Cherating

Cherating (Jawi: چراتيڠ) is a coastal town in Kuantan District, Pahang, Malaysia. It is located 47 kilometers north of Kuantan.[1] Popular tourist attractions are the beaches along the Chendor Beach with many hotels and resorts. Cherating also has the distinction of being the location of Asia's first Club Med.

Cherating beach.

Cherating has a cultural village which sells traditional textiles and handicrafts. There is a turtle sanctuary located in Cherating's beach.[2] The turtles lay their eggs in July and August.

Climate

Cherating is one of the wettest places in Malaysia with heavy rainfall all year round. The rainy season usually runs from October - April and many hotels and restaurants close during this time. The high (dry) season runs from April - October.

See also
  • Teluk Cempedak
  • Tanjung Sepat, Pahang
  • Batu Hitam

References
  1. "Cherating's country charm". New Straits Times. 27 October 1999. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  2. Som, Zalina Mohd (5 October 2004). "Cherating, sun, sea sand and more". New Straits Times. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Cherating.

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