Information Island You Need To know In Malaysia
Redang Island is famous for its crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches and the tropical fish that inhabit the numerous reefs, many within 50 feet of the shore. Its is one of nine islands, which form a marine sanctuary park offering snorkeling and diving opportunities for tourist.
History
The first settlers of Pulau Redang were belived to be the Bugis from Celebes, Indonesia. They established their first village at Teluk Kalong and later moved south to Pula Pinang (betel nut palm island), the island where the Marine Park Centre is located. Until recently, Kampung Air (Water Village) at Pulau Redang was home to a community of about 250 fishermen families belived to be descendants of these original Bugis settlers.
Many have since left the fishing trade and move into rapidly growing tourism industry. When Kampung Air was torn down in 2001, a number of these families were relocated to the village inland, while others choose to move back to the mainland. Pulau Redang and its neighbouring islands became a protected Malaysian Marine Park in 1991 and is currently managed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE), Malaysia. Impact from human activities are managed to protect the marine environment and to conserve its coral reefs.
How to get to Pulau Redang
The island of Redang is relatively easy to acess from Kuala Lumpur if you take a plane or bus to Kuala Terengganu. From Kuala Terengganu airport or Terminal Bus you can take a taxi or grab to Tanjung Merang, a small fisherman's village which lies north of Kuala Terengganu. The boat ride to the island of Redang departs from Merang jetty and takes about 40 minutes to reach the island. Boat operators between Merang and Redang. During peak seasson there are also boats depart from Shahbandar jetty in Kuala Terengganu.
When to go to Pulau Redang
The best time to visit Redang is between April and October. However, in October it might already be too late. The northeast monsoon blows from November to March; resorts (with the exception of the Taaras Beach & Spa Resort) are closed during this period. Because of this monsoon the underwater worls is a lot less beautiful as visibility is bad and there are currents. Avoid the island during School holiday and public holiday, too many visitors came here.
Where to stay in Pulau Redang
🏨 The Taaras beach & Spa Resorts ★★★★★
🏨 Sari Pacifica Resort & spa ★★★★
🏨 Coral Redang Island Resort ★★★★
🏨 Laguna Redang Island Resort ★★★★
🏨 Redang Pelangi Resort ★★★
🏨 Redang Lagoon Resort ★★★
🏨 Redang Beach Resort ★★★
🏨 Redang Reef Resort ★★★
Many have since left the fishing trade and move into rapidly growing tourism industry. When Kampung Air was torn down in 2001, a number of these families were relocated to the village inland, while others choose to move back to the mainland. Pulau Redang and its neighbouring islands became a protected Malaysian Marine Park in 1991 and is currently managed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE), Malaysia. Impact from human activities are managed to protect the marine environment and to conserve its coral reefs.
How to get to Pulau Redang
The island of Redang is relatively easy to acess from Kuala Lumpur if you take a plane or bus to Kuala Terengganu. From Kuala Terengganu airport or Terminal Bus you can take a taxi or grab to Tanjung Merang, a small fisherman's village which lies north of Kuala Terengganu. The boat ride to the island of Redang departs from Merang jetty and takes about 40 minutes to reach the island. Boat operators between Merang and Redang. During peak seasson there are also boats depart from Shahbandar jetty in Kuala Terengganu.
When to go to Pulau Redang
The best time to visit Redang is between April and October. However, in October it might already be too late. The northeast monsoon blows from November to March; resorts (with the exception of the Taaras Beach & Spa Resort) are closed during this period. Because of this monsoon the underwater worls is a lot less beautiful as visibility is bad and there are currents. Avoid the island during School holiday and public holiday, too many visitors came here.
Where to stay in Pulau Redang
🏨 The Taaras beach & Spa Resorts ★★★★★
🏨 Sari Pacifica Resort & spa ★★★★
🏨 Coral Redang Island Resort ★★★★
🏨 Laguna Redang Island Resort ★★★★
🏨 Redang Pelangi Resort ★★★
🏨 Redang Lagoon Resort ★★★
🏨 Redang Beach Resort ★★★
🏨 Redang Reef Resort ★★★
Tourist Attractions
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| Sunset View |
- Watch the Sunset & Sunrise
- Go Snorkeling
- Explore the Surroundings by Trekking
- Enjoy the Local Cuisine
- Diving and Exploring Life Underwater
- Turtle Watching
- Beach Activities
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| Snorkeling
Pulau Redang Coordinates:
Latitude: 5° 46' 17.99" N
Longitude: 103° 00' 32.40" E |
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