Cherating (Jawi: چراتيڠ) is a coastal town in Kuantan District, Pahang, Malaysia.
Cherating also has the distinction of being the location of Asia's first Club Med.
Cherating has a cultural village which sells traditional textiles and handicrafts.
Cherating is one of the wettest places in Malaysia with heavy rainfall all year round.
The rainy season usually runs from October - April and many hotels and restaurants close during this time.