| | | | | | | | PLACE TO GO : | District Of Besut |
| | | | | | Besut is the northern-most district in Terengganu and it borders with Kelantan. The commercial hub is Jertih while Kampung Raja is the administrative centre. Boat services to the panoramic Pulau Perhentian are available at Kuala Besut Jetty.. Besut has much to offer to tourists and visitors. The splendours of nature await them at Pulau Perhentian, Pulau Rhu, Lata Tembakah, Lata Belantan waterfalls, La Hot Spring, Bukit Keluang Beach, Air Tawar Beach and Dendong Beach. Besut is also home to a thriving cottage industry that includes wood-carving, leather crafts and rattan-weaving. In addition to all that, the people of Besut are also famous for their friendliness, warmth and charms. | | | Only a few kilometers away from Besut and about 140 km north of Kuala Terengganu is Bukit Keluang, a peaceful beach park perfect for family outings. Discover the caves in the vicinity and be enchanted by the walkways that lead to them. The beach's rocky outcrop and caves afford a view, which is one of the most breathtaking in the country. | | Its geography also includes a river, which flows out to the sea, as well as thick cover of the rainforest. Besides that, it is a pleasant retreat for swimming, snorkeling and windsurfing activities. | 
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| | | With such diverse features, the beach was chosen as the site for the 18th Asia-Pacific Regional Jamboree, which was held in August 1997. |
| | | The Lata Tembakah Waterfalls is located at Besut district which is about 20 minutes drive from Besut town, offers nature activities for a healthy mind and body. It is located in the Pelagat Forest Reserve in Besut. The sprawling 300 square hectares is blessed with a beautiful seven-tiered cascading waterfall with its highest point reaching 50 meters. The park is a haven for those who are health conscious and love adventure retreats such as swimming, camping, jungle-trekking and nature walks. | 
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| | | | | | Located about 40 km from Besut, it is easily assessable by all forms of road transport. The Caressing Lata Berangin is an ideal spot to rest after a tiring and strenuous jungle trekking. | The Uniqueness of this Hot Spring which appears between the rocks makes the area a very popular recreational Park in the East Coast. The cool breeze with the cascading water from a height of 300 feet will soothe away tiredness giving one a sense of vigor and vitality. La Hot Spring or locally known as ' Kolam Air Panas La ' offers a unique hot spring amidst the beauty of nature. | 
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| | | Lata Belatan Waterfalls has gained a reputation for being an ideal picnic spot among the locals as there are many boulders here, serving as walkways leading to the cool, clear streams. Here, camping grounds are available as well as changing rooms, food stalls and strategic picnic areas. | | | Pantai Air Tawar is a pristine and scenic beach ideal for family and group outings. One can just sit under the shade of the trees while enjoying a fresh coconut drink and sumptuous seafood. The vendors here sell all types of local foods and assorted drinks. Pantai Dendong is another strip of beach that is a hit among tourists and locals. It is a popular spot for outdoors activities. The beach has chalets and resorts catering to the needs of visitors. Here, visitors will find it easy to relax and lulled by the breeze and the soothing sounds of the gentle waves. | | Pulau Perhentian Renowned as one of Malaysia's marine paradises, Pulau Perhentian consists of two islands - Pulau Perhentian Besar and Pulau Perhentian Kecil, which are revered by sunbathers. A trip to this exotic tropical islands is a must for all nature lovers and those who enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, swimming, windsurfing, sailing, boating and canoeing. It is surrounded by a virgin jungle, swaying palm trees, white sandy beaches, warm sapphire blue waters and a colourful coral gardens. Closer to shore, you can watch turtles lay eggs. | | Wood Carving One of the oldest crafts in the country, the craftsmen of Besut have long mastered this skill and have created designs that are original, intricate and able to stand the test of time. Their carvings are usually inspired by nature and floras as well as the Islamic arts. Now, their work are getting more recognition and orders are pouring in from local and foreign corporations. | | | | PLACE TO GO : | District Of Besut |
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