Hailed as one of the state's best kept secrets, the island has sparking white sand and aquamarine waters. The varieties of hard and soft corals and prolific marine life make it a paradise for divers.
The small island of Lang Tengah sits between the Perhentians and Redang Island. It is best described as a secret paradise hideaway seldom visited by tourists and divers, this will change over time. Coral is in pristine contition and marine life is abundant here.
There is a good deep dive here dropping down to 30 meters with big shoals of snappers, fusiliers and rabbitfish, a thermocline often drops the visibility which can be upto 30 meters. Bamboo sharks, turtles and shovel nosed rays have been spotted on occasion around the island. There are a couple of shallow bays ideal for night diving where crustaceans and nocturnal reef critters are abundant. Some of the more popular dive sites are Tanjung Nibong Laut (26m), Yellow Reef (Terumbu Kuning, 25m), Tanjung Telunjuk, Karang Nibong, Batu Bulan and the House Reefs.
Tip: The best time is between March to October and please get advice regarding the weather condition before you go. Try to avoid school and public holiday.
Lang Tengah Island located in Terengganu and is accessible via Merang jetty. The journey will take approximately 40 minutes by boat and about an hours by slow boat. There are boat service from Lang Tengah Island to Perhentian Island and vice versa but it's not regular and can be expensive.
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