The first club in South East Asia
of Club Med is located in Cherating at the South China Sea. And because it's the
first, they got the best spot, although the whole region has fine sandy beach.
Surfers' Haven – that 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. Each year, surfers from
all over the world return to Cherating, friends worlds apart make their
rendezvous in this understated hamlet to let the South China Sea waves pump
adrenaline into their system.
This hidden enclave along the famed stretch of beach lining the east coast of
Peninsular Malaysia, Cherating beach is immaculate and breath-taking. So much so
that Club Med decided to build it's first Asian base right here in Cherating.
And surfers take the opportunity to have local friends take them through some of
the most charming rural villages along the coast and drink in the gorgeous
scenery along the way.
Getting There
By Bus
Catch a bus marked Kemaman from the bus terminal at Kuantan. This every half hour bus costs only RM1.50 while the journey takes about one hour.
By Taxi
Chartered taxis are available with negotiable price.
Using personal transport, Cherating beach could be reached using any of the three highways with the
Toll rates
Gombak - RM4.00
Karak -RM2.50
(Mid Prime) Kuantan - (to)RM19.60,
(fro)RM16.90
Activity
Bicycle trips - You can rent
a bicycle at the Cherating beach.
Turtle Laying Eggs - Turtles come to the East Coast of Malaysia to lay eggs...I
happen to catch one laying eggs when I visited in July... If you want to see turtles,
just inform the hotel of your interest and they can arrange it for you...Usually,
hotels have contact with the Turtle Sanctuary, who will call them once they have
sighted any turtles coming... A fee of RM5 will be imposed when you go watch the
turtles lay eggs.
Night market - chukai,trengganu All kind of local fruits that are in season.Turtle
eggs in saline solutions.All kinds of crackers made from diff.types of fishes,prawns,squids.
Wind Surfing April - July could be the season for windsurfing...or different...cause
when i were there is May...there is people learning windsurfing...U can check it
at Payung Guest House.
Beach walk - As usual, everyone will do...BEACH WALK...u can relaxing
walk along the beach, feel the wind blowing, wave hitting the sand, baby crabs running
back to home for hiding, see children playing, family gathering, maybe can collect
some beautiful shell.
Beach Volleyball - One of the common activity at Cherating Beach...Everyday
before sunset, u will see along the Cherating beach are fill with people, local
or tourist, but i is sure there are number of team playing beach volleyball...most
are local...they are great player...my friend did joined them...really fun...
Kayaking [Canoeing] - I didn't try it...I saw it...they actually kayak to
the sea...exciting! batik If you are bored with sun, beach and turtles, why dont
you try out batik class. There are a few places offer batik class. Culture complex
and Rambo Art (If i am not mistaken) do offer batik classes for visitors. Cultural
complex will charge higher than the others. The class fee is around rm18. you need
to spend a few hours to complete your masterpiece and you need to do from A to Z.
Ride the horse - In the evening, you can ride horse by hiring it for RM100
per hour. Or if you don't know how to ride horse, you can ride it around the beach
for only RM10 per ride (about 10 minutes). The horse keeper will accompany you along
the ride. Pahang
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