Lang Tengah Island.. the quiet beauty of Malaysia

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - One of the beautiful and little-known islands in Malaysia is Lang Tengah Island, which is a small island located between Perhentian and Redang, which is becoming increasingly popular among Arab travelers looking for more than Langkawi and Penang.

Locals say that the name of the island literally means "middle eagle". The word "Lang" is derived from helang, meaning "eagle" in the Malay language, while the word "Tengah" means "middle", and the meaning of the name refers to the eagles perching on the island.

It is true that the area of the island is very small and has limited beaches, but it is an opportunity to enjoy tranquility, diving and water sports away from the crowds. There are only four resorts that take advantage of the island, which are the five-star Sari Pacifica Resort, Redang Lang Resort, Lang Sari Resort, and The Coconut Lagoon.

The best time to visit Lang Tengah

It is best to visit between March and October, and it is best to avoid traveling between the end of October and the end of February because the monsoon season forces the resorts to close like other islands in the region.

How to get to Lang Tengah

Lang Tengah Island can be reached by ferry from the pier of the small town of Merang and takes about 30 minutes.

Merang is located 45 kilometers north of Kuala Terengganu, which you can reach from Kuala Lumpur by buses or flights, while transportation from Kuala Terengganu to Merang is by buses, but it is better to use taxis.

It is also possible to reach from Perhentian Island or Redang by renting private boats for your trip, but the price will be exorbitant and more expensive than the trip coming from Merang because the trip will be dedicated to you.