MY · Terengganu · 4.25°N 103.17°E

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Kopi and roti bakar at an old kopitiam, then beaches on the road to Cherating.

Best time
March to October. The northeast monsoon, from about November to February, brings rough seas and heavy rain.
How long
Half a day
Getting there
About 3.5–4 hours' drive from KL on the East Coast Expressway, or about an hour north of Kuantan. Flights from KL to Kuantan take about 45 minutes.
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Dear group chat,Kopi and roti bakar at an old kopitiam, then beaches on the road to Cherating.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingKemamanMY, Terengganu
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≈ 205 km from KL, as the crow flies
Beach south of Monica Bay, Chukai/Geliga, Kemaman

Photo: Kondephy · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

Terengganu's southern gateway, with the busy town of Chukai at its centre. It's a natural stop on the coast road, known for its old kopitiam coffee, with quiet beaches up the coast and Cherating just over the Pahang border.

Makan

  1. KopiStrong, sweet kopitiam coffee is what Kemaman is known for.Map ↗
  2. Roti bakarToast with kaya and butter, often with half-boiled eggs on the side.Map ↗
  3. Keropok lekorTerengganu's fish sausage, fried and dipped in chilli sauce.Map ↗
  4. SatarSpiced fish paste wrapped in banana leaf and grilled, a Terengganu snack.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Hai Peng kopitiamA long-running Chukai coffee shop famous for its kopi and toast.Map ↗
  2. Chukai townWander the town centre's shophouses and the market.Map ↗
  3. Pantai KemasikA beach north of town with rocky outcrops and calm water in season.Map ↗
  4. CheratingThe laid-back surf village just across the border in Pahang, about 30 minutes away.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Go early. The old kopitiams are busiest in the morning.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.