Cherating - The Magical Land of Sun, Sand, Sea and Surf
CHERATING - THE MAGICAL LAND OF SUN, SAND, SEA & SURF
Cherating is a famous beach town not only famous to Malaysians, but to
surfers and beach bums alike worldwide.
About 47km north of Kuantan, the beach town is a hidden enclave along
the famed stretch of Cherating Beach – immaculate and breath taking – lining
the east coast of the Peninsular. So much so that the famous Club Mediterranee,
commonly known as Club Med, set up its first Asia resort in Cherating.
Cherating is also a rendezvous point for surfers all over the world. The old Cherating Village has been known as ‘Surfer’s Haven’ since the 70’s, and every year without fail, surfers will return to Cherating to meet up with friends, and to test out the surf the South China Sea waves.
The old Cherating Village has a blend of modern and traditional. A stretch of road about 1km long runs parallel to the beach, dotted with charming and comfortable chalets, many of which face the beachfront.
Cherating has the perfect combination of great surf, wide stretch of white-sandy beach, a wealth of accommodation and dining choices and a classic surfers nightlife scene. Surfers linger for days and even months in this small enclave to catch the best waves and chill out with fellow surfers, exchanging the day's conquests at one of the chic bistros like Pippin's or Little Bali.
Besides that, you can also enjoy a number of fun activities in Cherating, such as batik painting, visiting a cultural village and the Cherating Turtle Sanctuary Centre, as well as cruising up Cherating River to watch the fireflies at night and mangrove forest during day time.
Video of Hafiz Firefly Tour
Hafiz Firefly Tours by Hafiz Firefly Activities
Hafiz Firefly Tour should be the highlight of the trip to Cherating. Take the boat cruise along Sungai Cherating to see the fireflies sparkle around the mangrove tree. The boat will take you alongside the trees to give you a really close look at these remarkable insects. Be surprised when Mr Mohd Hafiz, the owner of Hafiz Firefly Activities Centre shows his skill in communicating with the fireflies by calling them from the trees to fly onto the boat. Probably the only human being that able to communicate with these fireflies. .
Mangrove River Cruises by Hafiz Firefly Activities
Rent a boat with a tour guide and experience an idyllic cruise along Cherating River and bask in the scenic glory of Pahang's flora and fauna. Here, you will be greeted by birds chirping, monkeys swinging from trees and the sounds of exotic bugs.
Established in 1997, the Turtle Sanctuary Centre is located along the
Cherating Beach in Pahang, occupying 0.33 hectares of land. It was officiated
in June 1998 by the Malaysia Fishery Department alongside the Pahang State
Government.
Snake Island, or Pulau Ular, is a small and quaint rock-infested island popular for snorkelling that is decent for a brief getaway from the rest of the world.
Turtle Watching (seasonal)
Join Pak Su Cherating, a licensed nature guide in Cherating who will bring you to the beach of Teluk Mak Nik in Terengganu side, near the border of Pahang. From March to September,
nature lovers will have the chance to watch the green turtles (occasionally
giant leatherback turtles) toil ashore to lay eggs. Please take note that turtle
watching only takes place at night and it is seasonal.
Video of Cherating in TV3's Malaysia Hari Ini on 2 October 2013.
You can book with cheratingfirefly@gmail.com
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