Kijal Beach (Pantai Kijal ) and Awana Kijal

Pantai Kijal is yet another beach in Terengganu  that is famous with tourists. The beach here is rather secluded yet picturesque with coconut trees and casuarina trees that fringe the beach. At times the the winds from the South China Sea and the currents here are strong that some have even surfed here. You can also spot rustic fishing villages scattered along the beach here. There is also a long jetty here for those who enjoy fishing.

The coastal roads here are lined up with food stalls selling lemang, otak-otak and satar. A good idea is to grab some and have a picnic here by the sea while you enjoy the magnificent view of the sea. If you plan to stay the night, there are lots of homestays and inns here offering accomodation. However the most famous one here is Awana Kijal Golf, Beach & Spa Resort. Below is a description of this popular resort adapted from  agoda.com.

Panoramic view of Awana Kijal

Golf course by the sea

Famed for its 18-hole golf course, beautiful architecture and world-class Javanese spa, this five-star resort is located on the east coast of Terengganu, with a 7.6KM private beach and surrounded by 800 acres of natural greenery. Other activities offered at Awana Kijal Beach & Golf Hotel include tennis, windsurfing, canoeing and fishing. The well-equipped children’s playground has a giant chess set as well as Waterfall Pool, the biggest landscaped pool in the East Coast., making it a perfect place to stay if there are kids. Among the many fine dining options available is the renowned Windows Steak House. Spacious and comfortable rooms all have panoramic views of the South China Sea. 

Check-Out

12:00 PM

Earliest Check-In

12:00 PM

Number of Rooms

341

Parking Service

yes

For reservations and enquiries, click the highlighted link below :
Awana Kijal Resort

Tanjong Jara - Luxury resort with a great view

Located in the district of Marang, Tanjong Jara is a famous 5 star resort by the beach. Beautifully landscaped tropical gardens, friendly and welcoming Malay culture together with elegant architecture of 17th century wooden palaces becomes the centerpiece of Tanjong Jara apart from the magnificent view of the beach and the open sea.

This is a beautiful resort that exuberates luxury if you have the money to spare. There are 4 types of rooms offered here, each beautifully decorated with a splendid view of the South China Sea. Here are the description of each type of room as described in the Tanjong Jara website.

The Anjung Suite

The Anjung Suite rest above the river that flows into South China Sea and has a stunning view of the sea. Anjung Suite is furnished with comfortable sofas in a spacious living and dining hall with its own bar and powder room. The bedroom provides a king-sized bed, a large writing desk, a sunken bath, two vanity units and a separate water closet. This is the premier suite within the Resort and is a one-of-a-kind location for a most memorable experience.

The Anjung Room

Situated along the beachfront are 10 single-storey beach rooms, each 88 square metres in size. Each room is furnished with a king-size bed, as well as a sofa bed. A symmetrical sunken outdoor bath sits in its own private garden, and an indoor bathroom features two vanity units with a large indoor shower. The doors and windows open out to a canopied verandah looking over the beautifully landscaped tropical gardens and sea. An ideal location for a romantic honeymoon.

The Serambi room

Situated on the ground floor of a double storey unit, there are 44 rooms in all. Each room is 55 square metres in size, and features a king-size bed and a spacious indoor bathroom with two vanity units, separate bath and shower facilities. A partially covered verandah overlooks the tropical gardens and is perfect for a private barbeque dinner.

The Bumbung Room

These 44 rooms are situated above the Serambi Rooms and are similar in size and furnishings, excluding private terraces, however the windows open out to a magnificent view of the ocean and gardens.

                    Fine dining with a magnificent view

Tanjong Jara also offers  fine dining in all of its restaurants. Each of them are wonderfully located to give you a splendid view and put you in a relax mood.  Visitors have a choice of delicious Malay, Asian and Western cuisines to choose from. And if you're tired just hop over to the award winning spa to relax, reinvigourate and revive yourself with stress releasing massage.

Various packages can be requested here at your convenience such as  the  snorkelling or diving in Tenggol Island, cooking class with the resort's chef, Chemerung waterfall excursion, the Marang, river cruise, traditional handicraft tour and the guided bicycle tour.

So come pamper yourself in luxury in the presence of nature's beauty here at Tanjong Jara. For reservations and enquiries, click on the highlighted link . Tanjong Jara Resort.  Meanwhile enjoy this short video clip of Tanjong Jara and see what they have to offer.

For more information about the main attraction in Terengganu, don't forget to catch the next issue of Terengganu travels. Until next time have a great day.

The Aryani - a cultural experiance

I remember the first time I went to the Aryani, a few years ago. We had departed early from home and reached Merang around 9 a.m. The entrance gate of Aryani was close to a Petronas station. After filling in some petrol, we had our breakfast in a nearby stall. 

We had nasi lemak, but it was the Terengganu version of  nasi lemak. Instead of the usual  sambal ikan bilis they have sambal ikan tongkol (tuna) in Terengganu. It was, delicious, I really enjoyed that nasi lemak. The fish was fresh and succulent, the sambal was divine. Until today, the Terengganu version of nasi lemak has remained one of my favorite.

After breakfast, we made our way to the Aryani. It was somewhat secluded. In order to get there, we had to follow a quiet path shrouded by bushes and trees. The Aryani is well hidden amidst the semi jungle, giving you the impression of  a very private and exclusive resort.

The design of the buildings were distinctly authentic Malay culture. It felt as if we were walking in old Malay palaces with its beautiful woodcarvings made out of high quality timber. As we climb the steps to the open air restaurant above, the sounds of live gamelan was heard. It truly is a delightful cultural experiance, as the gentle sounds of the gamelan filled the air. The view from the restaurant was simply amazing too, there was a swimming pool in the middle of the courtyard sorrounded by coconut trees. 

Amongst the unique features of the Aryani are the hundred year old mber "Heritage Suites' which has been dismantled and rebuilt on the resort site. The 'Heritage Suites" is part of the original timber Palaces Complex of Royal households from the previous century. It offers guest the unique experience of living in an ancient malay timber palace. 




All villa units have their private garden and gateway with an outdoor sunken bathtub in an intimate garden setting. The Heritage and Modern Suites feature both outdoor and indoor baths giving guests the choice of enjoying both luxuries.


 The water vessels made of clay called 'Tempayan" are found at the bottom of the steps with a water scoop (gayong) made of coconut shell with a wooden handle. This hygenic practice of washing the feet before entering houses is according to the Malay custom for hygenic reasons.

 

The beach was isolated and quiet with a breathtaking view of the emerald blue sea. The beach club is an amazing place to take amazing view of the sea. There is also clean bathroom and toilet here for the convenience of visitors who wish to use them.

Just off the beach of The Aryani are various islands of the National Marine Park offering crystal clear diving waters and rich coral communities. A short boat ride away is one of the finest Marine Parks of Peninsular Malaysia.

The Aryani truly offers a cultural experience. If you love to have a peace of mind and tranquility in beautiful sorroundings and rich cultural atmosphere, then come to the Aryani.

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The Aryani 
or call 609-653 2111