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Pulau Redang..the Wonderland..;)


Pulau Redang is known to be one of the finest island in Malaysia. Its crystal clear sea (actually the water is much more clearer then crystal) has mesmerize almost each and every visitors who have been there. White sandy beaches, crystal clear blue sea, brilliant underwater world. Redang Island is located at 45 km offshore from  Terengganu. Redang archipelago constists of  9 islands, Ekor Tebu Island, the Lima Island,  Paku Kecil Island, , Kerengga Kecil Island, Pinang Island  Ling Island, Paku Besar Island,Kerengga Besar Island and Redang Island. This archipelago is filled  with spectacular marine fishes, turtles and coral reefs, ensuring a great snorkelling and scuba-diving experience. Redang Island which is approximately 7km in length 6km in width, is the most largest of all other islands in the Marine Park.

The Redang archipelago has been officially declare as Pulau Redang Marine Parks Malaysia as to conserve the islands’ unique ecosystem. There are almost 3000 species of fishes which includes manta rays, stingrays, sharks and whale sharks, 500 species of live corals, more than a thousand species of invertebrates and  all living in absolutely tranquil environment in the reefs fringing the islands. It is a real heaven for scuba divers as well as for adventures.

Diving enthusiasts and underwater photo expertise will definitely excited to look for a new adventure by the scenary of the islands, which are ranked among the best coral reef in the world. Off  all the attractions at the twenty over different diving spots, there are shipwrecks near Pinang Island,  the mysterious submerged chamber as well as black coral garden, both located in the vicinity of Lima Island.  Not forgetting is the Mini Mount situated between Kerenggan Besar Island and Kerenggan Kecil Island. Redang waters also consist of two historic shipwrecks. The H.M.S Prince of Wales and H.M.S. Repulse were sunk here during the WWII, setting the place  for the Japanese occupation of Malaya on those days. 

The view under the sea..

It is always known that, the multi-tradition Malaysian society has created an ideal environment to the country to nurture a rich cultural background with numerous numbers of legends. This is especially obvious in name of places.

Due to its strategic location, Redang Archipelago was once a traders' passage-by between Thailand and the Malaya Archipelago. It was a temporary port for them in their miles long trading journey.

Of all these passers-by, there was a trader from Terengganu, Awang Sulong Muda whose wife was Cik Hitam Pasir Panjang Muda Elok Terenganu. The Awang couples together with Dayang Sri Jawa and Hulubalang, Awang Selamat were used to stop and had their break in Redang Island during their trading route. They tided the fowls which they brought along at southeastern of the island which is called Pasir Macam Ayam (chicken-alike sand) today. The historical rock that this family tided their fowls is still standing there in the island until today, but one might wonder the size of the fowls when looking at the remarkable huge size of the rock.

The coral reef in the sea.

The sea view from the ferry.

Beautiful fish surrounding the divers..

Therefore, Pulau Redang is a must visit place which should be experianced by each and every one of us. Lets take a break and have fun with the mother nature once awhile with our loved ones..;)