Just a few weeks from now and you’ll be enjoying a sorta long weekend since the holiday is just around the corner. But do you already have a place in mind where you can spend a fabulous vacation? Why not let your feet take you to Cherating? In case you don’t know, it has many attractions to visit and food to eat, which is why it is one of the places worth considering when it comes to traveling!
Attractions
1. Club Med Cherating Beach
This luxury private holiday home on Cherating Beach offers an exclusive view of the beautiful Cherating Beach and an infinity pool, which are perfect for taking pictures. And to spice up your vacation, even more, the resort has a swimming pool, hot springs, games, trapeze, archery and more to keep the boredom away!
Location: Hvom 29th miles, Jalan Kuantan-Kemaman Pahang Darul Makmur, Jalan Kuantan Sungai Lembing, 26080 Kuantan, Pahang
2. Turtle Sanctuary
A great place to visit, especially when you like to learn about the ecology of the turtles, from the hatchery to releasing process. In addition, this turtle protection center is the best way to promote awareness of protecting the environment and animals too.
Location: Bukit Cherating, 26080 Balok, Pahang
Hours: 9:30AM – 4:30pm; Closed on Mondays
3. Pulau Ular
Unleash your adventure side at Pulau Ular, otherwise known as Snake Island.
4. Mangrove River Cruise
Would you like to experience exploring the mangrove swamp and observe its ecology—mangroves, crabs, water snakes, otters, and more? Contact Hafiz’s Cherating Activities and they will arrange a tour for you and other folks!
Contact: 017-978 9256
Hours: 9:00am – 9:00pm; Closed on Mondays
5. Firefly Watching
In addition to exploring mangrove swamp, Hafiz’s Cherating Activities also set firefly watching activity perfect for those who want to be enchanted by the dancing fireflies.
Contact: 017-978 9256
Firefly viewing period: 8:00pm – 9:30pm
6. Limbong Art Cherating
If you’re a fan of handicrafts, then don’t miss this shop where you can learn how to make batik, cloth, shirt or whatnot.
Location: Main road, Bhd, 2/1000 Kg. Cherating Lama, Cherating, Malaysia
Contact: +60 9-581 9310
Hours: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Foods
1. Dont Tell Mamas Eco Bar
Isn’t it perfect for a luscious meal or perhaps a soothing drinks with a beautiful view of the sea? Well, this bar by the sea in Cherating is a must-go.
2. Kedai Kopin Hai Peng
Located 40 minutes away from Cherating is Kelantan Kemaman which offers a lot of food to choose from.
Location: K-3753, Jalan Sulaiman, Chukai, Kemaman, 24000 Cukai, Terengganu
Hours: 6:00am – 7:00pm; Closed on Fridays
3. Restaurant Tong Juan 東源酿蟹餐室
Level up your crab cravings at this restaurant which offers mouthwatering stuffed crabs!
Location: K117, Jalan Sulaiman, 24000 Kemaman, Terengganu
Hours: 11:30am – 3:30pm, 6:00pm – 10:00pm; Closed on Fridays
4. 爱梅姐鱼面
But if you want to savor a delicious fish noodle soup, which is made with real fish, don’t think twice about hopping into this food place!
Location: 187, Jalan Jakar, Kampung Dusun Nyior, 24000 Chukai, Terengganu
Hours: 6:30am – 3:00pm
5. Warung Aziz Satar & Otak-Otak
For a traditional taste, this restaurant is worth a stop. One of the must-eat here includes satar which is a triangular-shaped snack wrapped with banana leaves. This is akin to the famous snack of Muar, Otak.
Location: Kampung Geliga Cik Akob, 24000 Chukai, Terengganu
Hours: 9:00am – 7:00pm
Contact: 013-934 6673
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