Kuala Terengganu > LANG TENGAH ISLAND

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 lang tengah island

Pulau Lang Tengah is a very small island located between Pulau Perhentian and Pulau Redang, you can be reached by a 30 minutes boat ride from Merang jetty. The clear emerald waters and the coral reefs around it are popular with scuba divers and snorkellers. Its beauty and tranquility combine with tall coconut trees overlooking dazzling crystal clear water; white sandy beach and well-preserved marine life... make Lang Tengah Island irresistible. Besides, it is covered by hilly tropical rainforest with varied flora and fauna, is paradise for the nature lovers.
According to the locals, Lang Tengah takes it name from 2 sayings. The first one saying that Lang comes from “Helang” in the Malay language which means an eagle, therefore Lang Tengah means eagles resting on the middle island. The second saying spread among the villagers where once upon a time the island used to be the post road for traders and fisherman from the north to replenish their supplies while taking a rest after a long journey.

Getting there

To get to the island, you need to arrive in Kuala Terengganu then catch a boat from Merang Jetty. The jetty in Merang is about 30 minutes or 40km from Kuala Terengganu and is accessible through several alternatives.