{"id":2253,"date":"2023-10-23T01:55:59","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T17:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/?p=2253"},"modified":"2023-10-23T02:08:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T18:08:25","slug":"redang-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/redang-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Redang Island"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Name<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Redang Island, locally known as Pulau Redang, is derived from the Malay word &#8220;Redang&#8221; which means &#8220;stop&#8221; or &#8220;halt&#8221;. There are legends about the island being a stopping point for sailors in ancient times, but the true origin of the name remains a mystery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the South China Sea, Redang Island is one of the largest islands off the east coast of <a href=\"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/peninsular-malaysia\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2093\">Peninsular Malaysia<\/a>. It is part of the state of <a href=\"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/terengganu\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2111\">Terengganu <\/a>and sits within the protected marine waters of the Terengganu Marine Park. The island is renowned for its clear blue waters, white sandy beaches, and vibrant coral reefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Redang&#8217;s history is intertwined with tales of sailors, traders, and pirates. Being strategically located, it was an essential stopping point for ancient traders. Over the years, its natural beauty has drawn attention from tourists, and it became more widely recognized in the late 20th century, particularly after it was featured in the Hong Kong movie &#8220;Summer Holiday&#8221; in 2000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights of Things to Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Diving and Snorkeling<\/strong>: Redang Island is famous for its diverse marine life and pristine coral reefs. Places like <strong>Turtle Bay<\/strong>, <strong>Redang Kalong<\/strong>, and <strong>Pasir Panjang<\/strong> offer incredible underwater experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marine Park Centre<\/strong>: Located at <strong>Pulau Pinang<\/strong>, this park showcases marine conservation efforts, a turtle hatchery, and offers snorkeling opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trekking<\/strong>: The island&#8217;s interior is home to lush rainforests. Trails lead adventurers through the island&#8217;s rich biodiversity and to vantage points offering stunning views.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Island Hopping<\/strong>: Apart from the main island, the smaller islands nearby like <strong>Pulau Lima<\/strong> and <strong>Pulau Ekor Tebu<\/strong> are worth exploring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get In and Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By Air<\/strong>: Though Redang doesn&#8217;t have a commercial airport, private chartered flights occasionally use the <strong>Redang Airport<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By Sea<\/strong>: <strong>Merang Jetty<\/strong> in Terengganu is the primary point of departure for ferries heading to Redang. It&#8217;s the most common and scenic way to reach the island.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>From its mesmerizing underwater world to its serene beaches, Redang Island offers a perfect tropical retreat. Whether you&#8217;re an adventurer or someone seeking peace and relaxation, Redang has something for everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Name Redang Island, locally known as Pulau Redang, is derived from the Malay word &#8220;Redang&#8221; which means &#8220;stop&#8221; or &#8220;halt&#8221;. There are legends about the island being a stopping point for sailors in ancient times, but the true origin of the name remains a mystery. Geography Located in the South China Sea, Redang Island is &#8230; <a title=\"Redang Island\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/redang-island\/\" aria-label=\"More on Redang Island\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[48,37],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2253"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2253"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2253\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2272,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2253\/revisions\/2272"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2253"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2253"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2253"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}