Kuala Terengganu Travel Guide

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Pro

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 pleasant town, slow pace which is relaxing 


Con

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 A bit out of the way 


In a nutshell

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 The place to unwind and to stay away from the hustles of the city life. 

 

Explore Kuala Terengganu

Things to Do  

Taman Tamadun Islam (Islamic Civilization Park)

Taman Tamadun Islam (Islamic Civilization Park), Kuala Terengganu

 imran8852 Says:  There is an entrance fee before you can visit this park. Considering that meal voucher is included in the fee, it’s very worthwhile! The miniatures are all real looking especially Dome Of The Rock Or Qubah Al-Sakhrah Mosque...except that they’re smaller. There are the... 

Pantai Kemasik

Pantai Kemasik, Kuala Terengganu

 imran8852 Says:  If you happen to drive along the coastal line to Kuala Terengganu do stop by at Kemasik Beach. There are amenities nearby such as prayer room for the Muslims and few shops to grab a bite. On the day of our visit, seems like they were upgrading the place. This beach is... 

A Visit To Telaga Simpul

A Visit To Telaga Simpul, Kuala Terengganu

 imran8852 Says:  On our way to Kuala Terengganu we stopped by to visit a few places and one of them was Telaga Simpul, It is near the Marina Beach. There is quite an interesting story about this Telaga Simpul. According to an old folk story, this place used to be a place for the ‘Orang... 

Hotels  

Ri-Yaz Heritage Resort and Spa

 4 Reviews and 52 Opinions  It looks very simple from the outside...but inside...it's really nice. 

Tanjong Jara Hotel

 1 Review and 397 Opinions  Winner of the Aga Khan architecture award, this exceptional resort is a masterpiece and showcase of... 

Restaurants  

a local restaurant: Yummy nasi dagang

a local restaurant: Yummy nasi dagang, Kuala Terengganu

 Arfah Says:  It's just a local restaurant by the side of the road from Kuala Terengganu to Merang Jetty. According to the locals, it's a favourite among them. Nasi dagang, a delicacy of the people in Terengganu. Anyone going to Terengganu must try this cuisine, you don't know what... 

Seafood...Seafood And More Seafood!

Seafood...Seafood And More Seafood!, Kuala Terengganu

 imran8852 Says:  You can find abundance of Sea Food Restaurants in Marang or along the coastal line especially if you are driving to & fro Terengganu. Don’t forget to try it. Not that they are only delicious but the price are reasonable too! I love the ‘ Udang Goreng Tepong’ or fried prawns... 

Transportation  

Easy way to KT

Easy way to KT, Kuala Terengganu

 Arfah Says:  From Kuala Lumpur you can take either MAS or Airasia to Sultan Mahmud Airport, Kuala Terengganu. Travel with comfort with MAS...cost around MYR550 (to n fro), or you can choose the budget airlines Airasia...cost around MYR300 to n fro. Flights from Kuala Lumpur to KT is just... 

Trishaws

Trishaws, Kuala Terengganu

 Arfah Says:  You'll find a lot of trishaws in Kuala Terengganu. The only thing is that those cycling those trishaws mostly are old men...so making them cycle too far just don't feel right to me...short trips are ok I guess. 

Shopping  

Esah Bt. Mamat - No 16, Pasar Payang: Mengkuang Woven Handicraft/Baskets

Esah Bt. Mamat - No 16, Pasar Payang: Mengkuang Woven Handicraft/Baskets, Kuala Terengganu

 Arfah Says:  The tiny shop is located inside Pasar Payang. It's quite tricky in there...there're so many shops in Pasar Payang...some don't even have any names...only numbers. This aunt sells plenty of different type of handicraft made from mengkuang (Pandanus odoratissimus)...baskets of... 

Kak Yah Keropok Losong: Must try in Kuala Terengganu

Kak Yah Keropok Losong: Must try in Kuala Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu

 Arfah Says:  It's a shop selling many type of products made from fish. Most special here is its 'keropok lekor'... I don't think there's an English word for that. Keropok lekor comes in a a tube-shaped that resembles sausages.They are made from fish, flour and other ingredients. You can... 

Local Customs  

Devoted Muslims here

Devoted Muslims here, Kuala Terengganu

 Arfah Says:  Most of the people here are very devoted to Islam, so please be careful in choosing your attire while walking around the state (unless you're on the islands...).Long/quarter pants...skirts n a decent tops will do while traveling around. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Waterfall

Waterfall, Kuala Terengganu

 imran8852 Says:  Terengganu is not just blessed with beaches & beautiful islands but also waterfall. If you have more time in Terengganu, do visit some of the waterfall.One of our favorite is the Sekayu waterfall. 

A Visit To Nearby Islands.

A Visit To Nearby Islands., Kuala Terengganu

 imran8852 Says:  When you were already in Kuala Terengganu, it’s much easier to go to all the island nearby like Redang, Perhentian, Tenggol etc. don’t miss your chance to do so. You’ll regret it later! The water is crystal clear & so inviting for you to dive in! 

Pulau Kapas

Pulau Kapas, Kuala Terengganu

 imran8852 Says:  Most people come all the way just to visit this beautiful island. So why not do so when you were already in Terengganu? You won’t be disappointed! You can book the chalet & the boat at the office nearby the jetty at Marang. The fare for the boat is around RM40/- (To & fro) 

Sports & Outdoors  

Tasik Puteri Golf & Country Club

Tasik Puteri Golf & Country Club, Kuala Terengganu

 chiabh Says:  The course is surrounded by an inland lake which is bluish green in colour, due to the past mining of iron ore in the area... Many of the holes are very scenic looking out into the lake... It is a realy challenging course with the lake comong into play in many holes,... 

Kelab Golf Desa Dungun

Kelab Golf Desa Dungun, Kuala Terengganu

 chiabh Says:  The 18-holes par 72 course is rather flat, being by the sea, off the Dungun coast... The course is not exactly short playing to 6,021m from the blue tees, the Sura Nine plays to 3,050m while the Tenggol Nine 2,971m... The course is rather straight-forward with water coming... 

Favorites  

Marina Beach

Marina Beach, Kuala Terengganu

 imran8852 Says:  A recreational area with cute and naughty monkeys around to amuse you. You won’t miss this place if you visit Telaga Simpul because the beach is located nearby. The beach is not really nice compared to other beaches in Terengganu but it is a recreational area where you can... 

Pantai Teluk Bidara

Pantai Teluk Bidara, Kuala Terengganu

 imran8852 Says:  Terengganu are well known for it beautiful beaches. One of them is Pantai Teluk Bidara. We didn’t had the chance to spend a longer time here because it was getting dark soon and there was a long way to our destination. But we would definitely come again to this beautiful... 

Giant Leatherback Turtle

Giant Leatherback Turtle, Kuala Terengganu

 imran8852 Says:  Some people said that the giant leatherback turtle would lay their eggs from July to September during a full moon. We got the chance to watch it in August. I guess that we were lucky! It's kinda sad watching the turtle laying her eggs, she looked like she was crying! Mum... 

If You Like To Paint...

If You Like To Paint..., Kuala Terengganu

 imran8852 Says:  The fishing village is ideal for nature lover. If you like to paint, maybe you should bring along your stuff and do the painting on the spot…or at least don’t forget to bring your camera! The Beaches! 

The Famous Floating Mosque (Masjid Tengku Tengah Z

The Famous Floating Mosque (Masjid Tengku Tengah Z, Kuala Terengganu

 imran8852 Says:  I guess many people will not miss visiting the floating mosque even when there is the Crystal Mosque now because it’s much easier to find. It’s near the roadside along Jalan Sultan Mahmud and said to be about 4km from Terengganu Town Center. The Beaches! 

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