Where is Lang Tengah Island?
Lang Tengah Island (locally known as Pulau Lang Tengah) is truly a tropical jewel of Malaysia’s east coast situated in the state of Terengganu.Lang Tengah is s located about 40 km north east of Kuala Terengganu (22.5 km from Tanjung Merang).
When is the best time to visit?
- March to October when the temperature is around 28℃-34℃.
- The resorts are shut down from November to January due to monsoon season.
How to get there?
After arriving at KLIA/KLIA2, take a transfer to TGG (Sultan Mahmud Airport), Terengganu.
Option 1:
For visitors arriving at TGG BY 9am, our driver will send you to Merang Jetty (estimated 35 minutes) to take the exclusive ferry. **Departure time 10.30am
Option 2:
Visitors will be sent to the hotel and depart the next morning by taking our shuttle bus to Merang Jetty (estimated 45 minutes) to enter the island at 10.30am
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Ming Star Hotel
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Is it car park availabe in Merang Jetty
Yes . There are car parks at Merang. RM15/ night
What time flight have to take for check in and check out day?
Chek in Day flight : before 10 AM
Reach the Merang Jetty before 10.30 AM for 11 Am boat transport
Check out Day Flight : After 12.30 PM
Whats the cost for boat transport
Speedboat departures from here are pre-arranged with by resort and take 40 minutes. Transfers cost around RM 100/ Pax/ Trip. Holiday package included this boat trip. But for room and breakfast , you have to pay extra . You can chart a boat as well if you coming other that sheduled timing .
Ferry Time: 10.30 AM from Merang Jetty
How long is the boat ride from Merang Jetty to Resort and what are the boat schedule. Do you arrange Night boat departure?
Speedboat departures from here are pre-arranged with by resort and take 45 minutes. Transfers cost around RM 100/ Pax/ Trip. Holiday package included this boat trip. But for room and breakfast , you have to pay extra . You can chart a boat as well if you coming other that sheduled timing .We do not arrange night departure for guests due to safety reasons.
Ferry Time: 10.30 AM from Merang Jetty
Is it suitable for self-guided tour?
Absolutely. 80% of our customers travel on their own.
Is there any family suite in the resort?
Besides double room, we also provide family rooms for three persons up to six persons.
Which airlines offer flight to TGG?
- KLIA: MAS
- KLIA2: AIRASIA
- SZB: Firefly, MALINDO
How to get to Terengganu city centre?
Besides air plane, you can also take bus from Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Malacca, Johor etc to the destination. Estimated bus ride 6-7 hour (450km) http://www.busonlineticket.com/
Singapore
If you depart from Singapore, take direct Konsortium bus to Merang Jetty. http://book.konsortium.com.sg/#
Where i can take boat to island
Tanjung Merang is a small fishing village 45minutes north of Kuala Terengganu and the jetty is a few minutes outside of the village. Taxi services are available or resort can arrange a land transfer from Kuala Terengganu airport or bus terminal.
How frequent does the ferry run?
- Entering the resort: Only one time per day (10.30am).
- Leaving the resort: Only one time per day (9.00am).
**Anyone who wish to enter/leave the island besides the fixed schedule must pay for the extra ferry service.
How to get to Lang Tengah Island from Redang Island/Perhentian Island?
Please contact our customer service to book a ferry three days earlier. Estimated 30-45 minutes boat ride
Facilities in the guest rooms
- **Air-conditioners, fans
- **Bathrooms, water heater, shower gel, shampoo, hair dryer
- **Flat screen TV, small refrigerator, intercom phone, security box, wardrobe, drinking water, coffee and tea pack.
**Anyone who wish to enter/leave the island besides the fixed schedule must pay for the extra ferry service.
Facilities in the resorts
- **Entertainment facilities: Sunset bar,Karaoke rooms, diving, snorkelling (day and night time), island hopping (Redang Island, Perhentian Island, Bidong Island), Aerial photography, underwater photography, jungle trekking, sunrise, blue sea plankton at night, mah-jong table, beach volleyball, swimming pool, fishing
- **Drinks, cigarettes, beers, Celcom prepaid cars and top up, daily supplies, snacks, swimming suit, beach sandals, common medicine and skin care products, local products, bird’s nest, white coffee etc are sold in the small shops
- **Food stalls (Mamak stalls) which sell local food
- **Okeechobee Japanese food, BBQ and Western food
- **Delang Buffet Restaurant provides taste of Asia
- **Summer Court provides break time coffee
**Anyone who wish to enter/leave the island besides the fixed schedule must pay for the extra ferry service.
Is there any diving course in the resort? Is it open to non-swimmers?
Yes. It’s open to non-swimmers, but it depends on how fast the learners pick up the lesson. Knowing how to swim is a plus, but it’s not compulsory. Many of our learners only know how to swim after taking the course. If you are not afraid of water and willing to pay attention and give cooperation during the course, passing the test and obtaining a diving certificate isn’t a problem at all.
Is ATM available in Lang Tengah island
There are no ATMs on the island so bring enough cash to last you for your stay. The resorts do accept card and wallet payments but some times internet connections are often unreliable/non-existent
Is there any Mini Market in summerbay resort
There is a mini market at Summer Bay Resort, where you can get food, toiletries, T shirt,Sandles (and the cheapest alcohol on the island). You will get sun cream and bug spray etc so that you don’t have to buy them on the island.
Is there Wi-fi on the island?
We are using satellite access internet for both administration and customer usage. For now, we don’t provide free Wi-fi.
There is Celcom 019 internet coverage on the island which enable you to surf the internet via mobile. Please purchase Celcom prepaid card (at least RM10) and top up from us if you need it.
Do you provide Vegitarian Food ?
yes , we will arrnage Vegiterian food up on pior request on the booking time
What is the languages used for communication?
Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, English and Malay
What currency is used on the island?
Mainly Ringgit, but we also accept Renminbi, American Dollar, Singapore Dollar, Euro, Pound, New Taiwan Dollar and Yen.
Is it suitable for old folks and children to travel there?
Absolutely, there are many old folks and children visiting the island every year.
Is it suitable for disable to travel there?
I’m sorry, the resort is lack of facilities for disable.
What else to see in Kuala Terengganu?
Places worth to visit:
****Historic and lively Chinatown, street arts, Turtle Alley. There are also full of different kinds of food such as keropok lekor, coffee, nasi lemak and different cakes.
****Well known Crystal Mosque, Islamic Civilisation Park, Floating Mosque, Terengganu State Museum (the largest museum complex in Southeast Asia)
****Visit batik factory to learn about batik making process.
****Markets that provide various kind of tropical fruits such as mangosteen, rambutan, duku, musang king durian etc.