Terengganu Darul Iman
Terengganu is known and famous for its 225-km coastline, white sandy beaches, romantic islands plus simple and traditional fishing villages. Other than attracting sun and sea-worshippers, Terengganu beaches also play host to the giant turtles during their egg-laying season every year at Rantau Abang area.
Although the off-shore oil and gas drilling is its main income earner, farming and fishing are important occupations in Terengganu. Activities such as snorkeling, diving, traditional 'Candat Sotong' and 'Monsoon Cup' race are very popular as tourism activities and event. It is also a home for boat making especially at Pulau Duyung.
Terengganu is also famous for its food, 'Nasi Dagang', 'Keropok Lekor', 'Akok' and many more are delicious and tasty cuisine that tourist and visitors should try and enjoy.
The state is also renowned for its cottage industries. Among the traditional and special handicrafts made in the state are 'Kain Songket', 'Batik', copperware, mats and basketry.
Terengganu has announced 2013 to be 'Terengganu Visit Year' and it is a state that you should visit while in Malaysia.
Area:
12,955 sq km
State Capital:
Kuala Terengganu
Places to visit:
1. Istana Maziah (Maziah Palace)
2. Masjid Tegah Zaharah (Floating Mosque)
3. Suterasemai Centre
4. Terengganu State Museum
5. Sekayu Waterfalls
6. Pura Tanjong Sabtu Cultural Centre
7. Tasik Kenyir (Kenyir Lake)
8. Marang Village
9. Pasar Payang (Central Market)
10. Turtle Watching at Rantau Abang
11. LA Hot Springs
12. Merang beaches
13. Marang beaches
14. Kijal beaches
15. Sungai Ceralak Waterfalls
16. Pulau Duyung
17. Taman Negara (National Park)
18. Waterfront
19. Terengganu River Cruise
20. Royal Mausoleum
21. Bukit Puteri (Princess Hill Fort)
22. Chinatown
23. Desa Craft
24. Pulau Kapas (Kapas Island)
25. Pulau Gemia (Gemia Island)
26. Pulau Perhentian (Perhentian Island)
27. Pulau Tenggol (Tenggol Island)
28. Pulau Lang Tengah (Lang Tengah Island)
29. Pulau Redang (Redang Island)
30. Pulau Bidung (Bidung Island)
Source: Tourism Malaysia
