Islands & Beaches

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Floating Blue Mosque in Kemasik, Terengganu


Paramotor in Terengganu



Video of Prinzpark Terengganu


UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA TERENGGANU



PHOTO OF TERENGGANU

REDANG BEACH


KENYIR & GEMIA 
RESORT







Crystal Mosque

 

he Crystal Mosque or Masjid Kristal is a mosque in Kuala Terengganu,TerengganuMalaysia. A grand structure made of steel, glass and crystal. The mosque is located at Islamic Heritage Park on the island of Wan Man. The mosque was constructed between 2006 and 2008. It was officially opened on 8 February 2008 by 13th Yang di-Pertuan AgongSultan Mizan Zainal Abidin ofTerengganu. It has the capacity to accommodate over 1,500 worshipers at a time. This is one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. Masjid Kristal is a good tourism and attractive site. This handsome structure is symbol of Malaysian Heritage.

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Chendering

Chendering

Chendering

Chendering, located approximately 6 km from Kuala Terengganu, is the site of the Malaysian Handicraft Centre. The centre offers visitors a wide variety of Malaysian handicraft and also an insight into handicraft making.

Chendering
Batik Painting

Some of the exquisite items which can be found here are songket, batik, vases, and mats, hats, wallets and bags made from pandanus leaves. Visitors will also get a chance to witness first hand the skills of local artisans in songket weaving, batik painting, basket weaving, etc.

Besides being considered as the centre for handicraft and traditional textiles in Terengganu, endering is also the site for a national deep sea fishing project. Located 6 km south of Kuala Terengganu, Chendering has a long jetty which makes it an excellent site for fishing.

Istana Maziah

Istana Maziah

 Istana Maziah

lstana Maziah is believed to have been constructed during the reign of Sultan Zainal Abidin Ill. It was built in 1897 to replace the lstana Hijau which was burned down during World War II. Located next to Bukit Puteri, it is the venue for royal birthdays, weddings, conferment of titles and receptions for local and foreign dignitaries. A product of the blend between splendid modern and traditional architecture, it is also well-known as one of Malaysia's cultural attractions.
Istana Maziah

Terengganu State Museum Complex

Terengganu State Museum Complex

Terengganu State Museum Complex


The Terengganu State Museum Complex consists of a Main Museum, a Maritime Museum, a Fisheries Museum, 4 traditional houses and botanic and herbs gardens. The Main Museum is built on 16 stilts, in accordance with the traditional architecture of Terengganu. Its 4 blocks are adjoined, to represent a big family. There are 10 galleries showcasing textiles, crafts, historical, royal, nature, art, petroleum, Islamic, new generation and contemporary arts.
Terengganu State Museum Complex

Address:
Lembaga Muzium Negeri Terengganu
Bukit Losong, 20566 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu Darul Iman, Malaysia.

Distance from town centre: 6 km

Open :
Mon - Sun : 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Friday: Closed
Closed on Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji
Admission : 
- Free (children below 7 yrs)
- RM 0.50 (children 7 ?15 yrs)
- RM 1 .00 (children above 15 yrs)
- RM 2.00 (adults)
- RM 5.00 (foreigners

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage Terengganu
Malay
CRR RestaurantCheneh Recretion & Resort, Bandar Baru Cheneh, 24000 Kemaman, Terengganu Malaysia
CRR Restaurant serves a variety of local delicacies and cuisine. Doing lunch or dinning at CRR Restaurant 'Kampung-style' is indeed at taste to savour. A wide variety of Seafood at available nightly. The restaurant serves a well variety to suits every one needs. Should you give a try to the nice and delicious nasi lemak, nasi minyak and also the noodles. During lunch hour, get yourself a grip for the delicious kampung-style meal. The spicy masak lemak, ulam and so many more. A fresh fish style cooking either fried or grilled with the air asam as accompany would be hard to resist. Quench with a fresh coconut drink to complete your meal.
Floating Restaurant 
Bandar Permaisuri, 22100 Setiu Terengganu , Malaysia.
Medic Inn Restaurant 
Lot PT 254 & 255, Pekedaian SEDC, Jln Besar 22200 Jertih, Besut Terengganu Malaysia.
Cafe Sekayu 
Hotel Seri Malaysia , Lot 1640 Jalan Hiliran Balik B, 20100 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu Malaysia.
Desa Restaurant 
Motel Desa Sdn Bhd , Bukit Pak Apil, 20000 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu Malaysia.
Che Rohani Mat Salleh Coffee Shop81 Kampung Paya Serai, 20100 Dungun, Terengganu Malaysia.
Food & Beverage Terengganu
Chinese
Sakura Restaurant131, Jln Besar, Kuala Besut, 22300 Besut Terengganu Malaysia.
Chong Yoong Foh Restaurant43-B, Kampung Seberang, 20010 Jerteh Terengganu , Malaysia.
Everyday Restaurant11J, Jalan Engku Sar, 20100 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu Malaysia.
Golden Dragon RestaurantNo 198, Jalan Bandar, 20100 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu Malaysia.
Good Luck Restaurant11Y & 11Z, Jalan Kota Lama, 20300 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu Malaysia.
Ho Weng Fatt Restaurant12F, Jalan Engku Sar, 20100 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu Malaysia.
May Flower Restaurant & Coffee HouseK185, Jalan Lim Teck Wan, 20150 Dungun, Terengganu, Malaysia.
Food & Beverage Terengganu
Indian
Meena RestaurantLot 22 D, Jln Besar, 22200 Jertih, Besut Terengganu Malaysia.
Ravindran P RestaurantK310, Jalan Che Teng, 20100 Chukai, Terengganu Malaysia.
Restoran Sharah Tanduri1F/G, Jalan Air Jernih, 20100  Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu Malaysia.
Shalimar Restaurant1F/G, Jalan Air Jernih, 20400 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu Malaysia.
Food & Beverage Terengganu
Western
Pak Maidin's Coffee HouseBatu Burok Beach Resort Sdn Bhd 906-A, Jalan Pantai Batu Burok, 20400 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu Darul Iman, Malaysia
Pak Maidin's Coffee House serves a delectable range of local and western cuisines. Pamper your taste buds with our variety of servings right from our breakfast to supper and pool snacks to sea-food barbecue. The choice is yours.
Mama Chops Papa Grill 
PT 7498 SSM 7051, Batu 48, Mukim Sura, 23000 Dungun Terengganu Malaysia.
Keropok Lekor
The keropok lekor is so well known that people as far as Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor will stop by the stalls selling these delicacy whenever they are in the area. Those who have tasted the Losong crackers will agree that they are the best there is because fish makes up 90 per cent of the ingredients. This is essential in bringing out the flavour. The types of fish mainly used are the ikan parang (herring), tamban (sardine-like fish) and selayang (decapterus russellii).
Food & Beverage Terengganu

Masjid Tengku Tengah Zaharah

Masjid Tengku Tengah Zaharah

Masjid Tengku Tengah Zaharah

The Masjid Tengku Tengah Zaharah, located outside Kuala Terengganu is just 4.5km away. This is no ordinary mosque but one that is unique and said to be the only one of its kind in Malaysia. Combining modern and traditional architectural designs, the mosque creates an illusion of itself as floating on water.

Bukit Puteri

Bukit Puteri

Bukit Puteri

Bukit Puteri is situated at the mouth of Terengganu River. It covers an area of about 658 hectares and the height is about 200 meters from the sea level. Bukit Puteri was built to defend the Rulers of Terengganu from attacks by the enemies. Bukit Puteri is easily accessible as there are steps leading to the top. Bukit Puteri was said to have originated as a place of residence for Puteri Bunian. However, the princess left Bukit Puteri when the local residents borrowed her cutlery and did not return them to her. According to legend, this hill was opened by a chieftain from Johor named Tuk Raja Menteri who came to Terengganu to install Sultan Zainal Abidin I as the first Sultan of Terengganu.
During the year 1830, there was a struggle for power among the two royalty of Terengganu that is, Tengku Mansur, the Sultan of Terengganu who was conferred the title of Sultan Mansur Shah II and Tengku Umar, the Yang Di pertuan Besar. Tengku Umar had built a fort at the top of Bukit Puteri for defence. This fort was built of bricks and cemented with honey, lime and egg white. However Bukit Puteri was captured by Sultan Mansur Shah II and Tengku Umar was forced to flee to Besut. Bukit Puteri then came under the control of Sultan Muhammad I who ascended to the throne when Sultan Mansur Shah II passed away. However, Sultan Mahmmud was not able to defend Bukit Puteri when it was attacked by Tengku Umar army. Finally, Tengku Umar recaptured Bukit Puteri again.
Bukit Puteri
A few historical artifacts still exists on Bukit Puteri till this present day. Among them are a big bell, cannon, a flag pole, light house, graves and a defence wall. However, long time ago there were many cannons at Bukit Puteri. The cannons were believed to have originated from Spain, Portugal and the Malay States and were given names such as Seri Jamlor, Seri Buih, Seri Johor and Laila Majnun. The bell that still exists today was built during the reign of Sultan Zainal Abidin III in the year 1908. The bell was made from yellow copper, the circumference and height of the bell were 228 centimeters and the weight was 175 kilograms. The bell was sounded when there were rampage, fire or enemies attacking the state. It was believed that the bell was guarded by a boy from the royal family. The boy job was to sound the bell if any emergency or natural disasters occurred.
A cave known as Gua Puteri can also be found here. It was used as a place to keep the gun powder, stone and iron bullets. The flag pole that is on top of Bukit Puteri was used to raise the royal flag when there were any royal ceremonies held. The weight of the flag pole was around 18 meters high. The lighthouse on the peak of Bukit Puteri functioned as a guide for fishermen and sailors that siles into Kuala Sungai Terengganu. During the reign of Tengku Umar, he built a palace called the Green Palace at the foot of Bukit Puteri but was burned down in 1882. He built a new palace near the site of the Green Palace and was named Istana Maziah which still exit until today.
Nowadays, Bukit Puteri is used as a firing range for cannon when royal ceremonies are held. Besides that, Bukit Puteri has been developed into a tourist attraction.

Kenyir Lake

Kenyir Lake / Tasik Kenyir

Kenyir Lake (Tasik Kenyir)

Location Map I How to get there I Pengkalan Gawi I Activities IFishes I Hilly Regions I Caves I Waterfalls


Located approximately 55 km from Kuaia Terengganu, the Kenyir Lake is reputed to be one of the largest and most fascinating man-made lake in the world. Covering an area of 369 sq km, it is also Malaysia's largest rock-filled hydroelectric dam. When the area was inundated by water, most of the hills were above the water level, thus creating about 340 man-made islands. Surrounded by a lush tropical jungle, the Kenyir Lake is a popular and ideal retreat for nature lovers, anglers, photo enthusiasts and fun seekers.

Kenyir Lake / Tasik Kenyir

Some of the activities which could be carried out here are fishing, swimming, canoeing, boating and jungle trekking. Due to the cleanliness of the lake and abundance of food supply, the Kenyir Lake has a wide variety of fresh water fish such as Baung, Toman, Kelisa and Lampam. Accommodation such as houseboats, floating chalets and lakeside resorts are also available to visitors.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Accommodation in Terengganu




Bukit Keluang Beach Resort
Besut, Terengganu

Enchanting décor combined with welcoming, friendly faces to greet you on your arrival. Envelop yourselves in the warm hospitality of Bukit Keluang Beach Resort.

Exquisite chalets of delicate workmanship laced with a touch of Malay architecture, strategically located to give you a panoramic view of crystal clear waters and mesmerizing sunsets.
Select Kampung Keluang or the Shaz Restaurant to dine with your family and friend. A delectable array of Malay, Chinese and continental cuisine awaits you. Sit back and enjoy your food in a soothing and relaxing ambience.

Luxuriously carpeted and well-appointed conference rooms for your meeting, conferences, wedding parties and dinners.

Accommodations

TYPE OF ROOM
Unit Chalet
Arrangement
VIP Villa
1
2 X ROOMS
2 X QUEEN SIZE BED
Suite
6
2 X ROOMS
1 X DOUBLE BED
4 X SINGLE BED
Double Storey
8
2 X SINGLE BED
1 X DOUBLE BED
Deluxe
19
1 X SINGLE BED
1 X DOUBLE BED
Superior
12
1 X SINGLE BED
1 X DOUBLE BED
Standard
18
3 X SINGLE BED




Food & Beverage


Meeting & Conference


Facilities & Activities


Location

Bukit Keluang Beach Resort is located in Pantai Peranginan Bukit Keluang in the district of Besut. Lying on the East Coast of Peninsula Malaysia, it is easily accessible via road, taking approximately 2 hours from Kuala Terengganu and 1 hour from Kota Bharu.



Terengganu - Getting There

Visitors will find most places in Terengganu easily accessible. There is a host of transportation modes that one can choose from, when travelling and within Terengganu, i.e. by air, road, buses and coaches, taxi.

MAS operates daily direct services from Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Terengganu as well as connecting services from other major cities and towns. For inquiries on flight reservations and confirmation, visitors are requested to call MAS at Tel:
09-6221415, 09-6222266, 09-6664204.



BY AIR
The Sultan Mahmud Airport is only 18 kilometers from Kuala Terengganu. Contact the Airport Information Counter at 09-6664204 for further information.



BY BUS & Taxi

The normal taxi fare is 8.5 sen for 1km and 10 sen for 1km for air-conditioned taxis.


Terengganu - Transportation
By Taxi
*Normal Fare
*Air Conditioned
In and around Terengganu
Kuala Terengganu - Kemaman
     Normal FareRM52.00
Air ConditionedRM70.00
Kuala Terengganu - Kerteh
     Normal FareRM48.00
Air ConditionedRM60.00
Kuala Terengganu - Paka
     Normal FareRM36.00
Air ConditionedRM45.00
Kuala Terengganu - Dungun
     Normal FareRM28.00
Air ConditionedRM35.00
Kuala Terengganu - K. Besut
     Normal FareRM40.00
Air ConditionedRM60.00
Kuala Terengganu - Jertih
     Normal FareRM36.00
Air ConditionedRM45.00
Kuala Terengganu - Kg. Buloh
     Normal FareRM24.00
Air ConditionedRM35.00
Kuala Terengganu - Sg. Tong
    Normal FareRM16.00
Air ConditionedRM25.00
Kuala Terengganu - Kuala Berang
     Normal FareRM14.00
Air ConditionedRM20.00
Kuala Terengganu - Kenyir Lake
     Normal FareRM45.00
Air ConditionedRM60.00
Kuala Terengganu - Kenyir Dam
     Normal FareRM30.00
Air ConditionedRM40.00
Kuala Terengganu - Sekayu
     Normal FareRM20.00
Air ConditionedRM35.00
Kuala Terengganu - Kuala Besut
     Normal FareRM40.00
Air ConditionedRM60.00
Kuala Terengganu - Penarik
     Normal FareRM30.00
Air ConditionedRM40.00
Kuala Terengganu - Merang
     Normal FareRM20.00
Air ConditionedRM30.00
Kuala Terengganu - Marang
     Normal FareRM10.00
Air ConditionedRM15.00
Kuala Terengganu - Marang Safaris
     Normal FareRM20.00
Air ConditionedRM25.00
Kuala Terengganu - Rantau Abang
     Normal FareRM28.00
Air ConditionedRM35.00
Kuala Terengganu - Awana Kijal
     Normal FareRM52.00
Air ConditionedRM70.00
Kuala Terengganu - Cherating
     Normal FareRM70.00
Air ConditionedRM90.00
Kuala Terengganu - Bukit Besi
     Normal FareRM32.00
Air ConditionedRM45.00
Kuala Terengganu - Durian Mas
     Normal FareRM40.00
Air ConditionedRM70.00


By Bus
*Bus
*Taxi (Air-Cond)
Interstate
Kuala Terengganu - Kuala Lumpur
                   BusRM21.70
Taxi (Air-Cond)RM250.00
Kuala Terengganu - Butterworth
                   BusRM24.00
Taxi (Air-Cond)RM250.00
Kuala Terengganu - Johor Bahru
                   BusRM22.00
Taxi (Air-Cond)RM300.00
Kuala Terengganu - Kuantan
                   BusRM9.00
Taxi (Air-Cond)RM90.00
Kuala Terengganu - Kota Bharu
                   BusRM7.50
Taxi (Air-Cond)RM70.00
Kuala Terengganu - Rantau Panjang
                   BusRM9.50
Taxi (Air-Cond)RM90.00

Terengganu Location MAP


Introduction Of TerenGGanU


Terengganu is one of the Malaysian state which is endowed with a wealth of charming and refreshing natural landscapes. She has beaches, exotic islands, lush virgin tropical jungle, quaint fishing villages, dazzling waterfalls and many, many more. Her miles and miles of white, sandy beaches and crystal clear water stretches throughout its 225 km coastline, extending from Besut in the north to Kemaman in the South. Her islands are among the most picturesque and fascinating in the country. From its myriad of colourful pastimes which include batik printing and songket weaving to the rapturous celebration of its many generations of cultural and traditional heritage, Terengganu is indeed a very blessed state.


Terengganu's population, which stands at approximately 1 million people, consists of 90% Malays, with the rest being made up of Chinese and Indians. The pace of life in Kuala Terengganu, its capital state, and all the towns and villages in Terengganu is unhurried and unaffected by the hustle and bustle of a big city.

Terengganu's history goes back to as far as the 1st century and has long been an important area of Malay settlement. Throughout the time up to the present day, Terengganu has been ruled by 16 Sultans.

Sunday, July 21, 2013

ChinaTown (^_^)

Chinatown in Kuala Terengganu is favoured by most travellers as the best place to visit on the island. But what first introduced this island to the public is the discovery of oil around the area of Kuala Terengganu.

Sometimes visitors can also spot fishermen coming back from the sea with their catch


Visitors may notice the overall looks of the shophouses first, as it is unlike any ordinary chinatown shops. The shophouses here gives out an old feel to it, the wooden tables, books which are decades old, and familiar scents of the past. Some shops there sells similar products, but different quality. Visitors can look around to see what they would want to purchase. The most recommended purchase would be the reprinted version of art pieces by a well known local artist, Chang Fee Ming. There are many other artworks to look around too, as well as batik for sale. Shops there mostly closes in the late evening.