Tanjung Jara Beach

Tanjung Jara beach is known for its long golden sandy beach, watching across the South China Sea is not only breathtaking, but also soul soothing. No wonder it’s the popular destination for the local city folks to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Compare to the other gems in Terengganu like Perhentian Island (Pulau Perhentian) and Redang Island (Pulau Redang), Tanjung Jara is more family and children friendly as there’s no need for long boat rides. The wide sand beach is suitable for beach activities with the children. Kayaking, wind surfing, boating is amongst the popular activities. Another popular activity in Tanjung Jara is turtle watching. During the month of May to August, giant turtle will stop by the beach to lay their eggs, one of the most amazing phenomena to witness.

If you are into fishing, Terengganu house one of the largest man-made lakes in Malaysia, Lake Kenyir, with wide variety of fish and flora and fauna. Merang, which is a fishing village, is another popular town among the tourist.Islamic Civilization Park is another not to be missed attraction, it is a theme park located in Wan Wan Island.

Terengganu is truly a place for all. Spending a couple of days is advisable and worth the time. Hotel in Terengganu is widely available at a reasonable price. Travelling around is easy by bus or taxi too.