An Overview of Kuantan and the Resort Town of Cherating

Some informations about our Resort

Planning a visit to Cherating? Get a headstart to your preparations by getting to know some basics about the well-known resort town on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

A popular local and international tourist destination, Cherating was where we opened the first Club Med resort in Asia, and for good reason. A beautiful seaside town, Cherating holds its own as a laid back beach destination to get away from busy city life. But before we learn more about Cherating, let’s learn more about Kuantan, the city that Cherating is located in!

So, start packing your bags and plan your trip here at Cherating for your next beach vacation. Just a short distance away, you can stay in familiar waters while getting the quick escape you need from the noise and stress of daily life. Take a look at all you can enjoy during your stay at Club Med Cherating Beach and book your rooms now for a holiday you won’t stop dreaming about once it’s over!

1 - Kuantan: East Coast of Malaysia

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Kuantan: East Coast of Malaysia #Represent

When you travel by plane to Cherating, you’ll find yourself landing in the largest city in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia: Kuantan, the capital city of Pahang.

Kuantan, originally known as Kampung Teruntum, is said to have been around since the 1850s and is currently home to a population of over 420,000 people. As a popular local and international tourist destination, it comes as no surprise that its main economic activities centre around tourism. It is particularly famed for the production of the local fabric known as ‘batik’, salted fish, as well as handicrafts. However, this region is also notable for being home to a boisterous petrochemical industry as well as the production of timber and fishing.

Kuantan is located a 236 km or three hours’ drive away from Kuala Lumpur. It is also accessible by plane via Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, or by bus from most major Malaysian cities and Singapore via Terminal Kuantan Sentral, an integrated long-distance bus hub.

While Cherating has more than plenty to see and do, you can always take a day or two to explore what Kuantan has to offer, from its numerous beaches, waterfalls, parks, theme parks, as well as malls in the surrounding area.

2 - Cherating: Kuantan’s Famous Resort Town

Cherating Activities

With so much to see in Cherating, there is also much to do in your holiday in Cherating. The water sports offering here is vast, which includes surfing, kayaking, sea scooters and more. If you are staying at Club Med Cherating Beach, there are many activities you can take part in such as kayaking, sailing and jet skiing if you would like to be out in the open water.

Besides water sports, the next best thing to do is to just lounge by the beach or poolside and soak in the tranquility of nature. If you would like to be in nature but to be moving as well, check out the jungle treks available in the rainforest or sign up for a treetop adventure which includes flying trapeze and rope climbing!