Travel Day: Cherating

It’s been said (p. 262, Lonely Planet Guide, Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei 9th ed.) that next to the Perhentians and Pulau Tioman, Cherating is one of the most visited spots on the East coast of Malaysia. So far, I’m finding it difficult to see why.

I suppose the place has its own charm in a sense. It does have that small kampong (Malaysian village) feel to it. Goats and miscellaneous livestock roam freely, people seem genuinely friendly and aren’t out to get your money, there’s hardly any traffic unless you walk a few blocks to the highway. It all seems a little too dull for me though. Maybe I’ll warm up to it in the next couple of days. It does have a vast beach to explore.