"Marang Beach is unique in that its broad golden sands form a remarkable stretch of sand dunes like a wall that slopes dramatically into the sea, creating an unusual two-tier beach."
Professed by many to be the "Queen of Sunrises", this bustling riverine village, about 15km south of Kuala Terengganu, grew originally from a cluster of fishing folks' homes. It is today acknowledged by many as the most advantageous point along the East Coast to witness and photograph the most spectacular daily sunrise in the country.
Thousands of postcards depicting the sunrise in all its blazing glory over the fishing villages amidst the silhouettes of massive coconut groves are circulated throughout the world regularly. In this respect, a string of budget hotels is located along the banks of the river and near the estuary offering " the most glorious sunrise views".
The most popular spot for this purpose is the bridge across the river mouth where one can also admire the colourfully painted fishing boats as they plough down the river towards the sea in the early moments of dawn. Marang beach is unique in that its broad golden sands form a remarkable stretch of sand dunes like a wall that slopes dramatically into the sea, creating an unusual two-tier beach.
Marang is also well known for its river and mangrove environment, and one can hire a boat at the Marang jetty for an insightful ride upriver to observe some of the intriguing wetland flora and fauna, including monitor lizards and otters.
Last viewed - July 06, 2008
Getting there
From Kuala Lumpur, you should head east towards Kuantan. This will lead you to the Karak Highway where you'd have to go through all the way to Kuantan, a journey which takes approximately 3 - 3 and a half hours. Upon reaching the outskirts of Kuantan town, head Northeast, which leads you to Kuala Terengganu. Marang is just one of the outlying districts of Kuala Terengganu.
User recommendation
"alhamdullilah,kebangkitan kerajaan baru ini (BN).kita akan
mengecapi suasana marang yang lebih gemilang dimasa depan" by HJ.DIN
"resort yang paling best kat sutra beach resort"
"One of the most scenic beaches still available in the peninsula Malaysia."
"Alhamdulillah, Dengan terbentuknya Kerajaan Baru, di-bawah pemerintahan BN, harap2
Bandar Marang akan kembali cerah - memancar dan Pantai Marang pun akan kembali Puteh-Berseh semula. Mudah2an Pantai ini tidak akan berulang tercemar lagi." by makcikJamilah
"I'm very love this wonderful place!Good place to sketching and relaxed,coz i'm artist." by ocean blue
"Bersyukur pada tuhan,dengan
kepimpinan baru ini.bandar marang ini lebih berseri lagi.suasana pantai dan keramahan penduduk menceriakankan lagi keadaan" by HJH idah
"Alhamdulillah, baru-baru ini saya melawat Terengganu, banyak perubahan yang sedang dilaksanakan oleh pimpinan kerajaan baru kita, mudah-mudahan rakyat di sana menikmati rezeki dengan rasa bersyukur.."
"semasa saya menjalani pkn di setiu agro resort,siri2/1 kami sempat pergi ke pantai marang...sungguh cantik permandangan dii situ.....kebetulan cikgu JJ adalah pengurus chlet di situ...." by norisma
