Saturday, February 19, 2011

KT - Telaga Simpul


According to folklore, the crew of passing merchants used to stop over at this well to draw water and carry it back to their ships.

Located near Bukit Penjabad of Kuala Kemaman near Marina Beach, Telaga Simpul was mentioned in the journals of the great traveller, Abdullah Munshi. There is a freshwater well. For a long time, travellers have been using the well to frechen to replenish their water supply. However, according to myths, traveller must tie a knot using the pandanus leaves nearby and place it by the well to avoid bad luck. Today, the place has been restored and basic amenities are provided.

Located about 15km from Chukai on the coastal road towards Kuala Terengganu, is about 1 metre in width and nearly two metres deep.

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