Perhentian Islands, Malaysia
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Perhentian Islands, Malaysia

The Perhentian Islands (Pulau Perhentian in Bahasa Malaysia) lie approximately 10 nautical miles (19 km) offshore the coast of northeastern Malaysia in the state of Terengganu, approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of the Thai border. The two main islands are Perhentian Besar (“Big Perhentian”) and Perhentian Kecil (“Small Perhentian”). Popular for it’s beaches, snorkeling and driving. Like a real postcard.

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Wikipidia:Perhentian Islands

Things to Do & See
Long Beach (Pasir Panjang)
Most popular beach on the small Island for backpackers with many chalets and restaurants, snorkel spots right at the beach ... more
Coral Bay (Teluk Aur)
Smaller Beach on the small Island, more relaxed and quite with excellent snorkel and dive spots and great sun sets ... more
Pulau Perhentian Besar
The Big (=besar) Island. The slightly bigger island offers more expensive resort style accommodation. For family travellers or those who like it more quiet and have an extra Ringgit to spend. ... more
Pulau Perhentian Kecil
The small (=kecil) island. With plenty of low-priced accommodation the island is a backpackers favorite and can get quite crowded at peak season on Long Beach. ... more

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HOSTELS
Mohsin Chalets & Restaurant
Chalets, Perhentian Islands
Chalets on Long Beach, Pulau Perhentian Kecil. Chalets with own restaurant with the best view over the beach. Free Wifi at the restaurant if you order something. ... more
Lemongrass Chalets & Restaurant
Chalets, Perhentian Islands
Long Beach, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Chalets at the southern edge of the Beach ... more
Rock Garden Village
Budget Hotel, Perhentian Islands
Chalets on the most southern edge of Long Beach, Pulau Perhentian Kecil. One of the cheapest option on the Perhentians. ... more
Chempaka Chalets
Hostel, Perhentian Islands
Chalets on Long Beach, Pulau Perhentian Kecil ... more
Moonlight Chalets
Hostel, Perhentian Islands
Chalets and Restaurant on Long Beach, Pulau Perhentian Kecial ... more
Panorama Chalets and Restaurant
Chalets, Perhentian Islands
Chalets on Long Beach, Pulau Perhentian Kecil with the best restaurant on this beach ... more
Synfony Village
Chalets, Perhentian Islands
basic chalets on Long Beach, Pulau Perhentian Kecil ... more

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Travel Tips
Money
FYI - There is no cash point on the Perhentian Islands. Either take lots of cash with you or go to Jerteh, 10min by taxi from Kuala Besut before you go to the Islands. But it seems that credit cards are readily accepted at resorts (if you don't mind putting food/activities on your room).

By anonymous on March 31, 2008

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STORIES
I got it from my Mamak
Mamak stalls are restaurants in Malaysia mostly run by muslim Indians. Traditionally they started out as road side stalls but due their importance to Malaysian social life, hence their number of customer, there are big mamak restaurants and even chains now too. Mamak stalls are a true multi-racial melting pot, whether they be Malay, Indian, Chinese or others, this is place where everybody meets for a snack or a drink with friends, business clients, breakfast or just watching football at night. Many mamak stalls operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. You want your Roti Canai and Teh Tarik at 4am in the morning? No problem. Welcome to Malaysia! Found out what "mamaking" is all about.
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Weather

It’s hot (around 30C celcius) and very humid throughout the year. So be prepared to take 2-3 showers every day to get rid of your own stickiness.

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