Cherating

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.

Perhentian Islands

The Perhentian Islands (Pulau Perhentian in Bahasa Malaysia) lie approximately 10 nautical miles (19 km) offshore the coast of northeastern Malaysia in the state of Terengganu, approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of the Thai border. The two main islands are Perhentian Besar ("Big Perhentian") and Perhentian Kecil ("Small Perhentian"). Popular for it’s beaches, snorkeling and driving. Like a real postcard.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Selangor (Fireflies)

Seafood restaurants in Kuala Selangor (photo taken from Bukit Melawati)
Seafood restaurants in Kuala Selangor (photo taken from Bukit Melawati)
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Small town at the estuary of the Selangor River, river boat tour in the evening -after dark- to see Firefly colonies that live in the mangroves

- about 1.5h north of Kuala Lumpur
- can be combined with excellent food at seafood restaurants in Kuala Selangor (river view) and feeding monkeys on Bukit Melawati
- easiest way to get there with own car
- tours from Kuala Lumpur are widely available but usually overprices

Boat rides along Sungai Melaka are offered in Kampung Kuantan and in Kampung Belimbing (Firefly Park Resort, Kampung Bukit Belimbing, Phone: 03-32891208)



Kuala Selangor (Fireflies) Links:
Wikipedia: What is a Firely?
Firefly Tour (found on the web, no personal experience with them)
Journeymalaysia.com: Story of a Firefly Trip
Firefly Park Resort
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please worn tourists to keep their baggage with them on local busses as we had a twenty kilo backpack stolen after it was put in the luggage area at the front of the bus by the ticket seller!!!!

By sharon on May 19, 2008

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