Cherating

 ( Towns In Pahang ) 

Cherating (Jawi alphabet: چراتيڠ) is a coastal town in Kuantan District, Pahang, Malaysia. It is located 47 kilometers north of Kuantan. Popular tourist attractions are the beaches along the Chendor Beach with many hotels and resorts. Cherating also has the distinction of being the location of Asia's first Club Med.

Cherating has a cultural village which sells traditional textiles and handicrafts. There is a turtle sanctuary located in Cherating's beach. The turtles lay their eggs in July and August.

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Climate Cherating is one of the wettest places in Malaysia with heavy rainfall all year round. The rainy season usually runs from October - April and many hotels and restaurants close during this time. The high (dry) season runs from April - October.

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See also

• Teluk Cempedak
• Tanjung Sepat, Pahang
• Batu Hitam

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