MY: KBR-KUA via Coastal Road

My friend, BH came to KBR for Eid and we decided to return to KUL via TGG. Our plan was to use Coastal Road or Jalan Pantai from Jertih to Kuala Terengganu. We were to meet Abe Zu and his family at Cherating and spent a night at Kuantan. This time, our choice of hotel is the newly renovated Swiss Garden Resort & Spa at Pantai Balok. Originally, we wanted to stay at Hyatt Teluk Chempedak, however, BH got a better corporate rate at Swiss Garden.

We left my parent's place around 10.30am and drove to KB Mall to meet BH friend. Then, around 12pm, we left KB Mall and drove towards Pasir Puteh, then continue to Jertih. At Jertih, we turned into an alternative road to Kuala Terengganu, Jalan Pantai. The drive along the Coastal Road brought us along Penarik, Merang, Batu Rakit and we reached the town centre around 2:30pm. A bit longer than usual, however since we were not in rush, we decided to enjoy the scenic view along the way.

At Kuala Terengganu, I bought a batik for Sha's birthday celebration and another sampin songket for myself. We were a bit disappointed because we could not find a decent restaurant opened for lunch. At the end, we ended up having K-F-C at Pantai Batu Burok for lunch. :-))

We continued our journey towards Kuantan soon after our late lunch and met up with Abe Zu and his family at Chukai (Kemaman). Abe Zu was staying at Impiana, Cherating, 10 mins away from Chukai. BH suggested a Chinese restaurant for soft shell crab, however, Abe Zu and family was a bit was-was since the restaurant is a Chinese restaurant without halal certificate :-) We ended up having dinner at Selera Timur restaurant.

We reached Pantai Balok at 10:30pm and checked in immediately. This is my first time at Swiss Garden Kuantan.

The weather was not really nice with rains intermittently. Looking forward for the next day trip from KUA to KUL.

~ MT @ Malaysia
~ Pantai Balok, Kuantan

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