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Perhentian Islands
Twin tropical islands off Malaysia's northeastern coast with turquoise waters, coral reefs, and sea turtles at a fraction of the cost of other destinations.
23 km · about 25 min drive
Terengganu, Malaysia · Asia
Kuala Besut is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Cherang Ruku, 23km from Perhentian Islands.
Kuala Besut is a town located in Terengganu, Malaysia. With a population of 2,400, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kuala Besut sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kuala Besut to your route.
Kuala Besut is a mukim in Besut District, Terengganu, Malaysia. It is the departure point for boats to the Perhentian Islands. There are a variety of tour operators that tourist can choose for getting to Perhentian Islands. Small shops selling souvenirs of Perhentian Islands are also available around the town.
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Kuala Besut is located in Terengganu, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 5.8330 latitude, 102.5551 longitude.
Kuala Besut has a population of approximately 2,400 people, making it a town in Malaysia.
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Twin tropical islands off Malaysia's northeastern coast with turquoise waters, coral reefs, and sea turtles at a fraction of the cost of other destinations.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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