Marine park, Berjaya Redang Resort Hotel, Coral Redang, Laguna Redang, Redang Bay, Ayu Mayang, Holiday Beach Villa, diving and snorkelling packages  Redang's Nicest Resort Seaview Chalet .      Where I Stayed .      Things To Do in Pulau Redang oyable and charming resort with good service .      Nice Resort .      COmfortable Lodging .      Newest Hotel on Redang Island .      The most luxurious lodging on Pulau Redang . View From My Balcony .  Redang Mutiara More Hotels in Pulau Redang Write your own Hotels Review food provided.. .      In-house offerings from Berjaya Beach Resort .      Something local    Something local    Ice kacang More Restaurants in Pulau Redang Write your own Restaurants Review Local Customs in Pulau Redang Skinny dipping anyone? Write your own Local Customs Review Nightlife in Pulau Redang If You are Keen in SInging .      In Search of Blue Sand .      Redang's Pulsating Nightlife .      Dance Your Night Away .      Eat, Drink, Sing or Dance. It's your choice! More Nightlife in Pulau Redang Write your own Nightlife Review Off the Beaten Path in Pulau Redang I WAS HERE IN REDANG .      MY FOOTPRINTS .      SEASHELLS .      THE CLEAR BLUE SKY .      SUNSET AT REDANG CAMPSITE & CHALET More Off the Beaten Path in Pulau Redang Write your own Off the Beaten Path Review Tourist Traps in Pulau Redang More More Tea Inn (Souveniur Shop) near Laguna       souvenirs and alcohol at redang(resort) Write your own Tourist Traps Review Warnings or Dangers in Pulau Redang  Bad Trigger Fish !!!      Maraudering Monkeys...       underwater currents!!       Stay within the safety lines!      Monkeys! More Warnings or Dangers in Pulau Redang Write your own Warnings or Dangers Review Transportation in Pulau Redang Coach to and fro Singapore       How to get Pulau Redang    walking on sunshine.........    boat is the only way..    Fly from Singapore to Pulau Redang More Transportation in Pulau Redang Write your own Transportation Review Packing Lists in Pulau Redang Dive Gears     Insect Repellent     Redang packing list     Go Light!      easy! More Packing Lists in Pulau Redang Write your own Packing Lists Review Shopping in Pulau Redang Not much to buy!      Must Try Lengkor! Write your own Shopping Review Sports Travel in Pulau Redang  scuba diving in redang..     Scuba Diving at Great Dive Sites    Diving!!!       Scuba    SCUBA DIVING OR SNOKERLLING More Sports Travel in Pulau Redang Write your own Sports Travel Review General Tips in Pulau Redang  Christmas Tree Worms    Hawksbill Turtles    Malay Dive Center The Redang Archipelago    Food Fight More General Tips in Pulau Redang Write your own General Tips Review
Redang Marine Park (Taman Laut Pulau Redang) covers all 9 islands in the Redang Archipelago 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. In contrast to the neighboring Perhentian Islands backpacker hangout, Redang has a more upmarket image, as almost all accommodation on the island is resort-based. The largest beach is Pasir Panjang on the east side, featuring half a dozen resorts. Climate Redang has a tropical climate with temperatures steadily around 30°C and frequent but brief thunderstoms. Like the rest of Malaysia's East Coast, Redang is affected bythe northeast monsoon in winter, so most resorts are closed and ferry transport schedules are severely restricted between November and February. Get in No matter which way you choose to arrive, a marine park fee (RM5) is levied on all visitors to the island. Transfers can be arranged directly with resorts. byplane Berjaya Air has recently opened an airstrip on Redang (code RDN), located on the north side of the island near the Berjaya Redang Beach Resort. As of July 2005, there is one daily flight each to and from Kuala Lumpur (RM249 one-way) and Singapore (RM350 one-way). Tha airport is connected byroads to both of Berjaya's own resorts and to the southern fishing port, however transfers from the airport to anywhere else will require a combined car & ferry ride that must be arranged in advance. A considerably cheaper if somewhat less convenient option is to fly to Kuala Terengganu, a one-hour flight from Kuala Lumpur, and continue from here byboat. There are half a dozen flights daily on MAS and Air Asia, with a full one-way fare costing around RM170, but advance fares can go as low as RM80. byboat The traditional way to get to Redang is byboat. The main jetty is at Merang, some 30 km north from Kuala Terengganu. From Merang, the trip to Pasir Panjang takes about 40 minutes on comfortable, large speedboats and prices are more or less standardized at RM40/80 one-way/return. In season (March-October), there are also ferries directly from the Shahbandar Jetty in central Kuala Terengganu to the Berjaya Jetty on the west side of the island (75 min). These are operated byand intended primarily for guests of the Berjaya resorts, but they'll take non-guests on board (for a price) if there's space There are no scheduled ferries between Redang and the Perhentian Islands, however day-trip and dive boats are constantly travelling between the two so a relatively economical transfer can usually be arranged if you have the time, inclination, patience and flexibility to ask around and wait for a boat that's departing with seats still available. Get around In a word, you don't get around Redang much. Roads on the west side of the island connect together the airport, Berjaya's jetty and two resorts as well as the southern fishing port, but provide no connectivity elsewhere and there is no public transportation along them either. While the main strip of Pasir Panjang is easily covered on foot, traveling from one beach to another will require either chartering a boat (there are no organized water taxi services) or clambering across the 1.5-hour jungle trails leading from Pasir Panjang north to the Berjaya Beach Resort and south to Redang Kelong Resort. See Redang is very low on sights and most visitors spend their time lazing on the beach or exploring the corals. There's some fairly active wildlife though, including inquisitive monkeys (don't feed them) and large monitor lizards. Do Snorkelling is the number one activity on Redang. Many resort packages include snorkeling tours byboat to nearby islands, but there are some decent reefs right off Pasir Panjang. The best of the lot is at the southern end next to the aptly named Redang Reef Resorts, and the small hill/island in the middle of Pasir Panjang is a nesting ground for baby sharks.Running a close second in the popularity contest is scuba diving. The waters around the island are usually crystal clear - although visibility can drop dramatically after a storm - and home to a host of sea creatures including turtles and reeftip sharks. While Redang caters to divers of all levels and is a popular place to complete a diving course, some of the sites further out can have fairly strong currents. More or less every resort on the island has its own dive shop, but it may be worth looking beyond the house shop as quality varies considerably. Coral Redang Divers, Pasir Panjang (at Coral Redang Island Resort). Very professionally run PADI outfit with custom-built dive boats as well as knowledgeable and helpful staff. Single dives from RM70/105 with/without your own gear. Redang Bay Divers, Pasir Panjang (at Redang Bay Resort). This dive shop gets mixed reviews, but it certainly is popular. Lowest prices on the island - RM50/85 with/without your own gear - but newbies might want to opt for someplace else though. Other available sports options include beach volleyball and sea kayaks, but jet skis and water skis are mercifully absent (banned to protect the coral). Fishing within the marine park is not permitted, but fishing boats can be hired for excursions beyond the 2-mile park limits. Buy Shopping opportunities on Redang are largely limited to touristy gewgaws in the resorts' little convenience stores. One of the larger operations, open until 11 PM, can be found at the Redang Bay Resort with one store for food and drinks and another for clothes and souvenirs. Eat Every resort has its own restaurant, serving up burgers, pizza and bland local food at outrageous prices (at least byMalaysian standards); a few better options can be found lurking in the gaps. Redang Laguna Food Court, Pasir Panjang (at Redang Laguna Resort). Don't be put off bythe name, this is a simple full-service restaurant offering the some of the most authentic local food on the island. The menu covers the usual Chinese and Malay favorites, but throws in spicy Thai-style salads (called here kerabu, RM10) as well as Terengganu's state dish, the fish sausage keropok lekor (RM2). Still, the best deal here is the curried fish heads, a huge bowl of which costs just RM8 and feeds three (reservation 24h in advance required). Open for dinner only. Sandfly Cafe, Pasir Panjang (next to Redang Bay Resort). Serves up basic local fare at half the price of the hotel restaurants as well as a limited Western menu, and the second-floor seating is pleasantly breezy. Try the beehoon ikan masin (fried rice vermicelli with fish, RM5) and the ais kacang (shaved ice with syrup and goodies, RM3.5). Open all day. Drink Tap water is salty and not drinkable. Bottled water is widely available at around RM3 for a 1.5L bottle. Unusually for Terengganu, alcohol is widely available both in convenience stores and the resort restaurants (probably because most resorts are run bychinese businessmen), although it's not exactly cheap. A can of beer purchased at a store starts at RM7.8 and a flask of cheap Malaysian vodka at RM15, but the restaurants will happily gouge you over RM100 for a bottle of wine. Self-catering aside, nightlife on Redang is limited to resort bars offering blinking lights and Chinese tour groups belting out karaoke. Sleep Redang does not have any backpacker accommodation. Most resort rack rates are over RM300/night, always quoted for two people staying together, but steep discounts are available if you book a package or visit in the off or shoulder seasons. Budget One budget option is the campground at Teluk Kelong, but even this is more of a mid-range affair with prebuilt tents with beds, toilet/shower, electricity, etc. From RM80/tent/night with full board - book via travel agents  . Mid-range Redang Lagoon Chalet  Offers simple wooden rooms in traditional malay arhitecture with built in bathrooms and air-conditioning at RM100-150/night. Food can be bought at the canteen at ~RM10 for an all-you-can-eat buffet meal (halal food only).Splurge Ayu Mayang, Pasir Panjang, tel. +60-9-6248617,  A basic operation offering simple but functional chalets with air-con, hot water, 23.5-hour electricity and limited pest control. Rack rates from RM180/chalet with breakfast, rather overpriced for what you get. Berjaya Redang Beach Resort, Teluk Dalam (north side of the island), tel. +60-9-6973988, . 152 rooms offering all modern conveniences including pool, gym, dive shop, tennis court etc. Rates from RM350/night in the low season. Berjaya Redang Spa Resort, Teluk Siang (south side of the island), tel. +60-9-6971111, . Uniquely among Redang's resorts, this is located up on a hill with no convenient beach access, so you had better like the spa or the golf course if you choose to stay here. Rates from RM300/night. Coral Redang Island Resort, Pasir Panjang, tel. +60-9-6920110, A small 40-room operation offering comfortable beachside chalet accommodation with a pool. Laguna Redang Resort, Pasir Panjang, tel. +60-9-6977888,  The largest and one of the newest of Redang's resorts with 212 rooms, fairly pleasantly done in a pseudo-Thai style, and with good access to the beach. Rooms are set in large buildings and some are quite a distance from the beach. Pool, jacuzzi, three restaurants, Internet cafe. Rates from RM240/night. Stay safe There are no unusual health risks on Redang. Wear sunscreen and heed the warning flags on the beach, although they're more or less permanently set on green. Respect Wearing bikinis and skimpy beachwear is perfectly acceptable, but going topless is not. White sandy beaches, crystal clear blue sea, brilliant underwater world..... Redang Island is located at 45 km offshore of Terengganu. Redang archipelago comprises 9 islands, the Lima Island, Paku Besar Island, Paku Kecil Island, Kerengga Besar Island, Kerengga Kecil Island, Ekor Tebu Island, Ling Island, Pinang Island and Redang Island. This archipelago is abounds with marvelous 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 largest of all other islands in the Marine Park. The Redang archipelago has been designated as Pulau Redang Marine Parks Malaysia as to conserve the islands’ unique ecosystem. There are 500 species of live corals, more than a thousand species of invertebrates and almost 3000 species of fishes which includes manta rays, stingrays, sharks and whale sharks, all living in harmony in the reefs fringing the islands. It is a real heaven for divers. Diving enthusiasts and underwater photographers will definitely be entranced bythe sights of the islands, which are ranked among the best coral reef in the world. Among the attractions at the twenty over different diving spots, there are shipwrecks near Pinang Island, black coral garden as well as the mysterious submerged chamber, both located in the vicinity of Lima Island. And not Forgetting is the Mini Mount situated between Kerenggan Besar Island and Kerenggan Kecil Island. Redang waters also contains two historic shipwrecks. The H.M.S Prince of Wales and H.M.S. Repulse were sunk here during the WWII, setting the stage for the Japanese occupation of Malaya. History of the people The early settlers of Redang Island were believed to have descended from the Bugis of Celebes, Indonesia.  It was said that there were seven Bugis siblings traveled from Celebes to look for new settlement. One of the members, Batin Talib has finally decided to make Redang Island his new home. He established the first village faced towards the lagoon at Telok Kalong Besar on the east of the island. To shelter from the strong monsoon wind, he moved to a smaller island on the south which he named Pinang Island due to the betel nut palms (pinang) here. Another member, Batin Mina was said to have settled down in Perhentian Island and his sister Batin Cik Siti headed to Hulu Terengganu. The whereabouts of the rest Batins was however unknown. Population of Redang Island  Today, Redang Island is a home for a community of nearly 250 fisherman families who are believed to be the descendents of the Bugis. They build their homeland in a new village at the left bank of Sungai Redang estuary, approximately 3 kilometers inland from the previous one. It has been characterized byrapid economic growth and improvement in most social indicators in recent years, mainly contributed bytourism and fishing industry. Legendary Redang  It is always says that, the multi races Malaysian society has created an ideal environment to the country to nurture a rich cultural background with lot of legends. This is especially obvious in name of places. Due to its strategic location, Redang Archipelago was once a traders' passage-by between Siam (Thailand today) and the Malaya Archipelago. It was a temporary anchorage for them in their miles long trading journey. Among 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 their lady-in-waiting, Dayang Sri Jawa and Hulubalang, Awang Selamat were used to stop and had their break in Redang Island in 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 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 huge size of this rock. Other than this fowls tided rock, there are two other rocks both embedded with each other standing on a hill in Teluk Kalong. These embedded rocks look very much like the rears of an elephant and therefore are called Batu Gajah (elephant rocks) bythe local. Batu Gajah is believed to be the marine elephants or Gajah Laut which were turned into stones due to some unknown reasons. The cultural rich condition in Malaysia has further enriched bymythos found in folk’s believes. The existence of Orang Bunian (the fairies) in legendary stories is no longer an unfamiliar topic. In Redang Island, Orang Bunian were said to have resided at the five cluster stones, Batu Surat or Batu Bedung (letter stones) near Pasir Changar Hutang. It was very usual in those days that the villagers will come to these Orang Bunian to inform them of any  kenduri (banguet) to be held. They will also inform the fairies of the number of guests expected. Then, on the day of the kenduri, a full set of crockery will appear from nowhere for the kenduri purposes.  Not far from here is another group of rocks, the Batu Tok Kong which, is a worshiping place for some devotees due to the belief that there are Orang Bunian reside here.  To the southeastern of the island is another worship rock, Tanjung Telaga Batu. The worshipping practices started due to a saying that there stayed a man called Syeikh Samarani who would grant requests. No one can tell how true is the saying but up to late 1970’s, there were still people placing their offering and requesting for favours.  The legendary of Redang Archipelago will never be completed if without the turtle like stone laying on top of a rock at Tajung Batu Pepanji, somewhere between Teluk Dalam and Pasir Changar Hutang. This turtle stone is said to be the guardian of all the turtles in Redang Waters.  Whether the fragrant reported bythe villagers came from Puteri Mayang Mas who is reputed to reside at Pasir Mak Kepit or there are magic which made the water puddle in Pasir Gontang supplies inexhaustible water, it is all suggesting a room for the readers to imagine and buy-in. However this will never influence the mysterious of Redang Archipelago, instead has become part of its heritage which added to the fascination of these islands.

Redang's Nicest Resort Seaview Chalet .      Where I Stayed .      Things To Do in Pulau Redang oyable and charming resort with good service .      Nice Resort .      COmfortable Lodging .      Newest Hotel on Redang Island .      The most luxurious lodging on Pulau Redang . View From My Balcony .  Redang Mutiara More Hotels in Pulau Redang Write your own Hotels Review food provided.. .      In-house offerings from Berjaya Beach Resort .      Something local    Something local    Ice kacang More Restaurants in Pulau Redang Write your own Restaurants Review Local Customs in Pulau Redang Skinny dipping anyone? Write your own Local Customs Review Nightlife in Pulau Redang If You are Keen in SInging .      In Search of Blue Sand .      Redang's Pulsating Nightlife .      Dance Your Night Away .      Eat, Drink, Sing or Dance. It's your choice! More Nightlife in Pulau Redang Write your own Nightlife Review Off the Beaten Path in Pulau Redang I WAS HERE IN REDANG .      MY FOOTPRINTS .      SEASHELLS .      THE CLEAR BLUE SKY .      SUNSET AT REDANG CAMPSITE & CHALET More Off the Beaten Path in Pulau Redang Write your own Off the Beaten Path Review Tourist Traps in Pulau Redang More More Tea Inn (Souveniur Shop) near Laguna       souvenirs and alcohol at redang(resort) Write your own Tourist Traps Review Warnings or Dangers in Pulau Redang  Bad Trigger Fish !!!      Maraudering Monkeys...       underwater currents!!       Stay within the safety lines!      Monkeys! More Warnings or Dangers in Pulau Redang Write your own Warnings or Dangers Review Transportation in Pulau Redang Coach to and fro Singapore       How to get Pulau Redang    walking on sunshine.........    boat is the only way..    Fly from Singapore to Pulau Redang More Transportation in Pulau Redang Write your own Transportation Review Packing Lists in Pulau Redang Dive Gears     Insect Repellent     Redang packing list     Go Light!      easy! More Packing Lists in Pulau Redang Write your own Packing Lists Review Shopping in Pulau Redang Not much to buy!      Must Try Lengkor! Write your own Shopping Review Sports Travel in Pulau Redang  scuba diving in redang..     Scuba Diving at Great Dive Sites    Diving!!!       Scuba    SCUBA DIVING OR SNOKERLLING More Sports Travel in Pulau Redang Write your own Sports Travel Review General Tips in Pulau Redang  Christmas Tree Worms    Hawksbill Turtles    Malay Dive Center The Redang Archipelago    Food Fight More General Tips in Pulau Redang Write your own General Tips Review
Redang Marine Park (Taman Laut Pulau Redang) covers all 9 islands in the Redang Archipelago 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. In contrast to the neighboring Perhentian Islands backpacker hangout, Redang has a more upmarket image, as almost all accommodation on the island is resort-based. The largest beach is Pasir Panjang on the east side, featuring half a dozen resorts. Climate Redang has a tropical climate with temperatures steadily around 30°C and frequent but brief thunderstoms. Like the rest of Malaysia's East Coast, Redang is affected bythe northeast monsoon in winter, so most resorts are closed and ferry transport schedules are severely restricted between November and February. Get in No matter which way you choose to arrive, a marine park fee (RM5) is levied on all visitors to the island. Transfers can be arranged directly with resorts. byplane Berjaya Air has recently opened an airstrip on Redang (code RDN), located on the north side of the island near the Berjaya Redang Beach Resort. As of July 2005, there is one daily flight each to and from Kuala Lumpur (RM249 one-way) and Singapore (RM350 one-way). Tha airport is connected byroads to both of Berjaya's own resorts and to the southern fishing port, however transfers from the airport to anywhere else will require a combined car & ferry ride that must be arranged in advance. A considerably cheaper if somewhat less convenient option is to fly to Kuala Terengganu, a one-hour flight from Kuala Lumpur, and continue from here byboat. There are half a dozen flights daily on MAS and Air Asia, with a full one-way fare costing around RM170, but advance fares can go as low as RM80. byboat The traditional way to get to Redang is byboat. The main jetty is at Merang, some 30 km north from Kuala Terengganu. From Merang, the trip to Pasir Panjang takes about 40 minutes on comfortable, large speedboats and prices are more or less standardized at RM40/80 one-way/return. In season (March-October), there are also ferries directly from the Shahbandar Jetty in central Kuala Terengganu to the Berjaya Jetty on the west side of the island (75 min). These are operated byand intended primarily for guests of the Berjaya resorts, but they'll take non-guests on board (for a price) if there's space There are no scheduled ferries between Redang and the Perhentian Islands, however day-trip and dive boats are constantly travelling between the two so a relatively economical transfer can usually be arranged if you have the time, inclination, patience and flexibility to ask around and wait for a boat that's departing with seats still available. Get around In a word, you don't get around Redang much. Roads on the west side of the island connect together the airport, Berjaya's jetty and two resorts as well as the southern fishing port, but provide no connectivity elsewhere and there is no public transportation along them either. While the main strip of Pasir Panjang is easily covered on foot, traveling from one beach to another will require either chartering a boat (there are no organized water taxi services) or clambering across the 1.5-hour jungle trails leading from Pasir Panjang north to the Berjaya Beach Resort and south to Redang Kelong Resort. See Redang is very low on sights and most visitors spend their time lazing on the beach or exploring the corals. There's some fairly active wildlife though, including inquisitive monkeys (don't feed them) and large monitor lizards. Do Snorkelling is the number one activity on Redang. Many resort packages include snorkeling tours byboat to nearby islands, but there are some decent reefs right off Pasir Panjang. The best of the lot is at the southern end next to the aptly named Redang Reef Resorts, and the small hill/island in the middle of Pasir Panjang is a nesting ground for baby sharks.Running a close second in the popularity contest is scuba diving. The waters around the island are usually crystal clear - although visibility can drop dramatically after a storm - and home to a host of sea creatures including turtles and reeftip sharks. While Redang caters to divers of all levels and is a popular place to complete a diving course, some of the sites further out can have fairly strong currents. More or less every resort on the island has its own dive shop, but it may be worth looking beyond the house shop as quality varies considerably. Coral Redang Divers, Pasir Panjang (at Coral Redang Island Resort). Very professionally run PADI outfit with custom-built dive boats as well as knowledgeable and helpful staff. Single dives from RM70/105 with/without your own gear. Redang Bay Divers, Pasir Panjang (at Redang Bay Resort). This dive shop gets mixed reviews, but it certainly is popular. Lowest prices on the island - RM50/85 with/without your own gear - but newbies might want to opt for someplace else though. Other available sports options include beach volleyball and sea kayaks, but jet skis and water skis are mercifully absent (banned to protect the coral). Fishing within the marine park is not permitted, but fishing boats can be hired for excursions beyond the 2-mile park limits. Buy Shopping opportunities on Redang are largely limited to touristy gewgaws in the resorts' little convenience stores. One of the larger operations, open until 11 PM, can be found at the Redang Bay Resort with one store for food and drinks and another for clothes and souvenirs. Eat Every resort has its own restaurant, serving up burgers, pizza and bland local food at outrageous prices (at least byMalaysian standards); a few better options can be found lurking in the gaps. Redang Laguna Food Court, Pasir Panjang (at Redang Laguna Resort). Don't be put off bythe name, this is a simple full-service restaurant offering the some of the most authentic local food on the island. The menu covers the usual Chinese and Malay favorites, but throws in spicy Thai-style salads (called here kerabu, RM10) as well as Terengganu's state dish, the fish sausage keropok lekor (RM2). Still, the best deal here is the curried fish heads, a huge bowl of which costs just RM8 and feeds three (reservation 24h in advance required). Open for dinner only. Sandfly Cafe, Pasir Panjang (next to Redang Bay Resort). Serves up basic local fare at half the price of the hotel restaurants as well as a limited Western menu, and the second-floor seating is pleasantly breezy. Try the beehoon ikan masin (fried rice vermicelli with fish, RM5) and the ais kacang (shaved ice with syrup and goodies, RM3.5). Open all day. Drink Tap water is salty and not drinkable. Bottled water is widely available at around RM3 for a 1.5L bottle. Unusually for Terengganu, alcohol is widely available both in convenience stores and the resort restaurants (probably because most resorts are run bychinese businessmen), although it's not exactly cheap. A can of beer purchased at a store starts at RM7.8 and a flask of cheap Malaysian vodka at RM15, but the restaurants will happily gouge you over RM100 for a bottle of wine. Self-catering aside, nightlife on Redang is limited to resort bars offering blinking lights and Chinese tour groups belting out karaoke. Sleep Redang does not have any backpacker accommodation. Most resort rack rates are over RM300/night, always quoted for two people staying together, but steep discounts are available if you book a package or visit in the off or shoulder seasons. Budget One budget option is the campground at Teluk Kelong, but even this is more of a mid-range affair with prebuilt tents with beds, toilet/shower, electricity, etc. From RM80/tent/night with full board - book via travel agents  . Mid-range Redang Lagoon Chalet  Offers simple wooden rooms in traditional malay arhitecture with built in bathrooms and air-conditioning at RM100-150/night. Food can be bought at the canteen at ~RM10 for an all-you-can-eat buffet meal (halal food only).Splurge Ayu Mayang, Pasir Panjang, tel. +60-9-6248617,  A basic operation offering simple but functional chalets with air-con, hot water, 23.5-hour electricity and limited pest control. Rack rates from RM180/chalet with breakfast, rather overpriced for what you get. Berjaya Redang Beach Resort, Teluk Dalam (north side of the island), tel. +60-9-6973988, . 152 rooms offering all modern conveniences including pool, gym, dive shop, tennis court etc. Rates from RM350/night in the low season. Berjaya Redang Spa Resort, Teluk Siang (south side of the island), tel. +60-9-6971111, . Uniquely among Redang's resorts, this is located up on a hill with no convenient beach access, so you had better like the spa or the golf course if you choose to stay here. Rates from RM300/night. Coral Redang Island Resort, Pasir Panjang, tel. +60-9-6920110, A small 40-room operation offering comfortable beachside chalet accommodation with a pool. Laguna Redang Resort, Pasir Panjang, tel. +60-9-6977888,  The largest and one of the newest of Redang's resorts with 212 rooms, fairly pleasantly done in a pseudo-Thai style, and with good access to the beach. Rooms are set in large buildings and some are quite a distance from the beach. Pool, jacuzzi, three restaurants, Internet cafe. Rates from RM240/night. Stay safe There are no unusual health risks on Redang. Wear sunscreen and heed the warning flags on the beach, although they're more or less permanently set on green. Respect Wearing bikinis and skimpy beachwear is perfectly acceptable, but going topless is not. White sandy beaches, crystal clear blue sea, brilliant underwater world..... Redang Island is located at 45 km offshore of Terengganu. Redang archipelago comprises 9 islands, the Lima Island, Paku Besar Island, Paku Kecil Island, Kerengga Besar Island, Kerengga Kecil Island, Ekor Tebu Island, Ling Island, Pinang Island and Redang Island. This archipelago is abounds with marvelous 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 largest of all other islands in the Marine Park. The Redang archipelago has been designated as Pulau Redang Marine Parks Malaysia as to conserve the islands’ unique ecosystem. There are 500 species of live corals, more than a thousand species of invertebrates and almost 3000 species of fishes which includes manta rays, stingrays, sharks and whale sharks, all living in harmony in the reefs fringing the islands. It is a real heaven for divers. Diving enthusiasts and underwater photographers will definitely be entranced bythe sights of the islands, which are ranked among the best coral reef in the world. Among the attractions at the twenty over different diving spots, there are shipwrecks near Pinang Island, black coral garden as well as the mysterious submerged chamber, both located in the vicinity of Lima Island. And not Forgetting is the Mini Mount situated between Kerenggan Besar Island and Kerenggan Kecil Island. Redang waters also contains two historic shipwrecks. The H.M.S Prince of Wales and H.M.S. Repulse were sunk here during the WWII, setting the stage for the Japanese occupation of Malaya. History of the people The early settlers of Redang Island were believed to have descended from the Bugis of Celebes, Indonesia.  It was said that there were seven Bugis siblings traveled from Celebes to look for new settlement. One of the members, Batin Talib has finally decided to make Redang Island his new home. He established the first village faced towards the lagoon at Telok Kalong Besar on the east of the island. To shelter from the strong monsoon wind, he moved to a smaller island on the south which he named Pinang Island due to the betel nut palms (pinang) here. Another member, Batin Mina was said to have settled down in Perhentian Island and his sister Batin Cik Siti headed to Hulu Terengganu. The whereabouts of the rest Batins was however unknown. Population of Redang Island  Today, Redang Island is a home for a community of nearly 250 fisherman families who are believed to be the descendents of the Bugis. They build their homeland in a new village at the left bank of Sungai Redang estuary, approximately 3 kilometers inland from the previous one. It has been characterized byrapid economic growth and improvement in most social indicators in recent years, mainly contributed bytourism and fishing industry. Legendary Redang  It is always says that, the multi races Malaysian society has created an ideal environment to the country to nurture a rich cultural background with lot of legends. This is especially obvious in name of places. Due to its strategic location, Redang Archipelago was once a traders' passage-by between Siam (Thailand today) and the Malaya Archipelago. It was a temporary anchorage for them in their miles long trading journey. Among 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 their lady-in-waiting, Dayang Sri Jawa and Hulubalang, Awang Selamat were used to stop and had their break in Redang Island in 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 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 huge size of this rock. Other than this fowls tided rock, there are two other rocks both embedded with each other standing on a hill in Teluk Kalong. These embedded rocks look very much like the rears of an elephant and therefore are called Batu Gajah (elephant rocks) bythe local. Batu Gajah is believed to be the marine elephants or Gajah Laut which were turned into stones due to some unknown reasons. The cultural rich condition in Malaysia has further enriched bymythos found in folk’s believes. The existence of Orang Bunian (the fairies) in legendary stories is no longer an unfamiliar topic. In Redang Island, Orang Bunian were said to have resided at the five cluster stones, Batu Surat or Batu Bedung (letter stones) near Pasir Changar Hutang. It was very usual in those days that the villagers will come to these Orang Bunian to inform them of any  kenduri (banguet) to be held. They will also inform the fairies of the number of guests expected. Then, on the day of the kenduri, a full set of crockery will appear from nowhere for the kenduri purposes.  Not far from here is another group of rocks, the Batu Tok Kong which, is a worshiping place for some devotees due to the belief that there are Orang Bunian reside here.  To the southeastern of the island is another worship rock, Tanjung Telaga Batu. The worshipping practices started due to a saying that there stayed a man called Syeikh Samarani who would grant requests. No one can tell how true is the saying but up to late 1970’s, there were still people placing their offering and requesting for favours.  The legendary of Redang Archipelago will never be completed if without the turtle like stone laying on top of a rock at Tajung Batu Pepanji, somewhere between Teluk Dalam and Pasir Changar Hutang. This turtle stone is said to be the guardian of all the turtles in Redang Waters.  Whether the fragrant reported bythe villagers came from Puteri Mayang Mas who is reputed to reside at Pasir Mak Kepit or there are magic which made the water puddle in Pasir Gontang supplies inexhaustible water, it is all suggesting a room for the readers to imagine and buy-in. However this will never influence the mysterious of Redang Archipelago, instead has become part of its heritage which added to the fascination of these islands.