Cherating Hotels

The flagship characteristic of Cherating, for now at least, is location, location, location. The one-road village is the meaty heart of a jungle and beach sandwich that is as pristine as you can find in a part of Malaysia progressively under development pressures.

While landmarks and traditional tourist attractions may not run rife here, this, in essence, is what makes Cherating a success. A few standout hotels, modest restaurants, a fine strip of beach and the invigorative din of the waves: what more do you need?

Cherating’s Top 10

Cherating, Malaysia

As a popular beach resort area in Pahang, Cherating is located on the Malay Peninsula. This cosy seaside fishing village draws visitors in droves every year for surfing and backpacking. Cherating, Malaysia, is blessed with white-sand beaches, friendly people and beautiful scenery just waiting to be explored.

Cherating Attractions

• Chendor Beach
• Cherating Village (Kampung Cherating)
• Balok Beach

Cherating Activities

• Sail the waters at Teluk Chempedak
• Watch Beserah fishermen use water buffaloes to transport fish
• Discover the Cherating Turtle Sanctuary

Cherating Climate

Cherating is a destination that is perfect for year-round travel. However, some resorts and boat services tend to stop during inclement weather. Precipitation is a regular occurrence, and heavy rains show up starting in November and run through February. Temperatures stay around a constant 90°F (33°C).

Cherating Events

Water sports stand out as the main activity in Cherating, aside from languid naps on the beach of course.

A few markets dot the coast and hawk handicrafts, artisanal products and other souvenirs.

River trips provide a worthwhile excursion away from the beach.

When To Go

Cherating has a tropical rainforest climate with a wet and dry season. Monsoon rains pound the coast between October and March and feature high waves and temperatures from 72°F (22°C) to 88°F (31°C).

The dry season is far from dry but less turbulent on the whole. Though the typical month still sees considerable rain, floods rarely occur. The principal change is in temperature, which often drifts as high as 104°F (40°C) at high noon.

While some intrepid travellers prefer the relative solitude of Cherating and the East Coast of Malaysia in the off-peak rainy season, the pervasive threat of monsoons makes for a risky proposition. It is advisable to book your holiday time just before or after.

Getting There & Around

By air, the closest airport is located in Kuantan. Cherating is about a 45-minute drive away off the main East Coast trunk road (Federal Route 5). If coming from Kuala Lumpur, visitors can take the expressway from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport straight to Cherating. Travelling by bus is also relatively simple, with a long-distance bus station in almost every major Malaysian city. Upon reaching Cherating, visitors will find the village is the perfect size for traversing on foot. Many of the villas and resorts also offer bicycles to ride around the village and for heading down to the beaches.

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