Cherating - One beach synonymous with Asia's
first Club Mediterranee is Cherating. Located
approximately 47 kilometers from Kuantan, this world
famous Club occupies only a small part of the beach. A
variety of accommodations are available in Cherating,
including affordable but comfortable rooms and chalets.
Foremost among Cherating's attractions is the rustic
atmosphere and warm hospitality of the village folk who
usually play host to its visitors. To enjoy this
friendly environment, you can arrange to stay at an
inexpensive village hut. Cherating also offers the
opportunity to shop for souvenirs, and to see how
village maidens weave pandanus leaves into mats, hats,
bags and other handicrafts.
Close to Cherating, approximately one and a half
kilometer away lies Chendor Beach. A favorite sunbathing
spot noted for its seclusion, it is also home to Green
turtles and the occasional Giant Leatherback turtle. To
catch their annual migration, come between early July
and September, when they swim ashore nightly to nest and
lay their eggs. On the southeastern coast of Pahang,
approximately 118 kilometers from Kuantan, is Lanjut
Beach in Rompin. A golden stretch of sand, it has a host
of recreational facilities, including scuba diving and
swimming. For the golfer, one of the nest courses in the
state can be found nearby, at the Lanjut Golden Beach
Golf Resort. Visitors can also travel 65 kilometers form
Lanjut to make a day trip to Endau-Rompin State Park.
One of the oldest rainforest jungles in the world, it
provides an intriguing glimpse of wildlife in their
natural habitat.
Visitors to Cherating should make prior arrangements
with the hotels for pick-up services at Kuantan Town or
from the Airport. Traveling by taxi or self-drive car
are the most practical modes of transportation to reach
Lanjut.
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