The tiny Muslim metropolis, KUALA
TERENGGANU , is a traditional place set on
an estuary, with dozens of craft workshops
and an exceptional cultural museum complex.
The new Istana Tengku Long Museum is set
in landscaped gardens 3km west of the
centre. The main building displays exquisite
fabrics and crafts, and details the history of
Terengganu. Elsewhere in the compound,
you'll find a fine exhibit of Koranic calligraphy,
two traditional sailing boats, a small Maritime
Museum and some reconstructed ancient
timber palaces. The supreme example of
these is the Istana Tunku Long, originally built
in 1888 with a high pointed roof and wooden
gables fitted with twenty gilded screens,
intricately carved with Koranic verses.
At the west end of Kuala Terengganu, Jalan
Bandar forms the centre of Chinatown, where
you'll find the excellent Teratai, selling local
arts and crafts. Kuala Terengganu's Central
Market (daily 6am-6pm), a little further down
on the right, close to the junction with Jalan
Kota, also deals in batik, songkets and brass
ware. For other good craft buys, check out
the small brass ware workshop (daily
8.30am-6pm) on Jalan Ladang in the east of
town. Ky Enterprises, about 3km due south of
the centre on Jalan Panji Alam, is a good
place to watch the mengkuang style of
weaving, using pandanus leaves to make
bags, floor mats and fans. In neighbouring
Pasir Panjang, about 500m west of Jalan
Panji Alam, Abu Bakar bin Mohammed Amin
on Lorong Saga, is a kris maker (call to make
an appointment; tel 09/622 7968). You can
catch traditional dance shows at the
Gelanggang Seni cultural centre, a
two-kilometre walk or trishaw ride southeast
from the centre, facing the town's beach,
Pantai Batu Buruk (Fri & Sat 5-7pm &
9-11pm, except during Ramadan; free).
TERENGGANU , is a traditional place set on
an estuary, with dozens of craft workshops
and an exceptional cultural museum complex.
The new Istana Tengku Long Museum is set
in landscaped gardens 3km west of the
centre. The main building displays exquisite
fabrics and crafts, and details the history of
Terengganu. Elsewhere in the compound,
you'll find a fine exhibit of Koranic calligraphy,
two traditional sailing boats, a small Maritime
Museum and some reconstructed ancient
timber palaces. The supreme example of
these is the Istana Tunku Long, originally built
in 1888 with a high pointed roof and wooden
gables fitted with twenty gilded screens,
intricately carved with Koranic verses.
At the west end of Kuala Terengganu, Jalan
Bandar forms the centre of Chinatown, where
you'll find the excellent Teratai, selling local
arts and crafts. Kuala Terengganu's Central
Market (daily 6am-6pm), a little further down
on the right, close to the junction with Jalan
Kota, also deals in batik, songkets and brass
ware. For other good craft buys, check out
the small brass ware workshop (daily
8.30am-6pm) on Jalan Ladang in the east of
town. Ky Enterprises, about 3km due south of
the centre on Jalan Panji Alam, is a good
place to watch the mengkuang style of
weaving, using pandanus leaves to make
bags, floor mats and fans. In neighbouring
Pasir Panjang, about 500m west of Jalan
Panji Alam, Abu Bakar bin Mohammed Amin
on Lorong Saga, is a kris maker (call to make
an appointment; tel 09/622 7968). You can
catch traditional dance shows at the
Gelanggang Seni cultural centre, a
two-kilometre walk or trishaw ride southeast
from the centre, facing the town's beach,
Pantai Batu Buruk (Fri & Sat 5-7pm &
9-11pm, except during Ramadan; free).
| Experience the picturesque fishing villages along the coast or drive inland to visit the largest man-made lake in Southeast Asia, Tasik Kenyir. Resorts, houseboats and campsites cater to eco-tourists wanting to explore forests, waterfalls and caves. Kite flying, bird-singing and top-spinning are other pastimes to enjoy. Idyllic islands to visit include Perhentian, Redang and others offering great resorts, water sports and dazzling underwater attractions. |
| Don't forget to visit the morning markets for some fresh fruit and vegetables !!! |
| The art of Batik - take a tour of the batik factory |
| Local tea cakes |
| Flying the traditional 'Wau' kite |
| A house boat on Lake Kenyir |
| The Wayang Kulit is a traditional shadow play using puppets made out of the skin of the buffalo. Try to catch the play if you have a chance to. |
The tiny coastal village of MARANG , 17km south of Kuala
Terengganu, has long attracted a steady trickle of foreign visitors,
drawn to the place by the promise of "old Malaysia", as well as the
delights of nearby Pulau Kapas, 6km offshore. There's a handful of
guest houses and batik shops here, but nothing much else. Any
Dungun- or Rhu Muda-bound bus (every 30min) from Kuala
Terengganu will drop you on the main road at Marang, from where
the centre is a short walk down one of the roads towards the sea.
The ferry companies running boats over to Pulau Kapas (RM15
return) have their offices on the main road. Mid-morning is the
usual departure time but there is no service during the monsoon
(Nov-Feb).
Terengganu, has long attracted a steady trickle of foreign visitors,
drawn to the place by the promise of "old Malaysia", as well as the
delights of nearby Pulau Kapas, 6km offshore. There's a handful of
guest houses and batik shops here, but nothing much else. Any
Dungun- or Rhu Muda-bound bus (every 30min) from Kuala
Terengganu will drop you on the main road at Marang, from where
the centre is a short walk down one of the roads towards the sea.
The ferry companies running boats over to Pulau Kapas (RM15
return) have their offices on the main road. Mid-morning is the
usual departure time but there is no service during the monsoon
(Nov-Feb).
A thirty-minute ride by fishing boat from
Marang takes you to PULAU KAPAS, less
than 2km in length and one of the nicest
islands off the east coast. Coves on the
western side are accessible only by sea or by
clambering over rocks, but you'll be rewarded
by excellent sand and aquamarine water. Like
many of its neighbours, Kapas is a designated
marine park, the best snorkelling being
around rocky Pulau Gemia, just off the
northwestern shore, while the northernmost
cove is ideal for turtle-spotting.
Marang takes you to PULAU KAPAS, less
than 2km in length and one of the nicest
islands off the east coast. Coves on the
western side are accessible only by sea or by
clambering over rocks, but you'll be rewarded
by excellent sand and aquamarine water. Like
many of its neighbours, Kapas is a designated
marine park, the best snorkelling being
around rocky Pulau Gemia, just off the
northwestern shore, while the northernmost
cove is ideal for turtle-spotting.
| The Terengganu State Museum This elaborate museum complex consists of a Main Museum, a Maritime Museum, a Fisheries Museum, 4 traditional wooden houses and botanical and herb gardens. The Main Museum is built on 16 wooden stilts, in accordance with the traditional architecture of Terengganu. Its 4 blocks are adjoined, to represent a big family. There are 10 galleries showcasing textiles, traditional handicrafts, the state history, the history of Terengganu's royal family, nature, traditional art, petroleum, Islamic art and contemporary arts. |
| Desa Craft Desa Craft is an interesting handicraft center which showcases songket, brass ware, batik and fashion wear of current batik designs. This center was developed by the Terengganu State Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) as part of its effort to promote Kuala Terengganu as a popular tourist destination. |
| Pulau Duyung Pulau Duyung is the most well-known boat-building ground in Terengganu. There, you can see boats being made by skilled boat builders who implement skills which have been passed down from generation to generation. Builders are unique, for they work entirely from their memory and experience, without any set plans. Pulau Duyung is also renowned for its dried and salted fish, and fish crackers industries. It is easily accessible via the Sultan Mahmud Bridge or the Kuala Terengganu waterfront by boat, for those who enjoy using sea transportation. |
| Malaysian Handicraft Centre Chendering, located 6km from Kuala Terengganu, is the site of the Malaysian Handicraft Centre. The centre offers visitors a wide variety of Malaysian handicrafts and an insight into handicraft making. Some of the exquisite items which can be found here are songket, batik, vases, mats, hats, wallets and bags made from pandanus leaves. Visitors will also get a chance to witness firsthand the skills of local artisans in songket weaving, batik painting and basket weaving. |
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| Payar Marine Park Snorkle with fish Go there..... |
| Save the turtles Go there..... |
| BATANG AI SARAWAK Dawn Walk Guided Nature Walk Blowpipe demonstration Video presentation and Nature Talk Games Tennis Water Activities Jungle Trekking Upriver cruise Longboat Fishing Go there..... |
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On one of your trips outside the city, catch a
glimpse of 'rubber tapping', an age old art of
extracting the sap out of the rubber tree.
Rubber is one of the top exports of Malaysia.
glimpse of 'rubber tapping', an age old art of
extracting the sap out of the rubber tree.
Rubber is one of the top exports of Malaysia.
| Visit the Elephants..... Go there..... |
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| Malaysia has..... Well developed infrastructure Stable economy Rich cultural diversity Political stability 130 million year old rainforest |
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