FAMOUS FISHING VILLAGES - TERENGGANU

 

 

FISHING VILLAGES

EAST COAST OF MALAYSIA

 

 

 

The majority of the residents at the East Coast of Malaysia are fishermen. Terengganu offers tourits some of the best traditional fishing villages seen in this region. Excellent fishing towns and famous fishing villages can be seen in towns such as Chendering, Kampung Merang, Kijal and Marang. These places are famous tourists attractions since visitors come here to observe at the daily lifestyle of the fishermen here. These places of interest are uniquely a Malaysian attraction seen no where else.

 

Tourists who loved to fish will enjoy the long jetty found in Chendering. Kampung Merang is one of the least developed places in Terengganu with its rustic charm and pleasant beach. A popular fishing community can be found at the mouth of the Sungai Marang in Marang. The waterfront at this fishing village has a good view of the ocean with many colorful and unique fishing boats parked along the beach. The nearby Kampung Jenang offers some well known aged-old activities such as the displays of atap weaving (roof thatching), coconut sugar making methods and monkeys being trained to collect coconuts.

 

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