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Pulau Besar , Melaka

Pulau Besar was once very popular with mystical stories and became a historical place in the state of Melaka. It was one of the locations where Islam was spread in the archipelago in the past. However, now the island has its own uniqueness and has become one of the tourist centres for the public. Pulau Besar is also known as an eco-expansion island located about 3 nautical miles from Bandar Hilir, Melaka and borders of the Sulawesi Islands and the Tebrau Strait. The Malacca Islands Development Council is a state government agency that has been appointed to coordinate development, programs and activities in the Pulau Besar area. Visitors can come to this island in the morning and return in the evening. For those who want to stay overnight here, there is a resort that can be rented, namely Putera Island Resort.

 

Activities in Pulau Besar

For those who want to vacation in Pulau Besar, it certainly won’t be boring because there are various activities that can be done while being here. Among the activities that can be done are island hopping, jungle trekking, kayaking, camping, picnicking, fishing, archery and visiting the surrounding areas.

 

Attractions in Pulau Besar, Melaka

Pulau Besar has its own attractions that can be visited by the public, including:

  • Pulau Besar Museum

This museum stores various treasures and can be visited with a ticket price of RM 5 for adults and RM 3 for children.

  • Gua Yunus  

Gua Yunus was once a place of hermitage and was named after the saint of Allah SWT, Sheikh Yunus. He was the first individual to find this cave.

  • Makam Sultanul Al – Arifin  

Makam Sultanul Al – Arifin can be visited and is located near the mosque. The late Sultanul Al – Arifin was a traveller who was highly knowledgeable in the field of religion.

  • Istana Bunian

This area was once a rather mysterious g village, but has become a resort, namely Marina Resort.

  • Batu Tengkorak

Batu Tengkorak is located near the beach and Pandanusa Gold Club. It is shaped like a human skull which also has its own myth.

  • Pulau Besar Jetty and Beach

The view at this jetty is very interesting because visitors can enjoy the beauty of sunrise and sunset here.

  • Pokok Disula

The Pokok Disula looks like someone’s left hand hugging their partner under a tree and it is located at the golf club.

  • Tasik Biawak
  • Tasik Biawak is a man-made lake located on a golf course and is filled with large lizards that eat fish in the lake. In this lake there is also a stone shaped like a human skull.
  • Batu Belah

This Batu Belah is 3 meters high, 35 cm wide and also has a depth of 1.5 meters. This stone was split by the warriors of Panglima Lidah Hitam, which shows the greatness of the knowledge he possesses.

  • Keramat Ular

This Keramat Ular is said to be a saint of God who can transform into a python.

  • Makam Nisan Satu

This Makam Nisan Satu is located near Batu Tengkorak which only has one tombstone, belonging to a young man aged 18-19 years.

  • Perigi Nenek Musallimah

This Perigi Nenek Musallimah is named after an old grandmother who was a village shaman and midwife. The water from this well can be used as a flower bath and can also be used as a pelaris and can heal the body. Located next to Chalet 007 and in the IMM Training Centre area.

  • Makam Syarifah Rodziah  

This Makam Syarifah Rodziah is located near the entrance to the courtyard to the surau and the Makam Sultanul Aarifeen. She is said to be the guardian of a woman named Syarifah Habsah, the daughter of Sultanul Aarifeen As Sayyid Ismail. She is the biological sister of Syarifah Rodziah and her tomb is located in the city of Melaka.

  • Batu Lesung

Batu Lesung is shaped like a stone mortar and is also known as Batu Putih.

  • Sultanul Aarifeen’s Footprint

In addition to the tomb, there is also a right footprint that is said belong to Sultanul Al-Arifin, located in the D’Puteri Kurnia Resort area, while the left footprint is said to be on Pulau Serimbun.

  • Perigi Dikaki Pulau

This well was once used by the Japanese army to behead Chinese people, and the heads were thrown into this well. It is not used until now.

  • Batu Belayar

Batu Belayar is a medium-sized stone shaped like a horse’s head. Originally, this stone was in the sea, then floated on the seabed and finally got stuck on this island. This stone is also said to be the tying of ship ropes used by 7 siblings when anchoring in Pulau Besar. Now the stone is located near Pulau Besar Jetty.

  • Keramat Masin Tawar

Keramat Masin Tawar is a water puddle resembling an old well and is located near the beach. The water will feel fresh during low tide and has its own benefits. This sacred place is guarded by a fairy princess named Puteri Nilam.

  • Perigi Bunian

This Perigi Bunian is located near the beach and in the Marina Beach Resort area. It has a mysterious story that is difficult to explain. The water in this well is said to be the cleanest and clearest.

 

How to Get to Pulau Besar

Visitors can choose to take a ferry or a boat to get to Pulau Besar. If they want to take a ferry, visitors can go to Jeti Anjung. Meanwhile, for a boat trip, visitors can take a rented boat at Muara Sungai Umbai.

 

Jeti Anjung

Ferry services are available at a rate of RM 14 for adults, RM10 for children aged 5-12 years and RM3 for children under 5 years (round trip).

 

Muara Sungai Umbai

Visitors can also rent a speedboat at Muara Sungai Umbai for only RM 120 (round trip), maximum 10-25 people per boat.

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Camping At Janda Baik

Campers are certainly excited to try various interesting places to experience different experiences. For campers, why not try to explore the Janda Baik area which is famous for its nature that is still preserved until now. Most camping locations offer almost the same services for visitors. However, these locations certainly have their own uniqueness and beauty.

Each campsite usually charges a site rental fee at a reasonable price. The basic facilities provided are also very satisfactory and the important thing as campers, we should together make the best use of the facilities. Camping sites are usually provided in a comfortable space to ensure that all campers are satisfied with the services.

 

Camping areas are usually surrounded by large trees and forests that provide a sense of comfort for nature enthusiasts. It feels so quiet and private when away from the hustle and bustle of the city. As campers, various activities can be done together such as picnicking by the river, bathing in the river, fishing, jungle trekking and so on. Campers are certainly calm listening to the chirping of birds that can rarely be heard in urban areas.

 

Here are the camping spots located in Janda Baik that you can explore and feel a different experience:

  1. Relax Riverside
  2. SIR Camping Site
  3. Aur Glampcamp and Campsite
  4. Crony Forest Campsite
  5. Campsite shade
  6. Mak Lang Campground
  7. Jungle Zen
  8. Dinda Chalet & Campsite
  9. Show Glamping
  10. Nomad JB 3.0 Campground
  11. Pangkin Janda Baik Campsite
  12. Woodstock Camp Good Widow
  13. Raw Rice Camp
  14. Camp ABC Janda Baik
  15. Chalet Kuala Tampit
  16. Dinda Chalet & Campsite
  17. Frieden Campsite
  18. Crony Jungle Campsite
  19. Tahza site
  20. Radiant Campsite
  21. Rimbun at Janda Baik
  22. Relax Riverside
  23. Sir Campsite Place JB
  24. Show Glamping
  25. Tanjung Hills
  26. Teratak Kak Ju

 

Some camping places also provide equipment for activities such as archery, water tubing, cycling, board games and many more depending on the owner of the campsite. However, campers can also bring their own game equipment that they feel is appropriate to implement with family or friends. The important thing is that safety must be prioritized.

 

For those who really like this camping activity, it is not wrong to try spending the night in the suggested places and locations because each of these places has its own beauty and uniqueness. Happy exploring the best camping areas in Janda Baik.

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Bentong

Bentong Town

Bentong is a predominantly Chinese town which is next to Bukit Tinggi, Janda Baik , Karak and Raub. It is famous for Durian , Ginger and Tofu fa. Chinese here are predominantly from Hakka descendent thus they are famous for Yong Tau Fu and various Hakka dishes.

Apart from the ordinary hotels in Bentong town, the accommodation at Bukit Tinggi serves those looking for relaxation and leisure. You can feel the crisp, cool and fresh air, which invigorates the mind and body. Here, you can go for a round of golf, or stay in the theme park, with French setting. Other sporting activities include tennis, archery, an excellent gymnasium and a swimming pool. In addition, you also use this place for meetings, training courses or seminars, theme parties and product launches.

For those looking for a challenge whilst training, there is an alternative for you in the form of motivational courses and other forms of training. These are held in the cool atmosphere and the costs are reasonable.

There are also many training camps at Janda Baik, offering accommodation in a different atmosphere. Some of the activities in the training camps are jungle trekking, abseiling, flying fox, obstacle course, etc. Some of the more illustrious places to visit in this vicinity are the Chamang Waterfalls, which is close to Bentong town. Chamang Village is at the end of Jalan Loke Yew. A popular site for picnics for families it is also popularly known as ‘lover’s falls’. The Lentang Forest Recreation Park is another relaxing and educational holiday destination near Bentong. It provides camping sites. The park boasts an arboretum where trees and plants are cultivated for scientific and medical research. Approximately 20 minutes drive from Bentong along the old Kuala Lumpur road, you will be able to locate the Bentong Hot Springs. The dissolved minerals in the waters which are volcanic in origin are said to therapeutic for the body

Things to do at Bentong

Walk at morning and night market

Bentong Cultural walk is open on Saturday evening and Sunday Morning.  There are plenty of traders offering local goods, such as ginger to durian

 

Eating traditional Chinese Foods Tong Tau fu, Tofu Fa

There are plenty of local foods at Bentong town, most within just walks away

 

Visit Bentong Hot Spring

Bentong Hot Spring is free for public and is around 20 minutes drive away from Bentong Town

 

Visit Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary 

Kuala Gandah , or National Elephant Sanctuary is a free admission to public. It is around 50 minutes driver away from Bentong Town

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Bentong Hotspring

Bentong Hot spring or “Kolam Air Panas Bentong” is located at the old roads between Janda Baik and Bentong town.  It is around 15 to 20 minutes drive away from Bentong Town and it’s in the middle of nowhere next to a hotel and surrounded by rainforest with ECRL construction. This hot spring is free for public use without any charges.

There are 2 huge pools with mild warm water with plenty of parking space in the morning. In the morning there are a lot of Chinese uncles swimming at the pool.  If they are free , they would probably be cleaning the pool too. The water may not look too clean and most of it is covered with thick algae.  Most people would just dip their feet here ,depending on personal choice. This free hot spring offers a great rejuvenating experience. If you prefer a cleaner spot, the hotel next door provides a paid solution with cleaner pool and toilets.  Dipping Hot Spring is said to bring many benefits. Hot Spring is naturally high in minerals.

You can also opt for paid hot spring option on a hotel ‘Erya by Suria’ next which is better maintained. At the time of writing ,there is a  RM15 per head entry on daily basis , that is charged by the hotel. You can also stay at the hotel located next to the hot spring which offers private access to another part of the hotspring, You do not have to pay the RM15 entrance if you stay at the hotel. Bentong Nature Hotpsring is also in front of a newly constructed ECRL (East Coast Rail Line).

There are no restaurants near the hotspring , which is located in by the old road between Janda Baik , Bukit Tinggi and Bentong thus you will need to prepare in advance. You can eat the hotel next to the hotspring but the food can be terrible. There is a paid public toilet at the hot spring.

Hotels next Bentong Hot Spring

Erya by Suria Hot Spring Bentong

Entrance Fee

Free

 

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Cherating

Cherating is an area that often receives heavy rain throughout the year starting from October to April. It is located in the district of Kuantan, Pahang, but the nearest town is Bandar Chukai, Kemaman which takes only 5 to 8 minutes, compared to Bandar Kuantan which is about 35 minutes by car. Cherating is famous for its beaches including Chendor Beach. One of the attractions in Cherating is the leatherback turtle breeding site and the Chendor turtle sanctuary. If the rainy season arrives, many restaurants and hotels will close. Vacationing in Cherating will certainly be a wonderful moment because there are various activities that can be done besides visiting interesting places around Cherating.

Interestingly, Cherating is the first Club Med location in Asia. While spending the night and relaxing at this Club Med, various activities can also be done. There are also various choices of hotels by the beach such as Royale Chulan Cherating, Holiday Villa Beach Cherating Resort, Legend Cherating Beach Resort, Cherating Bayview Resort, Cherating Bay View Resort, Tanjung Inn Resort, Cherating Cottage and many more. The popular activities among tourists are windsurfing, kite surfing and surfboard games because the wave and wind factor here is stronger and suitable with these activities. Although the roar of the waves is quite strong, this beach area is very sloping. In the area around Cherating Beach, there are many signs and shop lots that offer various interesting activities that can be done such as mangrove tour, fishing trip, fireflies tour and so on.

Cherating also has a cultural village making traditional handicrafts and selling textiles. Visitors can get handicraft items here as souvenirs. If you’re on vacation with your family, make sure you don’t miss a visit to the Cherating Turtle Sanctuary & Information Center located in front of the Club Med Cherating Beach Resort entrance. This sanctuary is small in size and located in a building that only takes about 10-15 minutes to visit. There are various information and infographics related to the world of turtles displayed here. In fact, there are also several species of turtles, including newly hatched turtles, labi – labi and tuntung in the pool outside the building. Among the species of turtles here are leatherback turtles, green turtles, Hawks-bill turtles and Olive Ridley turtles. There are also interesting programs for visitors such as visiting the turtle egg hatching site, seeing the release of baby turtles into the sea and also a turtle watching program at night. There is no entrance fee, but visitors only need to register at the counter.

Turtle Watching

 

Besides Cherating Turtle Sanctuary, there is another sanctuary located on Chendor Beach and bordering the State of Terengganu. Here visitors have the opportunity to experience holding baby turtles and see the baby turtles heading to the beach and swimming in the ocean. Visitors will also be given a lot of useful information in educating citizens to understand the importance of these animals in the aquatic ecosystem in our country.

Visitors can also do various other activities around the Cherating River such as seeing fireflies at night and it is very popular during the rainy or monsoon season. In this season, fireflies will lay their eggs in the wet part of the cliff after the rainy season, making these fireflies more abundant than in the normal season. There are several operators that provide firefly viewing packages around the Cherating River.

Cherating also has a small island rich in marine life and coral reefs making it one of the preferred locations for snorkeling and scuba diving activities. It is also the location for free swimming activities organized by most professional swimming clubs from all over Malaysia. This small island known as Pulau Ular is only about 1.3km from the mainland. If you take a boat, it only takes about 10 minutes. This island is also a location for fishing fish and squid. It is also often a camping location for fans of more adventurous activities.

The Cherating River is also rich in mangrove forests found in the surrounding area and very interesting for tourists to explore. Visitors can see the beauty of the mangrove forest and wildlife here by taking a boat provided by several operators here. The trip down the mangrove forest in Sungai Chendering is really fun. Hiking and photography activities are highly recommended to visitors because they have the opportunity to see mangrove trees, animals and other creatures such as spider crabs, monkeys, lizards, snakes, forest birds and so on.

If you are visiting with your family, don’t miss the opportunity to bring your children to the Kemaman Zoo, which is only less than 15 km from Cherating Beach. Surely the children will be excited to see various species of exotic animals such as crocodiles, tigers, peacocks, elephants, tapirs and various other exotic reptiles found here.

For a foodhunter, you can try various delicious foods around Cherating. You can visit Kampung Geliga which is not far from Cherating and popular with local menu such as sata, otak – otak, pulut lepa, fish pie, lekor crackers and many more. If you are around Cherating itself, you can try nipah crab maggi which is very popular.

Don’t forget to get a souvenir to take home. Limbong Art offers a wide selection of souvenirs consisting of batik clothes, hats, scarves, t-shirts and many more. Batik clothing patterns are the design by the owner of Limbong Art himself.

Surely you can already plan various activities if you want to vacation in Cherating after reading this article. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the interesting places here while relieve stress after tired work.

 

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Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary

National Elephant Conservation Centre, Kuala Gandah or Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary (Old Name)

This center was established in 1989 by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks. A base for the Elephant Relocation Team which started in 1974. Being the only centre in Malaysia, the team is dedicated to locating, subduing, translucent problem elephants from areas where their habitats are constantly being encroached by plantations, to Malaysia’s National Parks such as Taman Negara.

Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary was established in 1989 by The Department of Wildlife and National Parks. This sanctuary responsible to track, capture and relocate wild elephants whose habitats have been damaged by development to protected areas such as national parks. Do note that this is not an elephant breeding center.  In addition, the centre also aims to promote public awareness of the threats, pressures and plight of elephants in Malaysia, support research on elephant relocation and conservation and as a sanctuary for tame and wild elephants in need of treatment. It’s also aims to educate the public about the importance of habitat and environmental preservation.

The Elephant Transfer Team has already started these tasks since 1974 before the establishment of the National Elephant Conservation Centre. This team has also successfully relocated more than 700 wild elephants and with this relocation, the risk of species extinction can be minimized, even the damage to agricultural areas can also be reduced. The centre currently has 17 elephants of which four are males. There are several trained elephants from Thailand and Myanmar and are used for operations to transfer wild elephants from problem areas throughout Peninsular Malaysia. 

 

Interesting Activities

There are various interesting activities that can be done here such as below:

 

Visiting Museum

There’s a lot of information about elephants at the museum. Even though this museum is small, it provides a lot of information about these endangered animals. Elephant skulls are also on display for public viewing. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes to visit the entire museum.

 

Video Show

Visitors can watch documentary video in air-conditioned rooms. The documentary is about issues affecting wild elephants, habitats that are disappearing, the role of the Elephant Transplantation Team responsible for ensuring the survival of this endangered species as well as the process of saving wild elephants from conflict areas to new habitats. Showing time is around 20 to 25 minutes.

Schedule for Video Show

Monday to Friday – 1.00pm to 1.30Pm,  1.30pm to 2.00pm

Saturday /Sunday  – 12.30Pm to 1pm,  1.00pm – 1.30PM , 1.30PM to 2.00Pm

 

Elephant Show

There is a daily elephant show.  Promoting awareness of elephant rehabilitation in National Elephant Conservation Center. Elephants and the trainer, “mahout” would be introduced to public.

 

Feeding the Elephants

Visitors have chance to feed the elephants. The foods that can be given are sugercane and fruits prepared at this centre. Visitors only need to put the fruit into the elephant’s mouth or let the elephant use its trunk to take the fruit. There are 6 elephants that can be fed by visitors.

 

Watching the Elephant Bath

Visitors have the chance to see elephants bathing in the nearby river and watch the life of baby elephants that are released freely in a fenced area

 

Entrance Ticket

Free admission. 

 

 

Over the past 25 years the strong team has helped to prevent the further decline of the elephant population by relocating more than 300 wild elephants! Kuala Gandah also aims to promote public awareness of the elephant’s plight in Malaysia and to support research into elephant translocation and conservation. It also aims to educate the public about the importance of habitat and environmental preservation.

How To Get There

Kuala Gandah is located near Temerloh, Pahang is about 200 km from Kuala Lumpur. You can charter a car there

By Road : From Kuala Lumpur, take the Karak Highway, turn left into Lanchang and turn right into Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Centre.

By Rail : KTM Bhd provides service to Bandar Jengka and Jerantut.

By Bus : A Sri Jengka Express – Kuala Lumpur (Jalan Tun Razak) to Bandar Jengka, Kuantan to Bandar Jengka, Kota Baru to Bandar Jengka, Alor Star to Bandar Jengka.

Alternatively there are also plenty of tours that you can book from Kuala Lumpur

Entrance Fee

Entrance for the center is free. However a small donation to help with rehabilitation and supporting the elephant is appreciated. There are no entrance fees. However a donation will be an appreciation

 

Visiting Hours Schedule for Visitors Activities

Daily

10.30 am to 3.30 PM

 

 

 

Things To Do

  • Elephant Show
  • Understand elephants habitat
  • Feed the elephant
  • Bath with elephant
  • Ride the elephant (Discontinued due to ethical concern)

 

Attractions Near National Elephant Conservation Centre

Accommodation Near Kuala Gandah

 

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Erya by Suria Bentong Hot Spring Hotel

Bentong Hot Spring Hotel is just around 1.30 hour drive from Kuala Lumpur, making it easily accessible destination that it not too far from the city. Erya by Suria is located just right on Bentong Hot Spring.  Thera are 2 parts of Bentong Hot Spring where are part is available to pubic for free while another part of the hot spring is occupied by a private hotel. You can also walk in and pay RM15 per head to use the hotspring on EryabySuria Hotel side.

Swimming Pool

The hotel is equipped with 3 swimming pools. The largest pool is filled with fresh water and its suitable for children. It comes with some basic water park accessories so this pool is family friendly.   The other 2 are hot spring pools. The middle pool is slight warmer pool while the end pool is very warm hot spring water. Guest who booked a room can also dip the hot spring in the night.

The hotel with equipped with halls for evening , an indoor library and restaurant. This is also indoor games such as Congkak, Carom , ping pong table on the hotel.

Rooms

Rooms are modern design and comes with facilities such as air conditioning, mini fridge , tv and wifi. Rooms comes with basic buffet breakfast. Breakfast is pretty basic Malaysian breakfast with options such as nasi goreng, mee goreng and so on. There are choices of Triple rooms, Quad Rooms Pool view. At the time of writing, the private Jacuzzi villa is still under maintenance.

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Sungai Lembing Hotel

Technically , Sungai Lembing is located inside Kuantan, although the drive can be 1 hour away from Kuantan Town. If you plan to visit further destination such as Rainbow Waterfall , it is  worthwhile to spend a night at Sungai Lembing. Sungai Lembing is a small Chinese hakka mining town that was abandoned. Hotels are not hard to find at Sungai Lembing town As tourism has heavily developed here over the years. There are choices from budget to middle range that comes with swimming pool. The budget hotel are usually located near or inside the town thus it is very close to restaurants and shops. Those with swimming pool can be further away from the town center.  Here are some of the hotels list in Sungai Lembing Town.

 

Budget, near town

Country View Inn (觀景樓)   Budget hotel located just next to Sungai Lembing Pasar. Hotel is clean with basic amenities There are plenty of restaurants and convenient shop which is stone throw away

Sungai Lembing Yee Tai Cafe & Inn

Green Peace

Pallock View Resort

 

Middle Range Over RM 150 

Time Capsule Retreat – Capsule Concept hotel

Jasa Resort

Riverside Palm Inn SG lembing

Casa Hill Resort  Comes with swimming pool

Lake Castle

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Cherating Turtle Watching Tour

Turtle Nestling

Cherating coast is famous for turtle laying eggs. Watching these turtle laying eggs can be a wonderful experience. The location of turtles laying nestling starts from Mersing, Johor towards Cherating , Pahang onwards hotspot at Rantau Abang , and Jerteh. The islands across Terengganu are also hotspot for turtle’s nestling.  Turtle laying eggs season usually starts around April until September. Typically the turtles that visits Cherating are Green Turtles and Olive Ridley Turtles.  Malaysia was once famous for huge Giant leatherback turtle nestling hotspot, however, sadly this species is now extinct. Green Turtles are found around the tropic and subtropic regions around the world.  Although these turtles can travel long distances in migration for feeding sites,  Female Green Sea Turtle is known to return to their exact birth place to lay their eggs. Some mature turtle travelling thousands of kilometers to reach their nesting site. They usually lay their eggs in the quiet spot at night without any lights.

Female Green Turtle will dig a whole around 2 to 3 feet deep, using their back flippers to lay eggs. These egg size are around similar size with ping pong balls. It would take around 50 to 60 days for these eggs to hatch depending on the species. The temperature of the sand will determine the sex of the baby hatched. Generally warmer sand will produce female turtles, while cooler sand will produce male turtles.

 

Best Season to for Turtle watching activities

April to September, Peak from  May to August

 

Things you should avoid when watching turtles laying eggs

  • Making Loud noises
  • Bringing torch light , any lights from handphone that may disturb the turtle

 

Turtle Hatching

Turtle eggs that are nested will be hatching around July to October. There are program which is organized by Cherating Turtle Sactuary to release baby turtles into the sea. To experience turtle hatching and nestling at once,  you can consider visiting Cherating around July to August.

 

Cherating Turtle Sanctuary

Turtle watching and hatching activities is centered at Cherating Turtle sanctuary. At Turtle Sanctuary located at Cherating,  visitors can learn much about turtles. The center is started by government as an effort to provide rehabilitation and conservation for turtles. The entrance is free however visitors is encouraged to donate some for the turtle clause. There are a few ponds here with various turtles. This place is great for family and kids to learn about turtles.

Cherating Turtle Sanctuary is located just next to Club Med, Cherating. Please check the availability of the center as it is under renovation.

Bukit Cherating, 26080 Balok, Pahang, Malaysia

 

 

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Strawberry Park Resort

STRAWBERRY PARK RESORT is set around the cool temperatures in Cameron Highlands and makes it an ideal retreat for both holiday makers or business travelers. The neo Tudor design of the resort fits in perfectly with the natural, picturesque mass of soothing green, often punctuated by hints of mist surroundings. The whole situation will offer definite comfort complimented by the modern facilities offered by the resort.

It is designed with 7 blocks of walk-up rooms and apartments with a total area of about 7 acres. The market leader and is the highest resort in Cameron Highlands. It is exclusively built on its own hill with the panoramic view of the Highlands. It is simply breathtaking. ….

The resort has beautifully designed accommodation in 63 units of Studio Rooms, 54 units of 1+1 room, 2+1 room and 3+1 room Apartments. As an addition we have a single Penthouse for those guests who need total privacy and bigger in space. This Penthouse is built with 3 Rooms. All the above apartments are with private balcony, living room, dining room as well as attached bathrooms.

We have function rooms that suits any sizes, Up-to 220 pax theatre-style seating multi purpose hall from the minimum of 50 U-shaped seating, 20-30 pax Alisio Room and a 28 pax Board Room.

With all these, we have experienced members of our organization that have handled successfully countless number of seminars. We have a complete range of meeting equipment at your disposal.

This Resort accepts all major Credit Cards just for your convenience.

 

Facilities

Colour Television

In-house Video

Telephone

Hot/Cold Running Water

Mini bar upon request

Indoor Swimming Pool

Children’s Playground

Tennis Court

Gift Shop

Jogging Track

Sauna

Safe Deposit Box

Laundry Services

Foreign Exchange

Morning Papers

Telex

Facsimile

 

Tour Packages

Countryside Tour

Hill Forest Walk

Mossy Forest Walk

Asli Village Tour

Survival Village Walk

 

Location

  • Strawberry Park Resort is ideally located on a 7-acre hill between the towns of Tanah Rata and Brinchang in Cameron Highlands.
  • 3 hours by road from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands whereas from Singapore it takes about 5 ½ hours and 2 hours from Penang to the town of Tapah.
  • From the foothill of Cameron Highlands, that is from Tapah upwards the Highlands it tkes another 1 ½ hour drive.
  • And by air, your nearest destination is Ipoh. From Ipoh to Cameron Highlands it requires another 2 hours.