Easily accessible from Kuantan town, the Sungai Pandan Waterfall (25km from Kuantan town) is an inviting proposition if you need to rest your mind and jaded nerves within the peaceful ambiance of a forested environs mostly dominated by trees of the dipterocarpaceae family. Just for your knowledge, the dipterocarps are tall straight trees with trunks of some 30m or more. The wood is much sought-after loggers.

Consider this: A  20-hectare green haven with a beautiful, crystal clear icy-cold waterfall that awaits you after a 15-minutes walk from the main entrance. Although almost in the middle of nowhere, the place is  managed by a private company. You have to pay RM1 per entry per adult and 50 sen for children. For this amount you get fairly-clean toilets, showers and changing rooms, unlittered picnic spot, camping area and shelters from the elements.

Folks say the place got its name from the greenish colour of the water that resembles the green of the wild pandanus leaves. The  water cascade over seven levels for about 100 metres into a pool, allowing for a therapeutic natural water-massage. Peering into the greenish-clear water you will see little silver fish frolicking, occasionally giving your body small bites for intruding into their domain. Some people find these little fish delicious when fried, so don't be surprised to see lines or even nets being cast to bag a few. 

Located 75.8 metre above sea level, the Sungai Pandan waterfall is part of the 50 hectare  Sungai Pandan Recreational Forest. Besides trekking the surroundings and soaking in the refreshing water, the avid birder can indulge in their hobby. There are about 160 species of birds found in the area. The park is home to several species of quality trees, some of which are endemic.

A few species of pitcher plants (nephenthesis) or are also found here. For the conservation of these unique plants, a 2 hectares site allows visitors to view, including the nepenthes raflesiana upper, nephenthesis raflesiana lower, nephenthesis grasilis and nephenthesis ampuilaria. Another 5 hectares area sites a botanical garden showcasing, among others, wild rattan plants and a manau rattan cultivation project. The park is open daily but gets the usual weekend crowd and bigger groups during the long school holidays. Arrangements can be made for jungle trekking, nature observation, nature walks, extreme sports including 'flying fox,' and handling blowpipes.