Thursday, April 29, 2010

Legend of Perhentian Island

LEGEND OF PERHENTIAN ISLAND

in ancient times,there was an enormous and powerful dragon called Naga Pulau Berjuang residing in Tanjung Basi of Perhentian Besar Island. one day, as he was basking at the highest point of the isle, another male dragon suddenly attacked his beloved island. the other dragon's severe assaults were threatening to sink the island. all ablazed, Naga Pulau Berjuang swiftly descended upon his annoying rival and shortly a tremendous battle of epic proporation arose. as Naga Pulau Berjuang descended, he left a marked trail on the island presently known as The Dragon's Trail (Jalan Naga).

another remarkable local legend pertaining to this exatic island is it is free from any species of poisonous snakes. the existence of a poweful guardian dragon as well as Keladi Lekir (Araceae Amorphophallus) and akar cina putih (white Chinese roots) completely venomous species. 


located 21 kilometer from the coast of Terengganu, the island of Perhentian Besar and Kecil offer amazing snorkelling spots in theirs boulder-encrusted bays. the aquamarine waters with excellent visibility and spectacular underwater reefs make Perhentian the preferred choice of veteran divers. plinge in and experince the thrill of seeing manta rays, reef sharks and barracudas. arrangements can also be made for jungle trekking, island cruising and boats can be hired to look for small bays and secluded coves in which to swim,snorkel or scuba dive

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