The Perhentian Islands of Malaysia is one of the most fascinating and spectacular places in the world that you must visit in Malaysia, this region, which is located on the northeastern coast of Malaysia, is one of the best and most important tourist attractions in Malaysia. The Perhentian Islands are located in the South China Sea, 19 km from the state of Terengganu in western Malaysia and 65 km from the Thai border. The Perhantian Islands are made up of two islands, the Perhantian Basar or the Great Perhantian and the Perhantian Kassil or the Little Perhantian, and are an ideal beach for a family holiday in Malaysia. These are the beauties of this island and watching them is one of the beautiful experiences that not everyone enjoys, and in fact, this is a sea paradise and part of the Malaysian National Marine Park; In addition to the seas and clear waters that both islands have because of their global fame, the cliffs and the crystal clear waters around it, have made it home to corals, sea turtles, small sharks and fish reefs. It is also a recreation area for many interested tourists from all over the world. Traveling to Malaysia does not make sense without hiking and seeing its unique attractions. In fact, on a trip to Malaysia, if you reduce your area to hotels and shopping malls, it would be better not to go on this trip at all.
Perhentian Islands in Malay means stopping place, which is what you will do when crossing the island and you have no choice but to stop at this place to spend time exploring the island. According to researchers, the Perhantian Islands were one of the islands inhabited by Vietnamese refugees and sailors in their boats in the 1970s. The Perhantian Islands are referred to as station islands in many nineteenth- and twentieth-century maps and some scholars believe that this indicates that the term stopping point is a translation from British colonial times.
According to another theory, some scholars believe that due to the traditional role of the island as a place for trade, this place has been a place of exchange for Bangkok and Malaysian merchants and traders from these two regions have been engaged in trade on the island for a long time. That is why this name is intended for it.
There was a time when the main income of the people in these islands was through fishing, but as you know, today tourism is the most important economic activity of the Perhantian Islands, and in recent years, due to the influx of tourists to this area, the tourism industry has grown. Perhantian Islands have beautiful beaches with clear blue water; here you can also have a dream experience by staying in luxurious and equipped places on the beach and tropical forests. There are no inns in these islands. And only luxury beach houses welcome tourists. You can save on your budget by renting a home. And if you are looking for antiquities, this is not a good choice, because there is no historical monument or museum on this island, but its eye-catching beaches take your mind away, so nature lovers, hurry to the white sandy beaches, forested hills and Sunset in the coral bay, waiting for you on the small island.
If you are traveling to Kuala Lumpur, you can use the night buses that are intended for this destination. These buses take you to the beach in the early morning and from there you can easily reach the Perhantian Islands by boat. The entry point of many Malaysian tour travelers to the Perhantian Islands is the Small Island or Kassil. You should tell the boatmen that you would like to get off the boat in Long Beach (a festive and crowded option on the east side of the island) or Coral Bay (a quieter, more secluded option on the west side). If you are unsure, a 15-minute walk through the jungle is your way from one side of the island to the other. Most of this path is paved. Given that there is no way to get cash on the island, you should have enough money with you. Pay for the hotel electronically in advance so you only need money for your daily expenses.
The wildlife of the Perhantian Islands under the sea is fascinating and spectacular, you can see large sea turtles, fish clods, abundant black sharks and other animal species in the waters of the island, it should be noted that While exploring the island, watch out for the large numbers of poisonous lizards and spiders. At night, the water reflects light, which is particularly attractive and you can see many stars above your head, you can also see the main beach, walking in the coral bay, watching the wide beach and photography, Enjoy windmills, island boating and mountaineering.
In addition to Malay, the inhabitants of these islands are fluent in English, so you can easily communicate with the people there. In 2007, for windfall and comfort, two wind turbines were installed in the Perhantian Islands to provide electricity to the people 24 hours a day. Because before this, the islands were without electricity at certain hours and caused little tourists to travel there. Also in 2013, with the development and generalization of the Internet, large telecommunication towers were installed on the mountains of these islands and wireless internet (WIFI) was provided for the residents.
The economic base of the Perhantian Islands is based on nature tourism. Sandy beaches, coral white sand and turquoise blue sea are the island’s natural attractions. On the island, there are also other tourism activities such as diving, swimming, camping, fishing, jungle hiking and motorcycling that you can enjoy. Listen to the tips on the island guides to avoid small dangers on the island such as spiders or bad places to swim.
Eating in the Perhantian Islands is very affordable. But if you go to expensive tourist restaurants, the cost of your food will increase. There are no roads on these islands, but there are many hiking trails instead. For slightly longer routes, you can use water taxis, which are the main form of transportation on these islands.
The Perhantian Islands are almost completely closed during the winter months. At this time of year, the sea is very turbulent and passengers and supplies are extremely difficult to move. However, you can still rent a boat from Kuala Lumpur, but in the Perhantian Islands you can expect far fewer options for food, accommodation and recreational activities. Between November and February, you will most likely be alone in the islands.

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