Thursday, July 9, 2009

Mount Reng, Kelantan, Malaysia


One of the popular natural attractions of the country. It is located at Batu Melintang, which is situated along the East-West Expressway in the district of Jeli. You can take a bus heading to Jeli from Kota Bharu's main bus terminal.

Mount Reng is renowned for its spectacular natural beauty and is visited by thousands of nature lovers who come to feast on the breathtaking natural wonders of the area. Like most of the natural attractions of Malaysia Mount Reng is also associated with some legendary tale. The local residents of the region believe that mountain is linked to the legendary Puteri Saadong. According to the folklore, Puteri Saadong was disappointed with the the villagers' preoccupation with cat and dog fighting and in anger he hurled a gigantic boulder down the Reng Mountain onto the village centre. Non one in the village could survive this onslaught and all the villagers died except one.

Latest research and excavation in and around the mountain has suggested that the entire area was inhabited during ancient time. The mountain also boasts of limestone caves, which have become popular tourist attractions.


Source : Asiarooms

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