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Located in the interior part of Terengganu, Kenyir Lake
is the largest man-made lake in Southeast Asia. Covering an area of 369 sq. km, it is also
Malaysia's largest rock-filled hydroelectric dam. Sharing its border with Kelantan in the
west and Pahang in the south, this immense lake also servers as another gateway to
Malaysia's National Park.
With about 340 islands, which were once hilltops and
highlands, more than 14 waterfalls, and numerous rapids and rivers, Tasik Kenyir is also
home to numerous species of freshwater fishes and exotic wildlife. Surrounded by a lush
tropical jungle, the Kenyir Lake is a popular and ideal retreat for nature lovers,
anglers, photo enthusiasts and fun seekers. Some of the activities that could be carried
out here are fishing, watersports, canoeing, boating, bird watching, cave exploration, and
jungle trekking.
Jetty
 The main gateway to the lake is Pengkalan Gawi or Gawi Jetty. Visitors can
make full use of its facilities such as the Tourist Information Centre, parking bays, food
stalls, and more. Boat rentals and transfers can also be easily arranged through
respective representatives stationed there.
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