Cherating (
Jawi: چراتيڠ) is a
coastal town in
Kuantan District
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,
Pahang
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,
Malaysia
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. 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
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's first
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.
Cherating has a cultural village which sells traditional textiles and handicrafts. There is a
turtle
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sanctuary located in Cherating's beach. The turtles lay their eggs in July and August.
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.
See also
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Teluk Cempedak
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Tanjung Sepat, Pahang
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Batu Hitam
References
Towns in Pahang
Populated places in Pahang
Seaside resorts
Beaches of Malaysia
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