Gambang is a town in Kuantan District, Pahang, Malaysia. It is located at a junction between Federal route, MEC Highway and Tun Razak Highway. The Malaysia Electric Corporation (MEC) town (Bandar MEC) and electrical appliances manufacturing factory is located here. It is accessible via the Gambang Interchange of the East Coast Expressway (ECE). Gambang is a small town outside Pahang's capital, Kuantan. The main attraction here in Gambang is the Bukit Gambang Resort City. Currently, Bukit Gambang Resort City houses to apartments building, hotels and a water-recreational centre. Located 8 km from Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Bukit Gambang Resort City is a tourist attraction in and outside of Malaysia.Other than the resort, Pusat Rekreasi Sungai Pancing (Pancing River Recreational Centre) is also located here. It's a waterfall outside of the jungle in Gambang and a popular spot for the locals to spend their weekends.

How to Get There

By Plane

By air to Kuantan, the flight to Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport is approximately 40 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (IATA: KUL, ICAO: WMKK), 90 minutes from Penang International Airport and 65 minutes from Singapore Changi Airport.

By Car

With easy access via the East Coast Expressway, Gambang is a mere 218 km from Kuala Lumpur and just 35 km before the famous beach town of Kuantan.

Tourist Attractions

Bukit Gambang Resort City

Bukit Gambang Resort City is an integrated resort city sprawling across 727 acres of secondary jungle. Strategically located in Gambang, Pahang, it is the gateway to the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia and the capital city of Pahang, Kuantan. Bukit Gambang Resort City is also nestled amongst the many natural and cultural attractions eagerly sought for by tourists locally or from abroad. Developed with the concept of “One Location Multiple Attractions”, Bukit Gambang Resort City offers various accommodations with integrated facilities perfect for leisure or for M.I.C.E. Apart from being the home to the largest water theme park in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Bukit Gambang Resort City is the proud host of the “Best Water Park in Malaysia” awarded by Malaysian Association of Amusement Theme park and Family Attractions (MAATFA) and the “Largest Pillar-less Ballroom” in the country certified by the Malaysia Book of Records.

Hotels

Arabian Bay Resort

You will feel right at home in the Arabian Bay Resort – Bukit Gambang Resort City, which offers quality accommodation and excellent service. The hotel is 30 km from the city centre and provides access to the city’s importance. With its convenient location, this hotel provides easy access to the places you need to visit in the city. Take advantage of the variety of services and amenities at this hotel in Gambang. The hotel offers on-site facilities to satisfy the most discerning guest. Step into one of the 546 rooms and escape the stresses of the day with a variety of amenities such as refrigerator, hair dryer, wireless internet access (complimentary), television, fan. Outdoor pool, pool (kids), sauna, fitness centre, steam room is an ideal place to relax and unwind after a busy day. Whatever your reason for visiting Gambang, Arabian Bay Resort – Bukit Gambang Resort City is the perfect place for an enjoyable and exciting.

Mangala Resort & Spa

Mangala Resort & Spa is a 5-star resort nestled in a lush and tranquil plantation just 30 minutes to the west of Kuantan, Pahang and a mere 2 hours from Kuala Lumpur City. The perfect place for nature lovers seeking tranquillity and peace while immersing in nature. The resort is popular for horse riding and cycling. The resort also offers free use of bicycles.