Kuala Terengganu, also abbreviated as K.T., is the capital of Terengganu state of Malaysia. It is a full package of all in one attractions ranging from beaches to waterfalls to mosques. Despite modernisation, Kuala Terengganu retains plenty of charm. It is the city of old kampong style stilt houses and delectable seafood. It is known for housing one of Asia's biggest drawbridges and Malaysia's prettiest Chinatown
Usually tourists merge their visit to Kuala Terengganu with other tourist spots of Kuantan, Taman Negara or Lake Kenyir which is the largest man made artificial lake in Southeast Asia. Valorous hearts would love a visit to the cascading waterfalls of Lata Chemerong. The trek to these waterfalls is challenging and laborious. Adventure lovers would also love to do water sports like scuba diving and snorkelling in crystal clear water giving a picturesque view of underwater life. Apart from these, KT holds a myriad of tourist attractions from a walkthrough ChinaTown to Climb to Bukit Puteri to Boating by the Riverside.
One of the prime destinations among tourists is the Pulau Redang Island which is just a 53km ferry ride from Kuala Terengganu and is famous as paradise for the Scuba Divers. If you need a relaxing escapade, the perfect place for you is Pulau Kapas which is well-known for rustic relaxation. You can take a bus to Marang and catch a ferry to the island. If you have time, you must visit Pulau Perehtian which can be reached from Kuala Besut Jetty and is approximately a 4 hour journey and Pantai Batu Buruk Beach famed for watersports and jungle treks is just a 5km drive. You can drive to Seberang Takir by Asia’s Biggest Draw Bridge that of Kuala Terengganu Draw Bridge which connects the Mura Selatan from South Bank to Muara Utara in North Bank.
Chinatown of Kuala Terengganu is renowned for its wall arts and gorgeous Murals. When walking through Chinatown, pay a visit to Ho An Buddist Temple and Teck Soon Heritage House bright with hues of blue. Architecture and history lovers would love to see the famous and historical Istana Maziah popularly known as Maziah Palace. The Crystal Mosque in KT is a grand structure made of steel, glass and crystal and offers a magnificent view. Lemang Factory, Islamik Civilisation Park, Kuala Terengganu Waterfront, Zainal Abidin Mosque, Masjid Terapung and Museum Negeri Terengganu, Pantai Batuk B are among other most visited places.
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