Cherating is located about 45 kilometers north of Kuantan, nesting on the Terengganu-Pahang border and fronting the South China sea. Here, wide gently sloping sandy beaches extend as far as the eyes can see and it is a perfect place for a quiet holiday.
Cherating was discovered in the 1960s, by backpackers who stayed at guesthouses and wooden huts among the coconut groves by the sea. Cherating became well known among visitors since around 1970s when a family called Mak Long Teh share their house with visitors. Today, there are world-class hotels and chalets, including the world renowned Club Med.
Visitors can begin their vacation by strolling along the white sandy beach. A walk on the beach will offer opportunity to collect beautiful seashells and occasionally you may find tiny crabs struggling to find their way out of the sea.
Things To Do In Cherating
1. Water Activities
Cherating beach, during the monsoon season (November and December) , is one of the only beaches in Peninsula Malaysia with waves good enough for surfing. You can also try yachting, kayaking, snorkeling, river cruising and swimming.
2. Learn Traditional Arts & Crafts
3. Visit Turtle Sanctuary
This sanctuary is a tribute to the gentle giants of the South Seas, the near extinct Leatherback turtles, that made Chendor Beach their destination of choice to lay their eggs. The Chendor Turtle Sanctuary is located only a few minutes drive from Cherating.A small turtle information centre, a souvenir kiosk, and turtle pools with live Green or Ridley turtles are kept for conservation purposes. It is a recommended spot for turtle watching ( April - September ).
Visiting Hours :
Exhibition :-
Tuesdays to Sundays : 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 5:30pm (The lunch break is from 1pm to 2pm. The centre is closed on Mondays.)
Fridays: 9am to 12:00pm, 3pm to 5:30pm (The centre is closed from 12pm to 3pm for Friday prayer)
Night Visiting Hour :-
Mondays to Sundays : 7:30pm to 7:30am (The programme during the night include turtle watching, releasing the hatchlings to the sea and the turtle hatching programme)
Contact : +609 581 9087.
Direction :
If you are coming from Kuantan, follow the direction to Kemamam/Kuala Terengganu towards Cherating by using the scenic coastal highway route No. 3. You will see the signage that takes you to Club Med and Cherating Turtle Sanctuary.
4. Visit Charah Cave
About 25 kilometers from Kuantan is the well-hidden Gua Charah, with a labyrinth of complex cave structures made up of 8 separate caves and is spread over an area of 92 hectares. One of them, Gua Buddha or Gua Gelap, is home to an 8.1 meter long statue of reclining Buddha. It was discovered by a monk named Tham Achran Sakatapunya in the 1950s. There's other caves : Gua Batu Nisan Raja, Gua Pecah, Gua Gajah, Gua Tiga Beradik, Gua Puteri Bersikat and many other caves to explore. Entrance fees is RM 2.
5.Visit Sungai Lembing
Sungai Lembing is known as "The Town That Time Forgot", it is a small hamlet in the hills, about 45 kilometers from Kuantan. It is now a quiet settlement from a bygone era of tin mining, but visitors could still catch a glimpse of its past glories. You can also visit Sungai Lembing Mining Museum here. A foray into the 'Cities of the Underground' can be had at the Sungai Lembing Museum. The museum is where the legacy of the heydays of the world-famous Sungai Lembing underground tin mine are showcased. It is open everyday from 9.00am - 5.00 pm except on public holiday. Contact : 609 - 541 2378
Places to Visit :
Kolong Pahat / Hanging Bridge / Pasir Kubur / Panggung Wayang Lama / Kilang Biskut Kubur / Orang Asli Sungai Emas / Ladang Rusa / Air Panas Sungai Jin / Rainbow Waterfall / Panorama Hill / Homestay Kuala Kenau ( 013-944 3975)
Cherating Village
Cherating village is also known as Kampong Budaya, located 47 kilometers from Kuantan. It is a famous village among local and international tourists.
In the 70s, Cherating was only a quiet traditional fishing village. Today, it has bloom into an exciting mix of traditional and modern resorts, playing host to many, the world over. At Cherating, you'll find an endless list of leisure activities and local attractions like top spinning (gasing), mat weaving, or even leatherback turtles laying their eggs, coconut plucking monkeys and other various water sport activities.
Other then spending your leisure time here, you might also indulge yourself with unique things such as kite or Wau flying. On a clear and sunny day, you can see people fly the kites. You can also learn the art of making Wau from the elderly whose knowledge and skills.
Another opportunity not to be missed is learning the art of weaving pandanus leaves into various crafts and souvenirs. You can learn to make hats, mats, bags and such things. You can also try hand-painted or printed batik painting from the village folks. It is usually to produce beautiful fabrics like scarves, bags, footwears, bedsheets, apparels, etc.
Pulau Ular
means 'The Snake Island' in English. People might think the island got its name because the island is full with snakes. But according to the locals, a long time ago, snakes were spotted at the estuary and off to the island. Hence the name of the island. It is a location suitable for relaxing, fishing, picnic, swimming and snorkeling. The water is shallow and the waves are not hard to manoeuvre, suitable for new learners. The journey to Snake Island via Snake River takes around 20 minutes. If you want to try snorkeling here, you can contact Hafiz at +6 017 978 9256 / +6 013 939 9256.
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