Friday, November 19, 2010

Kampung Sekitar Batu Rakit Homestay

* Kampung Batu Rakit * Kampung Pagar Besi * Kampung Pengkalang Atap * Kampung Mengabang Lekar * Kampung Pechah Rotan * Kampung Darat Batu Rakit * Kampung Mengabang Telong * Kampung Pengkalang Maras * Kampung Panchor Kuin * Kampung Maras * Kampung Padang Kemunting * Kampung Padang Nanas * Kampung Wakaf Tengah * Kampung Tanjung Kedepan * Kampung Wakaf Catur * Kampung Mengabang Telipot * Kampung Gong Pak Jin * Kampung Pak Tuyu * Kampung Tanjung Gelam * Kampung Tok Jembal * Gong Badak * Wakaf Tembusu *Merang

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Merang Beach

Sewa Bilik RM 50 Kapasiti 2 Org
Sewa Rumah RM 150.00 Kapasiti 10- 15 Orang
Sewa Rumah RM 200.00 16 - 30 orang 
Merang is the gateway to the world famous archipelago of Redang islands. The beach, although not the most famous in the east coast, its long sandy beach and stretches of tall coconut trees and sparkling crystal clear sea water is somehow making Pantai Merang a good stop to enjoy the sea breeze before proceeding to next destination. There are some cheap chalets run by the local offering basic accommodation if you later decided to spend a night or so in this tranquil beach.

In general, the long coastline of Pantai Merang is located about 30 kilometres to the north of Kuala Terengganu.
The name of "Merang" is rather unfortunate as it is often mistaken for another popular beach area that goes by the name of "Marang" to the south of Kuala Terengganu. In recent days, the many beaches along the stretch of coastal Setiu district have gained better visibility to the public with the ever-growing flock of tourists to the idyllic islands off the coast of Pantai Merang, namely Pulau Redang and Pulau Lang Tengah. In fact, regular island goers have to make the compulsory stop at Pantai Merang where the main passenger boat jetty is located.

As Pantai Merang gets out of the ghastly shadow of Pantai Marang, the proliferation of medium- and high-class resorts start to stamp its mark on this long stretch of beautiful beach. Hospitality establishments such as The Aryani and Sutra Beach Resort have been adorning its white sandy beaches for many years, and as of recently, Merang Suria Resort had joined the fray to capture a slice of stopover tourists heading to the popular islands off the coast of Terengganu. It is not uncommon for island-bound visitors originating from different parts of Malaysia and Singapore to stay overnight at the many beach resorts of Pantai Merang before appropriately heading to the islands from Merang Jetty.

Near to the confluence of Sungai Merang and the South China Sea, a massive breakwater has been erected to regulate the depth of the river estuary. The construction has resulted in a man-made lagoon fronting the camping ground on the beach. In the so-called public park area, the beach is decidedly beautiful with swaying coconut trees and shady casuarina trees that produce whistling sounds when the wind is blowing strongly.

A good spot for a visit is the Merang Observatory Station (or Balai Cerap for Universiti Darul Iman). The place looks like a planetarium and is actually used for sky-gazing to determine the beginning of the many special months of Islamic calendar. As the observatory is perched on top of a hill overlooking the vast expanse of Pantai Merang, the view can be considered spectacular.



Sunday, October 24, 2010

Pantai Batu Rakit

Batu Rakit Beach

It is 30km from Kuala Terengganu or 15 Km from Merang in the north. Pantai Batu Rakit is on the unspoiled shores dotted with colourful fishing boat and surrounded by lush forest. There are fishing villages adjoining to the beach, catch the coming home fishing boats in every good weather evening for fresh fish or look for stalls by the road selling Terengganu famous keropok lekor, otak-otak and Satar. In some sunny days, the famous Pulau Redang and former Vietnamese refuge island, Pulau Bidong are visible from the beach. Try seafoods tempura (goreng celup tepung) at the Batu Rakit beach stalls, the stall serves varieties tempura such as  fishes, crabs, squids, prawns, sting rays, bananas, kerepok etc. Batu rakit also famous for fried kew teaw with squid and chicken, try the stall opposite the mosque along the main road. 

http://www.terengganutourism.com 
 

Taman Tamadun Islam

Taman Tamadun Islam
Taman Tamadun Islam merupakan sebuah kembara interaktif monumen Islam di serata dunia. Ia memberikan pendidikan dan hiburan informatif tentang destinasi Islam dunia.
Terletak di Pulau Wan Man, Kuala Terengganu, taman seluas 23 hektar ini adalah sebahagian daripada projek untuk membangunkan Kuala Terengganu sebagai bandar tebingan sungai. Taman Tamadun Islam ini terbahagi kepada dua zon: Kompleks Taman Tamadun Islam dan Zon Awam.
Taman Tamadun Islam adalah taman tema pertama yang mengiktiraf senibina Islam. Kompleks ini menempatkan 21 replika bangunan berkaitan sejarah Islam dunia.
Tarikan utama di sini termasuk Masjid Negara (Malaysia), Dome of the Rock (Palestin), Masjidil Haram (Arab Saudi), Al-Hambra Citadel (Spain) dan Taj Mahal (India).
Terdapat juga Mimbar Kalyan (Uzbekistan), Makam Abu Nasr (Afghanistan), Mimbar Berputar Samarra (Iraq), Masjid Mohd Ali (Kaherah), Masjid Besar Qairawan (Tunisia), Masjid Besar Agadez (Nigeria), Aleppo Citadel (Syria), Masjid Kul Syarif (Russia) dan Mimbar Xian, China.
Ikon bagi Taman Tamadun Islam ialah Masjid Kristal, yang menjadi mercu tanda baru bagi Kuala Terengganu.
Masjid unik ini diperbuat dari kristal kaca dan besi yang telah dibuka secara rasminya oleh Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin pada 8 Februari 2008.

http://www.tourism.gov.my

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Kesesuaian Homestay

  • Pendaftaran ke IPT seperti IPG Datuk Hj Razali, UNISZA, UMT, ILP , INSTEP, Pusat Latihan Kesihatan, MRSM Batu Rakit dll.
  • Majlis Konvokesyen untuk IPT berkenaan, seperti di atas.
  • Lawatan ahli keluarga pelajar.
  • Rombongan perkahwinan/pertunangan
  • Hentian untuk ke Pulau Redang dan Pulau Lang Tengah
  • Percutian di sekitar Kuala Terengganu
  • Keperluan pekerjaan dalam jangka masa pendek
  • Transit pindah rumah. 
  • Rombongan menghantar dan menyambut jemaah haji di Lapangan Terbang Sultan Mahmud

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Aktiviti

Terdapat pelbagai aktiviti yang boleh dilaksanakan apabila menginap di Batu Rakit Homestay. Antaranya berbasikal mengelilingi kawasan perkampungan, bersantai bersama keluarga di tepian pantai sambil menikmati makanan tersohor Terengganu seperti keropok dan ikan celup tepung, melawat persekitaran Kuala Terengganu dan  menaiki bot penambang untuk ke Kuala Terengganu.Bagi mereka yang suka menikmati keindahan alam semulajadi bolehlah memandu ke arah utara di mana terdapatnya pantai peranginan Merang, Pantai Rhu Sepuluh dan Mangkuk. Keindahan  pantai yang masih dalam bentuk semulajadi tanpa pembangunan melampau sungguh mengasyikkan dan meningalkan kenangan di Terengganu. Di sepanjang jalan berkenaan juga terdapat deretan kedai keropok yang  boleh dijadikan cederahati kepada sanak saudara dan rakan-rakan.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Pengenalan dan Lokasi

          Homestay Batu Rakit meyediakan perkhidmatan sewaan rumah secara harian mingguan serta berkala.
Terletak 25 km ke utara Bandaraya Kuala Terengganu serta berhampiran dengan pusat pengajian seperti Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (dulunya dikenali sebagai KUSZA),  Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Dato' Razali Ismail ( dulunya Maktab Perguruan Batu Rakit), Pusat Latihan Kesihatan Batu Rakit, Institut Latihan Perindutrian Petronas, Institut Latihan Perindustrian Gong Badak , MRSM Batu Rakit dan pelbagai sekolah menengah dan rendah termasuk berasrama penuh.
        Homestay ini juga berhampiran dengan kampung tradisional di sebelah barat serta perkampungan nelayan di sebelah timurnya.situasi ini membuka peluang mengenali masyarakat Terengganu yang agak unik.
           Mula beroperasi pada 1.10.2010 dengan sebuah rumah di Taman Kalungan Budi, kini telah berkembang menjadi keseluruhan rumah sebanyak 17 buah rumah.