Kenyir Lake - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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Tasik Kenyir is the largest man-made lake in Southeast Asia, spanning 260,000 hectares. It is also Malaysia's largest rock-filled hydroelectric dam. The lake is surrounded by a vast tropical jungle, the lake area is a popular spot for angling, boating, canoeing, jungle- trekking, 4WD driving and golfing.

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Mount Tahan

Mount Tahan

60.86km from Kenyir Lake

Mount Tahan, at 2,187 m, is the highest point in Peninsular Malaysia. It is located within the Taman Negara national forest, in the state of Pahang. The mountain is part of the Tahan Range in the Tenasserim Hills and is popular with local climbers.

Masjid Kristal

Masjid Kristal

64.03km from Kenyir Lake

The Crystal Mosque or Masjid Kristal is a mosque in Wan Man, Terengganu, Malaysia. A grand structure made of steel, glass and crystal, the mosque is located at the Islamic Heritage Park on the island of Wan Man.

China Town, Kuala Terengganu

China Town, Kuala Terengganu

65.73km from Kenyir Lake

Kampung Cina is a Chinatown located in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia. It is one of Southeast Asia's early Chinese settlements and contains stately ancestral homes, temples, townhouses, and business establishments. The town is small but has colorful shophouses along both sides of the road that carries traditional flavor.

Masjid Tengku Tengah Zaharah

Masjid Tengku Tengah Zaharah

66.61km from Kenyir Lake

The Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque or the Floating Mosque is the first real floating mosque in Malaysia. It is situated in Kuala Ibai Lagoon near the estuary of Kuala Ibai River, 4 km from Kuala Terengganu Town.

Drawbridge KT

Drawbridge KT

67.34km from Kenyir Lake

Kuala Terengganu Drawbridge or Jambatan Angkat Kuala Terengganu is a bascule bridge in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia, which crosses the mouth of Terengganu River. The bridge is the fourth bridge in Kuala Terengganu City area that straddles the river after Sultan Mahmud Bridge, Manir Bridge, and Pulau Sekati Bridge.

Kapas Island

Kapas Island

73.34km from Kenyir Lake

Kapas Island is located nearby the city of Kuala Terengganu in the eastern part of the peninsula. Kapas Island is only 2 kilometers long and 1 kilometer wide. It is a tiny island that travelers mainly visit for relaxation, sunbathing, diving and especially snorkeling as the corals around Kapas are very nice.

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Terengganu

Terengganu

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Terengganu is situated in eastern Peninsular Malaysia. Several outlying islands, including Pulau Perhentian, Pulau Kapas and Pulau Redang, are also a part of the state.

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