Terengganu Darul Iman

Terengganu State Museum Complex

It's museums galore at this complex. Featuring a main museum, a maritime museum, and a fisheries museum, the complex also has four traditional houses, and botanic and herb gardens. The main museum is constructed in Terengganu's traditional architectural style, supported by 16 stilts. On display in the museums are textiles, crafts, Islamic articles, contemporary art, royal artefacts, and exhibits on the petroleum industry.

Waterfront

The Waterfront is a great spot to observe the waking city. In the morning, watch fishermen unload their morning catch or haggle over prices of seafood. You can also take a boat cruise to Seberang Takir, a fishing village on the northern side of the estuary, where a great view of the South China Sea awaits you.

Pulau Redang

Pulau Redang offers crystal clear waters, pearly white shores, a colourful array of spectacular marine life, a breathtaking sunset and what could be the world's most nature coral gardens. This paradise-like island is perfect for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, jungle trekking, fishing, boating and canoeing. It takes about 2 hours by boat from the village of Marang.

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Fishing Villages

The fishing villages at Marang and Kijal lie along the coastal route on the east coast. Stop over at these idyllic kampung enroute to Kuala Terengganu for invigorating views of swaying coconut trees and picturesque waters, complemented by fishing trawlers and fishermen at work.

Pulau Kapas

Pulau Kapas is renowned for its beautiful natural surroundings with pure emerald waters, white sandy beaches, palm trees and superb coral formation. The island has long been kept a secret by lovers of the underwater world because of its secluded areas that are unspoiled and quiet. Visitors will also find a haven for water activities such as swimming, snorkeling, wind surfing, kayaking and boating.

Pulau Perhentian

Pulau Perhentian consists of two islands providing a stopover point for fishermen. The two islands, 'Perhentian Besar' and 'Perhentian Kecil', are located off the east coast of Terengganu. The former island, as its name suggest, is the bigger island and has been carefully developed to cater to visitors. The latter is a secluded and isolated island with minimal facilities and not quite suited for visitors. However, both the islands provide visitors with breathtaking scenery, crystal clear waters filled with rich and colorful marine life.

Tenggol Island

The largest of a cluster of small islands off the coast of Kuala Dungun, Pulau Tenggol is covered by the riverine rocky terrain. The island is popular with divers because of the scenic underwater rock formations which are home to a variety of marine life.

Bukit Puteri

Bukit Puteri is a 200m high historical hill used in between the years of 1831 to 1876 as a fortress to defend the state from enemy attacks. As it is the highest point in Kuala Terengganu, the state capital of Terengganu, visitors can get a birds eye view of the magnificent surrounding area.

Pulau Duyung

Pulau Duyung is home to Terengganu's famed boat-building industry. Wander around and watch master craftsmen at work. The boat builders create their works of art from memory, experiemce, and knowledge passed down through generations. Pulau Duyung is also noted for its dried and salted fish, and fish crackers industries.

Lata Tembakah

Waterfalls The Lata Tembakah Waterfalls is located in the Pelagat forest reserve and offers nature activities for a healthy mind and body. In the forest reserve, the Lata Tembakah Waterfalls is made of a beautiful seven-tiered cascading waterfall with its highest point at 50 metres.

Chinatown

Kuala Terengganu's Chinatown may be small, but it still offers interesting choices. Pick up artefacts and knick-knacks at the art galleries and browse in the Chinese shops, or drop by the peaceful temples. It is also the place to seek out travel agents to arrange trips to outer islands.