Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia

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General Informations:

Kuala Terengganu is one the district in the Terengganu, Malaysia. It's also Terengganu Capital. Other than that Kuala Terengganu is a Royal City because its located many Terengganu Malay Kingdom Palace.

History shown that Terengganu and Kuala Terengganu has been known hundreds of years ago. In Chinese history books such as “Ling-Wai-Tai-ta” written by Cao-Cu-Fei in 1178 mentioned ‘Teng-ya-nu’ and the book ‘Cu-fan-cih’ written by Cao-Ju-Kua in 1226 mentioned ‘Teng-ya-nung’. Both mentioned names referred to the Terengganu which was said to be ruled by Seri Wijaya Government (San-fo-Cih) in the 2nd Century. Ptolemy, a Greek astronomer, has noted down two ports in the east coast of Malay Land Peninsular. The ports are Primula and Kole. Primula is believed to be in Kuala Terengganu while Kole in Kemaman.

Today Kuala Terengganu known as Heritage Inshore Water City. Because its being develop so much by earlier Terengganu Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh. Now in Kuala Terengganu we can see many its change compared to past.

Getting To Kuala Terengganu:

By Flight:
Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia offer daily flight services to Kuala Terengganu from Kuala Lumpur International Airports (KLIA) to the Sultan Mahmud International Airport in Kuala Terengganu and its takes times around 45 minutes.

Firefly Airlines also offer flights to Kuala Terengganu form Subang Airport to The Sultan Mahmud International Airport in Kuala Terengganu. The Fares its so cheap compared to others.

Berjaya Air was offer the flight to Redang Island from Subang Jaya Airport and it's takes time around one hours. Besides that, it's also offered flight services from Seletar Airport, Singapore to Redang Island, it's takes time arround one hours.

By Bus:
From Kuala Lumpur it's takes times 7-8 hours depending on the bus route.
From Singapore it's takes times around 9.5 - 10 hours depending on the bus route.
From Johor Bharu, it's takes times around 10-11 hours depending on the bus route.
From Penang, it's takes time arroud 9 hours depending on the bus route.

By Car:
From Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu (455 KM)
From Singapura/Johor Bharu to Kuala Terengganu (562 KM)
From Penang to Kuala Terengganu (460 KM)

Place of Interest in Kuala Terengganu:

Tengku Tengah Zaharah Floating Mosque / Kuala Terengganu Floating Mosque

Located at Kuala Ibai, Kuala Terengganu. This Mosque was build above the lake. It's Also was a Icons Building of Terengganu.


Kuala Terengganu Islamic Civilization Park

This is the new Attractions place in Kuala Terengganu. Has a Crystal Mosque for tourist use and Replica Mosque from around the world.

Kuala Terengganu Heritage Bazaar

In Kuala Terengganu Heritage Bazaar you can come to buy some heritage items that you want and the cost was low compared to others places.

Batu Burok Beach
Batu Burok Beach is the popular beach in Kuala Terengganu and also in Terengganu. It's offer beiatifull view with the best place if you want to take rest a while.

Duyong Island / Pulau Duyong

Duyong Island is one of the interesting place in Kuala Terengganu. In here you can see how the boat was being make by the traditional boat maker and so many attractions you can see in Duyong Island.
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