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Masjid Lapan Kubah
Masjid Lapan Kubah in the Kampung Lapan Kotak,
Jerteh got its nickname as the Russian Mosque
due to its architecture being similar to the St Basil
Cathedral in Moscow, Russia. Its uniqueness, the
design of the mosque and the colourfully-painted
colour combination of the domes caused the iconic
mosque to become an attraction and was visited by
numerous visitors, whether to perform their prayers
or just to record some memories.
Perhentian Island Masjid Lapan Kubah
The Perhentian Island is divided into two main islands,
which are Perhentian Besar Island and Perhentian Kecil
Island. The Perhentian Island is one of the islands that Desa Ukiran Kayu (DUK)
were visited often in Malaysia and has attracted The establishment of the Desa Ukiran Kayu (DUK) is a
thousands of tourists from all around the world every manifestation for the “Wood Carving District of Besut”
year. Aside from the beach activities, snorkeling dan which has been declared on 12th of August, 1999
scuba diving, you can also visit the fisherman village area in as a recognition to the famous wood carvers in Besut
Perhentian Island. District. Other than being the center of reference
and attention among tourists who wished to learn
about the art of carving and wood carpentry, the
DUK also played an enormous role in giving birth to
young people with wood carving skills.
Main 8:00am - 6:00pm | Sun - Wed
8:00am - 3:30pm | Thurs
Attractions Desa Ukiran Kayu
Pantai Air Tawar
Pantai Air Tawar became a family holiday destination
besides being a place of choice for carrying
out cultural activities in the pavilions provided. Other
than that, its activities that became the center of
attraction are snorkeling and riding on banana boats.
Pantai Air Tawar
Kota Putra Paragliding & Extreme Park
Paragliding is one of the most popular sports in Besut.
Kota Putra is one of the paragliding sites located at the
coast. This activity is most suitable for those who love
extreme sports.
Perhentian Besar Island
Kota Putra Paragliding & Extreme
Kuala Besut Jetty Park Official