Cherating Beach
Less than 50km north of Kuantan is Cherating. Cherating is the perfect
antidote to frantic city life. Here, wide gently sloping sandy beaches,
lined with casuarinas trees, extend as far as the eye can see.
The enamored and fabulous sparkling seas, pristine beaches and
cool breezes made Club Mediterranean open its first Asian venture
here, on a private beach. The main Cherating beach is the location
of many hotels, reboots and chalets, catering for all budgets.
First popularized by the backpackers, Cherating is now popular
with many visitors who came to enjoy the beach, sea and sun. Handicraft
shops and cultural establishments have been established, and many
visitors enjoy making their own batiks. Batik painting and pandanus
handicrafts remain popular souvenirs from Cherating.
Cherating also offers you the chance to shop for handicraft and
see cultural performances. Village maidens nimbly weave the "pandanus"
leaves into mats, hats, bags and other inexpensive lightweight souvenirs.
Cultural shows include wayang kulit (shadow play) and silat (the
Malay art of self-defence).
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