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Kenyir Lake is an artificial lake located in Terengganu and the largest artificial lake in Southeast Asia. Kenyir Lake occupies an area of about 26,900 hectares, about the size of 52,000 football fields, and has a water storage capacity of 23.6 million cubic meters. This means that the area of Kenyir Lake maybe twice as large as Singapore. Although Kenyir Lake is only a man-made lake, its scenery is beautiful. Kenyir Lake was originally developed into an artificial lake for power generation, but because the surrounding beauty is like nature, it attracts a large number of tourists to visit it. Kenyir Lake also provides a package to take the boat out of the lake. Visitors can choose to book online or buy tickets directly at the pier to board the boat and enjoy the beautiful scenery on Kenyir Lake.
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Direction Signs on The Shore
When taking a boat, we can always find such a guide on the shore. I thought these were small signs to guide the boatmen, but it was only after the tour guide explained that Kenyi Lake was an unknown village before it became an artificial lake.
Before 1985, this piece of land called Kenyir Lake used to have a nice name-Kuala Terengganu. It was a very small village with only a few residents. Because the area is low, it is often flooded by rain during heavy rain or the rainy season. For the safety of the residents, they had to move out of this small village, and the land of Kuala Terengganu was also requisitioned by the government to develop into the Sultan Mahmud power station. The street signs that we can see along the way are the signs that the village has not yet been developed before.
Tree “Growing” in The Water
On the way to the islands, there are also some "trees growing in the water." According to the captain’s explanation, these trees did not grow in the water, but were too late to be cut down when the water was introduced into the lake, which created the unique appearance of Kenyir Lake. Although it is just a dry trees, it still attracts many people to stay here and take photos. Because these trees have been soaked in water for a long time and have no leaves, they also have an inexplicable sense of vicissitudes in appearance, just like that unknown village buried by water, flooded by merciless rain. Fortunately, the residents at the time didn't let the tragedy happen when they escaped. Fortunately, the government later developed the lake so that it could have a different life.
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Lasir Waterfall
Among the many packages in Kenyir Lake, Lasir Waterfall is the most popular and recommended by everyone. Lasir waterfall is said to be one of the highest waterfalls in Lake Kenyir. The depth of the waterfall is moderate, and the temperature will not be too high or too low. It is suitable for small children to splash in the lake safely, so many tourists will come here to picnic and splash in the form of a family. Nevertheless, the surface of the stones in the waterfall is very slippery, so both adults and children must be very careful. Children must be supervised by their parents, and they must also wear a life jacket that is dominated to avoid unnecessary risks. The water of the waterfall is cool and refreshing. There is also a mountain trail going up the waterfall, which is very suitable for those who like adventure or mountain climbing. Those who do not like sports can also try to challenge, because there are stairs along the way, and it is not difficult to walk.
Orkid Garden
Not only Lasir Waterfall, but there is also a highlight point - Orkid Garden. The Orchid Garden planted different varieties of Orchid from all over the world. Because these flowers come from different places and have different growing seasons, there is no such thing as a hundred flowers blooming in the courtyard. Although there is no such thing as a hundred flowers blooming, every orchid grows vigorously under careful care and is charming and charming. Besides, there is a small greenhouse in the Orchid Garden. According to the staff's explanation, a special kind of strawberry is grown in this small greenhouse, which can grow in a warm climate, unlike the strawberry on Cameron Mountain. Visitors here can also choose an Orchid Flower that suits them under the guidance of a shopping guide. Of course, the return trip is by boat, or hope that tourists should think twice before buying, so as not to hurt the beautiful Hu Jihua, and also waste their own money.
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Kenyir Lake House Boat
On the way to different islands by boat, we were able to find such houseboats on the lake, which is also one of the characteristics of Kenyir Lake. The houseboat has been on Kenyir Lake for many years. In the past, this was a place where people lived by fishing. In recent years, because of the development of the tourism industry, it has started to operate the houseboat concept of the house. As the name implies, "boathouse", it can not only carry people to the island they want to go to, but also allows people to live in it, which is very convenient. The reason why the houseboat is so attractive is that it will keep wandering on the lake. Just think about it, if you wake up one day and find that the scenery outside the window becomes another beautiful scene, wouldn’t it be beautiful? Of course, this is done to ensure the safety of passengers. This houseboat attracts many tourists from home and abroad, and everyone wants to experience this alternative accommodation environment. It is a pity that the houseboat stipulates that at least 10 people can book, and the price for one night is about MYR1,100. The price can be said to be too high. According to information provided by insiders, the houseboat is not easy to book. In some seasons, the boathouse reservations are almost full! If you want to experience the boat trip, it is recommended to make an appointment in advance!
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