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.

KT - Fireflies Sanctuary

Lampyridae commonly called fireflies is a type of bug that shines at night with the light that can be found towards the abdomen. In Terengganu, you can find that The Sungai Yak Yah Firefly Sanctuary is the biggest fire sanctuary in Malaysia.

It is located about half an hour from the town of Chukai in Kemaman.The best time to go here for firefly appreciation activities is from July to September, which is the mating season for the firefly.

Take a cruise down the Yak Yah River to watch one of the wonders of nature, the flickering lights of the fireflies on tree branches are certainly a magical sight to behold.

The memory of these ‘Christmas trees’ lining the magrove riverbanks of the river can often be cherished only in one’s mind, as it quite difficult to capture the scene in photograph

Cheneh Recreation And Camp Resort, Bandar Cheneh Baru,24000 Kemaman,Terengganu.
Tel : 09-8730540
Fax : 09-8730542

Operations :
7:45pm-Visitors to the Sg. Yak Yah early
8:00pm-Trip the first and followed by hour each trip until 12:00pm