East Coast of Malaysia

[JackJack]

My fren planning wanna go there for a weekend. But We have no idea where shud we visit or stay.

Anyone in here can help?:redface:

[qqmeng]

jackjack... the few places you should consider:

1) pulau redang
2) pulau perhentian
3) kenyir lake
4) pulau kapas

[ShaolinTiger]

Don't forget Lang Tengah and Cherating!

[JackJack]

haha, why all mention are island?

my fren just wanna drive to Terrenganu and have a visit during weekend only.

place to stay (prefer cheap cheap place) and place that must visit?

[noruazumi]

well, east coast known for its islands... :P
do u have any particular place or preferences to go to?

[ShaolinTiger]

Dude at least half the suggestions are NOT islands.

[JackJack]

well, east coast known for its islands... :P
do u have any particular place or preferences to go to?

no idea...where to visit. beach area?

ST, kenyir Lake and Cherating is not island. Kenyir Lake, hmmm... will ask him about this ;)

[ShaolinTiger]

Tasik Kenyir rocks!

Cherating is pretty nice for beach without going to Island.

[JackJack]

Tasik Kenyir rocks!

Cherating is pretty nice for beach without going to Island.

what is the cost for both place?

[noruazumi]

i think u should make it Kuantan-Terengganu trip as it is quite near to each other esp. kemaman.

at kuantan, u can enjoy the beach at Teluk Chempedak or Cherating.
at kemaman, u can enjoy the good food. can ask ah chow about it.

[AhMah]

For me, the best part of a hol on the east coast is NOT having to decide where to go and where to stay.

Hubby and me would very often just grab some clothes and drive off without any plan. Just Driving along the coast,and into some small fishing village, stop at a keropok lekor mini factory, watch the fishermen bring in their catch at the jetty, try the food at the local pasar malam,etc.

As for accomodation, we've put up at some budget set-ups...can easily find along the coast. Take a lookie at the condition of rooms,etc.Am sure you'll find a place to stay that suits your budget. Sorry, can't remember names of these places. But if you want to stay in the better hotels, I'll reco Tanjong Jara Resort , Awana Kijal, Legend and Impiana at Cherating .Personally, I prefer to drive further up north where the beaches get so much better.

If you happen to drive pass Kemaman, go taste the great coffee and toast at Hai Peng Kopitiam.
There are some photos here

http://www.flickr.com/photos/east_coast_escapade/

Hope this helps.

[qqmeng]

actually cherating is not easy to locate ;) ... but once to manage to find the place...heaven.

[noordin]

We went on a group outing last year with some of the other members here. What we did was to drive along the coast, stop wherever there are nice scenes to take photos. Stop for lunch at wherever is convenient and look for hotel/chalet when the light is poor and it is time to go home. We spent one night at Cerating but it was unevenful, to say the least.

We then went to Kuala Trengganu, set up base at Hotel Malaysia (I think) and then plan our outings from there. The trip was fabulous. I really enjoyed it. Don't forget to go to Penarik because the beach and coastline offer you a haven for photographers.

[leslie]

I went back recently to East Coast using the exact route as mentioned by Uncle Noordin trying to retraced the steps which we took last year . I dropped my parents at Club Med for their annual frens gathering and stayed a night there. I took off early morning leaving them enjoying themselves while i stucked myself on the accelerator with a full tank load of fuel:rolleyes: . I drove all the way up to Kuala Terengganu and almost into Kelantan but didnt proceed, was tired man and along the way snapped a total of 5 rolls of films. Nope didnt use digital :cool: change a bit lar. I stayed in Hotel Sri Malaysia at Marang.

I think i did around 1,000km from KL to Kuantan to KT back to KL altogether.

I had no plans no directions nothing at all, just along the way met up an old uni friend in Kuala Terengganu who is working in Kertih.

But if you have intentions to stay in backpackers style of motels, i suggest that you check the place before placing your $$. Some of them places can be pretty scary :D .

[qqmeng]

oh... leslie you forgot to mention tht you called your trusted fren who is 'very' familiar with kemaman for direction. :D

[leslie]

oh... leslie you forgot to mention tht you called your trusted fren who is 'very' familiar with kemaman for direction. :D


oh yea...:P and my GPS and some questions to a town folk saved my butt

[JackJack]

hmm....seem like no plan no direction is a good idea :rasta:

[leslie]

hmm....seem like no plan no direction is a good idea :rasta:


Yes....a road trip is the best....its exciting to go to the edge not knowing whats ahead of you, that's what you call an adventure. Why bother plan and get worried abt your itenary...just keep a note on the interesting places and venues that's all. And oh yea make sure your car is fully serviced ya :cool:

[aed]

if u wana go to east coast-kelantan,terengganu,pahang..better to hv clear information especially about da wheater..the mood goin to b spoiled if u've reached there but it's raining although u r in an island......hahaa..so..sleep is better...da package dat being offered cum of VMY 07 will make u eager to go there.....
dats all can i say....
then..hv a nice vacation...;)

[reds]

in kuantan there are many beaches- teluk chempedak in the town.

northbound are batu hitam, sungai ular and cherating.
southbound are tanjung lumpur (no mud la) and pantai sepat.

there are a lot of cheap hotels in town as well as 5 star accomodation.