Chukai

Chukai, also known by the name of Kemaman Town, is a mukim and capital of Kemaman District, Terengganu, Malaysia.
The name "Chukai" means 'taxes' in Malay. The town is so named due to its position near the estuary of the Kemaman River, whereby taxes and levies were imposed on riverine traffic, especially during the British colonial period. Chukai is the largest town in southern Terengganu, and its position between the state capitals of Kuantan and Kuala Terengganu as well as proximity to the oil town of Kerteh has turned Chukai into a major commercial hub for the region. The nearby Kemaman Port serves both as a fishing port and supply base for oil platforms off Terengganu's coast.

Attractions

Attractions in the vicinity include:

The Ma’ Daerah Turtle Sanctuary Centre
Firefly watching along Sungai Kak Yah in Kampung Ibok
The fishing village of Kuala Kemaman
Boating and kayaking along the Chukai River at the Bakau Tinggi Recreational Area

Many beaches are within a short driving distance from Chukai. They remain idyllic, undisturbed by the fast-growing pace of development in Terengganu.
Club Med Cherating Beach is about a 15 minutes drive south away from the town centre, towards Kuantan, Pahang. Another world class resort nearby is the Resorts World Kijal, about 25 minutes drive north from the town centre, towards Kuala Terengganu, the state capital.