Things to do in Cherating

As in my previous post on The Legend Resort Cherating, I'd mentioned a few places you can visit and some fun activities to do around Cherating, besides the non-stop awing to the beautiful beach and swimming in the clear sea water. So here's the experiences that I gained on my 3 days trip.

Visit Turtle Santuary and Information Centre and released baby turtles

First of all, please please please spend some of your precious time visiting the Turtle Sanctuary and Information Center in Cherating. The turtle sanctuary is a protected area, managed by the Department of Fisheries Malaysia with the cooperation of the Pahang State Government. At the sanctuary, you'll get a lot of information on turtle awareness and take note that this is important in a way to help saving sea turtles from extinction. Besides the video shows and information, the turtle sanctuary also offers turtle hatching and releasing hatchling to the sea programmes.

Penang Dragon Boat Festival

Location : Teluk Bahang Dam, Penang
Date & Time : 23 and 24 May, 2009

Dragon boat racing is one of our Penang State Signature Event. It is among the fastest growing water sports in this region. Dragon Boat Racing has become a very popular corporate and charitable sport, during which friendship, strength and endurance are developed among the participants. The PIDBF is organized by the Penang State Government.

30th Anniversary Penang International Dragon Boat Festival (PIDBF)

Date: 23rd May 2009 - Malaysia Race Day
Date: 24th May 2009 - International Race Day

Admission and parking is FREE.

For more info, visit www.penangdragonboat.gov.my
Contact: 04-6505136


The PIDBF Celebration Dinner will be held on Sunday May 24, 2009 at 8pm onwards. The dinner is open to public and there will be multiple cultural dances, an exploding belly dance performance, hip-hop performances as well as traditional performances from the respective foreign participants.

Teluk Batik, Perak

Teluk Batik Beach is located at the west coast of the state of Perak, about 6.5 km away from the town of Lumut. This beach is one of the most popular beaches among the locals as it is accessible by cars. There are ample of parking bays available and this beach is crowded during public holidays and weekends. It is a nice beach to have a picnic with family and swim.

Tyre tubes, chairs and boats are some of the facilities available for rent at the beach. The restrooms where you can wash up and take your shower after a swim in the sea is quite clean compare to some other places.

nice and clean sand

There are also a lot of shop where you can buy souvenirs, tshirts and also sea-products here. Food stalls are also available here if u are hungry after swimming and playing around the beach.

teluk batik latest stucture

Dataran Hadhari

Playground are supposed for the children only

Teluk Batik Snorkeling Park, at one part of the beach