Pantai Merang
Merang is the gateway to world famous archipelago of Redang islands. The beach, although not the most famous in the east coast, its long sandy beach and long stretches of tall coconut palm, golden sand, gentle surf and sparkling emerald sea water.
Nearby is a very warm and friendly fishing village from where u can easily find place to stay . they are a lot of boat that u can hire here to go up the fireflies sanctuary by in Merang riverside as a lot of local and some tourist alike came here to see the thousand of fireflies spectacularly glittering in the dark and experience the Mangrove swamp are along both side of the river, and the Sonneratia caseolaris (Berembang) tree while heading to the unofficial little firefly sanctuary . that I had witness during an Eco-Awareness camp that I went last august 2005 and if can .Can you please tell them about this Little fireflies sanctuary at The Sungai Mearang to the many people who are not aware about the little firefly sanctuary here then you can just ride the waves to Pulau Redang.
Pantai Merang with its fabulous little fireflies sanctuary and beautiful Mangrove swamp and scenic beaches is a good stop to enjoy the sea breeze before proceeding to next destination
For those who are interested can also stay at Aryani Resort at Merang Beach before foing to Redang.
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Note: please DO Not to be confused with names, of Merang and Marang as Merang is the take-off point for visitors to Pulau.Redang, Pulau.Lang Tengah, Pulau Bidong and the other islands off this part of the coast. In addition, Marang in Marang District is the take-off point for Pulau Kapas which is much FURTHER down the coast.
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