Kampong Kemaman Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Buying Local made Fish Cracker (KEROPOK)

Buying Local made Fish Cracker (KEROPOK), Kampong Kemaman

 kenari Says:  kEROPOK ,A popular and the most visible fried snack in Terengganu, the keropok is made of fish meat, ground to a paste, and mixed with sago. Coming in two main different forms, the long chewy ones are called 'lekor', while the thin, crispy ones are called 'keping'. Keropok... 

Where The famous Kemaman Kopitiam Originated

Where The famous Kemaman Kopitiam Originated, Kampong Kemaman

 kenari Says:  Its a must to stop and having a cup of local brewed coffee at this famous 'kopitiam'(coffeeshop).being operated from 1940 and had branches in kuantan and KL. The aroma was just nice. Not thick, but its strong enough to make you wanna have another cup.try Their roti bakar... 

Watch how Local Fish Sausages made.

Watch how Local Fish Sausages made., Kampong Kemaman

 kenari Says:  In Kemaman ,you can watch how the famous "keropok lekor"or local fish sausages made.Made by combining fish flesh and sago, keropok lekor is rolled into long firm sticks and then steamed or boiled. To enjoy it, one has to cut it into desired bite sized and deep fried 

Shopping for fresh seafood

Shopping for fresh seafood, Kampong Kemaman

 PinguPop Says:  Buy REALLy fresh seafood at an incredibily cheap price. Buy them direct from the fishermen and but don't forget to bring your Coleman or a polysterine box. Some of the villagers even willing to help you pack and frozen the fish using a special salt which will keep the ice... 

Hotels  

Suria: More alternatives..

Suria: More alternatives.., Kampong Kemaman

 ishi01 Says:  Good. Value for money. 

Awana Kijal: Places to stay when in Kemaman

Awana Kijal: Places to stay when in Kemaman, Kampong Kemaman

 ishi01 Says:  There is not many places to stay when you are in Kampung Kemaman, aside from wooden kampung houses, so, the alternative is we drive slightly away from Kemaman proper and stay in the surrounding area like Kijal, Cherating or sometimes even Kuantan. Here I showcase Awana KIjal... 

Restaurants  

Hai Peng Kopitiam Sdn Bhd: Great Hai Peng Coffee

Hai Peng Kopitiam Sdn Bhd: Great Hai Peng Coffee, Kampong Kemaman

 Chosie Says:  One of the reasons I prefer this home made traditional coffee to the famous coffee like Coffeebean or Starbuck is that the coffee brewed wouldn't make me feel headache after drinking it. The mild coffee aroma and the right sweetener and creamer makes the coffee perfect. I... 

Hai Peng: Traditional coffee

Hai Peng: Traditional coffee, Kampong Kemaman

 mary2u99 Says:  This coffee house was established since 1940. They serve very delicious home made coffee. The specialty is coffee and toast bread spread with kaya (a sweet creamy spread made from coconut milk and eggs). There is also some other local snacks like nasi lemak (rice cooked in... 

Hai Peng Coffee: Best Local Coffee - Kopi

Hai Peng Coffee: Best Local Coffee - Kopi, Kampong Kemaman

 elainetan7906 Says:  Delicious food although it was a very simple and plain stuff.. like bread, coffee...It does give me a memory of old days sitting in a local "kopi" shop.. of cause they having alatest packaging which showing in the pix below.. plastic cup with sealling on top... not like old... 

Restoran Tong Juan: Stuffed Crab

Restoran Tong Juan: Stuffed Crab, Kampong Kemaman

 yipsufen Says:  Crab meat is extracted from shell and mix with some fish meat and other ingredients like spring onions and eggs. Then the mixed paste is filled back to the crab shell. The crab shell filling is quite meaty and tasty. RM6 per stuffed crab. Beside stuffed crab, you can also... 

Hai Peng Kopitiam Sdn Bhd: The Famous Kemaman Coffee since 1940

Hai Peng Kopitiam Sdn Bhd: The Famous Kemaman Coffee since 1940, Kampong Kemaman

 yipsufen Says:  This is a popular Kopitiam (coffeeshop) among the locals and was established since 1940. You can see all races enjoying the universal food here like coffee and toasts. This is a typical coffeeshop with some added touch of nostalgia as you can see some antique collections... 

Kedai Kopi Hai Ping: For Local Coffee lovers

Kedai Kopi Hai Ping: For Local Coffee lovers, Kampong Kemaman

 ishi01 Says:  The best is the toast and kaya spread - but if you are lucky you get to order the apple pie and vanilla ice cream....nuff said. They also have those ice blended stuff people seems to like so much these days. 

Restaurant Tong Juan: Wanna Stuff Yourself with crabs?

Restaurant Tong Juan: Wanna Stuff Yourself with crabs?, Kampong Kemaman

 ishi01 Says:  Their speciality is stuffed crab - everthing else is standard fair you get form a chinese seafood restaurant. Stuffed Crab 

Shopping  

Keropok Lekor - Fish Crackers

Keropok Lekor - Fish Crackers, Kampong Kemaman

 yipsufen Says:   Keropok ikan (fish crackers). They are in dried and varied forms and are sold by weight or in packets. Dry under the sun before frying to make the crackers crunchier. If you like, you can also buy the sauce for dipping. Try their keropok lekor (ready-to-eat fish crackers)... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

do not speeding along coastal road

do not speeding along coastal road, Kampong Kemaman

 kenari Says:  if you are driving along coastal road here..please do not speeding .There have been many reports about motorist getting injured or even killed after being involved in collisions with buffaloes and cows on the road. 

Heavy Rain & Floods in Monsoon Season

Heavy Rain & Floods in Monsoon Season, Kampong Kemaman

 yipsufen Says:  From end of September to January is the monsoon season for East Coast of Malaysia. Therefore, when planning your trip to Kemaman, try to avoid this period as roads will not be accessible during floods. 

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Kemaman / Chukai

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 Terengganu is one of the Malaysian state which is endowed with a wealth of charming and refreshing natural landscapes. She has beaches, exotic islands, lush virgin tropical jungle, quaint fishing... 

2

Welcome To Kemaman

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 Heres and Update - VT should not categorise Kemaman as Kampong Kemaman anymore - they are now a town - they have a town council too - must be due to assessments from the oil business. Why would... 

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Only A Eating Trip

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 Kemaman - Chukai is in Kuala Terengganu Town.. you need almost half and hour to drive from Cherating.. Which I do... Reason... is for the famous Hai Peng Coffee and Kemaman StuffCrab... More... 

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Kemaman

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Kampong Kemaman. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 6 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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From Kuantan to Kuala Terengganu

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 I fyou ever travel on the east coast highway from Kuantan towards Terengganu you will pass by this small viallage town called Kemaman. We used to come by here for dinner when we had friends living... 

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