PULAU PERHENTIAN

Pulau Perhentian, meaning 'stopover island', is not to be missed. Situated 21km off the coast of Terengganu, it consists of the islands of Pulau Perhentian Besar and Pulau Perhentian Kecil. Covered by unspoilt jungle, windswept palms, powdery white beaches and surrounded by sapphire blue waters, Pulau Perhentian is a sanctuary for fishermen, migratory birds and of course, discerning holiday- makers.

Located just off the edge of the Pulau Redang Marine Park, Perhentian's coral-fringed waters have excellent underwater seascapes for snorkelling and scuba diving.

Arrangements can also be made for island cruises, and boats can be hired to go exploring for private bays and secluded coves. A trip to these tropical islands is also a must for those who enjoy windsurfing, sailing, canoeing and deep-sea fishing.

Of the two islands, Pulau Perhentian Kecil is more geared towards backpackers. Here, you'll find a wide range of budget options for both food and accommodation.

Pulau Perhentian Besar, on the other hand, is more developed and therefore offers better facilities. Nevertheless, there are chalets, dormitories and campsites on both islands.

PASAR PAYANG

The Central Market which is known as Pasar Payang is located on the side of Terengganu River and it is the most well-known tourism destination in Kuala Terengganu. The market which is located in a modern building offers various kinds of traditional handcraft products such as batik, silk cloth, songket, brocade cloth, metal products and fresh vegetables.

Visitors coming to this market will surely enjoy buying the local products at cheap prices. This market is also a suitable place to observe and understand the culture here while seeing the local people busy shopping

Tips : While being here, please try the special local dish, Keropok Lekor, a crispy fish chips made from a mixture of fish and sago powder. This chips is usually taken with chilly sauce. Extremely delicious !!!

BATU BURUK BEACH

Batu Buruk Beach or Pantai Batu Burok is one of the popular stretch of beach in Kuala Terengganu where locals go to during the weekends and in the evening. It is located just 1 km away from the city of Kuala Terengganu and is in front of Primula Beach Resort, a 4 Star Hotel.

This stretch of scenic beach is sandy in nature and casuarina trees grow abundantly along the beach. The Cultural Centre is also located here and traditional games, stage performances are on display here on Fridays from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. The performances that you can see include the pencak silat, a form of Malay martial art, kite flying, sepak raga and top spinning.

KENYIR LAKE

Kenyir Lake, an alternative gateway to Taman Negara, is the largest man-made lake in Southeast Asia. It is also where the country's largest hydroelectric dam is located. A thriving habitat for a variety of small animals, its challenging landscape of rugged terrains, rapids, waterfalls, caves and swamp areas make it an ideal venue for a variety of outdoor activities.

MOSQUE KRISTAL

The Crystal Mosque of Terengganu is the icon of Taman Tamadun Islam and Kuala Terengganu City-the Waterfront Heritage City. It is considered unique as it is the first and only mosque builds from steel and glass hence the crystal-like image. The mosque was constructed between 2006 and 2008. It was officially opened on 8 February 2008 by 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu.

Sitting atop the surface of the Terengganu River, this magnificently mesmerizing mosque is truly a sight to behold. With beautifully crafted frosted glass windows and meticulous calligraphy, it instills in the visitor a sense of serene and peaceful piety. As a place to worship Him, it is precisely this that is seeked: an ambience that puts you in a peaceful state of mind.

700 Muslims are able to prostrate themselves in prayer in the designated prayer hall which measures approximately 950 square feet. This comfortable hall is made even more so as it is fully air-conditioned and equipped with modern amenities.

CHINATOWN

Kuala Terengganu's Chinatown is located along Jalan Bandar (formerly known as Jalan Kampung Cina) at the river mouth of Terengganu River that empties into the South China Sea. If you overnight at the hotel/hostel in town and wish to pay the islands a visit, it is convenient and easy as the boats depart from the jetty next to Chinatown to the islands. The town is small but charming with colourful shophouses along both sides of the road that carries traditional flavor. Small grocery shops, a morning market, butcher shops, hardware shops, kopitiams (literally means coffee shops), cafes, restaurants and so on can be found in this humble little town. The kopitiams, cafes and restaurants offer local delicacies from mostly Chinese but also Malay and Indian food. Start your day in town with an empty stomach and you will be sure to be satisfied with the food at the end of the day.

Many walls and alleyways have been transformed with street art recently giving plenty of photo opportunities.

BATU BERSURAT TERENGGANU

There is a lot of attraction places in Terengganu. One of that is Batu Bersurat Terengganu. The discovery of the Batu Bersurat in Kuala Berang, Hulu Terengganu is significant for Terengganu which proven the earliest acceptance of Islam by a state ruler in the Malay Peninsular. There is Memorial Batu Bersurat built in Kampung Buluh in Kuala Berang to commemorate the discovery of the stone. The Batu Bersurat monument located at Kampung Ladang roundabout is beautifully landscaped and serves as yet another landmark monument for visitors arriving into Kuala Terengganu Heritage Waterfront City.