Look back over where and when the story of Longsha campsite started.
Longsha started from an idea for a cheap budget, basic beach side camping experience that should be able to accommodate small groups and mix many cultures in one living space, like a home away from home at a very reasonable low budget price.
Longsha originates from collective help of many locals, family and volunteers alike, who have supported, volunteered, learned and helped each other in many different ways, about cultures and languages, hospitality in tourism, crafts, art and day to day survival on the island. The idea was to run something with minimal effort and fuss but with the basic needs for staff and guest to enjoy an environment that should be relaxed for all.
Previously the Kapas campsite (as it was named before Longsha) used to open its doors only to group bookings, mostly at weekends and as and when group bookings were taken, so remained mostly closed unless a booking was taken.
Back in 2014, the campsite became Longsha Campsite at Kapas Island, with just eleven tents, one set of broken toilets, a store, kitchen and some very overgrown land that needed a bit of TLC.
The ground land was cleaned up a lot trying to preserve any trees possible, hanging a few hammocks and seating areas put in place. Previous boys toilets and showers were adjust so a girls and boys very basic shower block was occupied at the campsite.
Today the shower blocks are different , still basic but more roomy, and have been rebuilt twice, with the women’s shower block currently under refurbishment on Feb 2025. (Awaiting new pictures)
The kitchen had a bit of a spruce up internally to make things more suitable for day to day use of many guest rather than just a group use kitchen. Two more stoves/hob cooking facilities placed and shelf’s etc input.
Bbq area made and some basic seating/dining area
Kitchen area and seating buildings are much the same, but internals have changed over the years. A few light panels put in the kitchen roof to help with more daylight hours, raised seated floor area to help with staying dry when the rains fall.
The idea to have the campsite as an everyday facilities/accommodation, beach side camping experience was something new, and we had no idea how popular it could become. First we started with up to a maximum of 15-25 daily guest and 2/3day/night, bookings of no more than 40-60 people once or twice a month.
After an experiment to take more people due to the island’s popularity in 2015-2017, adjustments were made. The maximum capacity being reduced from 80 to a maximum of 60 people at any one time during peak times, such as school holidays and weekends. Off-peak times will have an average maximum of 30-40 people full house. These changes accommodate the island’s facilities and help prevent excessive water usage and overburdening waste facilities. This makes the experience better for all and kinder to the land and environment of Kapas Island.
Our relax and table areas change regularly depending on the monsoon damage, wear and tear and space through the years.
Contact us through our website.
https://longshacampingandboatservices.com
https://longshacampingandboatservices.com/blog/
Here you can find our Telephone numbers for camping and boats services. There is also a bunch of useful information for when you plan your tip to Longsha campsite
LongSha Camping & Boat Service, Kapas Island, Marang, Terengganu, Malaysia. 
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