PLACES OF INTEREST
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 Bidong Island
Pulau bidong lying 35 km off the main land is another stopover
point for the fisherman. It was famous for being a vietnamese
refugees camp until 1991. Pulau bidong is a paradise for game
fishing as its water team with variety of game fishes. Pulau lang
tengah is an idyllic gateway with uncrowded beaches and variety of
diving and snorkelling sites. These unspoiled Islands are a short
boat ride from the main land. They offer day trippers the change to
live out their deserted Island fantasies, exploring the pristine
beaches and crystal clear waters of the south china sea. |
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 Duyung Island
Boat-building has grown from the traditional art form to commercial
enterprise. However, the beauty of it all is that, the boats are
built by the skillful hands of Terengganu's craftsmen with every
little use of modern equipment or process system. The
boat-builders' methods are unique, in that they work entirely from
memory and experience and without set plans. Pulau duyung, an
Island sandwiched in the water enclave of the Terengganu river is a
well known boat-building ground. It is easily accessible by a short
ferry-ride across the Terengganu Waterfront. |
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 Kapas Island
Pulau Kapas is renowned for its pure emerald waters, white sandy
beaches, swaying palm trees, caves with swallows nest, dazzing
marine life and superb coral formation. Home to a famous Murai Batu
- a song bird which has the enviable reputation of having 23
different melodies at its command. Pulau Kapas is 6 km off the
coast or a 30 minutes boat ride from Marang and is a favourite for
day trippers. |
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 Perhentian Island
Situated 21 km of the coast of Terengganu, pulau perhentian
consists of two Islands which are pulau perhentian kecil and pulau
perhentian besar. These lush and exotic tropicalIslands boast some
of the most pictureque beaches revered by sunbathers. Blessed with
an abundant supply of fresh water, these Islands have been a
stopover point for fishermen as well as migratory birds. The
journey to pulau perhentian takes about 1 1/2 hours by boat from
kuala Besut. |
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 Redang Island
Pulau redang is the largest Island of redang archipelago off the
coast of Terengganu and the centre of marine park. The park is
arguable amongst the best diving sports in the world where marine
life is protected and souvenir hunters are liable for
prosecution.the crystal clear waters makes it ideal for swimming,
snorkelling and scuba diving. Other sports such as boating, wind
surfing, sailing, jungle Trekking and golfing are also available.
Pulau redang is located 50 km from the coast and takes about 2
hours boat ride from the village of Merang. Other Islands in the
group are pulau pinang, pulau ekor tebu, pulau kerengga besar,
pulau kerengga kecil, pulau paku besar, pulau paku kecil and pulau
lima. |
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 Tenggol Island
The small rocky Island of pulau tenggol is famous for its sunken
cliffs and also offers drivers the delights of the underwater
world. The abundance and variety of reptile makes it Interesting
for naturalists. The western side of the Island is breathtakingly
beautiful, with clear glassy aquamarine waters and a secluded beach
of fine white sand against a backdrop of luxuriant forest clinging
on steep slopes the Island is situated 17 km off the coast which is
an hour boat from kuala Dungun. |
