I thought Semporna was beautiful, but Redang Island is actually the TOP1

Redang Island in Malaysia only opens from March to October each year, and there's not much time left this year to check it out.

Transportation Guide
1. Fly to Terengganu Airport: Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur, Penang, etc., take about 1 hour.
2. Speedboat from the pier: After arriving in Terengganu, head to Merang Jetty (about 30 minutes by car), then take a speedboat (about 45 minutes) to Redang Island.

Malaysia Entry Guide
Passport: Valid for ≥6 months + at least 2 blank pages.
MDAC entry card: Fill it out 3 days in advance for smoother entry.
Hotel itinerary and return ticket: Keep electronic copies.

Recommended Hotels: Laguna Redang Island, Beach Resort.

- One open-sea snorkeling experience is enough. To swim with turtles, book with Redang Beach Resort for 40 MYR, available anytime.
- Fireworks shows are only on Fridays & weekends, so plan ahead.
- Some island services only accept cash, so bring some.
- Baby sharks can be seen at the far-right diving spot.
- For budget-friendly accommodation, Laguna's sea-view rooms are great—four people can share for 1400+ MYR.
- Free fire dance performances at 8:30 PM are absolutely stunning and create an amazing atmosphere.
- Redang Beach Resort also offers beachside massages for 120 MYR/hour—super relaxing.