Kuala Terengganu
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Kuala Terengganu is the state capital of Terengganu, on the east coast of peninsular Malaysia.
[edit] Get in
[edit] By plane
Kuala Terengganu's Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) has around half a dozen flights per day to Kuala Lumpur (1 hour) on Malaysia Airlines [1] and AirAsia [2]. Fares to Kuala Terengganu varies with Malaysia Airlines, offering as low as RM136 (full service) and AirAsia with as low as RM60. Firefly [3] links Kuala Terengganu directly with Subang Airport in Kuala Lumpur.
The sole international flight is operated by Firefly to Singapore every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
[edit] 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 [4] 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 town and in Terengganu : Merang (for Redang), Kuala Besut (for the Perhentians), Dungun, etc.
[edit] By ferry
In season (March-October), there are two ferries a day from the central Shahbandar Jetty direct to Redang Island (75 min). These are operated by and intended primarily for guests of the Berjaya Redang Resort, but they'll take non-guests on board (for a price) if there's space.
Most travellers to Redang, however, will go via the main jetty at Merang, 45 min north of town.
[edit] Get around
- The market jetty has ferries to Seberang Takir (70c) and Pulau Duyung (70c).
- The Seri Malaysia jetty has a ferry to Pulau Duyung (1RM).
[edit][add listing] See
- Terengganu State Museum. Where you can see local folks in a very nice building and can have a walk in a park where there are local boats.
- Pulau Duyung, in the middle of the estuary, has some interesting shipyards and an old wooden mansion (kota lama). This is also a fishing village.
- Seberang Takir, across from the market jetty, has some interesting cottage industry ranging from keropok lekor to batik.
[edit][add listing] Do
- Go to the Pasar Besar (Big Bazaar) and the covered open-air market across the street and buy some delicious fresh fruits or whatever else your heart desires.
Kuala Terengganu Jetty - Seberang Takir Jetty: About 15 minutes cost 80 cent per trip, frequency: every 10- 15 minutes
[edit][add listing] Buy
- Silk or cotton batik sarongs.
[edit][add listing] Eat
- Keropok lekor, a kind of fish sausage served with chili sauce, is a must-try.
- Many traditionally prepared Malay cakes (kuih) are sold in Kuala Terengganu - among other places, in the Pasar.
[edit][add listing] Drink
You can find locally popular fruit juice in a big mug known as "air buah gelas besar". Many choices of fresh fruit juice are available. You can find it in Seberang Takir (about 5 km from KT on the road heading to Kuala Terengganu airport). It operates from ~ 5 p.m. to midnight.
You can also buy a variety of different fruit juices, coconut water, etc. from vendors outside the Pasar Besar in Kuala Terengganu.
Watering holes are not many to come by (was told that there are no more than 10). Found one recently of decent set up with pleasant owners (Kris n Cheng) - good for darts and drinks, and light singing. Location : near waterfront
[edit][add listing] Sleep
In Kuala Terengganu, you will find all types of hotels from top range to small chinese basic places.
- Felda Residence Kuala Terengganu [5] offers guest a luxurious accommodation with a refreshing resort ambience. 101 rooms furnished with cable television and WiFi access are available. Get pampered with a personal butler or limousine service. Address: Jalan Hiliran, 21400 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu darul Iman, Malaysia. Telephone No.: 609-632-1111. Fax: 609-632-1122.
- In Pulau Duyung you can stay in a marvellous place : Awi Yellow House (or "Rumah kuning"). You will stay in a wooden bungalow on the river (stilt house) and have a shared kitchen. The place is very quiet, friendly and you live with flowers, boats, etc. There is a night market near the bridge every Friday.
- Ri-Yaz Heritage Resort & Spa, Pulau Duyung, ☎ 609-627-7888, [6]. checkin: 1500; checkout: 1200. A beautiful resort style hotel. Chalet Rooms and Suites RM 288++. edit
[edit] Get out
- Redang Island - one of the most beautiful islands in Malaysia and a scuba diver's paradise
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