A drive north of Kuantan through Kampung Beserah on the old Terengganu trunk route, you will pass lots interesting sights as you roll on by several villages that line the coast. Ever so often along the way, mostly on the right, you will see lots of signboards indicating resorts and chalets with countless numbers of food stalls and restaurants.

After journeying about 8 kilometres you reach a bridge that straddles a scenic river with Malay fishing boats  anchored in the shallows. The small settlement on the right is called Kampung Sungai Ular (Snake River Village). To access the place you have to drive on ahead after the bridge and look for a safe spot to make a U-turn and double back. 

A 20-minutes boat-ride from the village will take you to Pulau Ular (Snake Island), which is popular fishing spot. 

Now less rustic and colourful compared to about three decades ago, the area is still interesting. You can still observe the age old ways of the fishermen - from net mending to the various activities that keep the village alive.

From the bridge you can view an almost perfect picture-like composition of the river with tall coconut trees lining the beach at the furthest point. The traditional boats complete the rustic ambiance.