Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia - April 11, 2015: The Terengganu State Museum (Muzium Negeri Terengganu) at Kampung Losong, Kuala Terengganu is the largest museum in Southeast Asia with a massive floor area of over 75,000 square meters spread over 4 interconnected buildings.

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Kuala Terengganu

Kuala Terengganu is the capital of Terengganu. It occupies a promontory jutting into the South China Sea and is flanked by the estuary of Sungai Terengganu. The city is a microcosm of Malaysia’s economic history: fishing village strikes oil and rapid modernity ensues. In just a few years this once sleepy town has been inextricably altered. Land reclamation and development of the waterfront has seen the creation of attractive parks and parades plus a modern harbour that has one of Asia's biggest drawbridges. Despite the rapid modernisation Kuala Terengganu retains plenty of charm. Here you'll find one of eastern Peninsular Malaysia’s prettiest and most interesting Chinatowns, and old kampong-style stilt-houses can still be found just across the river. With seafood-heavy local cuisine and good transport links, it's definitely worth spending a day or two in Kuala Terengganu in between the islands and jungles.

Attractions

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  • Pulau Duyung

    Pulau Duyung

    Kuala Terengganu

    This is the largest island in the estuary. It is changing fast, with modern housing estates being built on reclaimed land, but there is still a sizeable…

  • Taman Tamadu Islam

    Taman Tamadu Islam

    Kuala Terengganu

    Touted as the world’s first ‘Islamic civilisation park’. Taman Tamadu Islam is divided into two zones. Zone A is free to the public and houses the Crystal…

  • Pantai Batu Buruk

    Pantai Batu Buruk

    Kuala Terengganu

    This city beach is popular with families; children will enjoy flying kites here. However, it’s not the best beach in Malaysia given the strong winds and…

  • Kompleks Muzium Negeri Terengganu

    Kompleks Muzium Negeri Terengganu

    Kuala Terengganu

    Located around 6km west of the city centre, the traditional houses that front the museum's spacious grounds are worth the price of admission. Exhibits…

  • Masjid Tengku Tengah Zaharah

    Masjid Tengku Tengah Zaharah

    Kuala Terengganu

    The most famous religious structure in the state is the Floating Mosque, located 4.5km southeast of Kuala Terengganu. It’s not really floating, just set…

  • Ho Ann Kiong

    Ho Ann Kiong

    Kuala Terengganu

    One of Chinatown's most attractive buildings, this compact and colourful riot of red and gold architecture and decor dates back to 1796. It was…

  • Istana Maziah

    Istana Maziah

    Kuala Terengganu

    On the eastern flank of the hill near the Central Market is the sultan’s palace. It’s built in colonial-era style, but renovations have given the…

  • Central Market

    Central Market

    Kuala Terengganu

    The Central Market is a lively place to sample tasty local snacks, sniff a durian and purchase other fresh fruit and fish. Browse a wide collection of…

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