India/Malaysia /Sabah/Terengganu
Terengganu is a sultanate and constitutive state of federal Malaysia. The state is also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Iman (“Abode of Faith”). 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.
Kristal Mosque in Terengganu
Quick Facts-Edit
Category : Cultural
Time Zone: (UTC+08:00)
Pincode: 21100
STD Code: 609
Info Website: N.A
Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year.
HistoryEdit
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Places to Visit
How to ReachEdit
By Air : The national carrier Malaysia Airline (MAS), AirAsia and Pelangi Air fly to Kuala Terengganu Airport on daily basis.
By Train : No Train service available to Kuala Terengganu .
By BuS : The long distance bus station has buses to all main Malaysian cities outside Terengganu : Kuala Lumpur (7 hours), Penang (7-8 hours), Johor Bahru (9 hours), Kota Bharu (3 hours), Malacca, Kuantan.Transnasional also runs buses direct to Singapore (10 hours, S$36/15.10 to/from Singapore).The local bus station has buses to most places in the city and in Terengganu : Merang (for Redang), Kuala Besut (for the Perhentians), Dungun, etc.From Kuala Besut the bus timetable is erratic: approximate timetable is 07:00, 08:30, 10:30, 13:00, 14:00 and 16:30. The bus stop in Kuala Besut is located in the village near the market square (around 1 km from the jetty). The yellow bus (SP Bumi) can actually be picked up along the main road from the jetty. Turn left at the end of the jetty and walk to the end of the main road, bus will stop on the corner just before the bridge. Service is limited on Friday, usually one in the morning and another at lunch time. The bus cost is 10.80 MYR and take 2:20 hours to go from/to Kuala Terengganu.
By Taxi : Taxi from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuala Terengganu.
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Top HotelsAdd
Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500
Homestay Haji Hassan ; Lorong Kembangan Kampung Batu Buruk 20400 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia ; Ph – 60 12-209 6924 ; Facilities – 24-hour front desk and provides free Wi-Fi access in the hotel rooms. TV with satellite channels. Rooms include a private bathroom equipped with a shower.
Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above
Felda Residence ; Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu Darul Iman, Kuala Terengganu, TE, Malaysia ; Ph – 60 9-632 1111 ; Facilities – 24-hour front desk and provides free Wi-Fi access in the hotel rooms.Along with carpet floors, elegantly furnished rooms come with air conditioning, a desk, electric kettle and a TV with satellite channels. Rooms include a private bathroom equipped with a shower. Hairdryer and ironing facilities are available upon request.
Top RestaurantsAdd
Restaurant Payang Serai ; Kuala Terengganu PT 1141, Waterfront, Jalan Hiliran, Terengganu, 20300, Malaysia ; Ph/M – 60 9-622 9890 ; Services – Malaysian, Chinese.
Restoran Saharah Tandoori ; 1f, Jalan Air Jernih, 20300 Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia ; Ph/M – 60 9-623 7777 ; Services – Malaysian, Chinese.
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Must ShopAdd
Woven baskets to glassware, kain songket, ; Noor Arfa Craft Complex ; Lot 4153, Chendering Industrial Area Kuala Terengganu Terengganu 21080 Malaysia ; Ph/M: 1-866-599-6674
Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add
SpaAdd
Ming Paragon Hotel & SPA ; 219-E, Jalan Sultan Zainal Abidin, 20000 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia ; Ph/M – 60 9-622 8666 ; Cost: N.A ; Services – N.A
Ri-Yaz Heritage Resort & Spa ; Kolej Agama Sultan Zainal Abidin Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia. ; Ph/M – 60 9-627 7888 ; Cost: N.A ; Services – N.A
FestivalAdd
Malaysia Water Festival ; Venue: Terengganu Darul Iman ; Period : April ; Details: Month-long event all over Malaysia, including jet-ski races and other water sports. This exciting water fest is usually best enjoyed in nearby Klang or Kuala Selangor.
Chinese New Year ; Venue: Terengganu Darul Iman ; Period : January ; Details: Chinese New Year in the month of January is a time for great celebration. On this special day relatives and friends exchange red colour envelope with cash, mandarin oranges or tangerines, fire crackers, food and blessing words to children and young adults. It is one of the important festivals for the Chinese community.
Labour Day ; Venue: Terengganu Darul Iman ; Period : May 1st ; Details: A national Malaysian holiday
Hari Raya Haji ; Venue: Terengganu Darul Iman ; Period : February or March ; Details: Hari Raya Haji that either falls in the month of February or March marks the last day of the Muslim calendar and also the end of pilgrimage rites in Mecca. The day begins with morning prayers followed by the sacrifices of sheep at the mosque. Hari Raya Puasa is the first day of Hijrah, when the Islamic community celebrates the end of the Ramadan fast with joyous celebration. Festivities, in the month of May, begin with services in the mosque and then proceed with visitations and hospitality.
Safety / WarningEdit
- The coastline of Terengganu is stunning and inviting. But always beware that swimming or wading can be dangerous and may result in tragic drowning.Most of the beaches have no lifeguards save for the resort beaches. So be careful when you swim. Its much safer to wade in water but then if you enounter sea denizens like jellyfish or stonefish, no one will administer first aid to you.
- Terengganu is still a very strong Islamic state of Malaysia, please do not wear clothings that are too revealing (especially ladies) except in tourist attractions such as the beaches of Pulau Redang Island or when you are at your hotel’s swimming pool.
HelplineEdit
- Police & Ambulance 999
- Fire Brigade 999
- Civil Defense 999
- From Mobile Phone 112
- Talian NUR 15999
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