Linked to Kuala Terengganu by the Sultan Mahmud Bridge, Pulau Duyung is an island famous for its traditional boat building. Local craftsmen still make trawlers in the traditional way by working from memory and without any blueprint. The island is also well known for its dried and salted fish as well as its crackers factory.

Lang Tengah is located between Pulau Perhentian and Pulau Redang. The swaying coconut trees, crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches will surely take one’s mind off from work and home. A dive into the beautiful underwater world of Pulau Lang Tengah offers divers an experience that is difficult to forget. Water sport lovers can conduct varieties of water sports on the island. There are also variety of resorts on the island, tourists do not need to worry about their accommodation problem.

Rantau Abang, approximately 60km away from Kuala Terengganu, is a popular place to watch turtle, especially giant leatherback turtles lay their eggs. From the month of May to September every year turtles come up-shore to lay eggs. Visitors lay in wait quietly from midnight to dawn to watch the turtles perform their annual ritual. Rantau Abang is also known for its white, sandy and rocky beaches such as Teluk Bidara and Tanjung Jara that are suitable relaxation, picnicking, sunbathing or swimming.

Pulau Kapas inherited its name from its white powdery beaches, which looked like “kapas” or cotton. Visitors will be amazed by its scenic sandy beaches, coconut trees and clear waters provide a tropical feel which adds to the attraction of the island. A dive into the beautiful under water world of Pulau Kapas offers divers an experience that is difficult to forget. Tourists can be spoilt for choice with the variety of resorts, chalets and hotels an the island. To getting there from Kuala Terengganu, use the coastal link to Manir, then turn to the road that links to Marang. At Marang, take a ferry to Pulau Kapas.

Pulau Perhentian consisting of Pulau Perhentian Besar and Pulau Perhentian Kecil. Lies 21km away from the coast of Besut, Perhentian, in Malay means stopover, and this island is one where tourists can do just that: stop over, relax and have fun! Surrounded by white sandy beaches, clear blue waters, swaying coconut trees, lush green forests, fresh air and magnificent diving spots, assured that visitors will have a memorable holiday. Getting here is easy; you can take your way from Kuala Terengganu, use the coastal link to Jerteh, and then turn to the road that links to Kuala Besut. At Kuala Besut, take a ferry to Pulau Perhentian.
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