About Cherating
Cherating is a resort town on the east coast of Malaysia. Local beaches include Chendor Beach, a breeding site for leatherback and other sea turtles and home to the Chendor Turtle Sanctuary. Cherating Village has workshops for traditional textiles and handicrafts. Southwest of Cherating, the Charah Caves comprise 8 caves inside an unusual rock formation. Nearby, Panching Cave contains a huge reclining Buddha statue.