Chukai

Chukai is the administrative capital of Kemaman district in southern Terengganu, 100 km south of Kuala Terengganu near the Pahang border. It is a coastal town known for its beaches, seafood, and nearby Cherating surfing beach.

By Plane

Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) in Kuala Terengganu is the nearest airport.

By Train

No train service. Terengganu has no mainline railway.

By Car / Road

Chukai is on Highway 3 (or Highway 14 for inland towns), 80–100 km from Kuala Terengganu.

A car is essential. Limited public transport.

• Local market — traditional market with local produce

• Surrounding countryside — padi fields, fishing villages, and coastal scenery

• Explore the local market — best in the morning

• Seafood lunch at local restaurants

• Photography of traditional village life

• Local food stalls — nasi dagang, keropok lekor, mee goreng; RM 3–7
• Seafood restaurants — ikan bakar, chilli crab; RM 10–20

• Teh tarik (RM 2)
• Fresh coconut water (RM 2–3)

• Budget: Local hotel (RM 40–70/night)
• Mid-range: Kuala Terengganu hotels (RM 80–150/night)

• Local market — fresh produce, dried seafood, keropok lekor

• Kuala Terengganu — state capital
• Kuala Terengganu and other Terengganu destinations