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Situated along the way to the Charah Caves is a limestone cavern that contains an enormous 9-meter long statue of the reclining Buddha."
Situated along the way to the Charah Caves is a limestone cavern that contains an enormous 9-meter long statue of the reclining Buddha. Just before noon, sunlight streaks from an aperture in the cave's roof and floods the statue.
Cherating is a famous beach town not only famous to Malaysians, but to surfers and beach bums alike worldwide. About 47km north of Kuantan, the beach town is a hidden enclave along the famed stretch of Cherating Beach – immaculate and breath taking – lining the east coast of the Peninsular. So much so that the famous Club Mediterranee, commonly known as Club Med, set up its first Asia resort in Cherating.
What to do in Teluk Cempedak, said to be Pahang’s very own Californian boardwalk? What else is there at the 'Jackfruit Bay', as literally translated from Bahasa Malaysia? Fancy some sun-bathing, sailing, and jet skiing?
The Beserah fishermen conducts a unique practise with water buffaloes, which are not normally seen on the beach for they are always used to plough paddy fields or to pull heavy carts), to transport fish from the boats to the processing area.
Hand-woven fabrics have long become an integral part of Malaysian lifestyle. These artistic fabrics are used in daily life, as well as in formal functions and festive functions. Luxuriant gold-embroidered songket, colourful batik and Pahang’s silk-woven fabrics are still being produced in traditional manner.
