Lang Tengah (Malay: Lang Tengah) or Pulau Lang Tengah is an island in Terengganu in Malaysia, featuring sandy white beaches and clear blue waters with plenty of fish and coral. The island is in the middle of the best kept marine park on the East Coast of Malaysia with some of the best diving and snorkeling sites in West Malaysia.
Lang Tengah - "the Eagle in the Middle" - gets its name from its location between the Perhentian Islands and Redang Island
- The fantastic coral reef all around the island,
- the amazing insect, reptile and bird life in the forest
- turtles nesting on the beaches
- baby sharks in the shallows
Snorkeling and diving. The waters surrounding the island are abundant with coral and small fish. Care should be taken to not disturb the marine life as it is very fragile. The marine park has rules to minimise visitor damage to the environment
Start with a snorkel course, practice in the shallows and then look at marine life. Experience weightlessness and beauty underwater with a Discover Scuba Course (DSC). Learn more with an Open Water course or more advanced Diving courses. For qualified divers trips are organised by the various dive centres; night diving is also available. Divers can rent scuba equipment from the dive centres, which also refill tanks as part of the rental package.
Snorkeling & diving boat trips to Redang Marine Park (45 minutes away) are also offered.
Turtle watching Marine turtles come to the island to nest from May to October, guided tours to watch the turtles nesting can be arranged by Tropical Research and Conservation Centre (TRACC ) next to the Sari Pacifica Resort.
Conservation activities You can participate in many conservation activities offered by (TRACC ) and Asian Shark Conservation.
Forest walks The island has a large area of primary rainforest which is well worth exploring.
Relax on the beach and read a good book.
Tourists can only eat at the resorts - there are no other restaurants.
Swimsuits are acceptable, but most resorts prefer for you to cover up for mealtimes. No public nudity is allowed.