The intrepid explorer may have heard of Pulau Kapas or Pulau Redang, two islands along the Malaysian East Coast that are favourites among dive enthusiasts. But only the lucky few know about Lang Tengah. And those lucky few probably don't want you to know about it either. So if you absolutely must read any further, make sure that you only share the following information with other nature lovers who will respect this island paradise and try to keep it pristine.
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Lang Tengah is a tiny island surrounded by a protected coral reef that is situated off the coast of Kuala Terengganu. It houses two resorts - Squarepoint Lang Tengah and Blue Coral Island Resort. (Another 2 has been added since this article was posted, namely D'Coconut Lagoon and Redang Lang Resort)
From the Kuala Terengganu airport, our group of six easily found our waiting shuttle that whisked us to Merang jetty where a tiny speedboat (courtesy of Blue Coral Island resort) took us to Lang Tengah.
The ride was extremely bumpy and fast. However, it wasn't enough to blow away the powerful fuel fumes. Suffice to say if you suffer motion sickness, don't forget you seasick pills! Sadly, even though the island is supposed to be a protected marine preserve, we observed employees of the resort tossing their soft drink cans off the speedboat into the South China Sea.
When we got to the island we were checked in with relative efficiency and even more charm. Although Blue Coral Island has closed for some years now due to mismanagement of sorts, which is a reall shame really as it was, pretty much the cosiest of all the resorts on this island.
The island's beach is still the best along the front of Blue Coral and during the off peak season, there may be chances of spotting a turtle or two in this tiny bay.
Accommodation and Holiday Packages to Kuala Terengganu, Merang, Marang, Kapas Island, Tenggol Island, Gemia Island, Redang Island, Lang Tengah Island, Bidong Island, Penarik, Rantau Abang, Kenyir Lake, Tanjong Jara, Dungun, Paka and Surroundings
Peninsula Malaysia Islands |
| Pulau Aur | Pulau Besar | Pulau Bidong | Pulau Duyung Besar | Pulau Gemia | Pulau Kapas | Pulau Langkawi | Pulau Lang Tengah | Pulau Pangkor | Pulau Payar | Pulau Perhentian | Pulau Pemanggil | Penang | Pulau Rawa | Pulau Redang | Pulau Sibu | Pulau Tenggol | Pulau Tioman | |
Peninsula Malaysia Coastal Beaches |
| Marang | Merang | Rantau Abang | Penarik | Port Dickson | Tanjung Jara | Cherating | |
Sabah and Sarawak ~ Borneo Islands & Coastal Beaches |
Sabah Islands ~ | Gaya Island | Kapalai | Pulau Mabul | Pulau Sipadan | Selingan Turtle Island | Mantanani Besar Island | Mataking Island | Lankayan Island | Layang Layang Island | Pom Pom Island | Pulau Tiga Resort (Survivor Island) | Sabah Coastal Beaches ~ | Kinarut, Papar | Tuaran | Sarawak Coastal Beaches ~ | Damai Beach, Santubong | Kayakking with Dolphins | |
Getting There and Away
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