Pulau Sibu is a pleasant hideaway with its lush tropical vegetation, endless
stretches of golden beaches and clear blue waters. The island is also dotted
with numerous sea caves carved out of rocks. The constant pounding by the sea
during the monsoon season has given the island a beautiful yet rugged
appearance.
The surrounding waters contain fascinating coral reefs teeming with colourful
marine life. Shipwrecks off its coast can also be found. In the olden days,
Chinese junks and pirate vessels often exchanged cannon fire around this
island, and the remains of these battles lie scattered all around the seabed.
There are facilities for scuba diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, sailing and
angling. Visitors can go for a hike through the jungle leading to unspoilt
mangrove swamps or visit the kelong where anchovies are caught. Alternatively,
head for the kampung to get a first hand look at how coconuts are smoked to
make copra.
Accommodation on the island range from fully furnished chalets to basic A-frame
huts. Bathing facilities are available at the community showers. There are also
restaurants serving Asian and Western cuisines.
Kuala Terengganu airport is located
20minutes from the main town of Kuala Terengganu. Then proceed to Merang jetty
which 40minutes drive north of Kuala Terengganu by the coastal road. The
journey will take approx. 40minutes by speedboat and one and 1 ½ hrs by slow
boat and ferry services are also available.
