Cherating Information


Cherating Malaysia is the hidden secret on the east coast in Southeast Asia. Cherating is located than 50km north of Kuantan which is a perfect gateway from the busy city life. The city has wide gentle sloping sandy beaches, which are ruled with casuarinas trees, extend as far as one can see. The city is charmed with fabulous dazzling seas, pristine beaches and cool breezes all make it a popular place among the tourists. The main Cherating beach is the location of many hotels, reboots and chalets, catering for all budgets.

Cherating Malaysia was made popular by the backpackers but now is popular with many visitors who are on the lookout to enjoy the beach, sea and sun. For shopping there are handicraft shops and many cultural establishments which have come up. One can enjoy making their own batiks and batik painting and pandanus handicrafts are popular souvenirs from Cherating. The village maidens lightly weave the "pandanus" leaves into mats, hats, bags and other inexpensive lightweight souvenirs. The cultural shows include wayang kulit (shadow play) and silat (the Malay art of self-defence).

The beaches of Cherating Malaysia have regions which has one of the world's most important sea turtle sanctuaries. In addition to the beaches there is more which brings visitors to Cherating and it's the atmosphere which is essential to the charm and attraction of Cherating. But there are also plenty of the more normal sorts of beach vacation activities one can go for. Even the Jet skis are available. One can swim, sunbathe, and wind surf or get that perfect tan. For adventure enthusiasts there's a river cruise that allows one to see some of the surrounding jungle's wild life or go on hiking trails.

Cherating City Guide lets in you with the information on the wide range of accommodations available in Cherating. The Club Med is one of them but is an upscale offering. But for the visitors on a low budget there are plenty of less plush accommodations available on the beach along with many hostels and backpackers, along with straw huts on the beach. Cherating City Guide would be the perfect guide for your trip to the city.