Cherating Travel Information
The Legend Resort, Cherating is located off the main East Coast trunk road (Federal Route 5) about 30 km north of Kuantan.
From Kuantan town, follow signboards to Kemaman which will bring you past Beserah and Balok. If you are coming from Kuala Lumpur on the East Coast Expressway (Route E8), you can completely bypass Kuantan and head straight to Cherating.
Stick to the expressway until the final exit (Jabor exit). After paying toll, follow signboards to Kemaman, along the new highway. At Sg Ular you will join the main East Coast trunk road. Cherating is another 15 km from there.
Coming from Kuala Terengganu, just proceed south along the East Coast trunk road. The Cherating turn off (left turn from this direction) is about 25 km south of Kemaman.
Language
The national language is Bahasa Malaysia (Malay) but English is widely spoken, being a compulsory subject in schools and the main Primary 6, Lower Secondary and the local version of 'O' Levels examinations.
Other major languages used are Chinese and Tamil. The government has also been encouraging the front liners of hotels and tourism-related business people to learn other international languages.
Climate
Hot and humid all year around, Malaysia enjoys an equatorial climate of temperatures ranging from 22 to 32 degrees Celcius in the lowlands. However, it is cooler in highland areas. The annual rainfall here averages 200 – 250 cm.
Time
The standard Malaysian time is eight hours ahead of GMT.
Dress Code
Since Malaysia enjoys a tropical climate which is hot and sunny, lightweight clothing, as well as cotton, is ideal when going for sightseeing or travelling around town. Generally, t-shirts and shorts are acceptable.
However, do dress appropriately when dining out in restaurants or going for a night out, particularly in cities. Certain establishments also have a dress code. It is also important to dress decently (no shorts) when visiting villages and also any places of worship.
Dressing in clothing of breathable and light material is advised. Comfortable and warm garments need to be worn only at hill resorts.
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