kenyir lake

Kenyir Lake (Tasik Kenyir)

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Located approximately 55 km from Kuaia Terengganu, the Kenyir Lake is reputed to be one of the largest and most fascinating man-made lake in the world. Covering an area of 369 sq km, it is also Malaysia's largest rock-filled hydroelectric dam. When the area was inundated by water, most of the hills were above the water level, thus creating about 340 man-made islands. Surrounded by a lush tropical jungle, the Kenyir Lake is a popular and ideal retreat for nature lovers, anglers, photo enthusiasts and fun seekers.

 

Some of the activities which could be carried out here are fishing, swimming, canoeing, boating and jungle trekking. Due to the cleanliness of the lake and abundance of food supply, the Kenyir Lake has a wide variety of fresh water fish such as Baung, Toman, Kelisa and Lampam. Accommodation such as houseboats, floating chalets and lakeside resorts are also available to visitors.

waterfall

Kedah state begins with its eastern boundary demarcated by the Main Range. The steep hills END rather quickly and the terrain changes into lowlands. Then, among the wide lowland plain at one spot beside the sea coast, a massive Gunong Jerai suddenly makes its presence felt. In the sparsely populated highland areas, many river sources are left intact including the 'original' waterfalls
The state is literally littered with waterfalls, only a couple of the larger ones have been developed as well visited picnic spots.

Accessability: Easy
Picture	Name/Location	Type	Activities	Description
	Batu Hampar Yan Gunung Jerai	Cascades Multiple falls	Picnic Swimming Camping	Recreation park with a few small waterfalls
	Bukit Hijau Near Malau	Cascades Multiple falls	Picnic Swimming Trekking Camping	A well maintained recreation park with beautiful cascades and falls
	Durian Perangin Pulau Langkawi, Gunung Raya	Multiple falls	Picnic Swimming	Attractive, well-maintained recreational park with some nice falls. Seasonal.
	Junjong waterfall 15 km South of Kulim	Cascades Multiple falls	Picnic Swimming Camping	Popular waterfalls, not far from Kulim
	Lata Bayu Baling	Cascades Multiple falls	Picnic Swimming Camping	Well maintained park and a popular weekend destination.
	Lata Mengkuang 12 km from Sik, near the Thai border	Cascades Single fall	Picnic Swimming Camping	A nice waterfall in remote surroundings
	Perangin Sik Near Sik	Cascades	Picnic Swimming Camping	A recreation park with a cascade and a small fall
	Puteri Mandi Gunung Jerai	Single fall	Trekking	Seasonal Fall
	Serdang Falls Near Serdang	Cascades Single fall	Picnic Swimming	Popular recreation park. Fals also know as Batu Hampar falls
	Telaga Tujoh Pulau Langkawi	Single fall	Picnic Swimming Trekking	The fall is at its best in the rainy season, September/October. The name comes from the seven pools at the top of the fall
	Temurun Waterfall Pulau Langkawi, road to Damay Bay Resort	Multiple falls	Picnic Swimming	Tallest fall of Langkawi. Seasonal
	Ulu Paip East of Kulim	Rapids Cascades	Picnic Swimming	Recreational Forest with some rapids and a small waterfall.
Accessability: Moderate
Picture	Name/Location	Type	Activities	Description
	Batu Hampar near Gurun	Single fall	Picnic Swimming Camping	Situated in a Rubber Estate
	Perigi Falls Yan Kechil	Cascades	Swimming Trekking	Seasonal Fall. Climbing up will be problematic during the rainy season
Accessability: Difficult
Picture	Name/Location	Type	Activities	Description
	Sg Jagong Falls Not in Kedah, but in Croatia!	Multiple falls	Picnic Swimming	An email about these falls has been circulating on the Internet for years already. It is a hoax. There are no Sg Jagong waterfalls.

sibu island

The Island
Most of the island's resorts are situated on the north eastern section of Pulau Sibu, where the golden brown beaches slope away gradually offering ideal bathing conditions. The views from these beaches are of Pulau Tinggi and a string of smaller islets to the south. On a clear day Tioman Island can be seen to the north. The "moonrise" at full moon is so spectacular it is a sight not to be missed.

Prior to the area being designated a Marine Park in 1993 the line of kelongs which can be seen off the south western coast provided the resorts with a wonderful supply of succulent seafood. However the new regulations now mean they may only be used as platforms for rod and line fishing, popular with many tourists. This section of the coast is sheltered from almost all winds and the sea here is frequently so calm it resembles a lake, allowing mangrove trees to become established along the shore. There is along narrow spit to the south of the village, mostly planted with coconuts, a quiet, breezy place.

The south east coast of Sibu rears up as a series of steep, abrupt cliffs with a rocky shoreline at their base and provides shelter to the village behind. The rocks here, and where exposed at other points on the island, are colourful and contorted. This is due to their composition of layers of volcanic ash run through with later lavas which have combined to produce lacework patterns and reliefs. Low down on headlands near the sea rock pools are frequent and contain miniature worlds populated by colourful fish, crabs and corals. By Tg Keramat the cliffs contain caves and arches.

There is a large village, Kg Duku, towards the southern tip of Sibu which has a police post, mosque, school, clinic and drinks stall. The entire village is solar powered. The young people of the village now have the opportunity to find employment in the resorts on the island instead of having to find work on the mainland. The older folk continue to earn a living by fishing and follow a more traditional lifestyle.

The Ocean

There is good snorkeling to be found offshore Sibu, notably the north east corner of the island, Tg Semanggar, where there is a good variety of coral and fish. The scuba  diving in this area is generally shallow, between 30 feet and 40 feet, allowing longer 'bottom time'. There are many scuba diving sites within a 30 minute boat journey from Sibu offering a variety of both soft and hard corals. The sea life is prolific and varied, from Nurse Sharks to Moray Eels, Bat Fish to Blue Spotted Sting Rays, Box Fish to Nudibranches and much, much more. Less usual sights such as Sea Horses, Leopard Sharks, Schooling Baracuda and Black Tip Reef Sharks can also be seen. With a fast dive boat Pulau Aur and Pulau Permangil are also accessible from Sibu, within 1 hour, where Manta Rays and Whale Sharks can be found!

The Season

The season traditionally opens 1st February but we open earlier if Chinese New Year falls in January. We stay open till the end of November, which is our favourite month as the colours are superb when the wind is starting to change. The resort is closed for December and January for the North East monsoon  The weather remains fairly constant throughout the year, with an average temperature around 29 degrees centigrade. The air gets cooler in the evenings and the nights are pleasant, you many need your jammies! (That's pyjamas to grown ups :)