Redang Island

Introduction

Redang Island is located off the coast of Terengganu. It is one of the islands have beautiful beaches in the world. Various sea creatures ordinary and extraordinary can be seen here. Marine Park (Marine Park) it became tourists around the world. Too bad if the local people do not enjoy the advantages of home. The journey takes about 45 minutes by speedboat from the jetty Merang beach. Merang beach is located about 40 km north of Kuala Terengganu beach down the road.

As Langkawi in Kedah, Pulau Redang is a group of islands large and small. One of these islands is the Marine Park (Marine Park) which is a tourist around the world.

Activities

Snorkeling is very popular here. And shallow sloping beaches. Clean white sand. Jerneh waters. You do not have to go far to see a wide variety of marine life, shapes and colors. Our fish are very tame as preserved. They will approach you with just a few pieces of bread and biscuits scattering on the surface. You do not need to know how to swim for snorkeling because it happened on the beach at the border bounded by the buoy chain. This boundary marks placed by the Marine Department to protect snorkelers from boat collided commute from island to island or water scooters or water skiing. In conclusion snorkeling is an activity that is secure, easy and suitable for all ages. Snorkeling equipment provided by the tour operator and is often included in the tour package.

Another popular activity here is scuba diving (scuba diving).
If snorkeling is not necessary experience and is suitable for children, scuba diving is only for those who are trained. Equipment including special clothing, gas jar of oxygen, boats and drivers must be rented. Equipment rental facilities are available at Marine Park and other resorts. This activity is popular among foreign tourists.

Other water sports such as water skiing, water scooters provided by operating resorts in Redang island. Motorized water sports are not allowed in the Marine Park feared damaging marine life such as fish and coral reefs exotik. Beach volleyball courts can be seen along the coast, where there are resorts.

Camping groups also organized but now dwindling. Refer to the tour operator.

Marine Parks are protected areas. Tourists were forbidden to carry out all types of marine life from the area. On my days here sebuat armed navy boat looks patrol security control Redang island. In addition to the threat of piracy, there are also boats illegally fishing in this area. We congratulate our navy!

No fee is charged to enter the Marine Park. I think it is part of the boat fare.

Expensive to pi want Redang Island?

Round-trip boat fare (Merang Jetty - Redang Island - Pier Merang) about RM50-RM60.
Package valued at RM150 per person (minimum 15-20 people) can be negotiated outside the peak season (peak season). This package includes round-trip boat fare, lunch, a visit to the Marine Park and a number of attractive beaches.

Taxi fares from Kuala Terengganu Airport to Pier Merang about RM60 one way.
Taxi fare for a taxi from the bus station in the heart of Kuala Terengganu to about RM35 Merang Jetty.
--- The bus fare is not known!

Pi, how to get there?

There are several modes of transportation to go to Redang Island.

Aircraft:
Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia have direct flights from KLIA to Kuala Terengganu. From KT you can take a taxi to Merang Beach Pier.

Driving:
If you are from Kuala Lumpur, you will traverse the city of advance. Follow the directional signs to Kota Bharu. After crossing the bridge merintasi Sultan Mahmud of Terengganu River, you will come to a circle (better known Set as stone circle 6). Follow the directions to Stone Raft and Puller. Distance from KT to Merang Beach pier about 40 km.
If you are from Kota Bharu, Kelantan, turn left onto Queen City. Follow the directional signs to the pier Pulau Redang (do not confuse with the jetty to Perhentian Island in Kuala Besut!)

Note: If driving follow the speed limit. Do not become a statistic drp accident.

Arriving at the jetty Merang, you have to take a boat to Pulau Redang. Speed ​​boat takes about 45 minutes. Most boats leave to go early in the morning and early afternoon bali because often rough seas in the afternoon. Merang Jetty does not have many amenities and is very busy in the summer holidays (general or school). If you drive up to the pier, the car can be kept here until some time with a small fee (kinds Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis to Langkawi). There was a gated area and security guards. By day and car payments. I'm not sure how Rs.

To dock where?

When you call Redang, people will refer to the Marine Park or Marine Park. No other interesting places around Redang if you are not a fan of water sports. Often a trip to Redang is day trip (day trip). Tourists will come in the morning and return in the afternoon and most packages so. If you want to stay longer, a lot of chalet resort till 5 star hotel. Among Laguna Redang Resort and Berjaya Redang Resort. Berjaya Redang Resort has its own airport for a direct flight from KLIA. If you prefer, you can also stay on the mainland in Kuala Terengganu, Stone Raft and Merang. Many of accommodation such as International Park Inn, Hotel Grand Continental, Hotel Seri Malaysia (all in KT) and Gem Beach Resort (in Stone Raft). Silk Beach Resort is located in Merang. Refer to the website of hotels and facilities on the rates.


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A little history.
Historically, this Marine Park uninhabited but due to the rapid development of the tourism industry, the island's original inhabitants have moved in a special place complete with community facilities. Site of the old cemetery at Marine Park can be seen clearly. A local tour guide told me that this grave is no longer used now. Local residents who had moved to the nearby island will visit the cemetery at the Marine Park on the day-to-day Islamic greatness as Eid ul-Fitr and Adha.

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