Pesona Terennganu

KUALA TERENGGANU – THE HERITAGE WATERFRONT CITY    

The state capital of Kuala Terengganu is a riverine city located in the estuary of the Terengganu River. Kuala Terengganu used to be a port of call for traders, missionaries, scholars and sailors from the neighbouring region as well as from other parts of the world.  

Kuala Terengganu has an abundance of appeals with attractions offering glimpses of a unique blend of local tradition, rich cultures, heritage and the beauty of nature, plus the warmth of its people.

Terengganu State Museum

• The biggest museum complex in South East Asia in an area of 27 hectares 

•       9 main galleries (Textiles, Crafts, History, Royal, Petroleum, Weapons, Artefacts,         Islamic Arts and Maritime)

•       The original Inscription Stone of Terengganu (Batu Bersurat) is prominently                 displayed at the main entrance.

•       Original Terengganu Traditional Palace & House disassembled and rebuilt in the           museum yard.

Islamic Civilization Park

•       23 replicas of Islamic monuments and mosques from the Islamic world.

•       The iconic Crystal Mosque.

•       River Cruise, Dining Cruise and Island Cruise.

Pasar Payang

•       One of the most popular markets among locals and tourists

•       Crafts, Brassware’s, Batik, Songket, handicrafts, souvenir items are among          the items sold at the market)

Chinatown

•       The Chinatown’s main street is flanked on both sides by colourful double story shop houses that carry a blend of culture and heritage.

•       It is also home to two grand temples or toapekongs, the Ho Ann Kiong and the Tien Hou Kong as well as the Taoist Kuan Ti Temple.

•       Famous for its prominent Dragon Arch, other attractions are Turtle Alley, Bukit            Keledang, Kampung Tiong Market, the Green Lane, The Old Bridge, Teck Soon     Heritage House, Tokay Wee Sin Hee Lane, the World Heritage Lane, Payang Memory Lane and the Vertical Garden.

Traditional Boat Making

•       Built with a combination of modern technology and local traditional precision.

•       Sought after by international sailors due to its sea worthiness.

•       3 main boat builders in Pulau Duyong