Terengganu - State And Attractions

Terengganu - State And Attractions | Terengganu Darul Iman is a sultanate and constitutive state of federal Malaysia. The coastal city of Kuala Terengganu which stands at the mouth of the broad Terengganu River is both the state and royal capital as well as the largest city in Terengganu.


Terengganu is located along the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. To the north lies the Kelantan state, and bordering the state of Pahang to the south. Terengganu covers  a land area of 12,995 square kilometers and comprises seven districts: Besut, Setiu, Kuala Terengganu, Hulu Terengganu, Marang, Dungun, and Kemaman.

Terengganu boasts a fine tropical climate, with uniform temperatures averaging from 23-33 degrees Celcius and a mean humidity of about 90%. Rainfalls are copious, accounting to Terengganu's lush rainforest and vegetation. Generally two seasons are distinguished: the rainy/wet season which starts from November - February due to the onset of the northeast monsoon wind and dry season which starts March - October. The best season to visit is during the dry season which offers good weather with sunshine and clear skies at most times.


The people of Terengganu generally speak Terengganuan Malay, which is distinct from standard Malay and Kelantanese Malay, except for those in Besut district and Perhentian Islands who speak Kelantanese.

Terengganu District 

1. Besut
2. Dungun
3. Hulu Terengganu
4. Kemaman
5. Kuala Terengganu
6. Marang
7. Setiu

Terengganu Attractions

1. Pasar Payang
What would Kuala Terengganu be without the Pasar Payang, or the Central Market? Located just a few minutes of walking north along the pier from the inter-city bus station, it serves as both wet market and a trade centre for the local community. There is an air of festivity as one approaches the entrance of the market, with makeshift stalls lining the path, showcasing trinkets of all kinds.

2. Istana Maziah
3. Laman Maziah
4. Museum Losong
5. Kg Ibok Firefly Sanctuary
6. Kampung Penarik
7. Pantai Penarik & Rhu Sepuluh Beach
8. Marang Fishing Village
9. Kampung Cina
10. Malaysia Handicraft Center
Seberang Takir
The Floating Mosque
Pulau Duyung

Island in Terengganu

1. Pulau Perhentian ( Perhentian Island)
The Perhentian Islands are two islands named Pulau Perhentian Kecil (Small Perhentian Island) and Pulau Perhentian Besar (Large Perhentian Island). The Malay name Perhentian is translated as “place to stop” and this is exactly what these two islands were for traders travelling between Malaysia and Bangkok in years gone by. These islands are still a gorgeous place to stop and rest today, albeit for tourists disconnecting from the stress and routine of everyday life and not for weary seafaring traders.

2. Pulau Redang
3. Pulau Tenggol
4. Pulau Lang Tengah
5. Pulau Kapas
6. Pulau Bidong
7. Pulau Bidong-Boat people

Beaches in Terengganu
1. Malaysia Longest Exotic Beach
2. Pantai Bukit Keluang
3. Pantai Merang
4. Kampung Penarik
5. Pantai Penarik
6. Rhu Sepuluh Beach
7. Pantai Batu Rakit
8. Pantai Batu Buruk
9. Pantai Chendering
10. Pantai Marang
11. Tanjung Jara
12. Pantai Kijal

The National Park

1. Tasik Kenyir
Kenyir Lake became one of the most magnificent tourist sports in Terengganu as well as in Malaysia. Kenyir luxurious forest is located in the district of Hulu Terengganu, which lies at a longitude of 102 degree 40 minutes and 4 degree and 40 minutes in latitude. It is believed that the rain forest is the world oldest tropical rainforest. The forest also serves as a part of Malaysia National Park.

2. Taman Negara Tanjung Mentong
3. Taman Herba Tasik Kenyir

State Recreational Forest

1. Hutan Lipur Sg Cemerung (Cemerung Waterfall)
It is a beautiful drive up to the waterfalls. An hour's trek takes you to the waterfalls which cascade down the wall of the East Coast Mountain Range. Nothing beats dipping in the cool water, which has just gushed down the rocks, encasing the area in a misty spray, while being surrounded by the serene forest.

2. Hutan Lipur Lata Payung
3. Hutan Lipur Seri Amar
4. Hutan Lipur Lata Tembakah
5. Hutan Lipur Lata Belatan
6. Hutan Lipur Besul
7. Hutan Lipur Bumbung Raja
8. Hutan Lipur Air Menderu




















source
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terengganu
http://tourism.terengganu.gov.my/
http://www.perhentian.com.my/
http://interesting-place-in-terengganu.blogspot.com/
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2008/5/18/sundaymetro/21250709&sec=sundaymetro
http://www.virtualmalaysia.com/destination/pasar%20payang.html

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