4 days in Cherating & Kuantan Itinerary

A small beach town on the east coast of Malaysia and the location of Asia’s first Club Med resort, Cherating these days thrives on backpacker tourism.

On the 7th (Fri), tour the pleasant surroundings at Cherating Turtle Sanctuary, get engrossed in the history at Kemaman District Museum, then contemplate the waterfront views at Cherating River, then don't miss a visit to Limbong Art Sdn, batik class, and finally get a dose of the wild on Cherating Fire Fly.

To see other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Cherating trip planning website.

Kuantan to Cherating is an approximately 1-hour car ride. In April in Cherating, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to drive to Kuantan.

The capital of Malaysia's third-largest state, busy Kuantan remains generally untouristed, yet continues to grow as a residential urban community.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Teluk Chempedak and Gambang Water Park. Get out of town with these interesting Kuantan side-trips: Sungai Lembing (Rainbow Waterfall & Bukit Panorama). There's still lots to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Bukit Gambang Safari Park, don't miss a visit to Masjid Sultan Ahmad Shah, browse the different shops at Berjaya Megamall, and discover the riches below the earth's surface at Sungai Lembing Mines.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Kuantan trip itinerary maker app.

Getting from Cherating to Kuantan by car takes about an hour. In April in Kuantan, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.