About Lang Tengah Island
Lang Tengah Island is a small tropical island in the South China Sea off the coast of Terengganu, located between Perhentian and Redang Islands within Kuala Nerus District. Known for its clear turquoise water, white sandy beaches and intact coral reefs, it is part of the Terengganu Marine Park. The island is largely undeveloped with a few resorts and is notable for snorkeling, diving and turtle conservation.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a quiet, low-density island with clear shallow waters, white sandy beaches and forested interior. Access is by boat only via Merang Jetty or Shahbandar Jetty. The island has a small number of resorts, dive centres, jetties and beaches for swimming and snorkeling. Coral reefs are close to shore, with dive sites around the island. There are no villages, roads or large commercial areas, and facilities are limited to resort amenities.
Key highlights
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Clear turquoise water and white sandy beaches with fringing coral reefs
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Snorkeling and scuba diving sites with diverse marine life close to shore
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Part of Terengganu Marine Park with protected coral and fish species
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Turtle nesting and conservation area with seasonal turtle sightings
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Tranquil, low-development island between Redang and Perhentian Islands
History of Lang Tengah Island
Lang Tengah Island was historically uninhabited and used by local fishers, forming part of the Redang archipelago. Tourism development began in the 1990s with small resorts, and the surrounding waters were gazetted as part of the Terengganu Marine Park to protect coral reefs and marine biodiversity.
Route
| By air | Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) in Kuala Terengganu, then taxi to Merang Jetty or Shahbandar Jetty for boat transfer |
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| By road |