Things To Do In Cherating

1. Water Activities
Cherating beach, during the monsoon season (November and December) , is one of the only beaches in Peninsula Malaysia with waves good enough for surfing. You can also try yachting, kayaking, snorkeling, river cruising and swimming.

2. Learn Traditional Arts & Crafts
Beautifullly crafted traditional kites of various colours and designs, elegant woodcarvings, pottery, and fine batik, songket and Pahang silk textiles can be found at the Kompleks Kraftangan Kuantan in Cherating Village. There are also some classes offered to learn batik painting.

3. Visit Turtle Sanctuary
This sanctuary is a tribute to the gentle giants of the South Seas, the near-extinct Leatherback turtles, that made Chendor Beach their destination of choice to lay their eggs. The Chendor Turtle Sanctuary has located only a few minute's drives from Cherating. A small turtle information centre, a souvenir kiosk, and turtle pools with live Green or Ridley turtles are kept for conservation purposes. It is a recommended spot for turtle watching ( April - September ).

If you are coming from Kuantan, follow the direction to Kemamam/Kuala Terengganu towards Cherating by using the scenic coastal highway route No. 3. You will see the signage that takes you to Club Med and Cherating Turtle Sanctuary.

4.Firefly Watching