really like.
The journey from Shah Alam to Kuantan took us about 4 to 5 hours (we stopped quite a bit at R&R). On the first day, once we arrived, we checked in at Adena Beach Resort. You can check my previous post for my honest review of this place. The first day was our chill day. In the evening, we brought our child to swim at the resort pool, and at night we had dinner around Teluk Cempedak beach.
On the second day, we decided to bring our child to Natural Batik Village, which is only about 1km from our resort (around 5 minutes drive). Entry is free, and it’s open every day, even on public holidays, from 10am to 7pm. We went around 11am on a weekday (not a public holiday), and there was literally no one else there, just us. The staff mentioned it can get a bit crowded on weekends, so plan your visit wisely.
Inside Natural Batik Village, there are so many beautiful batik crafts like clothes, paintings, pouches, decorations, keychains, fridge magnets, and more. There are plenty of souvenir options at affordable prices, so honestly you don’t need to go to many places to shop. This place alone is more than enough. The area is also very spacious.
Besides shopping and learning about batik, you can also try batik painting. It’s very family friendly, and if you have kids, they will definitely enjoy it. The price depends on the size of the painting. I chose the smallest size, which was RM15 each. There are many designs to choose from, and we picked a fish design. The painting area is quite big, and since it’s semi-outdoor, it feels even nicer with the breeze.
After painting, you can let it dry under the sun, and later the staff will pack it for you to collect. Since we were staying at Adena Beach Resort nearby, we left it overnight and picked it up the next morning. You can see the final result in the last pictures!
So if you’re traveling with family, especially with kids, don’t skip Natural Batik Village when you’re in Kuantan. Overall, it was a really nice experience for us.
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