Rantau Abang.

A sea turtle nesting place...

From Kuantan, drive north for about 2 hours, passing through the oil town of Kerteh, Paka and Dungun.

From Dungun town, head further north for another 5 minutes.

You should be passing over th Dungun river bridge.

After the bridge, passing by the exit to Teluk Bidara recreational beach.

You will see a curve on the road and giant rock boulders which marks the beginning of Rantau Abang beacheson your right.

The beaches of Rantau abang located in the state of Terengganu on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia,

are famed for being the landing sites of Pacific Giant leatherback turtles.

Rantau Abang is one of only six places in the world visited by these turtles from month of May to September.

Beach of Rantau Abang.

Chukai, Kemaman, Terengganu

 Kemaman map

Terengganu has a beautiful coastal road that takes you through most of the fishing ports and cities in the state. Kemaman district expanded considerably during the economic boom of the mid-90s, when the housing projects mushroomed overnight. Modern shops replaced the picturesque old wooden shops and roads have been widened to accommodate increased traffic. But the economic slowdown has left a clear mark on cities. 

Aside from a stop to refuel and for certain foods, Kemaman has little to offer. Kemaman Port is the main port where large tankers anchor and not too far away, Star Cruises dock at their private dock near the station Awana Kijal. Star Cruise is a luxury liner that sails frequently along the coast of Terengganu on the way to Phuket, Thailand.

Awana Kijal Resort

The first excise and customs department on the east cost was set up at Chukai because of the busy port at the estuary. Chukai means 'tax' in Malay. However, the beauty of Chukai's old town has been reduced to a few landmarks here and there but not impressive enough to make one stay.

 Mercu Tanda Kemaman

Just on the outskirts of town, along the river sits a little fishing village little known to outsiders. The tiny river jetty is often crowded with colourful Terengganu fishing boats. Noises from fishermen sailing in after a day's catch can be heard from afar, blown in with the sea breeze. During the hot afternoons, the fishermen are seen mending their nets and traps under the shady trees nearby.

Introduction of Terengganu

Terengganu is one of the Malaysian state, which is equipped with a wealth of charming scenery and refreshing. It has beaches, exotic islands, lush virgin tropical jungle, quaint fishing villages, dazzling waterfalls and much, much more.

Their miles and miles of white sand beaches and crystal clear water stretches over its 225 km of coastline, extending from Besut in the north to Kemaman in the south. Their islands are among the most beautiful and fascinating in the country. Since its myriad of colorful entertainment, batik, printing and weaving songket enthusiastic celebration of many generations of cultural and traditional heritage includes, Terengganu is indeed a very blessed state.

The people of Terengganu, which is approximately 1 million people, consists of 90% Malays, with the remainder being made for the Chinese and Indians. The pace of life in Kuala Terengganu, the capital of the state, and all the towns and villages in Terengganu is comfortable and unaffected by the bustle of a big city.

Terengganu history as far back as the first century and has long been an important area of ​​Malay settlement. Over time, to date Terengganu ruled by 16 sultans.