LEGEND OF PERHENTIAN ISLAND
In ancient times, there was an enormous and powerful dragon
called Naga Pulau Berjuang residing in Tanjung Basi of Perhentian Besar Island.
One day, as he was basking at the highest point of the isle, another male
dragon suddenly attacked his beloved island. The other dragon’s severe assaults
were threatening to sink the island. All ablazed. Naga Pulau Berjuang swiftly
descended upon his annoying rival and shortly a tremendous battle of epic
proportion arose. As Naga Pulau Berjuang descended, he left a marked trail on
the island presently known as The Dragon’s Trail ( Jalan Naga)
Another remarkable local legend pertaining to this exotic
island is it is free from any species of poisonous snakes. The existence of a
powerful guardian dragon as well as keladi lekir ( Araceae Amorphophallus) and
akar cina putih ( white Chinese roots) completely neutralizes the poison of any
straying venomous species.
Located 21 kilometres from the coast of Terengganu, the
islands of Perhentian Besar and Kecil offer amazing snorkeling spots in their
boulder –encrusted bays. The aquamarine waters with excellent visibility and
spectacular underwater reefs make Perhentian the preferred choice of veteran
divers.
Plunge in and experience the thrill of seeing manta rays, reef sharks
and barracudas. Arrangements can also be made for jungle trekking, island
cruising and boats can be hired to look for small bays and secluded coves in
which to swim, snorkel or scuba dive.
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