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KUALA TERENGGANU
The impressive 244km long stretches of sandy coastline along the coast of Terengganu is impressive and makes for a good photo moment especially at sunrise. Terengganu is one of the state’s which is endowed with a wealth of charming and refreshing natural landscapes, teeming with beaches, exotic islands, lush virgin tropical jungle, quaint fishing villages and dazzling waterfalls.
The artistic flair and immaculate skills at traditional handicrafts are famous and leaves visitor in awe. The finest craftsmanship such as songket weaving, hand drawn and block imprint batik, brassware, mats weaving, basketry, woodcarvings and traditional boat making remains a legacy still in Terengganu. |
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Things to Do:
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Jet-off to one of the many nearby islands. Kapas, Perhentian, Lang Tengah, Tenggol and Redang islands are renowned for their clear waters and sandy white beaches. The wealth of marine life and corals never fail to amaze both locals and tourists.
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Visit the turtle sanctuaries set up in Rantau Abang, Setiu, Kerteh and also in Pulau Redang. The Rantau Abang Beach is one of the six places in the world where the giant leatherback turtles come on shore every year to lay their eggs. |
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Cruise up the Marang River to witness the traditional lifestyle of the villagers and be greeted by wild animals like monitor lizards, monkey, crabs, colorful birds and eagles. |
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Spanning 260,000 hectares is the largest man-made lake in Southeast Asia, Lake Kenyir. |
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Go bargain hunting for batik, songket, silk, keris, woodcarvings, woven mats, baskets and silverware at night markets and handicraft centres in practically every village and town. |
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Istana Maziah, built in 1897, a venue for royal birthdays, weddings, conferment of titles and receptions for local and foreign dignitaries. |
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