Lang Tengah Island lies in the middle of Malaysia's foremost Marine Park sanctuary where living corals and endangered species of marine life are protected. It's coast is nature's well-kept secret. Crystal-clear water, pristine beaches and untouched tropical jungle. It's arresting beauty lingers forever in your memory. An island you can call your own.. private and tranquil.
Take a stroll along the whitewashed, sandy beaches or bath in the sun for that coveted golden tan. Explore the wonders of nature, and you'll be surprised of what you'll discover. Whatever you do, a stay at Lang Tengah will truly be an enjoyable one!
Getting There
By Bus
Kuala Lumpur to KualaTerengganu - Express buses are available to Kuala
Terengganu, bus station Tanjung; the Mutiara Express, Sutera Express, SE Warisan
Express and Transnasional. All can be boarded at the Putra Bus Station.
Penang to KualaTerengganu: Coaches like SP Bumi and Atieza depart daily at night
from Komtar or Butterworth stations to KT. Tickets cost about RM30 one-way.
Johor Bahru to KualaTerengganu: Coaches depart from Larkin station. Many choices
available including Transnasional, Damai, Adik Beradik and Cepat Express.
Tickets cost about RM34 one-way.
NOTE: Most of the resort provide the bus station pick up at the early
morning, ~RM10 - 15 / person / way
By Car
KL to KT (approx. 455 km):
With Phase 1 of the new ECE (East Coast Expressway) opened in August 2004,
drivers from KL will breeze to Kuantan in half the time. When Phase 2 is
completed all the way from Kuantan to KT, KL to KT will be just over 4 hours
away!
Head east (Timor) on Karak highway 2, continue with ECE to Kuantan exit, then
proceed northeast to KT on highway 3 using the coastal road via Kemaman, Paka
and Dungun.
Penang to KT (approx. 460 km):
Head east towards Kota Bharu on East-West highway 4 via Grik and Jertih then
proceed south on highway 3 to Merang or KT.
Singapore/Johor Bahru to KT (approx. 562 km):
Head north on the North-South highway and exit at Yong Peng. Follow highway 1 to
Labis and Segamat, highway 12 to Kuantan, then use either highway 14 to KT or
coastal highway 3 via Kemaman, Paka and Dungun.
NOTE: You can park your car at the car park at the Merang jetty, the fee
from RM5 - RM10 / car / day.
By flight
Direct air services from
Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu are provided by
Malaysia Airlines
on a daily basis and Air Asia.
NOTE: KT airport is located about 30 min
away from the town centre and about 30 min away from Merang jetty. You can
arrange with the resort or travel agent to provide transfers between the airport
and the jetty for an extra fee. To avoid missing your flights, you should allow
about 3 hours transfer time between lang tengah and KT airport (inclusive of check-in
time).
By boat
Most resorts run only 1 daily trips to and from lang tengah island. Boats
travel only in the day and never at night for safety reasons. By regulation, all
boats come with lifejackets for passengers. Normally, daily boat from 9.00am
- 11.0am.
Merang jetty: Not to be confused with Marang, which is the name of
another town south of KT, Merang jetty is located about 45 minutes away from KT
and is the main departure point for visitors heading to lang tengah island.
Activity
Scuba Diving - The area
around the Perhentian Island has been designated as a marine park and is one of
the most bio diversified underwater habitats in the world.
Diving is one of the most famous water sports available as the island itself is
blessed with a variety of hard and soft corals as well as a few ship wreck for
wreck divers.
Snorkeling - For non-diver, snorkeling in front of The Resort or to other
famous snorkeling sites by boat is worth trying. Snorkeling in the marine park
is safe for both young and old. Children as well as adults are certain to have
great time swimming among the wonders or marine life, not to forget gliding
along with the turtles as well. Diving and snorkeling equipment are available
for rent at the Resort.
Fishing - March till October every year is always the best season to
throw your hook to the sea. Experienced anglers usually come in prepared. Boats
are available for rental in most of the resort.
Jungle trekking - Pulau Perhentian's lush rain forest on the island is a
particularly favorable destination for trekking, as the island's remarkable
biodiversity is matched by a good network of jungle trails where one can
experience the hundreds of species of flora and animal inhabitants.
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