The tiny Muslim metropolis, KUALA
TERENGGANU , is a traditional place set on
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
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
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
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.
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 !!!
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 than
2km in length and one of the nicest islands off
the east coast. Coves on the A thirty-minute
ride by fishing boat from western side are
accessible only by sea or by clambering over
rocks, but you'll be rewarded PULAU
KAPASMarang takes you to 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.
2km in length and one of the nicest islands off
the east coast. Coves on the A thirty-minute
ride by fishing boat from western side are
accessible only by sea or by clambering over
rocks, but you'll be rewarded PULAU
KAPASMarang takes you to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| *Tourism Malaysia |
| Visit Terengganu |
| Tour the Mangroves Go there..... |
| 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..... |
| World Heritage Sites Malaysia Gunung Mulu National Park Sarawak Kinabalu Park Sabah Go there..... |
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..... |
| Malaysia has..... Well developed infrastructure Stable economy Rich cultural diversity Political stability 130 million year old rainforest |
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