TERENGGANU
Discover the treasures of exotic Terengganu, a state rich in
Malay heritage, blessed with an abundance of sun drenched lush islands,
bestowed with a wealth of invigorating natural adventure sites and a myriad of
colourful traditional pursuits that include batik printing and songket weaving.
Its coastal capital, Kuala Terengganu, is both the royal and largest city in
Terengganu offering numerous charming facilities of modern and traditional
fusion.
THE TRAGIC TALE OF A TURTLE STONE
Legend has it, there once lived a loving turtle couple that
would always roam and play together. One day, while they were together near the
mystical sea garden called Banjaran Sari, they got lost and decided to ask a
local puffer fish about where they were. She told them that they were in the
waters of Rantau Abang. She also told them about an incredibly beautiful
location nearby where the sand was soft and pure but such area was off limits
to the fishes because they could not go on land.
Curiously got the better of both turtles who decided to go
and explore the forbidden area. When they finally reached the shore they were
reminded once again by a crab of the danger of the forbidden area. The female
turtle was afraid and wanted to leave. However, the male was adamant. He told
the female that she could stay behind and wait for him if she was too scared to
continue. Then the male turtle went off to explore the bay further.
While exploring, he saw a beautiful pond with crystal clear
water. Tired and parched, he decided to drink from the pond. Immediately he
started to feel heavier and could not move his legs, eventually he was turned
into stone. Apparently, he had sipped from a cursed pond. A seagull brought the
sad news to the female turtle. Heartbroken, the female turtle went back into
the ocean, alone.
It is said that no matter where she went she would always
return to the beach of that very bay to lay eggs and visit her altered beloved.
Every time,she lays her eggs, she would weep and deeply grieve over her tragic
fate.Soon, many turtles started coming to the beach of Rantau Abang to lay
eggs.
They too would cry as they lay their eggs remembering their unfortunate
ancestor. The area is now known as Batu Penyu or Turtle Stone.
Located 56 kilometres south of Kuala Terengganu , Batu Penyu
is in a village called Bukit Che Hawa in Rantau Abang area. Besides these
unique and wonderful turtles, Rantau Abang is known for its sun drenched, soft
sandy beaches such as Teluk Bidara and Tanjong Jara that are perfect for
picnicking , sumbathing , swimming and unwinding.
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