Cherating

Cherating is a popular beach resort area in Pahang. It is located around 30 kilometers north of Kuantan on Peninsular Malaysia's East Coast.

Cherating village is a typical small lazy East Coast fishing village although backpacker-tourism now is the major income earner here. The village, which is just off the main East Coast trunk road between Kuantan and Kuala Terengganu is dotted with guesthouses and small hotels (called chalets here). Asia's first Club Med is also located here. The place is extremely laid-back and the beach is nice and wide, although not as beautiful as the beaches on the islands off the East Coast.

Cherating - View of the main street in Cherating in 2007. The sign in the left foreground says "Baked stingray and BBQ Chicken."

How to travel to Cherating

By road

Cherating is located off the main East Coast trunk road (Federal Route 5) about 30 kilometers 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 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 kilometers from there. Coming from Kuala Terengganu, proceed south along the East Coast trunk road. The Cherating turn off (left turn from this direction) is about 25 kilometers south of Kemaman.

Travel on a Bus in Cherating

Cherating 'bus station' GPS 4.13034,103.39425 is a shed along the primary street so don't be afraid if the bus driver drops you in the middle of nowhere. The center of the town is only a 5 minutes walk away.

• To/from Kuantan: After the introduction of the .org/wiki/Rapid_Kuantan rapidKuantan bus service in 2015 and the same red-white-blue buses as in other metropolitan areas of Malaysia can be used to travel between Kuantan and Cherating. From Kuantan city bus terminal (Hentian Bandar) you can take the rapidKuantan bus 600 or 602 to Balok Makmur (MYR 4) and change to rapidKuantan bus 604 to Cherating (MYR 2, takes about 1h, run only every 2h, July 2022). To go to Kuantan from Cherating you also have to use the rapidKuantan buses, no express buses will stop for you. (Updated in July 2022)
• 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 beforehand 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 primary street. If coming from the north, just tell the bus driver/assistant that you want to get off the bus at Cherating.
• To/from Perhentian Islands: No direct buses are available from Kuala Besut to Cherating. From the jetty you can walk to Kuala Besut bus station (10 min) and take a bus to Jerteh or Kota Bharu if you feel like going the wrong way). Express bus can stop at Jerteh but a red cityliner bus is cheaper. From Jerteh, express buses runs to Kuantan and can stop at Cherating (30-35RM and the journey takes at least 5 hours, July 2022). You will have to request the stop to your bus driver. (Updated in July 2022)

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 (for Tioman Island, Jerantut (for Taman Negara) and elsewhere. Plan your journey ahead as the local buses to Kuantan do not run often.

Best way to travel in Cherating by a Taxi

Taxi from/to Kuantan can be hired for about 80RM.

How to get around In Cherating

Cherating village is tiny, and you can get around on foot. Some hotels and tour agents have bicycles for rent.

What to see in Cherating

Oriental Pied-Hornbill, in Cherating, Malaysia - Oriental pied hornbill roosting on a tree branch in Cherating

• The beach - The major tourist attraction here is the wide sandy beach. Water activities including yachting, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, swimming, etc are available from lodgings. As of July 2017, you had to share the water with naughty stingy jellyfishes.

- Cherating Turtle Sanctuary Bukit Cherating, 26080 Balok, Pahang, Malaysia 4.14402, 103.40842 next to Club Med Cherating ☎ +60 9-581 9087 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 9AM Monday - 1PM, 2PM Monday - 5PM; on Friday the centre is closed from noon-3PM for prayer free Centre dedicated to the protection of turtles. It focuses on improving the survival rate of hatchlings on the nearby beach. Cherating is the only place in Malaysia where leatherback turtles lay their eggs hence the importance of theirs activities. The centre is not of great interest for visitors and provide only few information on the local sea fauna. Few rescued turtles and hatchlings can be observed in the garden. Does not offer tours but if you're lucky you can join a Club Med group visit. Following a donation you can request to release hatchlings in the sea after dusk. Easily accessible by road. Walking from Cherating takes about 40min with 10min along a busy road with lorries honking at you.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Cherating

Surf

• Cherating beach, during the monsoon season (November-March but surfing is recommended during high-peak season from December-February), is one of the only beaches in Peninsula Malaysia with waves good enough for surfing. Sand-bottom point breaks with left waves starting from chest height up to 4.5 ft. Ride up to 500 meters or longer. Can be packed during weekends. A long sandy beach with a lack of dangerous rocks or coral, makes the area attractive for beginners.
• Boards and instructor can be hired on the beach or in town (about 75RM for full day without lesson, private 1h lesson starts from 200RM). If you have your own board, repair shops can also easily be found in town. - Cherating Point | Opening Hours: Opens from November to March only - Well established school in town. The school is located at Matahari Holiday huts and offers packages for multiple lessons with lodging. Board hire starts at 45RM for 1/2 day. Package starts at 470RM for 2 days and 2 lessons with lodging.

Kitesurf

• At the beach and the wind also offers opportunities for kite surfing. During dry season (July-September especially) winds can be expected between 8-14 knots and the sea will be flat and shallow. Perfect conditions for beginners. In rainy season (November - March) wind goes up to 25 knots. Kam's surf shack | - Specialized in water sports rental: surf, windsurf, kite surf and even x-sailing. You can also get food and fruit drinks there.

=== Others === Batik painting - Classes are offered by some handicraft shops on the main street. - Cherating River cruise - Can also be arranged with your hotel.

Shopping in Cherating

• Limbong Art - Friendly owner dying t-shirts. Very popular in town.

Halal Restaurants

Please be informed that on some destination such as Cherating we had no local Muslim/a that has researched some of the area. If you are a Muslim/a and have been to Cherating or would like to maintain the eHalal Guide to Cherating, please contact us at guides@ehalal.io or email us your updates.

During off season (outside of December - March and even in July-August) the town can feel a bit abandoned as lots of shops close (sometimes unexpectedly).

• Don't Tell Mama - Eco Cafe | 4.12600, 103.39574 on the beach Opening Hours: 6PM - 10PM Beach bar/restaurant known as a go-to place for burgers.

• Nabil's Cafe 4.12646, 103.39152 in front of Matahari restaurant

Good spot for local or western dinner. Can be closed during off season.

• Ombok Cafe 1006 -1 Kedai Jalan Kemaman, Kampung Cherating 4.12677, 103.39493 Opening Hours: 8:30AM - 10PM Main from 8RM Cafe, restaurant, art gallery, and surfing shop. The place was opened as a surf shop to provide surf and environment awareness. Great laid back vibes and super friendly owner. Simple food but probably the best in town.

• Warong Ambak 4.12666, 103.39167 in front of Matahari restaurant - Popular with local residents for breakfast. Cheap roti canai and tea tarik

• Beach bar 4.12520, 103.39335 on the beach ☎ +60 17-674 7015 Opening Hours: Evenings only Colas from 9RM Literally a bar on the beach.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels/Resorts

• Coconut Inn Cherating 4.12621, 103.39098 ☎ +60 9-5819299 RM35-100 - Cherating Beach Road. ☎ Uncle Ilal. Friendly family run chalets suitable for single women or men. Reduced rates for weekly and monthly guests.

• Little Cherating Chalet RM50-100 Cherating beach road. You might be lucky; the RM100 room chalet is reduced to RM50 when the room is empty or subject to late check in.

• Matahari Holiday Hut 4.12760, 103.39270 Opposite of Riverside/Little Bali Check-in: / Check-out: noon From RM30, double for 50RM (07/2017) Charming chalets with a nice garden. Sharing space with the surfing school Cherating Point. Kitchen open for use. Free coffee and tea. Chalets with private or shared bathroom are available.

• Maznah Guest House 4.12822, 103.39341 ☎ +60 9-5819-307 RM35-100 Established since 1989. A legacy from Mak De's Guest House (established 1975). Offering a traditional (Malay) village-style guest house.

• Payung Guest House 4.12682, 103.39208 +60 9 917 1934 RM30-50 Favorite good lodging with backpackers, and very friendly and helpful owner. Clean chalets include attached bathroom, fan & mosquito net. Payung also offers: firefly night watching trips, kayaking, and other activities. Also, Payung Cafe is next to the guest house. Prices are a little expensive but you're paying for the environment: A cool place to relax with reggae/Rasta-inspired theme and music.

• Ruby's Resort 4.1492, 103.4087 Next to Club Med & Turtle Sanctuary ☎ +60 16-360 0009 - From RM50 - Comfortable rooms next to a quiet beach, good service.

• Tanjong Inn Chalets - 4.12591, 103.39027 ☎ +60 9-5819081 RM75-150 Cherating Beach road. These beach front chalets are clean and air-conditioned.

• Club Mediterranee - 4.1392, 103.4080 Asia's first Club Med, now a 5-star all-inclusive beach resort since its reopening in 2004. The resort also won "Resort of the Year" during the Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards 2007-2008.

• Eastern Pavilion - 2- and 3-bedroom villas with private pool, jacuzzi. Part of the Holiday Villa Cherating complex.

• Suria Cherating Beach Resort KM 32.5 Jalan Kuantan ☎ +60 9 5819898 From USD 58.50 A/C rooms all equipped with room safe and in-room wireless internet connectivity. Some of its facilities and services are an outdoor pool, steam room and spa.

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Cherating

• Kuantan For most of the destinations you will have to go to Kuantan first
• Kuala Terengganu

Kota Bharu

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