Cherating is a famous beach town in Pahang, Malaysia. Cherating, located about 47 km north of Kuantan, is famed as the location of Asia’s first Club Mediterranee ("Club Med"). Located in the Club Med village is also one of the best lagoons in the area, where coupled with the golden soft sandy beach,the calm waters make you want to take a dip in the sea, and then just laze and laze on and on under the sun.
There are a number of fun activities to do in Cherating including batik painting, where you can paint and design your own print on t-shirts, sarongs and scarves. Cherating also houses a cultural village and a turtle sanctuary. At the turtle sanctuary, you can learn about the lifecycle of turtles for free. The turtles lay their eggs between July and August, so if you're lucky, you might witness the turtles lay their eggs! Another tourist attraction is cruising up the Cherating River to watch glowing fireflies. Fishing is also an activity enjoyed by many.
The place is the last popular beach destination before the Pahang/Terengganu border near Kemaman. Whenever Cherating is mentioned, beach aficionados would normally conjure images of lazy afternoons on the beach at Kampung Cherating Lama.
The place came to its worldwide fame in the 60s when backpackers flocked to the place to experience the the pristineness and innocence of the area. Through word of mouth, which was later picked up by travel writers from the likes of Lonely Planet, Footprints and Rough Guide, Cherating soon found itself languishing on another level of international popularity.
The old Cherating Village has a blend of the modern and traditional. A stretch of road about 1km long runs parallel to the beach, dotted with charming and comfortable chalets, many of which face the beach front. Cherating has the perfect combination of great surf, a wide stretch of white-sandy beach, a wealth of accommodation, dining choices and a classic surfers' nightlife scene. Surfers linger for days and even months in this small enclave to catch the best waves and chill out with fellow surfers, exchanging the day's conquests at one of the chic bistros or bars.
The village at Cherating Lama offers a unique kind of ambiance with budget stays providing spartan chalets and lodges scattered throughout the area. Weekend is all about confusion and congestion when locals and tourists vie for the best spots on the casuarina -lined beach. There are quite a few restaurants that offer anything from seafood, Malay-Thai cuisine to some mish-mash of food preparation passed-off as 'fusion'.
Like any other Malay villages, the place is quite well-equipped with all the amenities required to make a visit comfortable. Bearing in mind that this a Malay settlement that shares its persona with tourism, visitors are well-advised to respect the residents and ensure that the place remains livable and visitable always.
Today, the area from Kampung Cherating up to the state's border with Terengganu is dotted with luxurious resorts , including Impiana Cherating, Suria Cherating, Legends Resort, Club Mediterranee and Holiday Villa. All these resorts are on the beachfront but the beach themselves are not exclusive but open to the public. The beaches here are more open to the elements and can be rough but exciting at times. Even if the crashing waves cause the views along the beach to be somewhat misty with the sprays, this only enhances the dramatic vistas on Cherating's northern beaches.
There are a number of fun activities to do in Cherating including batik painting, where you can paint and design your own print on t-shirts, sarongs and scarves. Cherating also houses a cultural village and a turtle sanctuary. At the turtle sanctuary, you can learn about the lifecycle of turtles for free. The turtles lay their eggs between July and August, so if you're lucky, you might witness the turtles lay their eggs! Another tourist attraction is cruising up the Cherating River to watch glowing fireflies. Fishing is also an activity enjoyed by many.
The place is the last popular beach destination before the Pahang/Terengganu border near Kemaman. Whenever Cherating is mentioned, beach aficionados would normally conjure images of lazy afternoons on the beach at Kampung Cherating Lama.
The place came to its worldwide fame in the 60s when backpackers flocked to the place to experience the the pristineness and innocence of the area. Through word of mouth, which was later picked up by travel writers from the likes of Lonely Planet, Footprints and Rough Guide, Cherating soon found itself languishing on another level of international popularity.
The old Cherating Village has a blend of the modern and traditional. A stretch of road about 1km long runs parallel to the beach, dotted with charming and comfortable chalets, many of which face the beach front. Cherating has the perfect combination of great surf, a wide stretch of white-sandy beach, a wealth of accommodation, dining choices and a classic surfers' nightlife scene. Surfers linger for days and even months in this small enclave to catch the best waves and chill out with fellow surfers, exchanging the day's conquests at one of the chic bistros or bars.
The village at Cherating Lama offers a unique kind of ambiance with budget stays providing spartan chalets and lodges scattered throughout the area. Weekend is all about confusion and congestion when locals and tourists vie for the best spots on the casuarina -lined beach. There are quite a few restaurants that offer anything from seafood, Malay-Thai cuisine to some mish-mash of food preparation passed-off as 'fusion'.
Like any other Malay villages, the place is quite well-equipped with all the amenities required to make a visit comfortable. Bearing in mind that this a Malay settlement that shares its persona with tourism, visitors are well-advised to respect the residents and ensure that the place remains livable and visitable always.
Today, the area from Kampung Cherating up to the state's border with Terengganu is dotted with luxurious resorts , including Impiana Cherating, Suria Cherating, Legends Resort, Club Mediterranee and Holiday Villa. All these resorts are on the beachfront but the beach themselves are not exclusive but open to the public. The beaches here are more open to the elements and can be rough but exciting at times. Even if the crashing waves cause the views along the beach to be somewhat misty with the sprays, this only enhances the dramatic vistas on Cherating's northern beaches.
Cherating BeachCherating Beach seems to perch on the east coast of Malaysia like a tropical Garden of Eden by a jade-coloured sea. The pace of life in this 80-hectare Resort, complete with bungalows on stilts nestling amid lush vegetation, is set by the comings and goings of the macaque monkeys, gibbons, monitors, rare birds and multicoloured butterflies. Here you can enjoy one pleasure after another, none of which is anything like the last - an excursion* in a dugout canoe, a relaxing session at the Club Med Spa* or a cocktail at the magnificent bar, to name but a few.
In fact, "Surfers' Haven" has long been the description of old Cherating Village since the 70's. Each year, surfers from around the world return to Cherating to test out the surf and catch up with local acquaintances. Cherating beach is immaculate and breath-taking. So much so that Club Med decided to build its first Asian base right here. And surfers take the opportunity to have local friends take them through some of the most charming rural villages along the coast and soak in the gorgeous scenery along the way.
Going there by???
By road
Cherating is a 3.5-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur via the scenic route to the east coast. There are buses to Kuantan departing daily from Kuala Lumpur. From Kuantan, there are regular bus and taxi services to Cherating. Alternatively, take a bus from Kuala Lumpur to Dungun or Kemaman in Terengganu, which is north of Pahang, and disembark at Cherating.
for driving directions.....
Cherating is located off the main East Coast trunk road (Federal Route 5) about 30 km north of Kuantan. From Kuantan town, follow signboards to Kemaman which will bring you past Beserah and Balok. If you are coming from Kuala Lumpur on the East Coast Expressway (Route E8), you can completely bypass Kuantan and head straight to Cherating. Stick to the expressway until the final exit (Jabor exit). After paying toll, follow signboards to Kemaman, along the new highway. At Sg Ular you will join the main East Coast trunk road. Cherating is another 15 km from there. Coming from Kuala Terengganu, just proceed south along the East Coast trunk road. The Cherating turn off (left turn from this direction) is about 25 km south of Kemaman.
By bus
To/from Kuantan: Two bus companies, Sihat Bas and Mira operate along the main trunk road between Kuantan and Kemaman every hour or so during daylight hours. From Kuantan, catch any Kemaman-bound bus. The journey can take up to an hour. You will have to get off the bus on the main trunk road and walk to Cherating village. In Kuantan, buses leave from the local bus station on Jalan Besar.
To/from Kuala Terengganu and Kota Bharu: Some interstate express buses to/from Kuala Terengganu and Kota Bharu pick up/drop off passengers from/at Cherating. To get on the bus at Cherating, you will have to book the ticket before hand and the agent will inform the bus company to stop for you. You will be given a time (about half hour after the bus departs from Kuantan) and be told to wait at a particular spot along the main road. If coming from the north, just tell the bus driver/assistant that you want to get off the bus at Cherating.
To get to or come from other destinations, it will be easier for you to get to/go to Kuantan first where there are connections to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Johor Bahru, Mersing.
Accomodation
Impiana Resort Cherating Kuantan is a 4-star beach resort with a stunning white sandy beach located at one of Malaysia's premier holiday spots, Cherating Beach, Kuantan. Impiana Resort Cherating Kuantan has 80 Deluxe Rooms, 28 Superior Deluxe Rooms and 7 Suites, each with a splendid view of the sea.
or Budget
Little Cherating Chalet, Cherating beach road. (Tel:+60-(0)12-9383654 /+60-(0)12-9383654). Room range from RM50 to RM100. you migth be lucky the RM100 room chalet will be reduce to only RM50 when the room is empty or late check in.
Coconut Inn Cherating Cherating Beach Road. Phone Uncle Ilal (Tel: +60-9-5819299/+60-9-5819299). Room range from RM30 to RM100 per night. Friendly family run chalets very suitable for single women or men. Super low rates for weekly and monthly guest.
Tanjong Inn Chalets, Cherating Beach road. These beach front chalets are clean, airconditioned and cheap. Rooms range from RM60 a night to RM150 a night.
others
http://www.ric.com.my/
http://www.journeymalaysia.com/islandcheratingsuria.htm
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Nice Place.
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