Cherating is the only real backpacker hub at the east coast of the peninsula on the mainland. Offering plenty of affordable chalets and a relaxed atmosphere, it is good place to stop for a night or two on the way up or down the east coast. The beach itself is not that spectacular and misses the palm directly at the beach. But it has a good vibe and few things you can do like taking a tour or renting a kayak up the river into the mangroves. There is also an active surfer scene when the waves are right. Cherating is located about 30km or 1h by local bus north of Kuantan.

Penang is the name of an island in the Straits of Malacca, and also of one of the states of Malaysia, located on the north-west coast of peninsular Malaysia. Penang is the second smallest state in Malaysia after Perlis, and the eighth most populous. A resident of Penang is colloquially known as a Penangite. The city Georgetown is the 2nd biggest city in Malaysia and traveller′s hub.

Butterfly Farm

The Butterfly Farm is located around the Kea Farm area north of Brinchang (town north of Tanah Ratah) showing, besides butterflies, a wide variety of plants, flowers, insects and reptiles. Best to to visit with an experienced guide otherwise you miss a lot of interesting things.

Entrance fee should be around RM5 or you book a day tour in Tanah Ratah which usually includes it besides jungle walk, visiting Orang Asli Village and visiting the Tea Factory.
There is another Butterfly place called Butterfly Garden in the same area.

CAMERON HIGHLANDS BUTTERFLY FARM & GENERAL TRADING
43rd Miles, Kea Farm,
39100 Brinchang
Tel: 605-4961475

CAMERON HIGHLANDS BUTTERFLY GARDEN
P.O. Box 5, 39007 Tanah Rata
Showroom: Souvenir Centre
43rd Milestone, Green Cow
Tel: 605-4961364 / 4911184